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The Bookmark
by Wabash Carnegie Public Library
Laura and Rachel chat about the goings on at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, covering everything from book recommendations to services you may not even know you can get from your local library.
Episodes
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All Hallows' READ
This month, we're talking about the books we're reading and what's going on at the library (there is SO MUCH for all ages), along with our recs for this fall season. Whether your vibes are cozy or gently spooky, Rachel and Laura have a book for you to read in October! THEN, Rachel tests Laura to...
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The Bookmark, Local Chapter
In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into our very own backyard. Join Laura and Rachel as they chat about all the things they love about Wabash, capturing the unique vibes, quiet corners, and bustling spots of our favorite local hangouts. Then, stay tuned as they match those hometown loves...
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The Space Between Summer Sun and Pumpkin Spice
Laura and Rachel debrief this year's summer reading program and look forward to new titles coming this fall!
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Great American Literature You Might Have Missed
Laura and Rachel are talking about some great American novels you might have missed and how modern literature examines the qualities that make America who she is. Then Laura tries her hand at "Who Said It? Founding Fathers or BookTok Boyfriends" in this month's game!
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Summer Reading Preview w/Sarah Warren
Laura and Rachel highlight the upcoming Summer Reading program, "Unearth a Story."
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Shelfie Energy (What Kids Are Reading)
In this episode, Laura and Rachel are joined by young readers who are eager to tell you what books they're actually reading and which ones you shouldn't miss out on! Then, the tables turn as Rachel puts Laura in the hot seat with another quiz. Can Laura identify the modern equivalents to her...
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Something to Talk About (with your book club)
This month, Rachel and Laura explore what makes a book perfect for book club—stories that invite debate, challenge perspectives, and stick with you long after the final page. * Featured Titles Yellowface by R. F. Kuang The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Normal…
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Touching Grass, Touching Books
This episode started with no plan… and turned into a deep dive on analog hobbies, uncovering your reader personality, red & green reading flags, what’s coming up at the library — and a very passionate stance on the one question you should absolutely never ask a stranger. It’s chaotic good. Maybe...
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Our Hottest Literary Takes
Laura and Rachel share their hottest literary takes - do you agree with them? No? Let them know!
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Plans, Predictions, and Page Turners (we hope)
We are kicking off the new year by discussing our reading resolutions, diving into publishing trends, like AI and cozy reads, and talk about which upcoming books we can't wait to read. Plus, Laura is blind ranking trends of 2025 and upcoming page-to-screen film adaptations. Get ready for…
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Literary and Bright: Our December Gift Guide
It’s our annual bookish gift guide episode! Rachel and Laura are sharing their top picks for books and other literary gifts that are perfect for the readers on your list. Or maybe a little inspiration for your own wish list.
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Thanks!
In this episode, Rachel and Laura interpret the concept of books about 'gratitude' VERY differently!
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Stretch Your Literary Banned-width
It's the podcast that even tech issues wanted to BAN! Rachel and Laura dive into the controversial world of book banning and censorship. Get ready for discussions on the importance of reading freedom, surprising banned book titles, and hilarious laws against books you will not believe! They also...
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Let Them Cook (Cookbook Recs)
Laura and Rachel plan their ideal meal using upcoming cookbook releases you should look out for! Want to see the cookbooks they recommend and sign up to get next month's recommendations in your inbox? Click here!
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Our Favorite (?) DNFs f/Sarah Smith
This month, Laura and Rachel welcome Sarah Smith back to the pod and discuss all the books they didn't finish! Join the conversation on social media and let them know which books you had no trouble putting down. Click here to check out the books we discussed this month!
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Our Favorite Book Quotes f/Amy Wendt
Join Rachel and Laura as they celebrate July, Laura's birthday month, and discuss the excitement of the summer reading program at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.
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A Summer Reading Preview f/Leah Betzner
Check out everything we have in store for this year's summer reading program, Color Our World. Sign up here to get The Bookmark's recommendations delivered right to your inbox! Register for Beanstack and start logging your reading time here. Visit our website to sign up for events, download our...
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Book 4, Chapter 6 - How to Become a Reader
Laura and Rachel dive into the books that made them fall in love with reading and where you can help others fall in love with it, too! Click here to check out the books we discussed this month!
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Book Four, Chapter 7: Growing Things f/Sarah Smith
*REPOST* This episode originally dropped on April 1 & then some editing mistakes were noticed. We've fixed it, we think, and we're reposting for an easier listening experience! Laura and Rachel are talking about books about gardens and growing things, and also about Lyme disease. Rachel also...
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Book 4, Ep 6: Readalikes, f/Sierra Garlits
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. This month we're talking readalikes and Laura gets destroyed in another trivia contest by our special guest, Sierra Garlits! Sign up here to have a list of the books we discuss…
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Book Four, Chapter 5: Genre Mashups and Games
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. This month we're talking genre mashups and playing a trivia game with Leah and M! Text Alerts! Website WCPL Event Calendar WCPL on Facebook WCPL on Instagram WCPL Teens on…
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Book 4, Chapter Four: It's 2025!
New Year, New Goals. Join Laura and Rachel in the WCPL's Winter Reading Program, going on now through February 15th! Sign up now for upcoming programming going on in our new program rooms. Text Alerts! Website WCPL Event Calendar WCPL on Facebook WCPL on Instagram WCPL Teens on Instagram WCPL…
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Book 4, Chapter 3: Holiday Bookish Gift Guide
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, Laura and Rachel celebrate a new, post-construction era with gift ideas for all the Bookish readers on your holiday list!
