Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen chat with Ela Staff for gift/giving ideas for this holiday season. Sorry this guy is so late! Hopefully it will help with some last minute gift ideas or give you ideas of things to get …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen chat with Ela Staff for gift/giving ideas for this holiday season. Sorry this guy is so late! Hopefully it will help with some last minute gift ideas or give you ideas of things to get …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen put a call out to all attendees of the 2019 Illinois Library Association Conference and they delivered with favorites from across the state! 00:04:09 Meet Amanda Kendall 00:06:56 Meet C…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, we talk with Cyndi Robinson, the Deputy Director of the Illinois Library Association, about time, history, and what a library association is and what it does for libraries and their patrons. 00:00:59 Meet…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. We had so much fun talking about Children’s Book Buzz with Katie that we invited her back for an entire episode filled with sweet reads. 2:45 Book 1: Pie in the Sky by Remi Lai 9:45 Book 2: Little Pea by Amy Krouse R…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. The Children’s Department held their own Book Buzz program in June. Becca, Christen and Ela Staff chat about their selections for Book Buzz and all of the program fun! 0:00:39 Meet Katie 0:01:59 What is Children’s Bo…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Booklist’s Audiobook Editor and all around amazing librarian Heather Booth talks about book creation as an ecosystem, being read to and how that has fed into her experience and passion for audiobooks, and more. 00:00…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, it's just Christen and Becca . . . and possibly a ghost? 00:03:39 The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee 00:07:31 The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzie Lee 00:13:28 Pol…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Ela staff member Monica Perez talks about growing up in Spain, learning to make Illinois her home, and more. 0:00:27 Introducing Monica Perez 0:08:22 Stowaway on the Ulysses by Ana María Matute 0:12:09 About Ana Marí…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. AJ Pine aka Amy Pine talks about being a former English teacher, current librarian, and published author of REAL BOOKS. 0:00:46 Meet Amy/AJ Pine 0:02:58 Jandy Nelson – The Sky is Everywhere, I’ll Give You the Sun 0:0…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Becca, Christen, and staff involved with the new Book Buzz program chat about their selections for Book Buzz and the program fun! 01:00 What is Book Buzz? 08:27 Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik & Tin Man by Sarah Winma…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Becky Spratford is back with her best books of 2018, books she’s looking forward to in 2019, and recommendations of how to buy books for gifts! 0:00:23 Welcome Back Becky 0:01:29 How Becky Chose her books Becky's Bes…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. We have invited staff from all over the Library to share what they are giving this holiday season. EPISODE 14 BOOKSGIVING- revised times 01:38 Thoughts on Last Year’s Books 04:48 Katie and Natalie Join Program 0:5:17…

Erica Christianson, Assistant Director at Ela Area Public Library, and makes the case for listening to and enjoying audiobooks. You’re already listening to a podcast - give it a try! 01:03 Meet our guest Erica Christensen 02:07 The twist in this episode 03:33 Cool story about books 05:43 Opinions about Jim Dale 07:28 Audiobook 1- Hunger Makes Me a …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Laura Dooley-Taylor, talks about growing up a school librarian’s daughter, and nerdy book experiences. Becca thinks everything is lovely. Come on an indie bookshop tour with us! 00:28 Meet Laura Dooley Taylor 01:40 H…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our host (just Becca this time) chats about three popular/favorite books. Author Maggie Lehrman talks about her new book (The Last Best Story), high school memories, highway overpasses, stream of consciousness poems and more! 00:32 Maggie Lehrman Introduction 02:25 The Last Best Story 04…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. They talk about what they’re reading this summer and get three book recommendations from Ela Staff. 0:2:28 Staff Picks Part 1 0:5:27 Becca is STILL reading Children of Blood & Bone 0:6:49 Staff Picks Part 2 0:9:23 Ch…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our host (just Becca this time) chats about three popular/favorite books. Our TWO guests this month, Adam Gottlieb and Corey Dillard, talk about poetry, spirituality, Winnie the Pooh, chocolate cake and more! 0:00:28 Guest Introductions 0:04:32 About the Louder than a Bomb Festival 0:10:…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Jen Eberle, talks about the Babysitters Club, transitioning from teacher to school librarian, and her feelings on everything from Summer Reading to foxes. 0:00:25 Introducing Jen Eberle 0:01:15 Why Jen loves books 0:…

