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Book Nook

Join MRN's engaging conversations with authors as Ron Kinscherf delves into discussions about their literary works. From probing into the inspiration behind their creations to unraveling the intricacies of their storytelling, MRN offers a platform for insightful dialogues with talented authors. Moreover, Ron Kinscherf keeps you informed about the vibrant cultural scene by discussing upcoming events at the Quincy Public Library. Stay tuned to MRN for a captivating blend of literary exploration and community happenings, where the world of books intersects seamlessly with the pulse of local events.

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    HANNIBAL WRITERS GUILD

    Today on Book Nook, brought to you by the Quincy Public Library, Brittany Boll sits down with Dana Lockhart of the Hannibal Writers Guild. The guild is open to the public and serves as a valuable resource for creative writers looking to grow, connect, and sharpen their skills in a community built on real collaboration…

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    January 14, 2025 Pre-emptive repairs to bookmobile and fun events coming up

    Quincy Public Library Interim Director Natascha Will talks with host and author Ron Kinscherf about repairs to the bookmobile’s wrap that have the bus parked for a while, as well as the unique partnership between QPL and the Quincy Community Theatre, Chaddock, and why the Puzzle Exchange is so popular.

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    FREED BETWEEN THE LINES

    The Quincy Public Library will host a “Freed Between the Lines” event on Thursday at 6 pm as part of “Banned Books Week.” It will feature a giveaway of books that have been challenged or banned across the country QPL is working in partnership with Quanada, or the Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse, for…

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    THE BOOK MOBILE

    Click the link above as Ron Kinscherf gets the details on the Quincy Public Library’s new bookmobile. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    TEENS AND TWEENS

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the folks from the Quincy Public Library about all of the great things going on for teens and tweens this summer. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    Indies United Publishing hosts author’s retreat in Quincy

    Brittany Boll talks to Bruce Wawrzyniak from “Now Hear This” about promotions, positivity and publishing. Bruce is speaking at this weekend’s author’s retreat at the Corinthian in downtown Quincy. @watchNHT Company website: https://www.now-hear-this.net/ Weekly podcast: https://www.now-hear-this.net/content… Speaker website: https://speakerbrucew.com/

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    Babette Hughes … still writing books at age 102

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Babette Hughes … she is 102 and released her last novel at 101 … “Lessons in Evil.” The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook.”

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    STEVE LOOTEN

    Longtime area sportscaster Steve Looten has put together a compilation of quotes from athletes and other notables to inspire you or at least make you think a bit. He chats with fellow author Ron Kinscherf. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    FEB. 20

    Ron Kinscherf gets us updated on what is coming up at the Quincy Public Library for the rest of February and all of March.

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    GREG MENDOZA

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Greg Mendoza who has written a book called “The Book”. So what is behind that title? From one author to another, they discuss. The Quincy Public Library brings you “Book Nook”.

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    DAVID HANCOCK, MORGAN JAMES PUBLISHING

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to David Hancock, CEO/Founder of Morgan James Publishing about the publishing business. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    NATASHA WILL

    The new assistant director of the Quincy Public Library stops by to talk about the busy programming schedule leading into Christmas.

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    THE LITTLE READ WITH RON KINSCHERF

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf will be the guest author at Saturday’s Little Read at the Quincy Public Library. Ron talks to Madeline Brandon from QPL about that and everything else going on in a busy month of October.

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    NICOLE DIEKER

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews author Nicole Dieker, an author who grew up locally, moved to California, then decided to return home. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    for May 10

    Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library.

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    QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING AND PROGRAMMING

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the director of the Quincy Public Library about the budgeting process and upcoming programs.

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    COURTNEY LILLARD

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Courtney Lillard, a young adult fantasy novelist living in Hannibal on today’s Book Nook, brought to you by the Quincy Public Library.

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    FROM CUFFS TO CHRIST

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to the author of  From Cuffs to Christ is a must-read if you or someone you love uses Xanax, works in a prison system, or will soon be incarcerated. Kevin Zeiger’s story offers hope for so many who are hurting from addiction, depression, anxiety, and other challenges in their lives.  …

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    QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets us caught up on what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.

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    What’s happening at the Quincy Public Library in December

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Madeline Brandon with the Quincy Public Library about what’s happening over the holidays at the library and gets an update on the new Bookmobile.

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    What’s happening at the Quincy Public Library?

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Madeline Brandon, the new Communication & Development Coordinator at Quincy Public Library and Eric Brandhorst of QPL about upcoming activities and events.

