Erica and Brooke, one of the Library's Maintenance staff, talk about two new historical fiction titles and what we can learn from them. Titles and authors mentioned in this episode: The Women by Kristen Hannah Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford China Beach (TV Series) Lou Berney S.A. Cosby Dwyer Murphy The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon For a personalized list of reading suggestions, fill out our Ask A Bookie form. Contact us at [email protected].        

Erica and Bronwyn, the Library's Communications Coordinator, talk about the romantasy series that has taken over the internet: Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses, the RenFaire, and how books are better with friends. Titles mentioned in this episode: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones: the television series Dune by Frank Herbert Dune:...

For the 9th year in a row librarians Becky and Nate discuss last night's Academy Awards ceremony and celebrate the year in film. Listen and discover the highlights - the movies recognized by the Academy and the movies that were overlooked but not to be missed. Then find out how your library card is the ultimate ticket to the movies.

Readers' Advisors Erica and Amy share three recent books that bring their worlds -- a tense near-future, a legendary past, and present-day America - to life in vivid and unexpected ways. Books featured in this episode: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity by Michele Norris Click here to register for the Spring Book Buzz. For personalized book recommendations, visit www.cooklib.org/bookies. ...

Erica and Marianne are sticking to their reading resolutions by digging into great historical fiction featuring real-life banditos and midwives. Then, Marianne gives us the inside scoop on this year's One Book, One Community series. Titles discussed in this episode: The Bullet Swallower, by Elizabeth Gonzalez James The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon The Violin Conspiracy, by Brendan Slocumb For details on all of the One Book, One Community events, visit 1book.org. For...

Erica and Hannah talk about the top titles of the year, our annual Staff Favorites booklets, and the books they can't wait to read in 2024. Thanks for a great year of reading and listening! For a copy of our Favorite Fiction and Nonfiction booklets, stop by Cook Park or Aspen Drive Library, or visit our website. Titles discussed in this episode: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride I am Homeless if This is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore North Woods by Daniel Mason ...

Enjoy part two of Celebrity Spotting, where local history librarian Jenny Barry guides us through a few notable people who made historical appearances in Libertyville. We pick up right where part one left off! Mentioned in the Podcast Watch John F. Kennedy's 1960 Cook Park speech John F. Kennedy's Libertyville campaign stop in the Illinois Digital Archives Local History page  

Erica and Amy, our new book club associate, share the titles they've been enjoying lately, ranging from a suspenseful family drama to a sublimely ridiculous charmer (and the best cover of 2023). Books discussed in this episode: The Leftover Woman, Jean Kwok Night Watch, Jayne Anne Phillips The Dictionary People, Sarah Ogilvie The Wishing Game, Meg Shaffer Starter Villain, John Scalzi For more information about our book club services, including a list of titles, visit...

Say hello (again) to the latest addition to our Popular Services staff, Mary! Hannah and Mary discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the best parts of gothic literature (spoiler: it's the house) and what makes a good book good. Check out the books mentioned in this podcast episode: Jane Eyre / Charlotte Brontë. Mexican Gothic / Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Silver Nitrate / Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Devil's Playground / Craig Russell. The Guest / Emma Cline. And as always, keep reading, keep...

Erica and Zach, one of our Outreach Associates, talk about home delivery, great characters, graphic novels, and a suprisingly cozy spot.  For more information about our Outreach services, including Home Delivery, visit https://www.cooklib.org/bookmobile-outreach/ For the Fall Book Buzz, click here. Books discussed in this episode: A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story by Julia Wertz Mrs....

In this episode, Becky and Erica share the small-town stories they've been enjoying as summer winds down.  Books mentioned in this episode: Small Town Sins, Ken Jaworowski Save What's Left, Elizabeth Castellano An Honest Man, Michael Koryta Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa Register for the Fall Book Buzz!  

