{"id":55236,"date":"2025-01-27T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=55236"},"modified":"2024-12-28T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T16:07:47","slug":"january-2025-checked-in-a-davenport-public-library-podcast-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/january-2025-checked-in-a-davenport-public-library-podcast-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2025 Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast Wrap!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this blog post, I will give you helpful links to area resources, Library resources, and links to the books discussed in our January 2025 episode! If you have not listened to this episode yet, you can listen to Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast<\/a> online or wherever you get your podcasts!<\/p>\n

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\"\"Online Reading Challenge
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie has a new amazing theme this year for our annual Online Reading Challenge (ORC). For those new to ORC, this is a low stakes, high fun reading challenge that allows members to participate from the comfort of their own home and consume whatever they would like just as long as it fits the monthly prompt. This challenge originated in this blog and has since grown to also be available through beanstack!<\/a><\/p>\n

This year, the theme is GENRES<\/em>. Below are the themes for each month as well as a reading suggestion! Make sure to tell us what you are reading each month! We want to know!<\/p>\n

January: Literary fiction – On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous<\/em><\/a> by Ocean Vuong<\/span>
\n<\/span>February:\u00a0 Mystery – The Lamplighters<\/a><\/em> by Emma Stonex
\n<\/span>March: Biographical Fiction – The Tattooist of Auschwitz<\/em> <\/a>by Heather Morris<\/span>
\n<\/span>April: Coming of Age\/Bildungsroman – The Topeka School<\/em> <\/a>by Ben Lerner<\/span>
\n<\/span>May: Graphic Novel – Persepolis<\/em><\/a> by Marjane Satrapi<\/span>
\n<\/span>June:\u00a0 Queer Fiction – Detransition, Baby<\/em> <\/a>by Torrey Peters<\/span>
\n<\/span>July: Domestic Fiction – All This Could Be Yours<\/em><\/a> by Jami Attenberg<\/span>
\n<\/span>August: Classic – Giovanni\u2019s Room<\/em><\/a> by James Baldwin<\/span>
\n<\/span>September: Young Adult Literature – The Cousins<\/em><\/a> by Karen McManus<\/span>
\n<\/span>October:\u00a0 Fantasy – She Who Became the Sun<\/em><\/a> by Shelley Parker Chan<\/span>
\n<\/span>November: Detective\/Crime Fiction – The Beekeeper\u2019s Apprentice<\/em><\/a> by Laurie R King<\/span>
\n<\/span>December: Historical Fiction – Take My Hand<\/em><\/a> by Dolen Perkins-Valdez<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cold Weather Reads\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we cozy up inside and outside begins (allegedly) to cool down, we compiled a list of titles that will chill you to the bone!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Beth\u2019s Books:
\n<\/strong>The Long Winter<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>by Laura Ingalls Wilder
\nIron Lake<\/em><\/a> by William Kent Krueger
\nThe Life We Bury<\/em><\/a> by Allen Eskens
\nBlankets<\/em><\/a> by Craig Thompson<\/p>\n

Brittany\u2019s Books:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nGoodbye Autumn, Hello<\/em> Winter<\/em><\/a> by Kenard Pak
\nWilfred<\/em><\/a> by Ryan T. Higgins
\nSnow Falls<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Kate Gardner<\/p>\n

Stephanie\u2019s Books:
\n<\/strong>Ghost Station<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by S.A. Barnes
\nA Haunting in the Arctic<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by C.J. Cooke
\nOnly One Survives<\/em><\/a> by Hannah Mary McKinnon
\nThe Gathering<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Anne Enright
\nThe Wood at Midwinter\u00a0<\/em><\/a>by Susanna Clarke
\nThe Frozen River<\/em> <\/a>by Ariel Lawhon
\nThe Prospectors<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Ariel Djanikian<\/p>\n

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\"\"2025 Rock Island Arsenal Series<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Join us for a monthly lecture series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command’s Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal<\/p>\n

This program is jointly hosted by the Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library. If you are unable to attend the Davenport Public Library’s session, another session will be offered earlier in the day at 2:00 PM at Rock Island Public Library.<\/p>\n

Below are the themes and dates for this year!<\/p>\n

January 8th, 2025: Foundations of the Nation and the Revolutionary War
\nFebruary 12th, 2025: 1784 \u2013 1860: A New Nation, A New Army
\nMarch 12th, 2025: 1861 \u2013 1865: The Army and the Civil War
\nApril 9th, 2025: 1866 \u2013 1917: The Army as an Expeditionary Force
\nMay 14th, 2025: The Army and a World at War
\nJune 11th, 2025: The Interwar: Downsizing & Celebration of the Army
\nAugust 13th, 2025: World War II, Reorganization, and the Dawn of the Atomic Age
\nSeptember 10th, 2025: 1949 \u2013 1975: The Army in East Asia
\nOctober 8th, 2025: DESERT SHIELD & DESERT STORM
\nNovember 12th, 2025: Building the Army of the Future<\/p>\n

\n

2025 New Releases and Favorite Reads from 2024!\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new year brings new books to get excited about! Brittany, Beth, and Stephanie discussed titles that they are excited for that are publishing this year and reminisced over some of their favorite reads of the past year!<\/p>\n

Beth\u2019s Favorite Read from 2024:
\n<\/strong>Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters<\/em> by Joe Friedriches<\/p>\n

Brittany\u2019s Favorite Reads from 2024:
\n<\/strong>The Long Game<\/em><\/a> by Elena Armas
\nSummertime Punchline<\/em><\/a> by Betty Corello
\nFunny Story<\/em><\/a> by Emily Henry
\nDon’t Forget to Write<\/em><\/a> by Sara Goodman Confino
\nLove You a Latke<\/em><\/a> by Amanda Elliot<\/p>\n

