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Book Chatter Podcast
by Longmont Public Library
Join your Longmont Public Library librarians for a monthly dive into what Longmont's reading now. The Book Chatter podcast is designed for adults. Some reading material and discussion topics may be unsuitable for those younger than age 18. Want more content on the books, media or library services we discuss? See our podcast notes to get links, reading suggestions, comments from hosts, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Celebrating Black History Month with Jess!
For February we celebrate Black History Month with special guest Jess! Questions asked --- Movies --- Sinners 2025 Spider-Man: Intro Spider-Verse Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse The Burbs (2026) Get Out Creed (Trilogy) Judas and The Black Messiah Race (2016) Black Panther Black Panther…
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Book Chatter 2026
Thank you for listening to Book Chatter our first episode of 2026! Check out the list of the books mentioned in this episode! Your Next Life Is Now by Namrata Patel The Slightest Green by Mustafah Sahar I'll Make A Spectacle Of You by Beatrice Winifred Iker You Watched in Silence by Justine, H.…
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Jess
In this month’s episode, we’re celebrating Juneteenth all month long with our fellow librarian, Jess! Join us as we dive into powerful stories, inspiring films, vibrant music, and—of course—some amazing book recommendations that honor Black voices and culture Hosted on Acast. See…
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Poetry Month Special: Interviewing Joshua C. Robinson
In honor of Poetry month we invited local author and poet Joshua C. Robinson. If you are interested in trading heir books we have them available at out library here in Longmont Colorado. Joshua's Bio: Joshua C. Robinson (They/Them) received degrees in Playwriting and Poetry from the University of...
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Seasonal Picks for Fall and Native American Heritage Month
Jana, Jason, Donne, and Jess discuss books and films for all ages to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and cozy season! Recommendations include: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Floors by Patrick Carman…
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The Killsbow Chronicles: Gathering Under The Red Moon
In this anthology episode, monster hunter Estaniel faces new challenges as a mysterious gathering of monsters looms on the horizon. Set months after his eerie encounter with the elusive Mothman, Estaniel crosses paths with strange new allies, each with stories that add to the world of shadows in...
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Fiction and Memoir
In this episode, library staff Jana, Jimmy, and Amber discuss what they're reading, and loving, now including the following titles: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley, The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas, Fresh Hell by Cameron Chaney, Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk,The Chosen and the Beautiful by...
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The Reality of Life And Some Fiction
Join your host Z with special guests Heidi and Michelle as we cover a special selection of books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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6. Etymologies, Apologetics and OCD
Barb, Donne and Tracey bring an eclectic mix to the table-- from vampire hunters to mini-habits, romance to suspense, and books exploring the origins of words, foods, and video games. Tasting history: explore the past through 4000 years of recipes, by Max Miller; When in Rome, by Liam Callanan...
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Fantasies and What it Means to be "Home."
In this episode we discuss the following books: A Memory Called Empire and A Desolation Called Peace both by Arkady Martine; Mangle Street Murders and Curse of the House of Foskett both by M.R.C. Kasasian; Index, a History of The: A bookish adventure from medieval manuscripts to the digital age…
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Books on Being Human
In this episode we discuss the following books: The Last Ranger: a novel by Peter Heller; Soul Craft: crossing into the mysteries of nature and psyche by Bill Plotkin; Darcy Myth: Jane Austen, literary heartthrobs and the monsters they taught us to love; Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange; Ariel...
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Books of science and grandmas
Join your host Z and a crew of other librarians as they talk about books they are reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mostly Nonfiction, Mostly Circulation
Barb welcomes Alyssa, Amber and Creola, three staff from our Circulation Department, to talk about what they’re reading and loving now. And it’s mostly nonfiction, with a Contemporary Southern Gothic novel thrown in for spice! LPL Resources mentioned: AllData Repair and Auto Repair Source...
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Books That Teach Us How To Live. . . and Die
Library staff discuss and recommend what they're reading and chat about what the Longmont Public Library has to offer. Books recommended and discussed in this episode: My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer, by Christian Wiman; The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff; Watership Down: the…
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Book Chatter - What's Next
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S3, E12: Saving Time by Jenny Odell
This month Devon, Jana and Denise discuss Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell. We are giving Book Chatter a makeover! We’re keeping our name, still dropping a new episode every month, BUT instead of a book club format, we’ll be discussing what we’re reading or watching...
