EBPL Podcast from the East Brunswick Public Library
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe East Brunswick Public Library is known as the community's living room here in East Brunswick, NJ. Join us in this podcast for encore presentations from lectures you may have missed, community conversations, and unique EBPL content that you can only find here!
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Read, Watch, Listen: Author Jen Doktorski
June 27, 2024 16:25 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBRead, Watch, Listen is back, and host Chris Barnes interviews local author Jennifer Salvato Doktorski on what media she is enjoying and what she is currently writing. Check out some of these titles with your EBPL or STELLA (formerly LMxAC) library card! Click here. Website Instagram X (formerly Twitter) Jennifer Doktorski's Books August and everything after The summer after you + me READ Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story by Terri-Lynne DeFino Shi...
Match+Book S6Ep3: The Olympics
June 13, 2024 04:02 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBGetting ready to watch the Paris Games? Check out these books about the Olympics recommended by librarian Paul Kibala. You can check out these titles with your EBPL or Stella (formerly LMxAC) library card: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-s6ep3-olympics The Games : a global history of the Olympics by David Goldblatt The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Dream team : how Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the greatest team of all time conquered the world and changed the ...
Match+Book S6Ep2: Get Started in Sci-Fi
May 30, 2024 04:21 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWant to get started reading science fiction, and don't know where to start? Librarian Paul Kibala has you covered! You can check out these titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here: The Martian by Andy Weir On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Match+Book S6Ep1: Where to Find Best Reads
May 16, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBOn this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul Kibala allows you to peek behind the curtain and his process for how he recommends books for Match+Book requests AND himself! Five Books: https://ilove.ebpl.org/content/ebpl-matchbookhttps://fivebooks.com/ Book Page: New Fiction section & Information Desk New York Times Book Review (available for free online with your EBPL library card) Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ Need to find your next read? Submit to Match+Book at https://ilove.e...
Read, Watch, listen: Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman
May 02, 2024 04:01 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBOn this episode of Read, Watch, Listen Chris Barnes interviews Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, who represents East Brunswick and New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. You can check out these titles below with your EBPL or LMxAC library card: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-rep-bonnie-watson-coleman Website Facebook | Instagram | X READ Blessed experiences : genuinely Southern, proudly Black by James Clyburn Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond WATCH R...
Revisiting the Lost Souls
April 18, 2024 04:01 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Lost Souls Public Memorial Project endeavors to pay tribute to the lives of Black women, children, and men who were unlawfully sold during the domestic slave trade here in central New Jersey. Adult Services Librarian Paul Kibala sits down with Krystal Langford, Vice president of the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project and also the chair of education and research. The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project has continued its research and some new and exciting information is on the way. Did ...
Community Spotlight: EB Symphony Orchestra
April 04, 2024 04:01 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this episode of Community Spotlight, Melissa Hozik interviews Cheryl Brass, Executive Director of the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra Learn more about the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra: Website: https://www.eastbrunswick.org/927/East-Brunswick-Symphony-Orchestra Interest form: https://form.jotform.com/232696168140055 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastBrunswickSymphonyOrchestra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eb_symphony_orchestra/
Read, Watch, Listen: Brian Selznick
March 21, 2024 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this week’s episode of Read, Watch, Listen, Christ Barnes is excited to introduce East Brunswick native and award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick! You can check out many of these items with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here. https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-brian-selznick Follow Brian: Website: https://thebrianselznick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrianselznick/ READ Remembrance of things past by Marcel Proust (3 ...
Read, Watch, Listen: Komal Mehra
March 07, 2024 05:01 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBOn this episode of Read, Watch, Listen, host Chris Barnes interviewed local artist Komal Mehra. Check out these items with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-komal-mehra READ She walks in beauty : a woman's journey through poems by Caroline Kennedy Watercolor 1 by Carolina Linscott Drawing: Faces & Features by Debra Kauffman Yaun WATCH Sweet Magnolias (TV series) This Is Us (TV series) When Calls the Heart (TV ser...
Reclaiming the Lost Souls (Encore)
February 22, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 116 MBFollow the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project for major updates: Instagram Website Two years ago, we brought you an important podcast series called, "Reclaiming the Lost Souls", where we spoke with people that were part of the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project who had uncovered important New Jersey history that everyone should know about. We're very excited to tell you that we're going to have a new episode coming up soon. But for this Black History Month, we wanted to remind you of th...
