Our hosts talk summer reading and books with Kate Newcombe - CADL's Youth Services Specialist. Cheryl’s Books: My Friends: A Novel by Hisham Matar Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton Mentioned: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald Jessica’s Books: Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson How We Show Up: Reclaiming F…

Histories, memoir, historical fiction, Richard Scarry…. and serial killers? Cheryl’s Books: Foreign Fruit: A Personal History of the Orange by Katie Goh Hons and Rebels by Jessica Mitford Mentioned: Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins (can be found in collection) Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter …

Summary: Women’s history, women’s voices… and murder ballads? Cheryl’s Books: A Flat Place: Moving Through Empty Landscapes, Naming Complex Trauma by Noreen Masud How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty by Bonny Reichert The New Yorker – Sisterhood: The Nuns Trying to Save the Women on Texas’s Death Row by Lawrence Wright (Iss…

Jessica, Mari, and Cheryl talk about reading during complicated times, ALA book award season, and book purchasing. Cheryl’s Books: American Primitive: Poems by Mary Oliver They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us: Essays by Hanif Abdurraqib Mentioned: The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2024 edited by Bill McKibben A Rose, A Bridge and a Wild…

Holiday reading round up, series picks, and more. Cheryl’s Books: Sustainable Wardrobe: Advice and Projects for Eco-Friendly Fashion by Sophie Benson Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future by Oliver Franklin-Wallis A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter Tove and the Island with No Address by Lauren …

Year end, Best ofs, and ultimately… read what you want! Cheryl’s Books: Vanishing Creatures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures by Katherine Rundell Still Life with Remorse: Family Stories by Maira Kalman James by Percival Everett The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer In Praise of Myst…

Ben Ackley, the Local History Outreach Librarian from the Capital Area District Library, talks local history, archiving information in the digital age, music and much more. Host: Brad Wever and Rich Whitman Recorded at Blue Owl Coffee (REO Town) on October 21, 2024 Theme Music: The Lansing Unionized Vaudville Spectacle - Good Things Follow More Tha…

A cornucopia of wide-ranging titles celebrating discovery, family and food. Cheryl’s Books: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors and Culture from Edy’s Grocer by Edy Massih Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories by Anne Byrn A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision…

Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl discuss books on travel, messy times, and a few scary reads as autumn begins. Cheryl’s Books: The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd The Waters: A Novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell The Waters book trailer Catalina: A Novel by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly Bishop Mentioned: The Book of Pintxos…

Mari, Jessica, and Cheryl are back to discuss what they've been reading as summer comes to a close. School reading, nostalgia, slowing down and Hispanic Heritage Month with our producers Cassidy and Rissa. Cheryl’s Books: Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction by Gabrielle Moss Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya T…

Summary: Microhistory, finding self, and summer adventures. Cheryl’s Books Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora by Khushbu Shah Welcome to Glorious Tuga: A Novel by Francesca Segal Mentioned: Gastropod podcast Jessica’s Books The Pairing by …

Gardens, Life, Death, and... Food? Cheryl’s Books The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise by Olivia Laing Garden Wonderland: Create Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning, and Joy by Leslie Bennett and Julie Chai Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging by Jessica J. Lee A Garden Called Home by Jessica J. Lee…

Celebrating summer reading and listening (It’s Audiobook Month!) with a range of titles. Cheryl’s Books Something About the Sky by Rachel Carson and Nikki McClure Force of Nature: A Novel of Rachel Carson by Ann E. Burg and illustrated by Sophie Blackall Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine by Loretta Barrett Oden with Beth Dooley The Siren …

This episode explores environmentalism, international history, and adventure. Cheryl’s Books Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh Windrush Child: The Tale of a Caribbean Child Who Faced a New Horizon by John Agard and illustrated by Sophie Bass Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush by Patrice Lawrence and illustrated by Camil…

Summary: Food memoir, academic mystery, fiction, and “strange” books Cheryl’s Books The Language of Baklava: A Memoir by Diana Abu-Jaber More information about The Arab American Book Award Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks by Crystal Wilkinson Mentioned: Birds of Paradise by Diana Ab…

Solo Brooks joins us to talk coffee, music and transitioning from life on the road as a musician to family life in Lansing. Host: Brad Wever and Rich Whitman Recorded at Blue Owl Coffee (REO Town) on February 21, 2024 Theme Music: The Lansing Unionized Vaudville Spectacle - Good Things Follow More Than The Mitten: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter Ema…

