Checked Out with Green Hills Public Library District

Lyrics to prose this episode packs a poetic punch you won’t want to miss. Checked Out’s Episode 20, “Long Story Short,” is a discussion of poetry and short story collections featuring Adult Services Associate, Stephanie! Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  For a list of titles mentioned in this episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/95898  

In episode 19, Tessa and Sara pick each other’s TBR. Will one survive a romance – a thon? Will the other make it through a 500-page fantasy romance book? Stay tuned to find out who read through their TBR and who DNFed.  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources! For more information check out: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/checked-out-podcast/  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  For a list of titles mentioned in this episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/94819  

Hosts Sara and Tessa are joined by Adult Programming Librarian, Olivia in episode 18, First Time Caller. The trio discuss indie publications, favorite debuts, and upcoming releases they can’t wait to read.  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Check out the media we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/93471

 If you like aliens...you might like cowboys. Listen in on Checked Out’s 17th episode, "Hear Me Out,” to hear all of Sara and Tessa’s outlandish book recommendations based on specific memories, obscure experiences, and nostalgic favorites.  Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!  Aspen List: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/91663  

Recap 2025 with Sara and Tessa in Checked Out’s 16th episode, A Year in Review. Our hosts talk reading goals, intentions, and their favorites of the year in books, music, and AV. Listen in to find out the five star reads you must add to your 2026 TBR! Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Check out the titles mentioned by Tessa and Sara here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/89667 

In episode 15 of Checked Out Tessa and Sara are joined by Youth Programming Librarian Josie, to talk all things Young Adult Books and Graphic Novels. Join them as they blast to the past with book recommendations and teen memories!   Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Check out the media we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/87509

You never forget your first...line! Checked Out Podcast’s 14th Episode “Name That Title!” tests Sara and Tessa’s memories by matching the title of a recent read with the book’s first line. Will the risks these readers take pay off? Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Check out the media we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/87048

From dreams to chainsaws, Checked Out’s spooky 13th episode, “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” takes deeper look at horror films. Sara and Tessa are joined by Youth Services Manager, Natalie in an episode you’ll be scared to miss. Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Check out the media we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/85600 

School’s back in session with this month’s episode of Checked Out. “School’s In,” follows Tessa and Sara as they go through their class schedules and give recommendations based on each course. From PE to History this will be an episode full of homework for your TBR. Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]  Find all the titles we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/83755

Get ready to read! Episode 11, “Checked Out Challenge,” recounts Sara and Tessa’s trials and triumphs following PopSugar’s 2025 Reading Challenge (featuring a Checked Out flair). From settings in space and sea, characters changing careers and childhood favorites stay to the end to find out who took home the Checked Out Challenge crown. PopSugar Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsugar-reading-challenge-2025-49412160Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] Find all the books we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/80955

In episode 10 Library Lore, Sara and Tessa are joined by Library Director Jane to talk library history, swap reading recommendations, and rave about summer reading!  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] Check out what we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/80292

In Checked Out’s 9th episode, “Down in the Slumps,” Tessa and Sara take you through the hills and valleys of their reading slumps. Hear about the books that slipped these hosts into a reading slump and the techniques they used to rekindle their reading flame.  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/78399

Travel through worlds built of magic and myths in Checked Out’s 8th episode, “Do You Believe in Magic?” Tessa and Sara are joined by long time fantasy fan and Green Hills Librarian Patrick to discuss world building, magic systems, and escaping reality.  Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/76472Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] 

Join Sara and Tessa as they tackle the age old problem of should they finish something they don't like? Listen as they break down that they should have put down and what they did. And don't fear, you can always DNF! Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]

Checked Out’s 6th episode, “We Listen and We Don’t Judge,” is a masterclass in audiobooks! Listen as Tessa and Sara give Klaudia insight on their favorite audiobooks, platforms, and narration styles. Get your headphones on, you won’t want to skip this episode.  Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/72597Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected]

In Checked Out’s 5th episode, “Love is On the Air” co-hosts Tessa, Klaudia, and Sara get swoony with their top Romance reads. From enemies to loves to regency classics, the hosts discuss their favorite and least favorite tropes, inclusivity in the Romance genre, and the infamous 3rd act breakup. Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/71060Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] 

In Checked Out's episode 4, "Recaps, Review, and Reading Goals," Tessa, Sara, and Klaudia discuss their 2024 favorites and goals for the new year. Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/69464Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] 

In Checked Out’s episode three, “Lights, Camera, Action!” Tessa, Sara, and Klaudia get in the director’s chair to debate the good and the bad of Film and TV adaptations of their favorite books and video games. Get out your popcorn to find out which adaptations make the director’s cut and which fall short. Check out the media we talked about in this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/66484Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to [email protected] 

Join Klaudia, Sara, and Tessa in Checked Out’s Spook-tacular second episode, “How Do You Like Your Horror?” The trio talks about thrilling and chilling video games, films, and books. End the episode hearing their favorite October traditions, and opinions on movie remakes. Check out the media we talked about this episode here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/65864 Goodreads "The 78 Most Popular Horror Novels of the Past 5 Years": https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2846-the-78-most-popular-horror-novels-of-the-past-five-years Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to: [email protected] 

In episode 1 “Meet Your Hosts,” get to know the voices behind Checked Out as Klaudia, Sara, and Tessa, discuss their favorite and least favorite media. Get an inside look at the different paths that led them all to work at Green Hills Library and a hint at what lies in store for future episodes.Here's a list of media discussed in the episode: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/63143Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to: [email protected]