Community Spotlight: AAPI of East Brunswick
February 08, 2024 05:01 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBCommunity Spotlight is back, and Melissa Hozik interviews Today, I'm joined by Maria Katrina Eng, President, and Dave Chan, Vice President and Chair of the Advocacy Committee of AAPI of East Brunswick. AAPI of East Brunswick Website: https://www.aapiofeb.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapiofeb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aapiofeb AAPI of East Brunswick Stamp Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Introducing LinkedIn Learning
January 25, 2024 05:05 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBStarted using LinkedIn learning with your EBPL Library card here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/linkedin-learning Are you looking to skyrocket your career, hone your skills, or simply quench your thirst for knowledge? Well, look no further! The East Brunswick Public Library is excited to announce that you have access to LinkedIn Learning for free with your library card! LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform with a treasure trove of over 5,000 exhilarating course videos. Dive deep in...
Introducing Book Club in a Bag!
January 11, 2024 05:01 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBAre you a member of a book club or are interested in starting one? East Brunswick Public Library’s Book Club in a Bag kits have everything you need to get going! The bags can be checked out for five weeks and can be renewed for one additional five-week period. They are available only for EBPL cardholders. See what titles are available, including Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann, and Little Fire Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Reserve yours today at ...
Match+Book S5Ep5: Winter Reads
December 28, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOn the season finale of Match+Book, get cozyin a warm place while host Paul Kibala share some perfect winter reads. Check out these titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here. Beartown by Fredrik Backman Snow Child Eowyn Ivey One by One by Ruth Ware
Match+Book S5Ep4: If you Liked Daisy Jones & the Six
December 21, 2023 05:01 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this episode of Match+Book, host Paul Kibala recommends some books that are similar to Daisy Jones & the Six. Check out these titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here. Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Top Five Moments You May Have Missed in 2023
December 14, 2023 05:06 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBOn this episode, editor Melissa Hozik goes through some our top moments episodes that we think you might have missed. Librarians & Dragons playlist Cooking through the Collection – The Vegan Baking Bible Vocal Canvas – Pace Local Author Days – Poetry Writers & Performers Read, Watch, Listen: Chris Barnes & His Treatise on Batman Music by SoundGalleryBy from Pixabay
Match+Book S5Ep3: Favorite Reads of 2023
December 07, 2023 14:29 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul Kibala shares some of his favorite titles he read of 2023. Check out these titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here. The Wager : a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann The only one left : a novel by Riley Sager Blood & ink : the scandalous jazz age double murder that hooked America on true crime by Joe Pompeo
Vocal Canvas Epilogue: What's Your Favorite Part of Your Voice
November 30, 2023 05:03 - 11 minutes - 16 MBVocal Canvas: Epilogue Welcome to Vocal Canvas, a compelling five-part podcast journey into the world of voice acting. This series, a collaborative venture between East Brunswick Public Library, NextGen Acting, and Playhouse 22, is a rich blend of education and creativity that illuminates the powerful intricacies of voice. From Volume to Pitch, Pace to Diction, and Resonance, each episode shines a spotlight on one essential aspect of voice, interspersed with performances and pieces penned b...
Authors Tackling Challenging Topics
November 23, 2023 05:01 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBEnjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023! Brooke Beyfuss Website | Instagram | Facebook Purchase After We Were Stolen or Before You Found Me Brooke Beyfuss is a freelance writer from Woodbridge, New Jersey, and the author of two critically acclaimed novels. Her debut, After We Were Stolen, was featured in Bustle magazine, Booklist, the New York Journal of Books, Buzzfeed, and selected as a Fall ’22 Hoopla Book Club pick. Her second release, Before You Found Me, was featured in...
Environmental Authors
November 16, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBEnjoy this panel from Local Author Day 2023! Kayla Harris Instagram Purchase The Stars in My Chest Kayla Harris, deeply rooted in her connection with nature since her upbringing on the Jersey Shore, later pursued her passion for English at the University of Delaware. She wears multiple hats as an artist, activist, and environmentalist, with a career at TerraCycle, a global innovator in sustainable solutions, and her own venture, The Imperfect Eco, dedicated to promoting accessible sustai...
