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For the Love of Books is the official podcast from North Lanarkshire Libraries. Each episode contains bookish chat from library staff and special guests. You can discover new reads to check out in the library, more about current and forthcoming library events as well as enjoy fellow book lovers just talking books. Author interviews appear regularly too, giving you a chance to discover more about the books than just the words and covers. Watch out for our Bea’s Books Edition episodes as well where you will find great book recommendations on specific themes. Go beyond the podcast with #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks on social media too.
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23 minutes ago
Flowers | Bea's Books
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23 minutes ago
Possibly cursed by the title of the last episode of Last Minute Panic, today's episode of Bea's Books on the For the Love of Books podcast is a take-two after Jennie and Pari had a lost episode. But the show had to go on and they both grabbed the mic again to re-record.
This week, the theme set by Bea is Flowers - maybe in nice time for Mother's Day, when there are always plenty of flowers about. Listen in to get some great book recommendations, some of which might make it onto your 'To-read' pile.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Last Minute Panic | Bea's Books
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
With this new Bea's Books edition of our For the Love Books podcast, it wasn't quite a Last Minute Panic for Jennie and Pari, but after a few technical difficulties, they were able to take on the challenge set by Bea.
We all know by now that Jennie and Pari are experts and hitting the theme - so grab your headphones and let them entertain you while they come up with some great book recommendations.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Shopping | Bea's Books
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Jennie and Pari have been shopping for some more great reads to tell you all about in the new Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast.
Bea's theme this time was indeed Shopping - and as always, Jennie and Pari manage to find some fantastic books to fit the challenge. Grab the headphones and listen along to see if any of them find their way onto your 'to-read' pile.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Natural World | Bea's Books
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Our Bea's Books edition of our podcast returns this week with a natural world theme - set by Bea for Jennie and Pari to take on.
There's lots to explore with the nature theme - so join them to find out what books and general chat they have as they explore it. You might just add a book or two to your 'To-read' pile.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Light and Dark | Bea's Books
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Discover the light and dark side of reading with our new Bea's Books edition of our podcast.
Jennie and Pari take on Bea's latest challenge give you a whole host of possible great reads for you to check out on your next visit to the library.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Beginnings | Bea's Books
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
We started 2025 with Endings, but Jennie and Pari are going back to Beginnings for this week's episode.
Can they both meet Bea's theme this week? Grab your headphones and listen from beginning to end. You can judge - and maybe add some books to your 'To-Read' pile in the process.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Endings | Bea's Books
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
We kick off 2025 on our podcast with a start to a new season - with the first episode maybe ironically called Endings.
It's the first challenge from Bea's Books for Jennie and Pari and, as usual, they are more than up to the task. Grab the headphones to find out if we can add to your 2025 'To-read' pile.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
A Christmas Carol | That Didn't Happen in the Book!
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Join us for a festive feel That Didn't Happen in the Book with Andrew and Kirkland having a chat about A Christmas Carol and all the various versions that have hit the screens.
As always, Andrew and Kirkland will hit along loads of festive references and pop culture as they go with lots of fun and laughter. Grab the headphones and enjoy the fun.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback using #FLBpodcast or #ThatDidntHappenFLB or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Cosy Reads | Bea's Books
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Our Bea's Books edition of our podcast tonight is starting to feel a little festive and this week Jennie and Pari will be looking at some cosy reads to enjoy as the end of the year begins to wind up.
As always they'll have some great book recommendations which might just make their way onto the end of your 2024 'To-read' pile. Listen in and enjoy.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback by using hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Libraries Wrapped
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
We're back with another podcast episode for you, and this week, our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, is feeling reflective about the many great events that have taken place in our libraries throughout 2024.
Don't forget you can leave us some feedback on our podcast using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.