Bookmarked Podcast

First Chapter Friday: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Are y'all as excited about the upcoming release of the movie, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, as we are?  Today we are dropping a First Chapter Friday episode where Connor will read the first chapter of the book for you.  We hope you like what you hear and go to your local public or school library to check it out today! Stay tuned to listen to a future episode where Connor and Natalie will compare and contrast the movie and book!

2023 Senior Episode

Have a listen to our latest episode from our 2023 Graduating Seniors: Abby, Addison, Ally, and Austin. In this episode they discuss their favorite books and give advice for the underclassmen on the podcast team.

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

In this episode, Addison and Ally examine the popular title The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.  In typical Jenny Han fashion, this is a romance novel centered around main character, Belly Conklin, who lives and measures her life by her summer experiences with her mom's best friend and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah at their Cousins Beach home.  During the particular summer in which the book is set, Belly comes of age and begins to experience young adulthood.  She begins to be noticed by the guys as she "becomes pretty."  This is the first book in a trilogy about Belly's experiences growing into an adult and her relationships with her family and her mom's best friend's family.  It is a great read!  If you enjoy the episode, come by the library and check out the book.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Have a listen to our latest episode by Ryan and Vincent on Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo!  Shadow and Bone is a young adult fantasy novel set in the fictional realm of Ravka.  The main character, Alina Starkov, must battle against evil by using her magical powers to help battle the fold where monsters roam the darkness and feast on humans. If you like what you hear, come check out the novel from our library!

First Chapter Friday: Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper

Join us in listening to this episode in which Abby reads the first chapter of Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper. Fire from the Rock is a novel loosely based on the events that occurred at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1950s.  If you like our reading of the first chapter, stop by the library media center to check out a copy of the novel or borrow it from the SORA app!

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Join us for Abby and Rebeka's take on this enduring classic by Stephenie Meyer.  Although you've most likely read the book or watched the movie by now, it's still a good one to re-read!  As an epic romance, it would make for a great Valentine's Day read!

The Long Walk by Stephen King

In this episode Natalie and Connor discuss The Long Walk by Stephen King.  Originally published under the pseudonym, Richard Bachman, the novel is a dystopian/horror novel written by one of the best horror authors in modern history.  The story follows sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty as he begins a national contest in a dystopian America known as The Long Walk.  In this contest 100 participants must begin walking 4 miles per hour until the last man is standing.  They cannot receive any outside assistance or slow down. Connor and Natalie will discuss the book and the dark conditions of the contest.  As you can imagine, in true "Stephen King" style, there are twisted situations and issues the participants must go through until the bitter end of the story.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

Have a listen to this episode to hear Austin read the classic Christmas short story, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

The Elves and Shoemaker, Part 1 by the Brothers Grimm

Join us in this episode as Rebeka reads the classic Christmas fairy tale, The Elves by the Brothers Grimm.

First Chapter Friday: The Firekeeper’s Daughter

Have a listen as Rebeka reads the first chapter of the Michael Printz award winning novel, The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.  The novel is a young adult mystery/thriller book set in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan near the Ojibwe reservation.  Main character, Daunis Fontaine, is a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal.  The story centers around her undercover involvement in a murder investigation after she witnesses the shocking murder of her best friend. Throughout the story, Daunis must come to terms with the secrets and lies she has been told by those closest to her.  If you like what you hear, stop by the library media center and check it out!