Match+Book S5 Ep2: New Jersey Recommendations
November 09, 2023 13:47 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul Kibala recommends books where authors are from or take place in New Jersey. Check out these materials with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-s5-ep2-new-jersey-recommendations American Pastoral by Philip Roth Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen The brief wondrous life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
Authors for Children (and the People Who Love Them)
November 02, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBEnjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023! Katie Germain @honeybeeshive__ Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Website Purchase The Honey Bees: Recharge Mommy Bee Katie Germain is a two-timed self-published author of The Honey Bees Series. Her vibrant children's books teach families how to express their need for rest and how to use teamwork. She is a local mom of two and an occupational therapist, certified in perinatal mental health. She uses her personal and professional experience...
Match+Book S5 Ep1: Horror Films & Adaptations
October 26, 2023 04:01 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul Kibala makes recommendations for horror films, literature, and TV series. Check out these materials with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults-teens/news/matchbook-s5-ep1-horror-films-adaptations The Crucible - Adaptations The Crucible by Arthur Miller The Crucible (2004) The Haunting of Hill House - Adaptations The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson The Haunting (1999) The Haunting of Hi...
Poetry Writers and Performers
October 19, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBPlease enjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023. Joyce Fisher Instagram: @joycefisherpoet65 Purchase The Bird's Last Song and Other Poems Born and raised in England, poet Joyce Fisher is both a writer and an artist. Her paintings have been exhibited in juried art shows and her creative nonfiction piece about growing up in war-torn London was published in the Home News. In her debut anthology "The Bird's Last Song and Other Poems", Joyce speaks in the language of lyricism to ex...
"The Many Faces of Mystery" Author Panel
October 12, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 115 MBReaders today often cite "mystery" as their favorite genre, but that can mean many things. Four published authors who are members of Sisters in Crime Central Jersey will discuss the various sub-genres of mysteries on the shelves today, and how readers can zero in on what appeals to them. The panelists also would also be happy to discuss common elements that go into writing any good, suspenseful mystery. Authors available to take part include Robyn Gigl (legal thrillers), Delia Pitts (contemp...
Vocal Canvas: The Resonance of Voice
October 05, 2023 04:01 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBExperience the Resonance of Voice in the final episode of Vocal Canvas, a podcast series exploring the 5 aspects of voice. Resonance is the amplification, enrichment or modification of our voice achieved through intention of placement. Imagine the booming voice of a war general or the nasally sound of someone speaking through a cold. The difference in where the sound wave vibrations bounce causes a change in the the sound of voice or vocal expression. Listen first hand to the differences be...
Read, Watch Listen: Chris Barnes & His Treatise on Batman
September 28, 2023 04:06 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBChris Barnes shares his treatise on what are the best Batman stories and adaptations with Becca Levin, all of which you can check out with your EBPL or LMxAC library card! Check out these titles now: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-chris-barness-treatise-batman READ Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham by Tom King Batman and Son by Grant Morrison WATCH Batman the animated series Joker (2019) LISTEN Batman: motion picture soundtrack
Vocal Canvas: Ascending Pitch
September 21, 2023 04:06 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBJump into Episode 4 of Vocal Canvas: Ascending Pitch, which explores how we use pitch to tell stories, ask questions, and declare authority. Whether it is an unsure store associate, the least inspiring coach with a monotone voice, or vulnerability of our unshielded voices, pitch is not only for singers, but for speakers and actors alike. Listen, subscribe, and review Vocal Canvas – an exploration of the 5 aspects of voice from East Brunswick Library, Playhouse 22, and NextGen Acting. Don’t...
Read, Watch, Listen: Becca Levin
September 14, 2023 04:01 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBHost Chris Barnes sits down with teen services library associate Becca Levin to learn about what they are reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! READ A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske A Restless Truth by Freya Marske Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya WATCH Tron Tron: Legacy War Games Our Flag Means Death LISTEN Catie and Erik’s Infinite Quest SPOTIFY: Classic Rock Playlist Quadrophenia by The Who...
Vocal Canvas: The Precision of Diction
September 07, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBDelve into the Precision of Diction in this episode of Vocal Canvas. Diction is the art of clear and articulate speech and plays a crucial role in ensuring our messages are understood as intended. Whether it’s practicing your etiquette, communicating about hidden treasure, or emphasizing a point, diction is a tool for voice actors and public speakers alike! Join us on this journey as we delve into the first of the Five Aspects of Voice, a voice over lesson on the use of volume and immerse...
