Best Lawrence Public Library Podcasts (2024)

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Turn The Page – Episode 313E – Lawrence Hon 25:06

2h ago25:06

25:06

Syosset High School Student Lawrence Hon joins Jessikah to chat about how he began his journey as a young animator with a his love of reading!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 313D – Angela De Groot 16:19

1d ago16:19

16:19

Author Angela DeGroot tackles the sensitive topic of unhoused folks in a library setting, through the eyes of a young boy who goes to his local library with his mom and encounters a gentleman who look very much like his Pop Pop – but there are some differences in how he conducts his day and how others treat him.…

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Turn The Page – Episode 313C – Matt Dinniman 26:12

1d ago26:12

26:12

Matt Dinniman welcomes readers to journey into the Dungeon with Carl and his trusty companion, Princess Donut (she’s a cat)! Originally self published in 2020, Carl’s exploits have gained him hundreds of thousands of fans. Dinniman joins us to chat about his journey as an author, and Carl and Donut’s journeys as heroes of a post apocalyptic Earth.…

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Turn The Page – Episode 313B – Becky Chalsen 28:25

3h ago28:25

28:25

Evelyn talks with Becky Chalsen about her second book SERENDIPITY which takes place on Fire Island. It’s a great book to end your summer reading season.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 313A – Sarah Easter Collins 26:58

2h ago26:58

26:58

Sarah Easter Collins’ THINGS DON’T BREAK ON THEIR OWN is a heart-wrenching mystery about sisters, lovers, and a dinner party gone wrong. Jenn chats with Sarah about memory, subjectivity, and trauma.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Protecting Public Libraries with Patrick Sweeney 56:35

19h ago56:35

56:35

Public libraries and librarians are currently experiencing a significant increase in book bans and attacks. There are legislative efforts to eliminate books from entire states and even to arrest librarians. These attacks are largely motivated by political organizations aiming to utilize them as a means of fundraising and as a way to gain political …

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Ephrata Public Library, MLSD budget and the Moses Lake Roundup 27:33

6d ago27:33

27:33

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller is joined by Regan Shannon, a sophomore at Ephrata High School and freelance writer who wrote a story on summer programs at the Ephrata Public Library. Miller also recaps the Moses Lake School Board passing its budget for the upcoming school year. Sports Reporter Ian Bivona rec…

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Turn The Page – Episode 312D – Oliver Ono and Rosie Knight 28:14

7d ago28:14

28:14

Jessikah & Jenn chatted with Oliver Ono & Rosie Knight about GODZILLA: MONSTER ISLAND SUMMER CAMP. This fresh Godzilla OGN proves that kaiju are for kids- especially the ones who’d rather befriend them than fight them.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 312C – L.L.H. Harms 27:45

7d ago27:45

27:45

Meghan sat down with author, L.L.H. Harms and discussed her debut novel, The Aftertime. Set in the 1700s and present-day Virginia, this historical fiction spans several timelines and connects characters across generations. The book honors the cultures and traditions of the Monacan people, (a lesser-known Native American Tribe in the United States),…

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Turn The Page – Episode 312B – Rachel Koller Croft 31:57

7d ago31:57

31:57

We LOVE the Night Life! And so do Nicola and Amber, two vampires who met on the disco floor in 1979. But times have changed and so has their dynamic. Rachel Koller Croft joins Turn the Page once more to chat about this juicy new thriller than explores toxic female friendships with a supernatural twist!…

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Turn The Page – Episode 312A – Mallory Marlowe 24:25

7d ago24:25

24:25

Mallory Marlowe stopped by to chat about the delightful and delicious LOVE AND OTHER CONSPIRACIES. We talk about cryptids, Fox Mulder, and crafting romantic tension.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Art As Activism with Jon Lawrence Rivera 56:54

8d ago56:54

56:54

In their thought-provoking discussion, Penny Ronning and Jon Lawrence Rivera delve into the significance of the arts, particularly live theater, in today's socio-political environment. They shed light on how artists harness their work as a form of activism and response to pressing social issues. Emphasizing the pivotal role of diversity in the arts…