We're going wild for Reading Month! Books with wild animals, wild girls, and bite sized reads. Cheryl’s Books Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World by Miriam Darlington Mentioned: The Wise Hours: A Journey into the Wild and Secret World of Owls by Miriam Darlington Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Evergl…

Cheryl’s Books To Free the Captives: A Plea for the American Soul by Tracy K. Smith § Mentioned: Ordinary Light: A Memoir by Tracy K. Smith This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets by Kwame Alexander Jessica’s Books Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford § Mentioned: The Lif…

The comeback episode with our old friend Nick Berry from Blue Owl Coffee. Host: Brad Wever and Rich Whitman Recorded at Blue Owl Coffee (REO Town) on January 22, 2024 Theme Music: The Lansing Unionized Vaudville Spectacle - Good Things Follow More Than The Mitten: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter Email: [email protected]…

We’ve got some memoirs, animal related picks and more. Plus we share some info on how other readers are tracking their reading, and the Michigan Notable Books for 2024. Cheryl’s Books Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship by Kim-Joy Writing Black Beauty: Anna Sewell, the Creation of a Novel, and the Sto…

We're closing out our reading year with a selection of great picks! Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We’re talking about books we enjoyed reading this month, including some picks by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Check out the books discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We're sharing the titles we loved outside of our themed reads. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

This month we're focusing on titles that set an autumn atmosphere, whether yours be spooky, cozy or transformational. Check out the titles here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a wide range of titles! Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Our picks this episode approach the Back-to-school theme from a range of angles. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

No theme here, just great books we read this summer we had to tell you about! Check out the titles here.By Capital Area District Libraries

It’s wellness month and we’ve curated a list to encourage and inspire you! Check out the titles here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Joining us today is Local History Librarian Heidi Butler to talk about the historic Walter French Building, and Capital Area Housing Partnership's Executive Director Rawley Van Fossen to talk about this project and its impact on the community. Rawley is reading: The Best Strangers in the World by Ari Shapiro Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuist…

It's Culinary Arts Month, and we're paying homage to chefs, everyday cooks, and food in general. Yum! Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We're celebrating Disability Pride month and 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with books that amplify the experiences and voices of people with disabilities. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Happy Pride! We're spotlighting picks for Pride, remixed and reimagined fairy tales, and more. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

It’s Summer Reading! We discuss the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a few great reads. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica celebrate Asian-American & Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles that feature families—biological, adopted, and found. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We sat down with Ari Groover, one of two talented performers playing Tina Turner in the uplifting Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical. Ari's Recommendations Listening: Soulection Radio Show Reading: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi TINA is playing at the Wharton Center April 18-23. You can get tickets here, and CADL members can get…

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica celebrate National Poetry Month. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles and CADL gardening related programs and services. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Reading is a form of community, and what better way to celebrate Reading Month than with titles with community at their center? Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month. Check out the titles here.By Capital Area District Libraries

We sat down with Alan D. Knight, the Production Stage Manager for the hit musical Beetlejuice, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the play. Alan is currently watching Ted Lasso, which you can watch here. Beetlejuice is playing at the Wharton Center March 14-19. You can get tickets here, and CADL members can get special ticket offers using their mem…

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep, only to wake up still exhausted? If that’s you, then our guest may have the secret. This special episode of CADL Cast is a video interview! Watch it here. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or …

In a nod to the heart themes associated with February, we decided to tackle the theme of relationships but probably at its widest range of definitions. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

February is Black History Month, and we've got a range of titles on that theme. Check out the titles discussed.By Capital Area District Libraries

Jim Blaine recommends: The Pez Outlaw (2022) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss The Bible Learn more about the Michigan Pez Convention. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.By Capital Area District Libraries

Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl look at some of their year-end reading and talk about CADL's Winter Reading Challenge. Check out the titles discussed here. The Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 17 - February 28, 2023. Sign up here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about. Check out the titles discussed here.By Capital Area District Libraries

Marisela Garza, CADL’s youth services specialist read this version of Clement Moore's 'Twas the night before Christmas on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM. Also, an English version aired on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM.By Capital Area District Libraries

Mason librarian Lindsay Anderson read this version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM. Storytime includes special messages from executive director Scott Duimstra and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Also, click to hear our Spanish version which aired on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM.…

We wring as much meaning out of the phrase “Reads for long nights and busy days” as we possibly can—whether it’s short easy titles, books that are easy to pick up and put down, big doorstops to dig into, or titles that bring light to the darkness. Check out the titles here.By Capital Area District Libraries