Read, Watch, Listen: Melissa Hozik Returns!
August 31, 2023 04:05 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this episode of Read, Watch, Listen, Chris Barnes sits down again with EBPL Podcast producer and Adult Programming Librarian Melissa Hozik about what she's reading, watching, and listening to! Check out these materials for free with your EBPL/LMxAC library card or free websites by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-melissa-hozik READ Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children Series) WATCH Sorted Food: https://www.youtube.com/@S...
Vocal Canvas: Pace
August 24, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBJoin us on a thrilling journey of rhythm and speed in 'The Rhythm of Pace,' the latest episode of Vocal Canvas. Ever wonder why some people talk really fast and others really slow? Discover the magic of pace as we visit an exciting auction house, meet the coolest snail delivery service in town, and even listen to an unexpected love story! Listen closely, and you'll find out how the way you talk can make a story come to life. Join us on this journey as we delve into the first of the Five Asp...
Read, Watch, Listen: Kevin McEvoy
August 17, 2023 04:05 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBHost Chris Barnes sat down again with East Brunswick Township Council President Kevin McEvoy to learn about what he's been reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! Check out the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-kevin-mcevoy READ Dynasty : the New York Yankees, 1949-1964 by Peter Golenbock Robert F. Kennedy: Ripples of Hope by Kerry Kenne...
Vocal Canvas: The Power of Volume
August 10, 2023 04:01 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBExplore the Power of Volume with the first episode of Vocal Canvas. Dive into this auditory exploration, where we discuss and demonstrate the critical role of volume in voice acting and everyday communication. From powerful monologues to delicate whispers, our diverse cast showcases the dynamic range of volume, and how it can shape characters, mood, and narrative. Join us on this journey as we delve into the first of the Five Aspects of Voice, a voice over lesson on the use of volume and i...
Read, Watch, Listen: Carina Gonzalez
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBHost Chris Barnes interviewed Carina Gonzalez, the Senior Adult Services Librarian at Piscataway Public Library (as well as President of the New Jersey Library Association) to learn about what she's been reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! Click here to check out with your EBPL or LMxAC library card: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-s5ep1-carina-gonzales READ Women’s War by Jenna G...
73 Words in the 732: Finale
July 27, 2023 04:15 - 2 minutes - 3.94 MBGuest Host Josephine Duque Dominique shares some of the final stories from the 2023 "73 Words in the 732" competition. The Moth by Phyllis Francese A moth is trapped between the screen and glass of my patio door. It crawled in through some small hole. It flits about, landing on the glass and then the screen, not remembering how it got in. It flies from screen to glass, glass to screen casting its shadow on the drapes. Perhaps it will find its way out. Perhaps not. Inexperienced by Carol S...
73 Words in the 732: More Stories
July 27, 2023 04:03 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MBGuest Host Barry Schwartzstein shares some of the other stories from the 2023 "73 Words in the 732" competition. Eyes of a Child by PO He gathered them all around to show his new sculptures he just finished. After looking for sometime one said “How come you never put faces on your work?” You can add how you feel and what each of you see in the statue, he replied. After a short time, the little one said” I see a fun and loving face. Just like you, Grandpa. The Black Mermaid by Shikh...
Comic Books through the Decades: 2010-2023
July 20, 2023 04:05 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBFrom the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades 2010 to 2023 Saga by Brian K. Vaughan My Hero Academia. Vol. 1, Izuku Midoriya: Origin by Khei Horikoshi Adventures of the Super Sons by Peter Tomasi Ms. Marvel: ...
73 Words in the 732: Deanna Perlmutter
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.2 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Remembering Mom" by Deanna Perlmutter You lived for 87 years and somehow it just was not enough. To write a 73 word ode about you is a difficult task. I will say, you were an avid reader and loved the library like a third child. You picked books and the library got them for you. You instilled in us the importance of education and reading. We will continue to read and enjoy it, to honor your memory! Love you Mom! For more short s...