In this episode, Hannah and Erica share the titles that have suprised and delighted them as summer hits its midpoint. Books mentioned in this episode: The Apology, Jimin Han The Infinite Miles, Hannah Fergesen Ace of Spades, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Same Time Next Summer, Annabel Monaghan The Book of Delights, Ross Gay Sign up for the Fall Book Buzz!

In this episode, Andrea and Mark share the books they’ve been reading to kick off the summer – and there’s something for every type of reader! Books in this episode: Warrior Girl Unearthed, Angeline Boulley Fairy Tale, Stephen King The Only One Left, Riley Sager The Librarianist, Patrick Dewitt

Find out the who's who of national celebrities and historical figures that have made appearances in Libertyville through the years. Enjoy part one of the series. There's more to come!   Mentioned in the Podcast Ep. 38: The Past is Present - Frederick Grabbe and Libertyville's Spring Water Local History page  

Erica is joined by Hannah, the newest member of the Bookies, to talk about her path to Cook Library, favorite reads, and what they've been enjoying lately.   Titles mentioned in this episode: Bliss Montage, Ling Ma Going Postal, Terry Pratchett Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman Good Omens, Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett   Watch our Spring Book Buzz and other Bookies videos on our Youtube Channel, and make sure to register for our upcoming Summer Book Buzz to get early access to our...

Bookies Talk is back! This month, Erica and Marianne discuss great book club reads and the fun kind of murder mysteries. If you'd like back episodes of Bookies TV or our seasonal book buzz, visit the library's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CookMemorialLibrary. If you want personalized book advice, head to http://www.cooklib.org/bookies.   Titles mentioned in this episode: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Thursday...

We close out Women's History Month with a look at some of the earliest businesses in Libertyville that were owned by women.   Previous Women's History Month Podcast Episodes Women of Cook Library The Past is Present: Dr. Norma Munson The Past is Present: 3 Women of Libertyville   Libertyville Historical Society on YouTube History Matters: Stay - The History of Libertyville Hotels

Introducing Bookies Talk! Karen and Erica, two of our readers' advisors, are kicking off our monthly podcast series by discussing books they've read and loved lately. New episodes will drop the third Friday of every month.   Want to watch back episodes of Bookies TV, or our upcoming Spring Book Buzz, featuring our most-anticipated titles of the season? Check out our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/cookmemoriallibrary  If you want personalized book advice, head...

For the 8th year in a row librarians Becky and Nate get together after the Academy Awards to discuss the ceremony and celebrate the year in film. Listen in as they discuss the nominees, the night's memorable moments, and share their own selection of movies the awards season may have overlooked but you won't want to miss. Also, find out how you can use your library card to catch up on all the amazing movies of the year. 

Popular Services Librarian Andrea Larson shares different ways the library can help get you out of a reading rut. Sign up for the email newsletters View and Subscribe to Bookies TV on the library's YouTube channel Get a personalized reading list from one of the Bookies

Our local history librarian Jenny Barry shares news articles of animals running wild throughout Libertyville.   MORE... Loose Pigs in the Libertyville Briefs Horse in the Wagon Find more on our Local History Page Video: Ask Geoffrey: The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm (WTTW)

April 3-9 is National Library Week and this year’s theme is Connect With Your Library. In this episode we run down five ways to use the library that you may not have known about. Read Bronwyn’s National Library Week blog post Explore the Digital Studios Learn how to sign up for text notifications Visit our Genealogy page Check out Mango Languages and…

April 3-9 is National Library Week and this year's theme is Connect With Your Library. In  this episode we run down five ways to use the library that you may not have known about.   Read Bronwyn's National Library Week blog post Explore the Digital Studios Learn how to sign up for text notifications Visit our Genealogy page Check out Mango Languages and other online resources Book a Pop-Up Playtime appointment

Becky and Nate are back on the podcast for the 7th year in a row to talk about last night’s Academy Awards ceremony. They share some of their own opinions about the nominees and other favorite movies of last year. Hear about the night’s memorable moments (and boy were there moments), the movies, the performances,…