Gaston Speaks

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Gaston Speaks

Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.

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    Coming Soon Report - May 2026

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  2. 99

    We're Booked Up - How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

    Gaston Speaks' plot to conquer the podcast world continues with another episode of We're Booked Up! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And then head over to GastonLibrary.org to learn more about what your library has to offer.    

  3. 98

    Coming Soon Report - April 2026

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  4. 97

    We're Booked Up - Atmosphere

    Ready to fall a little in love? In this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And mark your calendars! The Annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale is coming up! Click here to learn more.

  5. 96

    Coming Soon Report - March 2026

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  6. 95

    We're Booked Up - The Truth According to Ember

    Love is in the office! For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Truth According to Ember, a contemporary romance by Danica Nava. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary!

  7. 94

    Coming Soon Report - February 2026

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  8. 93

    We're Booked Up - The Thursday Murder Club

    It's time to solve a murder. Or maybe critique it. For this episode of We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And look for your next read at the NC Digital Library!

  9. 92

    Coming Soon Report - January 2026

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2026. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  10. 91

    We're Booked Up - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge

    Happy Holidays, listeners! Your present from the library is a fun holiday episode with Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discussing Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge by Kjersti Herland Johnsen. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. Then head over to Freegal Music to put together a holiday playlist.

  11. 90

    Coming Soon Report - December 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  12. 89

    We're Booked Up - One in a Millennial

    Time for a little nostalgia. In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy, a glimpse at a generation through the experiences of one woman. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout NCLive.org for all your millennial obsessions.

  13. 88

    Coming Soon Report - November 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  14. 87

    We're Booked Up - What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez

    Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another episode. They're discussing What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GCPL's Library of Things!   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

  15. 86

    Coming Soon Report - October 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  16. 85

    We're Booked Up - Absolute Power

    It's the fifth season premiere of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! For this episode, they've taken on the work of another bestselling, longtime author with Absolute Power by David Baldacci. Will this be the bestselling author they like? Listen to find out. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

  17. 84

    Coming Soon Report - September 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  18. 83

    Coming Soon Report - August 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  19. 82

    Coming Soon Report - July 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  20. 81

    Coming Soon Report - June 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  21. 80

    We're Booked Up - Fourth Annual Voticed Awards

    If we had a nickel for every time a character named Ben was terrible, we'd have 2 nickels. But it's still weird. Anyways! It's time for the Fourth Annual Voticed Awards. Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss their favorites and least favorites from the past season and assign them arbitrary value! After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - May 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  23. 78

    We're Booked Up - Convenience Store Woman

    For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Convenience Store Woman, a "strange little book" by Sayaka Murata. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - April 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  25. 76

    We're Booked Up - The Housemaid

    For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Housemaid, a popular domestic thriller by Freida McFadden. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't miss the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale! Happening at the Gaston County Public Library Main Branch at 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. Beginning Monday, April 21 and ending Saturday, April 26. Visit the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library website to learn more about the book sale, and about how you can support your library. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - March 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

  27. 74

    We're Booked Up - You Should See Me in a Crown

    For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are going back to school with You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And be sure to sign up for Wowbrary to stay up to date on what's new in the library.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - February 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Murder Road

    Let's take a thrilling step back in time! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Murder Road by Simone St. James. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And look for your next read on the NC Digital Library.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - January 2025

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - The Matzah Ball

    Time for a fun holiday read! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Matzah Ball, a Hanukkah holiday romance by Jean Meltzer. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to create your holiday playlist on Freegal!   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - December 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Finding Me

    Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time they're discussing Finding Me, an autobiography by Viola Davis. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope.   Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - November 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Silent City

    Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique as they discuss Silent City, a noir thriller by Alex Segura. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to check out hoopla and all its digital offerings! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - October 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Upside Down

    We're back! And we're the same as ever. For the season 4 premiere of the critically reviewed We're Booked Up, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Upside Down by Danielle Steel. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to check out GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - September 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    Coming Soon Report - August 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    Booked @ the Library - Kristy Woodson Harvey

    The audio recording of Kristy Woodson Harvey's author talk on May 9, 2019. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com.

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    Coming Soon Report - July 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    Coming Soon Report - June 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Third Annual Voticed Awards

    It's the third season finale for We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss the best and worst of the books they've read this season. After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode. And don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading at your favorite GCPL branch! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - May 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - A Wizard of Earthsea

    Time for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss A Wizard of Earthsea, a high fantasy classic by Ursula K. Le Guin. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And be sure to head over to GastonLibrary.Org and explore what your library has to offer! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - April 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Under the Whispering Door

    Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back for another fun book talk! In this episode, they discuss Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune, a wholesome novel about moving forward even at the end. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget the upcoming Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale, starting Monday, April 1 and ending Saturday, April 6. Head over the Friends of the Library website to learn more. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - March 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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    We're Booked Up - Book Lovers

    Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back to discuss Book Lovers, a fun contemporary romance by Emily Henry. After listening, leave a comment here or head over to the Off the Shelf blog and tell us what you think. And don't forget to sign up for Wowbrary! Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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    Coming Soon Report - February 2024

    A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in February 2024. Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Transcript.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.

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