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    “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer about his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”. Scherrer will launch his book in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half…

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    Jerilyn Dufresne

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Quincy’s Jerilyn Dufresne, author of the Sam Darling Quincy-based mystery series, about her latest novel. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

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    Back to School Edition

    With this week’s start of school, MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria Dement with the Quincy Public Library about the library’s new offerings for students and teachers. The Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    Sherri Rinker

    MRN’s Ron’s Kinscherf interviews New York Times best-selling children’s author Sherri Rinker. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

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    Lisa Towles

    This week’s Book Nook features award winning author Lisa Towles. This month, she released ‘Salt Island’, book two from her series with Private Detective Mari Ellwyn.    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf has our report and Book Nook is brought to you by the Quincy Public Library.

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    June 6, 2023

    MRN’s Ron Kinscherf gets you caught up on all of the happenings at the Quincy Public Library with Victoria Dement.

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    Bobbe White

    Author Ron Kinscherf talks to author Bobbe White about books. C’mon, what else would two authors talk about? But she does have a new book “WAIT! WHAT? We’re the Parents Now?: Navigating the Ups and Downs: A Loved One’s Health Decline Gets Real”. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.

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    March 29, 2023

    Ron Kinscherf and Victoria DeMent talk about what’s happening at the Quincy Public Library.

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    Orange County – The Dark Side

    Ron Kinscherf talks to Christopher Curtis about his book “Orange County – The Dark Side” From the book: “The land of milk and honey, streets paved with gold, and a place your dreams can come true are the illusions of Orange County. But, when you cross to the other side, The Dark Side, life is…

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    the Quincy Public Library

    Ron Kinscherf talks to the folks from the Quincy Public Library about what’s coming up this year at the library.

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    Deadly Keepsakes

    Ron Kinscherf talks to author Anita Dickason about her experiences and her book “Deadly Keepsakes”.

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    Ron Kinscherf for Dec. 21

    Ron Kinscherf talks about his “Papa Tell Me a Book” children’s series. Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

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    MRN Leigh Mackenzie “She Seems So Normal”

    Author Leigh Mackenzie, who lives in both Chicago and Quincy, shares her powerful story of overcoming sexual abuse as a child and its long-term affects. She discusses her journey of faith and healing with Ron Kinscherf in this chat about her book “She Seems So Normal”. The Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

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    November 22, 2022

    Ron Kinscherf talks with Victoria DeMent and Melissa DeVerger of the Quincy Public Library about the “Library of Things”…and other things.

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    Kasey Rogers

    Ron Kinscherf talks to a fellow author, Kasey Rogers, who has written her first novel at the age of 66. Quincy Public Library sponsors Book Nook.

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    October 13

    Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria DeMint about the Banned Book Club and other things happening at the Quincy Public Library.

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    AMERICA STANDING STRONG

    Ron Kinscherf interviews Robert J. Emery, author of America: Standing Strong about what the country has gone through over the last few years. Book Nook is sponsored by the Quincy Public Library.

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    Ron Kinscherf: August 24

    Author Ron Kinscherf finds out what is new at the Quincy Public Library.

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    Ron Kinscherf for 7-20-22

    Ron chats about the latest happenings at the Quincy Public Library.

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    Ron Kinscherf

    Ron Kinscherf talks to Victoria DeMent of the Quincy Public Library about a busy week ahead, including the library’s Juneteenth celebration.

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    Libations for the Library

    We discuss upcoming fundraisers for the Quincy Public Library.

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    April 26, 2022

    Katie Kraushaar makes her final appearance on Muddy River News representing the Quincy Public Library. She is moving to Quincy University’s Brenner Library. We wish her well in her career move and we hope to have her on again very soon.

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    April 19, 2022

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about a book being discussed TONIGHT at Village Inn and other good things going on at the library. Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot  Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without…

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    April 6, 2020

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about activities for Week of the Young Child and two children’s books.

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    Quincy Public Library for March 22

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library discusses three books, including a children’s books that describes the life of one of the NBA’s earliest superstars — Elgin Baylor.

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    March 9, 2022

    Katie Kraushaar from the Quincy Public Library talks about great reads for kids and adults and updates us on the latest programming at the library.

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    Quincy Public Library February 23

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library has an excellent recommendation by Eric Larson about the 1900 hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas and another on how beverages have shaped our culture.

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    Muddy River Minute: February 16, 2020

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about a pair of books for Black History Month and also some great activities taking place at the library.

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    Quincy Public Library February 1, 2022

    Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library talks about Jon Meachem’s book on John Lewis, the late civil rights leader and congressman. She also talks about how the super duper snow storm might affect QPL’s hours of operations over the next few days.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join MRN's engaging conversations with authors as Ron Kinscherf delves into discussions about their literary works. From probing into the inspiration behind their creations to unraveling the intricacies of their storytelling, MRN offers a platform for insightful dialogues with talented authors. Moreover, Ron Kinscherf keeps you informed about the vibrant cultural scene by discussing upcoming events at the Quincy Public Library. Stay tuned to MRN for a captivating blend of literary exploration and community happenings, where the world of books intersects seamlessly with the pulse of local events.

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