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Grant County Fair and WIAA classification changes 33:35

4h ago33:35

33:35

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller and Seniors Reporter Cheryl Schweizer discuss the various ongoings at the Grant County Fair and the change of command at the Ephrata Armory. In sports, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recaps recent stories on Quincy High School moving to the WIAA's 2A classification, a Special Olymp…

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Turn The Page – Episode 311E – L.R.W. Lee 22:31

7d ago22:31

22:31

Marked is the third book in the addictive Morningstar Academy series, about a fallen angel who fights to save a world spiraling out of control. Author L.R.W. Lee stopped by to chat with Jenn about this series, its newest volume, and what the conclusion has in store for readers!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 311D – Caitlin Rozakis 20:20

14d ago20:20

20:20

In DREADFUL, Rozakis brings us a fantastic tale of redemption, the nature of evil – and how EXACTLY evil wizards see themselves from the outside.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 311C – Dawn Tripp 30:42

16d ago30:42

30:42

Evelyn spoke with Dawn Tripp about JACKIE, a vivid, exquisitely written novel that is at once a captivating work of the imagination and a window into the world of a woman who led many lives: Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Jackie O.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 311B – Nick Rees Gardner 21:20

16d ago21:20

21:20

Nick Rees Gardner stopped by to talk about DELINQUENTS AND OTHER ESCAPE ATTEMPTS, a beautiful collection of interconnected short stories that take place in the fictional town of Westinghouse, Ohio, dealing with the everyday heartbreaks of life on the margins.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 311A – J.E. Thomas 19:20

16d ago19:20

19:20

J.E. Thomas' CONTROL FREAKS is a charming and hilarious look at middle school life during a super-competitive STEAMS competition. We chat about friendship, collaboration, and representing all kinds of families.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete and an All-American athlete 38:25

4d ago38:25

38:25

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor Rob Miller sits down with Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete to discuss a recent marijuana bust in the Ephrata area, National Night Out and safety for the upcoming Grant County Fair. Next, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer recap recent sports news in the Basin, …

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Turn The Page – Episode 310d – Victoria Koops 27:53

25d ago27:53

27:53

D&D brings together two nerdy teens in this sweet YA book about Darcy, who moves to a small conservative town with her two moms where she meets Art, a shy young man whose father is a powerful clergyman. Sparks fly both in and out of game – and the two must figure out a way to work together to start their High School’s first QSA (Queer Student Allia…

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Turn The Page – Episode 310c – Erica Wright 17:22

15d ago17:22

17:22

Erica Wright brings a modern twist on Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE in HOLLOW BONES, which recasts villain Angelo as a serpent handling preacher.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 310b – Brooke Lea Foster 31:30

16d ago31:30

31:30

When wealthy, impulsive summer girl Margot meets hardworking and steady local girl Thea in the summer of 1967, the unlikely pair become fast friends, working alongside one another in a record store and spending every spare moment together. But after an unspeakable incident on one devastating August night, they don’t see one another for ten years…un…

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Turn The Page – Episode 310a – Evan Friss 22:44

16d ago22:44

22:44

Evan Friss stops by to chat about THE BOOKSHOP: A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN BOOKSTORE. We chat about the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from Ben Franklin to Borders, from Amazon to author-owned shops.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 310e – Eliza Jane Brazier 15:05

20d ago15:05

15:05

IT HAD TO BE YOU brings all the twists and wittiness readers have grown to LOVE from Brazier in this spicy story about two spies on a collision course that will either leave them kissing or killing each other.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Aug. 2, 2024 - Digital literacy, AI incoming and summer baseball wrap-up 55:04

12d ago55:04

55:04

MOSES LAKE – In this week’s edition of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, NCW Tech Alliance CEO Sue Kane joins Managing Editor R. Hans “Rob” Miller to talk about technology and how it is important to the economic growth of Central Washington. The discussion covers a bit of background on NCW Tech Alliance, the programs it offers and the balance that will nee…

