Synopsis
Podcasts from the Gwinnett County Public Library
Episodes
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Spill Lit Episode 36: Marvelous March
13/03/2023 Duration: 38minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss the series Marvel Rebels & Renegades Mackenzi Lee. The series includes titles: Loki: Where Mischief Lies, Gamora and Nebula: Sisters In Arms, and The Winter Soldier: Cold Front. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Flip the Library: Getting to Know the Centerville Branch
06/03/2023 Duration: 16minThe Centerville Branch was Gwinnett County Public Library's 11th branch, built in 2002. It shares space with the OneStop Centerville community center and the Centerville Senior Center.
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Spill Lit Episode 35: Coretta Scott King
27/02/2023 Duration: 32minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Authors Annotated 11: Soniah Kamal
20/02/2023 Duration: 53minSoniah Kamal is an award winning novelist, essayist and public speaker. Her latest novel, Unmarriageable, is a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice set in contemporary Pakistan.
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Spill Lit Episode 34: Happily Ever After
13/02/2023 Duration: 32minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon and share their reading resolutions for the new year. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Spill Lit Episode 33: Reading Riddles
30/01/2023 Duration: 43minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and share their reading resolutions for the new year. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Authors Annotated 9: Adrienne Su
23/01/2023 Duration: 47minAdrienne Su was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a BA from Radcliff College of Harvard university and an MFA from the University of Virginia. She is the author of the poetry collections Peach State, Living Quarters, Having None of It, Sanctuary, and Middle Kingdom. She currently teaches at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Spill Lit Episode 32: BAE Books
16/01/2023 Duration: 24minIn the latest episode of Spill Lit, join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they're reading and what they recommend! In this episode listen as they talk about books found on the YALSA Teens' Top Ten List! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Flip the Library: Getting to Know Peachtree Corners
10/01/2023 Duration: 32minPeachtree Corners was developed as a planned community in the 1960’s with Technology Park as its core, to lure tech companies to the Gwinnett County area, but did not officially incorporate as a city until 2012. The Gwinnett County Public Library built its Peachtree Corners Branch in 1986, and the branch has continued to serve this unique community ever since!
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Spill Lit Episode 31: New Year’s Read
02/01/2023 Duration: 32minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Resolutions by Mia Garcia and share their reading resolutions for the new year. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Authors Annotated 8: Jeffrey Breslow
26/12/2022 Duration: 33minOur guest today is Jeffrey Breslow. He is the author of A Game Maker’s Life and is a preeminent toy and game inventor and designer. He had spent more than 41 years inventing toys and games. Breslow was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in New York City in 1988 and left the toy business in 2008 to sculpt full time.
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Spill Lit Episode 30: Don’t Judge a Book By Its Movie
19/12/2022 Duration: 36minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike. Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Flip the Library: GCPL University
12/12/2022 Duration: 16minGCPL University began in 2021 as a program of self-paced, online courses designed for the Gwinnett County community by Gwinnett County Public Library staff with the goal of teaching practical job knowledge and developing marketable skills using the library’s physical and digital offerings. Learn more at www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-university.
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Spill Lit Episode 29: Seasons Readings
05/12/2022 Duration: 31minIn the latest episode of Spill Lit, join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they're reading and what they recommend! In this episode they talk about some new holiday reads! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Authors Annotated 7: Vanessa Riley
28/11/2022 Duration: 39minVanessa Riley is the award-winning author of Sister Mother Warrior and Island Queen. Riley's historical novels showcase the hidden histories of Black women and women of color, emphasizing strong sisterhoods and dazzling multicultural communities. Her works encompass historical fiction, historical romance, and historical mystery, and you can find them in our online catalog here.
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Spill Lit Episode 28: Fam Fiction
21/11/2022 Duration: 38minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Flip the Library: Social Work Interns
15/11/2022 Duration: 25minWith the help of social workers, libraries have been able to provide more holistic assistance with a myriad of services such as housing, employment, legal support, and food assistance. In this episode, we sit down to chat with Gwinnett County Public Library’s social work interns and the Lawrenceville Branch Manager. To make an appointment with a social work intern, fill out a Book-a-Librarian form here.
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Spill Lit Episode 27: Native American Heritage Month
07/11/2022 Duration: 25minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they share some of their favorite books featuring Native American authors, topics, and award winning titles. For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.
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Authors Annotated 6: William Kent Krueger
01/11/2022 Duration: 50minWilliam Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of the Cork O'Connor mystery series which features books about a former sheriff who is part Irish and part Ojibwe. Krueger has received numerous awards for his writing, including the 2014 Edgar Award for Best Novel for his book, Ordinary Grace. His newest book is Fox Creek.
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Spill Lit Episode 26: Ghost Writer
24/10/2022 Duration: 29minJoin our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they’re reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss The Ghost Tracks by Celso Hurtado. For a look at the books featured in this episode, check out this booklist! Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book.