For the Love of Books

Fact or Fiction | Bea’s Books

Jennie and Pari are back with a new Bea's Books edition of our For the Love of Books podcast.

Bea's challenge this week was Fact or Fiction which gave Jennie and Pari the chance to recommend some fantastic books for you to check out if you like what you hear.

All the books are available from your local library either on the shelf or to reserve.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using the hashtag #FLBpodcast or #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Motherwell Library Refurb: The Story So Far...

Our new season of the podcast is starting with an update on the recent improvements made at Motherwell Library following the ongoing refurbishment.

Join our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, as he chats with various staff about the changes. Rosemary Stewart, the Community Librarian, gives an overview of this major investment in the library. Hilary Petrie, our Digital Learning Officer, tells us about the move of switching floors with our public computers and what's still to come on the first floor. Finally Peter Benassi and Kayleigh Jack tell us what customers can expect from a visit to the new improved adult and children's areas.

Chris also caught up with a very special podcast guest, Jonas, our first little visitor to the fantastic new children's area, to find out his thoughts on it and if he recommends a visit from other children in Motherwell.

You can see some of the changes in person on our YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/EEN-iHX_JKQ

It's much better to see in person so do come and visit to experience it for yourself.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Pop | Bea’s Books

In our latest Bea's Books edition of the For the Love of Books podcast, Jennie and Pari and joined by Andrew to take on Bea's new theme - Pop.

Listen in for some great book recommendations and chat with our hosts and their first guest. 

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using the hashtag #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, w'd always appreciate a rating too.

High Hopes | Bea’s Books

Catch up with Jennie and Pari as they take on Bea's next challenge - High Hopes. Will you be inspired by their recommendations? You'll need to listen to find out. If they catch your imagination, look for them on your next visit to the library.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast using the hashtag #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks or by emailing us at librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Three Sisters with O. J. Mullen (aka Owen)

In the latest and last episode of our main episodes in the current season of the For the Love of Books podcast, Chris Wilson, our E-Services Librarian, catches up with a local author, author Owen Mullen.

Owen, under the pen name of O. J. Mullen has a fantastic new thriller out that the end of July 2023 called Three Sisters, which will be available on BorrowBox from release.

Listen in to the interview to find out more about Owen's writing, his career so far, and of course more about his exciting new novel. 

The main podcast episodes will take a short break but will be back soon. In the meantime, you can continue to enjoy our Bea's Books Edition episodes which will continue until we return.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Genre Mashup | Bea’s Books

Our latest Bea's Books Edition podcast sees Bea challenging Jennie and Pari to recommend books on the theme of Genre Mashup. Listen in to see if they can beat the challenge and check out the reads that they suggest on your next library visit.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using the hashtag #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Battle Cries with Hannah Peckham

In our latest episode of the podcast our E-Services Librarian, Chris Wilson, caught up once again with children's Author Hannah Peckham. 

Hannah was on the podcast previously, chatting about her books Conker and Climb. Since that episode, her little boy Bodhi was diagnosed with Leukaemia and Hannah has been balancing caring for her son and launching her new book Bronty's Battle Cry. 

Join Chris and Hannah to hear about the challenging journey she has been on since they last spoke to each other and discover about the #PantsToLeukaemia campaign that has started during Bodhi's treatment.

Find out more about the campaign raising money for Leukaemia UK here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/teambodhi.  

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.

 

I Didn’t See That Coming | Bea’s Books

It's time for the next edition of our new mini-podcast Bea's Books where Jennie and Pari are challenged by Bea the bonsai tree to recommend books on the theme she gives them.

This week, the theme is 'I Didn't See That Coming', and Jennie and Pari have some great book recommendations for you to find out about. Join them for some fun book chat and maybe you'll discover your next read.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using hashtag #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too. 

The Summer Reading Challenge is Coming

With the good weather arriving, libraries start to get excited about the Summer Reading Challenge coming.

Chris Wilson, our E-Services Librarian, caught up with our Librarian, Lindsey Smith to find out more about the programme and why everyone should bring their little ones along to sign them up when it's on Saturday 24 June.

Chris also visited a local school, St. Edward's Primary School, to find out from some of the school children why they love reading and what some of their favourite books and authors are too. So make sure you keep listening to hear from the kids themselves. They impressed us with their love of reading and we're sure you will be too.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings. we'd always appreciate a rating too.

Strange Bedfellows | Bea’s Books

In our first Bea's Book standalone episode, join Pari and Jennie as they take on Bea's theme of Strange Bedfellows.

Bea is their fabulous bonsai tree who suggests the theme for them to tackle and choose books that fit the theme. Get some great book recommendations from Pari and Jennie with some fun and laughs along the way.

Don't forget you can leave us feedback on our podcast by using #FLBpodcast and #BeasBooks or by emailing librarypodcast@northlan.gov.uk. On podcast platforms that allow ratings, we'd always appreciate a rating too.