HeyJaredBehind the Books
Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author - many found on New York Times Best Sellers lists - and an MCLS library staff member.
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- 6
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- Sep 16, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Paths We Didn't Plan - Interview with Irvin Katz (opens the original)
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Paths We Didn't Plan Intro and Welcome 3:33 Interview with Barbara MacGuigan 14:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:40 Interview with Irvin Katz 32:21 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Rules for Reluctant Managers by Irvin Katz at https://www.purplebreezepress.com/irvin-r-katz . Find information about the 2026 MCLS Book Festival at https://mcl.org/events/book-festival/ . Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Calendar , located at https://eve
Stories of Strength - Interview with Jean Kwok and Catherine Marshall-Smith (opens the original)
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Bob and Anna talk with authors Jean Kwok and Catherine Marshall-Smith about their newest books. Marshall-Smith shares insights into The Resilience of Red Thread , while Kwok discusses Dominion , the first book in The Silk and Iron trilogy. Hear from both authors about their books, their writing, and the stories and themes that inspired their work.. Stories of Strength Intro and Welcome 3:03 Interview with Catherine Marshall Smith 15:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS 19:48 Interview with Jean Kwok
Two Worlds, Two Stories Interview with Jennifer Herrera and Glenn R. Miller (opens the original)
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Bob and Anna talk with authors Jennifer Herrera and Glenn R. Miller about their upcoming books. Herrera discusses Siren Says , while Miller shares the story behind Rough Cuts . Hear from both authors about their writing, the inspiration behind their books, and the stories they hope to share with readers. Two Worlds, Two Stories Intro and Welcome 5:29 Interview with Jennifer Herrera 19:18 Programs and Services @ MCLS 24:25 Interview with Glenn R. Miller 39:17 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn
From Shimmer to Suspense Interviews with Kady Ambrose and Araminta Hall (opens the original)
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Intro and Welcome 2:19 Kady Ambrose 16:33 Programs and Services @ MCLS 21:36 "Sixty Seconds with Shannon" 22:48 Interview with Araminta Hall 38:14 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Kady Ambrose at https://kadyambrose.com/ . Register for Kady Ambrose's talk, Street Fighting in Skirts scheduled for Monday, August 17, 10:00 am the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, using the link https://events.mcl.org/event/17171290 . Visit Araminta Hall's website at https://aramintahall.com/ . Register
Stories That Support, Stories That Endure - Interview with Monica Chenault Kilgore (opens the original)
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Bob and Anna welcome Anthony Mazakas-Dong and Jessica Smith to discuss the Mercer County Library System's new social services initiative and its impact on the community. They also chat with author Monica Chenault Kilgore about her historical fiction, including Long Gone, Come Home and The Jewel of the Blues , which bring to life the stories of resilient, often-overlooked women in American history. Plus, Shannon Tuorto returns with another 60 Seconds with Shannon: What I'm Reading Wednesday book
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