Unreadable

In this episode, Ross speaks with Benjamin Herold about his book Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs, which follows five families in different areas of the United States, including Gwinnett County, and examines their experiences living in suburbia and their experiences with suburban school systems.  Benjamin Herold is a education journalist, who has reported for Education Week, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Hechinger Report, Huffington Post, and the Public School Notebook. He has a master's degree in urban education from Temple University in Philadelphia. Join us for an author talk with Benjamin Herold at the Sharon Forks Library on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

This year's Forsyth Reads Together book pick is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. In this episode, Ross speaks with Lisa about her inspiration for the book and its characters, as well as the book's impact on the victims of the Tenneessee Children's Home Society.  Lisa also previews her new book, out this summer, called Shelterwood, which is about the women who fought to protect Choctaw children, who owned oil rich land in Oklahoma, from the land barons seeking power and wealth.  Lisa Wingate will be speaking on March 26, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Forsyth Conference Center. Please follow this link to researve your seat.  Read a transcript of this episode on our blog, Bookmarked.

In this episode, we revisit The Science of Love (2019) in which Ross interviews Dr. Larry J. Young, professor at Emory University, about his research on prairie voles and what their relationships can teach us about ourselves.  This episode was originally run in February 2019.  Read the transcript on our blog, Bookmarked.   

Is your New Year's resolution to learn something new? This January, we are offering a series of programs for adults dedicated to learning a new hobby. In this episode, Ross speaks with Sarah Brubaker, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming Library, about the Pastime Pursuits program series. From photography to cosplay, there is something for everyone. Let us help you achieve your New Year's goal and learn something new! Events:Take a Hike! Prepare for Your Adventure Sunday, January 7 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sharon Forks Library Is Film Photography for You? Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cumming Library The Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cumming Library Craft Supply Swap Fair Saturday, January 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hampton Park Library Beautiful Bobbin Lace * Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Post Road Library *Registration Recommended Additional Links:  FCPL Programming Calendar Craft & Hobby Episode Transcript  

In this episode, Ross talks to Kim Ottesen, Programming Manager at FCPL, for the inside scoop on our winter reading challenge and this year's unique, cool prizes. Winter Reading Fun starts on December 19, 2023 and runs through January 21, 2024. You can learn more about Winter Reading Fun on our website.

In this episode of Unreadable, Ross talks with Anu Murari, Youth Specialist at the Sharon Forks Library. Anu explains the significance and history of Diwali and previews upcoming Diwali events at both the Cumming Library and the Sharon Forks Library.    Diwali Crafts and Demonstrations Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, GA 30040   Diwali Celebration  Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041  

Join us this month as Ross speaks with Brianna Schantz, Information Specialist at the Cumming Library, about the month-long celebration of Bram Stoker and all things spooky known as Stokerfest. The programs mentioned in this episode can be found on our website in the events section.  All Stokerfest programs will take place at the Cumming Library.

Join us this month as Ross speaks with Larry and Laurie Alvord, Georgia Master Naturalists, who will be hosting bat walks at the Post Road Library and Hampton Park Library this fall. Learn about the importance of bats to the Georgia ecosystem and what kind of bats are found in Forsyth County, as Larry and Laurie preview what you expect at their bat walks.   Post Road Library Bat Walk - September 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Hampton Park Library Bat Walk - October 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   You can learn more about the Forsyth County Georgia Master Naturalists via their website.

In this mini episode, Erin of the Post Road Library recommends the Young Adult novel Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean. After learning she is a literal princess, Izumi travels to Japan to meet her father, the Crown Prince of Japan. Once there, she must learn to navigate the imperial court, familial relations, the press, and a forbidden romance.

In this mini episode, Ross of the Hampton Park Library recommends Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris, a historical novel set after the English Civil War. The book follows two British Colonels who flee to the American colonies after the execution of King Charles I.

In this mini episode, Emily and Andrea of the Cumming Library talk about Emily Henry’s new book Happy Place, which focuses on an engaged couple who broke up and now must act like they are still together while on a trip with their friends.

In this mini episode, Brooke of the Hampton Park Library recommends Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati, a retelling of Greek mythology focusing on Clytemnestra, the Queen of Mycenae and the wife of Agamemnon.

In this mini episode, Brittany of the Post Road Library shares one of her favorite reads of the year: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles, a historical romance set in Regency England.   

In this mini episode, Anu of the Sharon Forks Library sits down with Amy Billings, Youth Services Supervisor at the Sharon Forks Library, for some children’s book recommendations on this summer’s theme: All Together Now. Books discussed in this episode: Animal Teams written by Caroline Stamps and illustrated by Charlotte Milner Boxitects by Kim Smith Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer by Megan McDonald Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funk Last Kids on Earth series by Max Brallier  

In this special mini episode, Ross speaks with Melissa of the Cumming Library about one of her favorite books, Persuasion by Jane Austen, and an upcoming Austen-themed program series happening this summer at our Cumming branch.  Program Dates Regency Crafts with Jane Austen Friday Jun 9, 20232:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn Regency Dance Saturday Jun 17, 20232:00 PM - 4:00 PM Escape Mr. Wickham Saturday June 24, 2023 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 3 sessions; registration required Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

In this episode, Ross interviews Programming Manager Kim Ottesen about our upcoming Summer Reading Program, themed “All Together Now!” Join us for a sneak preview of programming and prizes.  Summer Reading Kickoffs: Sharon Forks - May 30, 2023  Post Road - May 31, 2023  Cumming - June 1, 2023  Hampton Park - June 2, 2023 Important Dates: Summer Reading registration starts on May 1, 2023.  Summer Reading begins on May 25 and ends on July 30. August 3 is the last day to apply tickets to the prize drawings. Grand prize drawings will take place on August 4. The final day to pick up prizes is August 14.

Chitra Divakaruni, author of One Amazing Thing, joins host Ross Gericke to talk about her inspiration for the novel, her literary influences, and the power of sharing stories. One Amazing Thing is the 2023 Forsyth Reads Together book selection. 

History and True Crime collide! Dr. Erin Bush, professor at the University of North Georgia, discusses violent women, death dioramas, and her upcoming talk at the Post Road Library on how the murder of the Bailey sisters affected the Temperance movement in Georgia. She also previews her new book Under the Guise of Protection: Wayward Girls, Eugenics, and the Growth of Social Authority in Twentieth-Century Virginia. 

JoyEllen Williams from Kennesaw State University discusses her role as an archivist and her upcoming program at FCPL.

Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of full Summer Reading programming and some cool Summer Reading prizes.