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Turn The Page – Episode 309e – Kimberly McCreight 21:54

14d ago21:54

21:54

A daughter races to uncover her mother's secret life in the wake of her disappearance in this thriller about two generations of women who seem so very different, but are alike in more ways than they’d care to admit. Kimberly McCreight’s LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER is a perfect domestic thriller!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 309d – Josh Winning 27:37

1M ago27:37

27:37

Josh Winning brings all the chills and thrills of a summer camp slasher flick to HEADS WILL ROLL, the story of an actress who gets canceled on twitter – and comes head to head with someone who wants to cancel her permanently.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 309c – Lauren Claudare 16:59

1M ago16:59

16:59

Fans of Carola Lovering’s TELL ME LIES will devour this emotional rollercoaster which introduces us to Annabelle, an ambitious TV journalist who meets a seemingly perfect man who excels in hiding the truth.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 309b – Lisa Wingate 34:40

14d ago34:40

34:40

Lisa Wingate, the New York Times Bestselling author of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS stopped by to talk with Evelyn about her new book, SHELTERWOOD. SHELTERWOOD tells the captivating and untold history of women pioneers who fought to protect the children in Oklahoma from hungry land barons. Lisa tells Evelyn how she found out about this unknown piece of Okl…

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Turn The Page – Episode 309a – Jessica Waite 20:40

1M ago20:40

20:40

Jessica Waite’s THE WIDOW’S GUIDE TO DEAD BASTARDS is a beautiful and vulnerable memoir about, her husband’s unexpected death, the shocking revelations that came to light in its wake, and her experiences with grief and recovery.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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The Counter - Show Introduction 1:30

1M ago1:30

1:30

America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. We are not up against individual candidates. We are up against organized and well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. It’s time for a countermovement. It’s time for The Counter. On February 1, 1960, four black college students sat…

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Wildfires, Grant Co. Community Court and Big Sky Media Day 31:28

21d ago31:28

31:28

On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Managing Editor R. Hans Miller takes a look at ongoing wildfires in the Columbia Basin, including the Swawilla Fire located east of Grand Coulee. Miller also recaps news out of the Grant County Community Court and upcoming events in the Basin. In the sports segment, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona recounts hi…

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Turn The Page – Episode 308e – Juliet Grames 23:06

1M ago23:06

23:06

Jenn chatted with Juliet Grames about THE LOST BOY OF SANTA CHIONIA, about a young American woman turned amateur detective in a small village in Southern Italy. They talked about reconstructing 1960s Calabria on the page, and the role of women in Italian organized crime.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 308d – Lisa Naffziger 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Ever wonder what a chupacabra is thinking? Jenn talked to comics creator Lisa Naffziger about DEJA ROSS SPEAKS TO FREAKS, a sweet and funny middle grade graphic novel about a seventh-grade cryptozoologist touring the country and chatting with cryptids.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 308c – Meg Shaffer 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

Meg Shaffer’s THE LOST STORY serves up a fresh tale of Fairy Tales and those of us who still believe in them. Readers will find themselves immediately enchanted by Jeremy and Rafe, two “Lost Boys” who came home, and Emilie a woman who hopes they are the key to finding her lost sister.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 308b – Jason Feldman at WKWZ 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

SHS Student Jason Feldman chats about his efforts to create a documentary about the 50th anniversary of WKWZ and how a HS radio station came to have such a powerful legacy.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 308a – Lilah Sturges 19:03

1M ago19:03

19:03

Jenn gets to talk to one of her fave comics creators! Lilah Sturges dropped by to chat about THE SCIENCE OF GHOSTS, her brilliant and gorgeous new graphic novel about Joy Ravenna, a transgender parapsychologist dealing with the very real challenges presented by both the dead and the living.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – SDCC Special Episode C – Rob Renzetti 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Travel back to the land of GrahBhag with Zenith and his older (or is she younger?) sister Apogee, as more creepy mysteries unravel. Rob Renzetti, known for his work in the animation industry, delivers a real treat for middle grade horror readers in this follow up to THE HORRIBLE BAG OF TERRIBLE THINGS.…

