The Libraries NI Podcast

Twelve Reads of Christmas series – books that we return to again and again. In this delightful podcast series, we invite you to join us as we explore the books that hold a special place in our hearts. Also available is our SongBooks series of episodes - listen to great interviews with popular authors.

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Episodes

Monday Dec 18, 2023

To finish the series Mary Ellen rounds off with a favourite poem in complete contrast to Catherine’s choice which takes us to other worlds and beyond. 
This is the perfect ending to this fascinating romp through a wide selection of comfort reads chosen by our staff. We hope you have enjoyed listening to our Twelve Reads of Christmas, thank you for joining us!Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Monday Dec 18, 2023

From the wilds of Canada to the magical land of muggles and wizards, Danielle and Becky take us on a journey through time as they share their favourite frequent reads. Get ready for an adventure!Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Monday Dec 18, 2023

Be prepared for some heartwarming tales as Mary-Ellen and Susan introduce us to more traditional Christmas Stories. Featuring an old favourite along with a popular children’s bedtime story.Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Monday Dec 18, 2023

In this episode Danielle returns, accompanied by her colleague Alisha. They share Alisha’s unique choice of a ‘go-to’ book, followed by another book that holds special memories for Danielle.Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

Monday Dec 18, 2023

Get ready for a delightful conversation as Mary-Ellen is joined by her colleague Christy. They will not only discuss one of Mary-Ellen’s personal favourites but will also dive into Christy’s classic Christmas reads.Please Like, Share and give us a Follow. 

Monday Dec 18, 2023

Join Danielle and Shane as they share two of their all-time favourite reads. The novels, from two very different eras, spark an intriguing discussion.Please Like, Share and give us a Follow.

SongBooks – Episode 7

Sunday Oct 22, 2023

Sunday Oct 22, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Aisling and Gary go back to school with their classic choices of The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald and The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger and connect them to the more recent songs Happiness by Taylor Swift and Who Wrote Holden Caufield by Green Day.
#GreatGatsby #CatcherInTheRye #TaylorSwift #FScottFitzgerald #JDSalinger #GreenDay #Happiness #WhoWroteHoldenCaufield #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongInspiredByBooks

SongBooks – Episode 6

Saturday Oct 21, 2023

Saturday Oct 21, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Listen as Julie and Michael dive into iconic novels 1984 by George Orwell and Perfume by Patrick Suskind exploring the connections to their related songs 1984 by David Bowie and Scentless Apprentice by Nirvana.
#1984 #Perfume #PatrickSuskind #Nirvana #ScentlessApprentice #GeorgeOrwell #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongInspiredByBooks

SongBooks – Episode 5

Friday Oct 20, 2023

Friday Oct 20, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde are in the spotlight with Stuart and Darren as they relate how their chosen songs White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane and Dark Entries by Bauhouse take inspiration from the novels.
#AliceInWonderland #DorianGray #LewisCarroll #JeffersOnAirplane #OscarWilde #DarkEntries #WhiteRabbit #Bauhaus #DavidBowie #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongInspiredByBooks

SongBooks – Episode 4

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Danielle and Gary agree to disagree over the novel Persuasion by Jane Austen and associated song Quietly Yours by Birdie while Gary tries to sell Danielle on the horror classic Pet Sematary by Stephen King and reveals how the song Pet Sematary by The Ramones was written.
#PetSematary #Persuasion #JaneAusten #StephenKing #Birdie #TheRamones #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongInspiredByBooks

SongBooks – Episode 3

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Stuart and Danielle bond over their memories of reading Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and favourite songs inspired by the books: Ramble On by Led Zeppelin and Never let Me Go by Rachel Portman.#LordOfTheRings #NeverLetMeGo #Tolkien #KazuoIshiguro #LedZepplin #RambleOn #RachelPortman #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongInspiredByBooks 

SongBooks – Episode 2

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. Peter and Darren have chosen Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle and Moby Dick by Herman Melville to explore how they relate to Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty and Nantucket Sleighride by Mountain.
#MobyDick #SherlockHolmes #HermanMelville #ArthurConanDoyle #GerryRafferty #Mountain #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongsInspiredByBooks

SongBooks – Episode 1

Monday Oct 16, 2023

Monday Oct 16, 2023

A short series of podcasts exploring the connections between songs and the books that inspired them. First up, Jillian and Peter reminisce about Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush inspired by the novel by Emily Bronte and Are ‘Friends’ Electric? by Tubeway Army inspired by Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K Dick. 
#WutheringHeights #ElectricSheep #PhilipKDick #EmilyBronte #KateBush #TubewayArmy #GaryNuman #Songs #Books #Classics #Novels #Songbook #Songbooks #LiteraryConnections #MusicalConnections #BookReviews #SongsWithLiteraryConnections #SongsInspiredByBooks

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