73 Words in the 732: Joseph Patrick Pascale
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 5.99 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we interview author Joseph Patrick Pascale and he shares the story, "The Businessman & the Poet" A poet and a businessman were standing at the end of a long bread line. The businessman kept looking at his wristwatch and squinting toward the front of the line. The poet was observing everything—other people, puffs of cloud overhead, the texture of gravel underfoot. The businessman said to the poet, “Ugh! Don’t you hate how much of the day is wasted wa...
73 Words in the 732: Donna Lee Goldberg
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "El Diablo" by Donna Lee Goldberg. Magenta is a gentle dog. Because she’s a fierce barker, Ilan nicknamed her El Diablo. On a recent walk, Magenta and Leah met him and Isabella and their dogs Ziti and Dahlia. Ilan was nervous; he didn't believe Magenta would play with their two dachshunds. Surprise! The doggy trio sniffed, played and walked together. “Amazing,” Ilan announced. ”Magenta needs a new nickname. She's no longer El Diabl...
Comic Books through the Decades: the 2000s
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBFrom the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades The Ultimates The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman Batman by Grant Morrison Follow Ron Cacace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rawnzilla/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Encore: An Evening of Folk Music and Storytelling with Rik Palieri
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe hosted New Jersey-born Rik Palieri for a program to celebrate his 50 years as a touring folk musician. Raised in East Brunswick, his extensive career includes performances throughout North America, Mexico, and Europe, two books on his musical life and travels, numerous recordings, and his “Songwriter’s Notebook” of interviews and recordings, which is part of the American Folk Life Center at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
73 Words in the 732: A. Lee
June 29, 2023 04:15 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "The Afghan" by A. Lee. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead inside the dusty old thrift store - and in my hands, a homespun afghan drapes over my fingertips. There's a superstition within the crochet community that your soul is imbued in the things you create, so it’s wise to leave a mistake: a door for your soul to escape, if need be. I examine the afghan, admiring the intricate designs. “Flawless,” I whisper - an unnatural warmth p...
73 Words in the 732: Yan Yakirevich
June 29, 2023 04:05 - 1 minute - 2.17 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Security Officer" by Yan Yakirevich. I’m a licensed Security Officer for Allied Universal, working for a community center. Being a Security Officer is an important job because it helps to keep people safe. I am ready to do any community service and help anyone in need. I assist in emergency services daily, which is a great responsibility. I learned a lot being a security officer here. It is wonderful to see the people I serve day ...
Comic Books through the Decades: the 1990s
June 22, 2023 04:05 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBFrom the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades 1990s Avengers Forever Kurt Busiek and George Perez Batman Adventures The Sandman by Neil Gaiman Follow Ron Cacace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rawnzilla/ Insta...
73 Words in the 732: Monica Shah
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.01 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Be Careful What You Wish for (Because Fae are Sneaky)" by Monica Shah. A little girl named Isabelle was playing in East Brunswick Woods. She enjoyed skipping along verdant mossy trails and finding tiny froglings in the creek. But soon it became dark and Isabelle realized she was lost. Frightened, she whispered out loud “I wish I was home.” A shimmering fairy appeared and fluttered a silver wand above her head. Isabelle turned into...
73 Words in the 732: Andrea Santo Felcone
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.05 MBOn this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Tea & Misery" by Andrea Santo Felcone Forcing Jesse to have “afternoon tea like The Royals” felt extra passive-aggressive, even by Lisa’s standards. He’d told her before: coffee (with cake) was for happy times; while tea (with honey and lemon) was for misery: divorce, funerals, illness. Everyone knew this. Everyone except Lisa. Lisa loved Chamomile--it “soothed her”. Funny, she didn’t seem so “soothed” while tossing his belon...
Comic Books through the Decades: the 1980s
June 08, 2023 04:06 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBFrom the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades 1980s Dragon Ball Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike Howard Jacob’s American Flagg! Watchmen by Alan Moore Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman Justice Leagu...
73 Words in the 732: Harry Marks
June 01, 2023 04:05 - 4 minutes - 5.83 MBEnjoy this interview with local author Harry Marks, and his short story, "Gravel." Follow Harry Marks at https://linktr.ee/hcmarks "Gravel" Mary kicked the gravel as she walked, forming clouds of dust up to her knees. She imagined her feet were on fire and each step was only a few seconds away from setting the ground ablaze. She didn’t hear the sirens screaming behind her. The cop cars whizzed by in a panic, swirling up the dirt around her like a dust devil. They squealed as they turne...