Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast October Recap

In this blog post, I will give you helpful links to area resources, Library resources, and links to the books discussed in our October episode!



Interview with Sydney from Family Resources 

Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie welcomed Sydney from Family Resources back onto the podcast to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Prevention Month. To learn more about Family Resources, you can visit their website here!

 



Interview with Christina and Jessica from the Putnam Museum 

Beth and Brittany interviewed Christina and Jessica from the Putnam Museum and gained behind the scenes information about some of their favorite exhibits! Visit the Putnam for free by checking out a Community Experience Pass!

 



New Fiction and Nonfiction Titles Coming to Simply Held Patrons!

Simply Held is a service that automatically places holds on new titles for patrons participating in the program. Never worry about remembering when your favorite author comes out with a new title again! We have you covered! We also have a variety of theme options if you are looking to add a new author to your lineup! New titles coming to Simply Held in October are as follows:

New Fiction Titles:
Diverse Debuts: Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
Graphic Novel: Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
Historical Fiction: The Unicorn Woman by Gayl Jones
International Fiction: Aednan by Linnea Axelsson 

New Nonfiction Titles:
Biographies: Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life by Eric Weiner
Cookbooks: The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook: 125 Recipes Enhanced With Mediterranean Flavors by Ymuna Jawad & Julia Clancy
Social Justice: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau
True Crime: Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story by Max Marshall

 


New and Upcoming Mystery Titles

An exciting fall of new mystery releases is almost upon usThere are some additions to some series favorites and some debuts as wellVisit our website for a full list of reading recommendations, including the newest titles on our shelves. 

What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley   
The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt  
The Grey Wolf  by Louise Penny
Killing Time by M. C. Beaton
A Messy Murder by Simon Brett
Brew Unto Others by Sandra Balzo


Celebrate Techies Day on October 3rd with our TechKnow Collection

The Library has a wide variety of Tech Know items available for check out! These items check out for one week and do not renew. Check out the wide variety of gadgets below that can be found at each location. Visit our LibGuide to learn more about our collection and how to access them!


What Our Hosts Read In September

Brittany’s Reads:
The Housekeeper’s Secret by Iona Grey narrated by Shakira Shute and Raphael Corkhill
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani
A Bánh for Two by Trinity Nguyen and narrated by Carolina Do and VyVy Nguyen 
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson and narrated by Marcella Cox
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin
The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda and narrated by Rebekkah Ross 

 

 

Beth’s Reads:
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey
Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan
Tumble by Celia C. Perez

Stephanie’s Reads:
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle, narrated by Julia Whelan
Weyward by Emilia Hart, narrated by Aysha Kala, Helen Keeley, and Nell Barlow
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena, narrated by January LaVoy
The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton, narrated by James Cameron Stewart
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney, narrated by Katherine Press and Stephanie Racine


If you would like to listen to our episode, it can be found wherever you get your podcasts. If you prefer listening on the web, it can be found here!

We love hearing from our listeners, please feel free to comment on this blog post, on our socials, or email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.com.

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