Shelf Centered

Orange County Library System Storyteller, Crystal Sullivan, joins the Shelf Centered team to spin a spooky yarn about a ghastly ghoul.

See more of Crystal's work on the library's youtube channel at y…

On this month's episode, we speak to Rachel Allen, Director of the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College about Global Peace Week (9/27 - 9/30).

We also speak with Erika P., Southwest Branch…

On this episode of Orange County Library System's official podcast, Mike and Scottie discuss what they're currently reading, notable new releases and the finalists for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fic…

On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), Mike and Scottie chat with Andre Morris, Social Worker for OCLS, about the vital service he offers.

Also in this episode, Zach Barnes, from our…

Strap on them there spurs, pardner- Mike and Scottie are traveling to the American frontier to explore the literary tradition of Western Fiction.

This episode also features a conversation with staff …

April is National Poetry Month!

To celebrate, co-hosts Mike and Scottie welcome to the show the City of Orlando's inaugural Poet Laureate, Susan Lilley.

Chris Grabenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello Library series. He is also the co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, House of Robots, Treasure H…

Beverly Jenkins, superstar author of historical and contemporary romance, joins the Shelf Centered team for a discussion of her career, inspirations and prolific body of work.

Hear more from Beverly …

With Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden joining Orange County Library System for the annual African American Read-In, what better time to learn more about the United State's oldest federal cultu…

Dewey decimate your 2021 reading goals with tips from Shelf Centered co-hosts Scottie and Mike.

This episode also features a brief discussion with local artist Dawn Schreiner about Orange County Libr…

It's the last episode of 2020, and we've got two great guests: Design and Development Assistant Manager at Orange County Library System, Cassie Shivers, and Alvin Irby, educator, comedian, author, an…

Alafaya Branch Library Assistant Manager Carey Major joins the show to discuss Orange County Library System's upcoming Random Fandom Week (Sunday, December 6 - Saturday, December 12).

Dr. Gary D. Rhodes, Associate Professor of Film and Mass Media at UCF, and author of several books on early American horror films, joins the Shelf Centered team to discuss the history of horror in po…

For almost 30 years, R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series has captured the imagination and fears of young readers across the world.

But with more than 400 million copies sold in over 30 languages, how is p…

Author Jenny Torres Sanchez joins the show for a conversation about her latest book, We Are Not From Here, a ripped-from-the-headlines novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexic…

August is Read-A-Romance Month and we're celebrating by taking an in-depth look at this distinct literary genre.

We're also joined by OCLS staff member, Caitlin H. for this month's Staff Picks segmen…

Kelly Link, author of the collections Stranger Things Happen, Magic for Beginners, Pretty Monsters, and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Get In Trouble, will be giving a virtual keynote for Orange C…

What do you get when you combine a generous helping of local food recommendations, a dash of culinary trivia, and a peppering of discussion on how the restaurant industry has evolved since the outbre…