Brittany’s 2025 Excitement:
\n<\/strong>Ride with<\/em> Me by Simone Saltani (second book in the\u00a0Lights Out Series<\/em>)
\n32 Days in<\/em> May by Betty Corrello
\nGreat Big Beautiful Life<\/em> by Emily Henry<\/p>\n

Stephanie\u2019s Favorite Reads from 2024:
\n<\/strong>Weyward<\/em><\/a> by Emilia Hart
\nHeartstopper<\/em><\/a> (all volumes) by Alice Osman
\nAssistant to the Villain Series<\/em><\/a> by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
\nDestiny of the Republic<\/em><\/a> by Candice Millard (5 star nonfiction read! If you follow our discussions, this is a big deal!)<\/p>\n

Stephanie’s 2025 Excitement:
\n<\/strong>Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave<\/em> by Elle Cosimano (fifth book in the Finlay Donovan Series<\/em>)
\nAccomplice to the Villain<\/em> by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (third book in the Assistant to the Villain Series<\/em>)
\nSunrise on the Reaping<\/em> by Suzanne Collins (.5 in The Hunger Games Series<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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\"\"Board Game and Puzzle Collection!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As it gets cold, people are finding themselves indoors more often. We are here to help beat the cabin fever and winter boredom with our robust board game and puzzle collection at each Davenport Public Library branch! In this episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie each selected a board game and talked about why each sounded appealing!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie’s Suggestion:<\/strong>
\nHues and Cues<\/a><\/p>\n

Beth’s Suggestion:<\/strong>
\nThe Floor is Lava<\/a><\/p>\n

Brittany’s Suggestion:<\/strong>
\nThe Settlers of Catan<\/a><\/p>\n

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2024 Goodreads Choice Award Winners:\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below are the winning titles of 2024! Have you read any??<\/p>\n

Fiction – The Wedding People<\/em><\/a> by Alison Espach
\nHistorical Fiction – The Women<\/em><\/a> by Kristin Hannah
\nMystery & Thriller – The God of the Woods<\/em><\/a> by Liz Moore
\nRomance – Funny Story<\/em><\/a> by Emily Henry (AND Audiobook – Funny Story by Emily Henry)
\nRomantasy – House of Flame and Shadow<\/em><\/a> by Sarah J. Maas
\nFantasy – Somewhere Beyond the Sea<\/em> <\/a>by T.J. Klune
\nScience Fiction – The Ministry of Time<\/em><\/a> by Kaliane Bradley
\nHorror – You Like It Darker: Stories<\/em><\/a> by Stephen King
\nDebut Novel – How to End a Love Story<\/em><\/a> by Yulin Kuang
\nYoung Adult Fantasy – Ruthless Vows<\/em><\/a> by Rebecca Ross
\nYoung Adult Fiction – Heartstopper: Volume 5<\/a> by Alice Oseman
\nNonfiction – The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness<\/em><\/a> by Jonathan Haidt
\nMemoir – The Third Gilmore Girl<\/a> <\/em>by Kelly Bishop
\nHistory & Biography – The Bookshop: The History of the American Bookstore<\/em> <\/a>by Evan Friss<\/p>\n

\n

\"\"What Our Hosts Read In November<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beth\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
\nNavigate Your Stars<\/i><\/a> by Jesmyn Ward
\nNew Kid<\/em> <\/a>by Jerry Craft
\nHey Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction\u00a0<\/em><\/a>by Jarrett Krosoczka
\nWhat is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth About Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics<\/em><\/a> by Rachel Denhollander
\nThe Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity<\/em> <\/a>by Axton Betz-Hamilton
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
\nThe Undermining of Twyla and Frank<\/i> <\/a>by Megan Bannen, narrated by Nicol Zanzarella (second book in the\u00a0Hart and Mercy Series)
\nPolar Vortex: A Family Memoir<\/a><\/em> by Denise Dorrance
\nGames Untold<\/em><\/a> by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, narrated by Christie Moreau, Maxwell Hamilton, and Juliette Goglia (4.5 in\u00a0The Inheritance Games Series<\/em>)
\nSomewhere Beyond the Sea<\/em><\/a> by T.J. Klune, narrated by Daniel Henning (second book in the\u00a0Cerulean Chronicles)
\n<\/em>Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult)<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Bethany Joy Lenz, narrated by Bethany Joy Lenz
\nThe Queen of Poisons<\/em><\/a> by Robert Thorogood, narrated by Nicolette McKenzie (third book in\u00a0Marlow Murder Club Series<\/em>)
\nA Winter in New York<\/em><\/a> by Josie Silver
\nThe Singer Sisters<\/em><\/a> by Sarah Seltzer, narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Helen Laser, and Stephanie N\u00e9meth-Parker<\/p>\n

Brittany\u2019s Reads:<\/strong>
\nThe Other Mrs.\u00a0<\/em><\/a>by Mary Kubica, narrated by Piper Goodeve and Jeremy Arthur
\nThe Girls in Navy Blue<\/em><\/a> by Alix Rickloff, narrated by Dylan Moore and Carlotta Brentan
\nThe Fianc\u00e9 Dilemma<\/em><\/a> by Elena Armas (second book in the\u00a0Long Game Series<\/em>)
\nBad Publicity\u00a0<\/em>by Bianca Gillam (releases in 2025)
\nZ: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald<\/em><\/a> by Therese Anne Fowler, narrated by Jenna Lamia<\/p>\n

\n

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\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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