Today's cafe interview takes us from books to movies, and how author JP O'Donnell has forayed into both mediums. In our first byte, we'll talk with JP about the inception of Gallagher--a tough Boston detective and the protagonist of Fatal Gamble and Deadly Codes. Byte two takes us to the movies; JP will tell us how his book made it to the big scree…

This episodes' guest is author and economic journalist Robert Kuttner. Bob is also the cofounder and coeditor of "The American Prospect." A scholar and teacher, he currently holds an endowed chair at Brandeis University. In this episode, Bob discusses his latest book, CAN DEMOCRACY SURVIVE GLOBAL CAPITALISM? During the first byte, he provides a cle…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen talk about the books they are most excited about in the upcoming months. This episode will be broken into two parts for your listening ease. 00:00:35 Young Adult Book Buzz 00:00:49 Bloo…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen talk about the books they are most excited about in the upcoming months. This episode will be broken into two parts for your listening ease. 00:03:26 The Book Buzz Categories 00:05:13 L…

Books in Three Bytes guest Tim Wendel is known for his writing about the world of sports. In his latest book, CANCER CROSSINGS: A BROTHER, HIS DOCTORS AND THE QUEST FOR A CURE TO CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA, Tim explains a different kind of team, the cadre of remarkable doctors and caregivers who helped his brother live for 8 years, despite a prognosis of s…

Meet Gay Gaddis, the owner of Austin-based T3, one of the largest woman-owned advertising agencies in the U.S. and author of COWGIRL POWER: HOW TO KICK ASS IN BUSINESS AND LIFE. In our first byte, Gay explains how cowgirls aren’t just a metaphor; cowgirl culture is real and has distinct values. In byte number two, Gay and host Jordan Rich discuss t…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. Veronda Pitchford, talks about her love of food, reality tv, and (more than anything else) libraries. 0:00 Show begins 0:37 Guest Introduction 1:17 Veronda talks about Veronda 3:27 How she chose her three books & the…

Today, Books in Three Bytes is pleased to have with us New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer. He’s penned landmark titles such as THE TENTH JUSTICE and THE BOOK OF FATE. His latest thriller, THE ESCAPE ARTIST, marks the 20th anniversary of his first published novel. Our first byte examines the plot of THE ESCAPE ARTIST and how it connects …

True crime is the focus of this podcast, and what better guest to guide us through than author Sebastian Rotella. Sebastian is a successful journalist with more than twenty years of experience, writing for newspapers like the LA Times where he reports on true crime stories here and around the globe. His latest thriller is RIP CREW, and we’ll delve …

Books in Three Bytes is pleased to have New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian with us. He’s taking time out from his busy schedule to give us an inside tour of his latest novel, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT. Bohjalian has penned 20 books, and his always-in-demand novels include MIDWIVES (an Oprah’s Book Club selection), THE SANDCASTLE GIRLS, an…

If you think Sally Ride was the first American woman in space (1983), listen up; more hidden figures in the space program are about to emerge. In her book, “THE MERCURY 13,” journalist, author, and editor Martha Ackmann details the true story of a group of women who were secretly trained for spaceflight in the 1960s. But they never left earth, due …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen talk with Brenda Gornick about her three book choices, reading as a family, her library journey, and her writing. Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts…

Up to bat in this episode is America's favorite pastime, courtesy of noted journalist, author, and editor Martha Ackmann. Martha writes about little-known women who have changed America. One such woman is the subject of Martha’s book, “CURVEBALL: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.”…

In this episode, investigative journalist and author Matthew Sweet shares insights about his latest book, OPERATION CHAOS: The Vietnam Deserters Who Fought the CIA, the Brainwashers, and Themselves. Matthew and host Jordan Rich discuss how the deserters wound up in Sweden and the alleged role of the CIA in this remarkable story. The saga takes some…

An element of suspense visits the AuthorBytes Café with award-winning thriller novelist Chevy Stevens. In our first byte, Chevy chats with host Jordan Rich about the writing process and how concepts turn into novels. In our second byte, she discusses character development and the reasons she relates to her characters personally. Lastly, find out ab…