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Book Four, Episode 2: Autumn Reads
Laura and Rachel discuss the things that feel the most FALL to them and the books you should read to feel autumnal this year. Our building is closed when this podcast drops, so check out our website for ebooks and audiobooks from Libby and Hoopla (and don't forget to sign up for text alerts to…
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Book Four, Chapter 1: Cozy Vacation Reads
Rachel is back from vacation and Laura is getting ready to take one - so this month they're telling you about everything they read or plan to read during their time off. Spoiler Alert: Rachel read multiple books! The Pairing by Casey McQuiston *also mentioned: Red, White, and Royal Blue and One...
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Book 3, Chapter 12: Meet Our New Director
Rachel and Laura celebrate 3 years of podcasting together and spend some time chatting with their new director, Jon Gaskill!
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Book 3, Chapter 11: Fall Book Recommendations
Find out which books Rachel and Laura look the most forward to this fall season! The mantra of this fall for both of them is "I know it's only temporary." Keep an eye on our event calendar for upcoming programming. We're in flux with construction, so there may be other locations for programs…
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Book Three, Chapter 10: The Bookmark, Raw and Unedited
With no guest and no topic in mind, Laura and Rachel set a timer, determined not to edit this month's podcast, and are just as surprised as you may be at how it worked! This month, we discussed: Extasia by Claire Legrand Wilder Girls by Claire Legrand Uzumaki by Junji Ito Anne of Manhattan by…
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Book Three, Chapter 9: The Triple Goddess w/Leah, Peighton, and M
Rachel finally gets her wish this month as The Bookmark welcomes one of her absolute dream teams, WCPL's own Leah, Peighton, and Madelyne, to the pod! We're previewing summer reading and bringing you absolute chaos. IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE: Special Guests at the YMCA are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM,...
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Book Three, Chapter 8: Historical Reads with/Teresa Galley
This month, Laura and Rachel are joined by Wabash County Museum Director, Teresa Galley, to celebrate the preservation of our local history and the importance of storytelling! They're also giving you historical fiction recommendations.
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Book Three, Chapter 7: Book Recs with Bethany!
This month we played Stump the Librarians with your book requests from social media. Have more requests for us? DM us or stop by the library and we'll do our best to find the book you're looking for. We were joined by former WCPL Technical Services Manager and current Huntington University…
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Book One Three, Chapter 6: "For Kids (of all ages)" featuring Polly Howell
This month, Laura and Rachel are welcoming their dear friend and former WCPL librarian, Polly Howell, back to the pod for the FOURTH time! Polly is talking about her new job with the Wabash City Schools, her favorite recent children's books, and a lot more (as is usually the case when these three...
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Book Three, Chapter 5: "Anti-Valentine" featuring Savannah Neher
This February, Rachel and Laura are turning the Month of Love on it's ear, bringing WCPL Library Assistant Savannah Neher in to talk about books where love goes horribly, terribly awry. (They also somehow end up in a heartwarming discussion about personal boundaries and loving yourself before you...
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Book Three, Chapter 4: "With Hopeful Trepidation" featuring Erin Sapusek
Laura and Rachel are kicking off the new year with new reading goals AND preparing you for Winter Reading by recommending books for all ages, with a little help from former literature and communication teacher, Erin Sapusek. Though she left the classroom in 2023, Erin's passion for reading at all...
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Book 3, Chapter 3: Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Trying to figure out what to get the book lover on your list? Does your mom keep asking what YOU want for Christmas and you need ideas for your own list? The Bookmark has you covered! The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree Out There Screaming: An...
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Book Three, Episode 2: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Rachel has gone off the rails and Laura is doing her best to keep this pod afloat. (They also talk about the live podcast record that took place on October 25, 2023 - due to some audio issues, that episode was unable to be released, but recording it was really fun!) We both read: Before the…
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Book Three, Chapter One: Ask Us Anything
Welcome to the very first chapter of Book Three of The Bookmark. This month we answered your questions about books, tropes, gift-giving, and more. Have more questions to ask us? Send them to us, and we'll be happy to answer them on a future episode! Books we discussed this month: The Inheritance...
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Book Two, Chapter 12: Happy Podiversary, Again
It's time to celebrate two years of The Bookmark! This month we asked WCPL staff members to join us in celebrating our podiversary. Here's what we read this month: The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Darkhearts by James L. Sutter The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Once More...
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Book Two, Chapter 11: Exciting Fall Releases
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Bonus Chapter 2: Roll for MORE Recommendations
There were so many recommendations in July's podcast record that we couldn't leave half of them on the cutting room floor! Here are some extra recs: I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas The Proposal...
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Book Two, Chapter 10: Roll for Recommendations
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. This month we're trying out a trend from TikTok and rolling for book recommendations. We also fill you in on how Summer Reading is going and give you a construction update so you...
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Book Two, Chapter 9: All Together Now
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 8: About the Construction
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 7: We're Going to the Movies
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Bonus Chapter 1: The Villa
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Surprise, it's a minisode! We had so much to say about Rachel Hawkins'The Villa that we made it a separate episode. Let us know what you think and if you'd like to see more of this...
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Book Two, Chapter 6: New Books Are Coming!
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 5: Let's Talk Animal Books
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 4: It's Gonna Be Better
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 3: A Bookish Christmas Wish List
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Book Two, Chapter 2: Gather
Welcome to The Bookmark, a podcast of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, hosted by Laura Beutler and Rachel Castle. Each month, we'll let you know what's going on at the library, along with making a few book recommendations, introducing you to another member of our staff, and filling you in on...
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Laura and Rachel chat about the goings on at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, covering everything from book recommendations to services you may not even know you can get from your local library.
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