Tag Archives: Readers Advisory

Episode 24: Interview with Anissa Gray author of The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls

January 18, 2019Author InterviewAnissa Gray, Author Interview, berkley publishing, Book Discussion, Library Reads, penguin random house, Readers Advisorytopshelfatmerricklibrary

Debut author Anissa Gray sat with Top Shelf today to talk about her fabulous new book, The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls.

Set to hit shelves on Tuesday, February 19th, The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls, is the story of the four Butler siblings who have had their share of familial trials. But Althea, Viola, Lillian, and Joe are not prepared for the literal trial that will upend their lives. This moving debut will be hard to put down.

Merrick patrons place your hold here: https://tinyurl.com/Care-and-Feeding-Anissa-Gray

Follow Anissa Gray on her website: https://anissagray.com/meet-the-author/

#givealistenreadthebook

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Episode 23: Interview with Gretchen Anthony, author of Evergreen Tidings From the Baumgartners

December 4, 2018Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Book Discussion, Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners, Gretchen Anthony, Harper Collins, Park Row Books, Readers Advisory, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

It’s that time of the year when things can get a little hairy planning all the holiday festivities. Looking for that perfect antidote? I strongly suggest you try Evergreen Tidings From the Baumgartners. This book will surely take the edge off! My interview with the remarkably patient Gretchen Anthony was absolutely my pleasure and I cannot thank her enough. Thank you so much Gretchen! #givealistenreadthebook

Synopsis: Formidable matriarch Violet Baumgartner learns the hard way that no family is perfect when her daughter reveals a shocking secret in front of Violet’s husband’s whole retirement party.

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Episode 22 Interview with Libby Page, author of The Lido

November 15, 2018Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Libby Page, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, The Lidotopshelfatmerricklibrary

On this surprisingly snowy November day, I’m posting this lovely interview with the ever-sunny Libby Page. We spoke about her debut novel, The Lido, and it’s not to be missed. The Lido will provide just the right amount of warmth for this fall season. Thank you so much Libby Page for joining us!

Take a listen, read the book.

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Episode 20! Interview with Anne Youngson author of Meet Me at the Museum

September 28, 2018Author InterviewAnne Youngson, Author Interview, Flat Iron Books, Meet Me At the Museum, Readers Advisory, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

Back in August I had the absolute delight of interviewing Anne Youngson, author of the must read, Meet Me at the Museum. I must thank Caroline Bleeke of Flat Iron Books for sending me the advanced review copy and to both Caroline Bleeke and Amelia Possanza for helping me put this interview together. Thank you so much ladies and to Anne Youngson for taking the time to speak with me!

Meet Me at the Museum: A disenchanted farmer’s wife and a widowed museum curator begin a correspondence over their mutual fascination with poet Seamus Heaney’s “The Tollund Man” and gradually share details from their lives, forging an unexpected bond along the way.

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Episode 19 Interview with Rene Denfeld author of The Child Finder

August 6, 2018Author Interview, UncategorizedAuthor Interview, ICYMI, libraries, libraries rock, Readers Advisory, Rene Denfeld, The Child Findertopshelfatmerricklibrary

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting author Rene Denfeld. We talked about her books, her writing and her incredible love for libraries.

“Libraries literally saved my life.” – Rene Denfeld.

What a great interview…please lend me your ears!

Follow Rene via twitter and her website, http://renedenfeld.com/author/

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Episode 16: Interview with Elizabeth Crook author of The Which Way Tree

June 29, 2018Author InterviewAmerican Historical Fiction, Author Interview, Civil War, Elizabeth Crook, historical fiction, ICYMI, In Case You Missed It, Little Brown & Co, Panther Attack, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, summer reading, The Which Way Treetopshelfatmerricklibrary

Fabulous conversation with author Elizabeth Crook about her latest novel, “The Which Way Tree”. Do not miss this one! You’re in for quite a ride.

http://elizabethcrookbooks.com/

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Episode 9 Carol Ann Interviews Author Parnaz Foroutan!

April 24, 2018Author InterviewBook Discussion, Girl From the Garden, Parnaz Foroutan, Readers Advisory, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting author Parnaz Foroutan a few weeks ago for this episode. We spoke about the book, motherhood, careers and what’s next for this terrific author. We spoke from two different coasts, so take a listen. I was thrilled to host Parnaz…please read this book.

One of my favorite go-to books when doing Reader’s Advisory is this gem of a story that you may have missed!

Published in 2015, The Girl From The Garden, is the epic tale of Asher, the head of a prosperous Persian-Jewish family. When his first marriage does not produce a male son, he makes a fateful decision that shatters his household and drives his wife Rakhel to desperate measures to preserve her status.

I apologize for my giddy behavior!

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Episode 3 Librarians are Listening: Reference Librarian Kristine Dugan Talks Audiobooks

March 16, 2018UncategorizedAudio books, historical fiction, light reads, Phillipa Gregory, Readers Advisorytopshelfatmerricklibrary

Doing Reader’s Advisory for your audio book patrons? Carol Ann chats with Reference Librarian Kristine Dugan about Audio Books!

These are Kristine’s “Ace-in-the-Hole” picks: The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro, The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy, The Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick, and anything by Philippa Gregory.

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, and The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Kristine recommends these “Light Listens”: Garden Spells, The Peach Keeper, Lost Lake, and The Girl Who Chased the Moon all of these are by Sarah Addison Allen.

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