Book Squad Podcast

Lawrence Public Library

Twice a month, the librarians are in! Join Lawrence Public Librarians and Book Squad members Polli Kenn and Kate Gramlich for some bookish banter straight into your ears.

  • 47 minutes 7 seconds
    073: Best Books of 2023
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, Polli and Adam discuss all of their favorite reads of 2023. Spoiler alert: we read a TON of good books this year, and plan on reading some excellent ones in 2024, too. Thanks for listening to our truly unhinged podcast. We'll see you in the new year.  Happy reading!
    22 December 2023, 6:02 pm
  • 49 minutes
    072: A Cautionary Tale
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! We have a special guest joining us; our very own Spooky Queen, Christina! In this episode we'll talk about Halloween traditions, figure out whether Christina is Team Jacob or Team Edward, and hear all about Adam's weird pumpkin experiments. Spooky Season might be over, but our love for vampires is eternal.
    7 November 2023, 6:21 pm
  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    071: Let Freedom Read!
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, we'll be talking all about the hot topic of banned books. How much have instances of books being banned increased over the years? What type of books do you typically find on Banned Books list? How can you make a difference by challenging these bans? You'll get answers to all that and more, including some of Polli and Adam's top picks for their favorite frequently challenged books. Have a listen, and celebrate your intellectual freedom by reading some banned books.
    19 October 2023, 9:29 pm
  • 32 minutes 27 seconds
    070: "I Vant to Read This Book!"
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! It's been a couple minutes since we've last recorded an episode, and we're back with a bloody good one! In this episode we'll discuss some rumors featuring Taylor Swift, share all the details about our annual Booktoberfest extravaganza, and give some takes on Dracula that are just as spicy as paprika. And as an added bonus, Polli and Adam share their top picks of movies and tv shows to check out during Spooky Season!
    3 October 2023, 10:39 pm
  • 44 minutes 16 seconds
    069: Happy (Summer) Reading!
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! This time around we're talking all things Summer Reading, including all of the cool prizes. (Spoiler alert: WE HAVE TOTEBAGS). We'll also be giving recommendations for a few of our favorite audiobooks, to help you reach your summer reading goals. Listen to this episode to hear which audiobook narrator Polli thinks is the emotional equivalent of butter, and to hear some of Adam's recent reads, none of which are horrifying and/or sad.
    20 June 2023, 8:48 pm
  • 42 minutes 13 seconds
    068: The People of the Book
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! This month we're giving recommendations for Jewish American Heritage Month, but they're perfect picks for any time of the year. In this episode you'll find magical realism books, fairytales, messy coming-of-age stories, spicy romance, and more! There's something for everyone in this episode.  Happy reading!
    24 May 2023, 4:42 pm
  • 53 minutes 16 seconds
    067: We Heart Libraries
    In this episode, we talk about what first made us interested in becoming librarians and then we talk about books, some more books, and oh yeah, books! Listen to hear some of Polli and Adam's favorite books about books, and feel free to suggest synonyms for "sweet", "fascinating", and "lovely" in the comments.
    2 May 2023, 9:54 pm
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    066: Spring Has Sproinged
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In today's episode we're touching grass. Listen to hear Polli expound on her dreams of visiting Maine, Adam complain about bugs, and for our special guest Shirley to talk about an exciting nature-related event happening later this month.  Happy reading!
    14 April 2023, 8:52 pm
  • 30 minutes 8 seconds
    065: "We're back, we're back!"
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode Adam and Polli talk about the books they're reading this month and what the book clubs have been up to lately. Stick around for a special guest and to hear more about the annual Squad Goals challenge. What's the first book you're planning to read this year?
    25 January 2023, 7:43 pm
  • 51 minutes 10 seconds
    064: Kissing Books & Crying Books
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! We've reached the end of 2022 and it's finally time to talk about our favorite books of the year. From rom coms to, er, womp womps, we've got a ton of recommendations! Give the episode a listen to hear all the ~spicy~ opinions of your local bookish "experts". Happy holidays, and happy reading!
    21 December 2022, 6:02 pm
  • 53 minutes 57 seconds
    063: It's Time to Get COZY
    Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! Grab your hot beverage of choice and settle in for a discussion of all things cozy. What feels comforting during the changing of the season? For Polli it's cookbooks (but maybe not cooking) and for Adam it's stories that fell like the emotional equivalent of wearing an old sweater. Listen to this month's podcast to discover Polli and Adam's favorite cozy reads and to hear who makes the best cinnamon roll in town.
    19 November 2022, 10:15 pm
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