In this episode, journalist and author Lydia Denworth explains how there’s nothing more fascinating for her than combining science and storytelling. Lydia describes the stories behind her first book, TOXIC TRUTH: A SCIENTIST, A DOCTOR, AND THE BATTLE OVER LEAD, and her subsequent book, I CAN HEAR YOU WHISPER, a personal account about deafness that …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen talk with Catherine Knight about her three book choices. Introduction 0:00 to 0:30 Guest Introduction 0:30 to 2:26 Hipster Chickens 2:26 to 3:36 Catherine’s Three Books 3:36 to 20:40 Bo…

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McMahon talks with host Jordan Rich about her latest thriller, BURNTOWN, as well as her previous titles. Jennifer begins by delving into how the past influences the present in both her novels and her life. Next, Jennifer and Jordan discuss how there’s more to this world than meets the eyes. Finally, our gu…

In this episode, John Griffith talks about raising three daughters as a single father. His new book, A DAD'S FUN GUIDE TO RAISING HAPPY DAUGHTERS: Imagination Activities Against Body-Snatching Zombie Naysayers and Other Foes of Happiness, is a unique entry in the parenting book market. In his first byte, John describes his unique perspective and ap…

In this episode, author and retired Massachusetts state trooper and investigator James Redfearn discusses his novel, THE RISING AT ROXBURY CROSSING. The conversation with host Jordan Rich explores a volatile, but neglected period, when the Boston Police Department went on strike in the post WWI era. Redfearn also discusses why readers are fascinate…

Dr. Lynn Webster, chronic pain and addiction expert, talks with Books in Three Bytes host Jordan Rich about the opioid crisis. The author of THE PAINFUL TRUTH book and co-producer of a documentary of the same name, Dr. Webster discusses the myths surrounding drugs and what can be done to mitigate the epidemic. His conclusions may surprise you.…

Writer Len Rosen, author of ALL CRY CHAOS, THE TENTH WITNESS, and the forthcoming KORTELISY ESCAPE, talks with host Jordan Rich about magic and escape. Len talks about why magic universally appeals to people, why we’re delighted to suspend disbelief for a “jaw dropping” moment, and how the experience of awe defines us as human beings. Listen up to …

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen sit down with Ela Library's very own Business Librarian, Melissa Keegan, to discuss her three book choices and other cool projects she's working on. Introduction 0:00 to 0:25 Guest Intr…

This episode reaches for the sky! Shira Boss discusses her new illustrated children's book, UP IN THE LEAVES, with host Jordan Rich. UP IN THE LEAVES is the true story of a young boy who built treehouses in New York's Central Park, his refuge from the hectic life of the City. The outcome of an eight year cat-and-mouse game with the city officials i…

Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Lucinda Franks stops by the AuthorBytes Cafe to talk with host Jordan Rich about her book, TIMELESS: LOVE, MORGENTHAU, AND ME. Franks chats about her unconventional marriage to Robert Morgenthau, the legendary former DA of New York City, and how journalism and the intrigue of detective work d…

Books in Three Bytes welcomes guest Nancy Werlin, the New York Times bestselling fantasy author and Edgar award-winning suspense writer for young adults. Nancy talks with host Jordan Rich about the suspense plot of her newest YA book, AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR, why the twists and turns of a complex plot challenge us to think about the unexpected, an…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month is a two part special to celebrate Booksgiving! Part two features book recommendations and gift experiences for teen fiction and nonfiction, children's fiction and nonfiction, as well as bonus book themed …

Guest Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the MADAME CHIC collection, which consists of three successful books about the fine art of French living. Jennifer and host Jordan Rich discuss the French mystique and why it's so intriguing to us, Jennifer's "Ten Item Wardrobe" discovery, and the French axiom that every day is spe…

Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month is a two part special to celebrate Booksgiving! Part one features book recommendations and gift experiences for adult fiction and non-fiction. Introduction 0:00 to 0:24 Booksgiving Explanation 0:24 to 3:30…

In today’s podcast, Jordan Rich talks with Barbara Delinsky, author of more than 22 New York Times bestsellers, including SWEET SALT AIR, BLUEPRINTS, and ESCAPE. In this very personal podcast, Barbara focuses on three themes in her books that mirror her life and how her protagonists’ stories are often her own.…

AuthorBytes Cafe gets into the holiday spirit with Three Bytes featuring food therapist and novelist Debra Borden. Host Jordan Rich chats with Debra about her humor-filled books and why cooking therapy is an effective process for improving your life. Debra also fills us in about her forthcoming book, COOK YOUR MARRIAGE HAPPY, while offering suggest…