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S3, E11: 50 Pies, 50 States by Stacey Mei Yan Fong
This month Barb, Jana and Denise discuss 50 Pies, 50 States: an immigrants love letter to the United States through pie by Stacy Mei Yan Fong. Next month the group will discuss Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know....
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S3, E10.5 Halloween Special: The KillsBow Chronicles: The Story Continued
Follow our hero's story as he searches for a monster with big wings and red eyes. Inspired by the submissions for the Thing in a Jar Contest, some of the monsters are featured here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S3, E10: Author Richard Estep
This month Josie, Devon and Edward discuss the various books of local author and ghost hunter, Richard Estep. Next month, 50 Pies, 50 States: an immigrants love letter to the United States through pie by Stacy Mei Yan Fong will be discussed by Jana, Denise and Barb! Mmmmmm...pie. What did you…
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S3, E9: Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez
This month Barb, Z, and Becca will discuss Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez. Next month, Josie, Devon and Edward will discuss the various books of local author and ghost hunter, Richard Estep. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments...
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S3, E8: Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen
This month Devon, Denise, Jana, and Josie discuss Full body burden: growing up in the nuclear shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen. Next month we will discuss Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or...
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S3, E7: Denver Noir edited by Cynthia Swanson
This month Barb, Denise, and Edward discuss Denver Noir edited by Cynthia Swanson and the winner of the 2023 Colorado Book Award for best anthology. Next month, Josie, Jana, Devon, and Denise will discuss Full body burden: growing up in the nuclear shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen. What…
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S3, E6: Fox and I by Catherine Raven
This month Jana, Denise, and Devon will discuss Fox and I: An uncommon friendship by Charlotte Raven. Next week we will talk about Denver Noir by Cynthia Swanson. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your questions, reactions, or comments about the month's book in one of...
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S3, E5: The Writer's Library by Nancy Pearl
This month Josie, Denise and Barb will discuss The Writer's Library: the authors you love and the books that changed their lives by Nancy Pearl. Next month, we will talk about Fox and I: An uncommon friendship by Charlotte Raven. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your...
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S3, E4: Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Seamas O'Reilly
This month Josie, Denise and Devon will discuss will discuss Did ye hear mammy died: a memoir by Seamas O'Reilly. Next month, Denise, Josie and Barb will talk about The Writer's Library: the authors you love and the books that changed their lives by Nancy Pearl. What did you think of the podcast?...
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S3, E3: Lark & Kasim start a revolution by Kacen Callender
This month members of the Children and Teen Services team will discuss the YA book Lark & Kasim start a revolution by Kacen Callender. Next month, Josie, Devon, and Denise will discuss Did ye hear mammy died: a memoir by Seamas O'Reilly. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know.…
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S3, E2: Once there were wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
This month, Jana, Barb, Devon, and Denise discuss Once there were wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. In March, members of the Children and Teen Services team will discuss the YA book Lark & Kasim start a revolution by Kacen Callender. What did you think of the podcast? We'd love to know. Submit your...
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S3, E1: Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover
Welcome to another season of Book Chatter! This month, Jana, Barb, and Josie discuss Cheap land Colorado: off-gridder's at America's edge by Ted Conover. Library Journal calls it a "raw, revealing, and effective look at life on the rural perimeters of society." Jana gave it 4.5 stars, Barb 4, and...
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S2, E12: Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley
This month, Jana, Denise, and Barb will discuss Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley. Next month we will discuss Cheap land Colorado: off-gridder's at America's edge by Ted Conover. Library Journal calls it a "raw, revealing, and effective look at life on the rural perimeters of society." Sign up...
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S2, E11: Bittersweet by Susan Cain
This month, Jana, Devon, Josie and Denise discuss Bittersweet: how sorrow and longing make us whole by Susan Cain. Next month we will disucss a holiday fiction treat, Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments...
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Halloween Special: The Haunted Collection of Estaniel Killsbow
Book Chatter is proud to present, The Haunted Collection of Estaniel Killsbow. An anthology of short stories inspired by the creations of the Things in a Jar program. Venture into the cryptid world of Estaniel, a collector of all thing's creepy. Give a listen if you dare. Hosted on Acast. See...