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Turn The Page – SDCC Special Episode B – Jordan Young 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

Syosset Alumni, Jordan Young considers himself very lucky. With a career in entertainment that brought us FISH OUT OF WATER, one of the most celebrated episodes of Bojack Horseman of all time, Jordan “stopped by” to chat about how he found himself following his passion in animation.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – SDCC Special Episode A – Alex Hirsch 38:51

1M ago38:51

38:51

Jessikah and Jenn were thrilled to talk to Alex Hirsch (and Gruncle Stan, and Bill Cipher) about his upcoming THE BOOK OF BILL, which touches on Bill’s origins, his POV of the events of Gravity Falls, tips for overthrowing the world, and cryptic puzzles and riddles.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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High temperatures, primary elections and Legion playoffs 16:58

25d ago16:58

16:58

MOSES LAKE – On this episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer, Sports Reporter Ian Bivona and Senior Reporter Joel Martin discuss recent headlines in the Basin, including high temperatures, ballots being sent in the mail and the new superintendent at the Ephrata School District. In sports, the trio recap recent baseball…

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Turn The Page – Episode 307b- Jared Pechaček 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

Jenn chatted with Jared Pechaček about his beautiful and singular THE WEST PASSAGE, a multi-POV high fantasy with distinctly dreamlike and surreal vibes. They chat about story, about worldbuilding or the lack thereof, and about dream logic.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 307e 25:16

2M ago25:16

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Episode three hundred seven - part fiveJenn was thrilled to chat with Lev Grossman about his long-awaited follow-up to THE MAGICIANS trilogy. THE BRIGHT SWORD is a creative and compelling new take on Arthurian legend, set in a fallen world after Arthur’s death.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 307c 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

Episode three hundred seven - part threeBy Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 307a 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

Episode three hundred seven - part oneTerry J. Benton-Walker stopped by to talk about editing and contributing to THE WHITE GUY DIES FIRST: 13 SCARY STORIES OF FEAR AND POWER, a gorgeously chilling edited volume that brings together horror stories from 13 amazing BIPOC authors!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 307d 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

Episode three hundred seven - part fourIn 2022, Balazs Lorinczi appeared on the show to discuss his graphic novel debut, DOUGHNUTS AND DOOM. Now he’s back to talk about WOLFPITCH, a charming rom-com about a supernatural all-girl rock band.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and summer sports 46:48

1M ago46:48

46:48

On this week's episode of the STUDIO BASIN podcast, Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Managing Editor R. Hans "Rob" Miller sit down for our monthly segment with the Grant County Sheriff's Office. This week the pair discussed water and heat safety and Kriete provided an update on staffing at GCSO and touched on how the new Grant County Jail's con…

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Turn The Page – Episode 306b 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

Episode three hundred six - part twoOPHELIA WAS MURDERED delivers a fresh tour of a post apocalyptic landscape directly through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. Nate Draikinator Schoonover joins Turn the Page to chat about their thrilling first novel skillfully written in second person that matches art, poetry, and so much more with this t…

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Turn The Page – Episode 306c 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Episode three hundred six - part threeASSASSINS ANNOYMOUS is a fun ride-along with Mark – a reformed Killer for Hire who is REALLY trying to stay on the “No Killing Wagon”. Of course, the life he seeks is soon about to come into conflict with the life he left behind.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 306a 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Episode three hundred six - part oneOur favorite Buckaroo is back! Chuck Tingle brings another gleefully fun blend of horror and thoughtful social commentary with BURY YOUR GAYS, the story of Misha, a closeted filmmaker who finds himself in a crisis when the devils from his films begin to appear in real life.…

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