Behind the Books

Culture of Creativity - Interview with Margery Cuyler

Bob and Anna catch up with Jen Crabtree at the West Windsor Branch and meet up with author Margery Cuyler, who has written more than 60 children's books, including her latest, Stompie the Zombie. She shares her insights on the ever-changing landscape of children's literature and what continues to inspire her work. Intro and Welcome 4:31 Catch Up with MCLS: Jen Crabtree 14:10 Programs and Services @ MCLS 18:30 Sixty Seconds with Shannon 19:42 Interview with Margery Cuyler 32:30 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Margery Cuyler at https://www.margerycuyler.net/ [https://www.margerycuyler.net/] "60 Seconds with Shannon" highlights a selection of Shannon's current reads: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn, and The Winners by Fredrik Backman, which are all available from MCLS. Check the MCLS Catalog at https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl [https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl] Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://events.mcl.org/ [https://events.mcl.org/] Peruse the MCLS catalog of Museum Passes at https://mcl.org/catalog/museum-pass-info/ [https://mcl.org/catalog/museum-pass-info/] Discover Language Learning resources at MCLS at https://resources.mcl.org/language-learning [https://resources.mcl.org/language-learning] Opening and closing music provided by Skilsel [https://pixabay.com/users/skilsel-22933514/] via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/]; music between segments is provided via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/funk-funk-244706/].

Imaginary Universes - Interview with Sarah Beth Durst

Bob and Anna catch up with Jamie Clay at the Robbinsville Branch. New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst chats with Anna and Bob about cozy fantasies, including her most recent release, The Enchanted Greenhouse. Intro and Welcome 3:50 Catch Up with MCLS: Jamie Clay 14:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS 17:54 Sixty Seconds with Shannon 19:05 Interview with Sarah Beth Durst 30:58 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Sarah Beth Durst at http://www.sarahbethdurst.com/ [http://www.sarahbethdurst.com/] "60 Seconds with Shannon" features The Burning Library, byGilly Macmillan, which is available from MCLS. Check the MCLS Catalog via https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl [https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl] Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://events.mcl.org/ [https://events.mcl.org/] Opening and closing music provided by ⁠Skilsel⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/skilsel-22933514/] via ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/];music between segments is provided via ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/funk-funk-244706/].

Unsung Heros - Interview with Tim Brown

Bob and Anna catch up with Caitlin Decker in the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department. Tim Brown discusses his journalism background and how it contributes to his book endeavors, including his most recent release, The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game. Intro and Welcome 4:03 Catch Up with MCLS: Caitlin Decker 13:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS 16:27 Interview with Tim Brown 30:39 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Tim Brown at https://www.bytimbrown.com/ [https://www.bytimbrown.com/] Additional Information about the 2025 Diaper Drive and Bundling Event at https://mcl.org/diaper-drive/ [https://mcl.org/diaper-drive/] Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://events.mcl.org/ [https://events.mcl.org/] Opening and closing music provided by ⁠Skilsel⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/skilsel-22933514/] via ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/];music between segments is provided via ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/funk-funk-244706/].

Evolving with Purpose - Interview with Jayci Lee

Bob and Anna debut a new segment, "Catch Up with MCLS" toperiodically revisit past guests from the MCLS staff. This episode they touch base with Youth Services Coordinator, Christine Crawford. Jayci Lee discusses her latest release, King Foretold, the second book, in the Realm of Four Kingdoms series, as well as her most recent contemporary romance, Give Me a Reason. Shannon Tuorto's "60 Seconds with Shannon" highlights the book, The Late-Night Witches, by Auralee Wallace. Intro and Welcome 2:48 Catch Up with MCLS: Christine Crawford 11:17 Programs and Services @ MCLS 14:29 Sixty Seconds with Shannon 15:39 Interview with Jayci Lee 31:22 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Jayci Lee at https://www.jaycilee.com/ [https://www.jaycilee.com/] Additional information about library hours on Election andVeterans Days is available at https://mcl.org/about/hours/ [https://mcl.org/about/hours/] Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://events.mcl.org/ [https://events.mcl.org/] "60 Seconds with Shannon" features the book, The Late-NightWitches, by Auralee Wallace, which is available from MCLS. Check the MCLS Catalog via https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl [https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl] Opening and closing music provided by Skilsel [https://pixabay.com/users/skilsel-22933514/] via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/beats-energetic-hip-hop-8303/]; music between segments is provided via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/funk-funk-244706/].

Stories to Tell - Interview with Carrie Turansky and Lara Pickle

Anna and Bob close out their fifth Behind the Books year with two author interviews! First, they chat with bestselling author, Carrie Turansky, a local creator of inspirational historical and contemporary novels and novellas. Then from across the pond, author, comic artist, and Illustrator, Lara Pickle, talks about her 2025 Alex Award graphic novel, I Feel Awful, Thanks! Shannon Tuorto is back with a "60 Seconds with Shannon", featuring How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold. Intro and Welcome 3:59 Interview with Carrie Turansky 12:39 Programs and Services @ MCLS 15:44 Sixty Seconds with Shannon 16:53 Interview with Lara Pickle 32:39 Summary and Closing Show Notes: Learn more about Carrie Turansky at https://carrieturansky.com/ [https://carrieturansky.com/] Learn more about Lara Pickle at https://www.larapickleart.com/ [https://www.larapickleart.com/] Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://events.mcl.org/ [https://events.mcl.org/] The winning photos and entire gallery of submissions for the 2025 Amateur Photo Contest is located at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest/ [https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest/] "60 Seconds with Shannon" features, How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold, which is available from MCLS. Check the MCLS Catalog at https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl [https://merl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mcl] Opening and closing music provided by SoulProdMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/] via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/old-school-funk-retro-funk-143450/]; music between segments is provided via Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/funk-funk-244706/].