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S2, E10: The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
This month, Barb, Devon, Z and Edward discuss The Five: the untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold. Next month, we are going to discuss Bittersweet: how sorrow and longing make us whole by Susan Cain. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links…
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S2, E9: The Round house by Louise Erdrich and True grit by Charles Portis
This month, we discuss two books, True Grit by Charles Protis and The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Next month, we are going to discuss The Five: the untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading...
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S2, E8: Learning America by Luma Mufleh
This month,we discuss Learning America: One woman's fight for educational justice for refugee children by Luma Mufleh. Next month we will be discussing two books, True Grit by Charles Protis and The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading...
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S2, E7: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
This month, we discuss The Bride Test by Helen Hoang. Next month, we will discuss Learning America: One woman's fight for educational justice for refugee children by Luma Mufleh. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox.…
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S2, E6: You'll never believe what happened to Lacey: crazy stories about racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar
This month, we discuss You'll never believe what happened to Lacey: crazy stories about racism by Amber Ruffin. Next month, we will discuss The Bride Test by Helen Hoang. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here…
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S2, E5: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
This month, we discuss Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Next month we discuss You'll never believe what happened to Lacey: crazy stories about racism by Amber Ruffin. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here…
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S2, E4: Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg
This month, we discuss Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg. Next month we will discuss Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Resources: MESA Movement to End Sexual Assault 24-hour hotline 303-443-7300 or text BRAVE to 20121 movingtoendsexualassault.org Offers emotional support services by phone and...
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S2, E3: The last town on Earth by Thomas Mullen
This month, we discuss The last town on Earth by Thomas Mullen. Next month we will discuss Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up. You can participate! Read the...
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S2, E2: Being a Human by Charles A. Foster
This month, we discuss Being a Human by Charles Foster with Barb, Jana and Devon. Next month we will discuss The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen. Sign up for our monthly podcast newsletter and get links, reading suggestions, and comments from hosts in your inbox. Go here to sign up. You can...
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S2, E1: Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter
This month, we discuss Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter with Josie, Jana and Devon. Next month we will discuss Being a Human by Charles Foster. Take our survey!! If you have been listening to our Book Chatter Podcast, we would like to get your feedback. Please take a few moments to fill out…
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Episode 12: Year in Review
This month is our final season one episode. Listen as we look back and share our thoughts, favorite episodes and hopes for season two! Take our survey!! If you have been listening to our Book Chatter Podcast, we would like to get your feedback. Please take a few moments to fill out this quick...
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Episode 11: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
This month, we discuss Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant with Devon, Jana, and Johannes. Next month will be our final season one episode. We will be looking back and sharing our thoughts, favorite episodes and hopes for season two! We will also announce our title...
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Episode 10: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
This month, we discuss The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones with Barb, Jana, Johannes and Josie. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of...
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Episode 9: Sabrina and Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
This month, we discuss Sabrina and Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine with Barb, Devon, Josie and Stephanie from our Children and Teens department. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or…
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Episode 8: A Walk Around the Block by Spike Carlsen
This month, we discuss A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About) by Spike Carlsen with Denise, Johannes, Josie and special guest Jim of the City of Longmont Public Works and Natural Resources...
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Episode 7: Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson
This month, we discuss "Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont Public Library, The City of Longmont or the Friends of the...
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Episode 6: Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Summary This month, we discuss "The Soul of an Octopus: a Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness" by Sy Montgomery. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the podcast hosts and do not reflect or represent the views or opinions of the Longmont...
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Episode 5: Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch
This month, we discuss Sierra Crane Murdoch's compelling true crime story Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country. We get to know Lissa Yellow Bird, a member of the MHA Nation in North Dakota and a fierce advocate for the missing, including KC, a young oil...
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Episode 4: Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh
This month, we discuss Allie Brosh's graphic novel Solutions and Other Problems. To see the Holocaust and Comics exhibition at the Shoah Memorial in Paris that Barb spoke about, go here. If you are curious, the book weighs about 2 pounds (on a bathroom scale. Very unscientific.) Please note: The...
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Join your Longmont Public Library librarians for a monthly dive into what Longmont's reading now. The Book Chatter podcast is designed for adults. Some reading material and discussion topics may be unsuitable for those younger than age 18.
Want more content on the books, media or library services we discuss? See our podcast notes to get links, reading suggestions, comments from hosts, and more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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