Blogs & Podcasts

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Podcast

Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce with Alayna Barton-Peters

October 23, 2025

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Alayna Barton-Peters, President and CEO of Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce.

Revenge of the To Be Read Pile!

October 23, 2025

Amanda Dembiec

Because you've got to start somewhere...

Podcast

The Blue Bird

October 22, 2025

A queen, second wife to the king, contrives to raise her daughter above the true princess. When a suitor rejects her daughter in favor of the king’s daughter, he is transformed into a blue bird. Will he ever regain his human form, and gain the hand of the girl he loves?

The Magic of Story Time: Building Early Literacy at the Library

October 21, 2025

Pat Bashir

Story times help children develop early literacy skills through engaging activities, and librarians work hard to support parents in building these essential foundations for reading success.

Spotlight: Aziz Ansari and Paul Thomas Anderson

October 20, 2025

Jamal Park

If you loved One Battle After Another and/or Good Fortune, I’ve got some good news for you.

Cursed Kisses & Burnt Offerings: A List of All My Toxic Faves

October 19, 2025

Sade Johnson

A nostaligic celebration of books, movies, and music that remind me of Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey while also acknowledging the problematic nature of many of these titles.