Between The Stacks

ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, reads select stories from the Alvin Schwartz book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Based on American folklore, these tales combine eerie horror, …

ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, remembers books kids read in childhood that left a lasting impression. In this episode she and guests Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone dissect the book series,…

A talk with Alicia Shelley, author of Resigned: How Do You Know When It's Time To Go: Lies, Truth, and the Stigma of Quitting Your Job.  Also known as the Queen of Quit, Alicia's book guides readers …

Georgina Cross, author of The Niece and Nanny Needed, talks about her latest release - One Night. Goodreads calls it "An electrifying novel... One night. That's all the time a family has to decide wh…

Robert Bailey talks about his latest Jason Rich novel, Rich Water - a legal thriller about the price of redemption for a lawyer who takes a case he can't win in a town he can't forget. A Huntsville n…

Author Dawn Hogan's first novel - UNBROKEN BONDS - follows the lives of four fictional friends who meet in a home for unwed mothers in the era of closed adoptions.  From the 1950's - 1970's millions …

Paranormal suspense author Iris Kain began writing as a military spouse overseas. In this podcast she talks about her vampire Blood Tribe Trilogy series and her latest book, Sour. She also discusses …

Jennifer Kelly, author of The Foxes of Belair:  Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, gives us a close-up look at the world of American Thoroughbred horse racing.  Her book recounts…

Pryor Field Airport Manager Adam Fox  previews the first-ever North Alabama Airfest, June 10-11. Featuring aerial demonstrations, an aviation STEM lab, and rides in a Huey helicopter, this event is d…

Author Jim Nesbitt has released his latest novel in his Ed Earl Burch series - The Dead Certain Doubt.  The main character is a battered but dogged private investigator on a mercy mission who takes o…

In her new book, Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict, author Holly Gorman talks about the pain and chaos of loving someone with an addiction. What started as a way to express her overwhelmi…

 Join Jen & Anna and special guest Shelby as they discuss top-selling author Colleen Hoover who recently released her newest title, "It Starts With Us".  Hoover has risen to prolific, record-breaking…

A new spin on book talks - ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, introduces books that many of us read as kids that left a lasting impression. In this episode, she dives into R.L. Stine's book …

 Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris, famous for writing "The Santaland Diaries".  David is a prolific author, comedian, and radio personality.  Thi…

Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limest…

A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of …

A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, h…

As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means…

Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, famous for writing "life advice that doesn't suck".  Mark originally started a blog on dating advice, and over time, developed…

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Tere Richardson, Executive Director of Athens Main Street. They discuss the role Athens Main Street has played in making downtown Athens a o…