Using our Library Voices
Episodes
112 episodes
Reading Room Radio: Finding your next read
A group of us recommenders gathered together to talk about how we find reads, and it may not be where you expected. There are a lot of resources in this podcast, but here are some mentions:
Reading Room Radio: Mem-Noir?
Celebrity, fan fiction, and Star Trek collide: Beth shares how trippy a ride it can be when reading a "mem-noir".Title: Fan Fiction: a Mem-noir Inspired by True Events...
Reading Room Radio: Escape Rooms
Nikki's sharing the thrilling trend of Escape Room stories. Included in this Reading Room Radio review are:The Escape Game, Marissa Meyer
Survival By The Book: How to survive
Welcome to the first episode of Survival By The Book, the podcast series where local librarians learn about how to prepare for emergency situations because being prepared shouldn't be complicated. Have ...
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Reading Room Radio: Countess of Harleigh
Curious about more cozy mysteries? Beth shares another find in the historical cozy mystery genre.Series: Countess of Harleigh by Dianne FreemanReviewed by: Beth K.First Book in series:
Reading Room Radio: Come Closer and Crossroads
Sadina shares two novellas that use the horror genre to challenge our understanding of grief and relationships.Titles: Come Closer by Sara Gran
Ideas to Income: Vendor Markets
Welcome to the Season Finale and Fifth episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.Ever wonder how vendors got their st...
Reading Room Radio: The Women
This book by Kristin Hannah has been all the rage. But maybe you've wondered if there is another point of view. Kim shares her thoughts in this mega-micro podcast.Title:
Reading Room Radio: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney mysteries; The Murder of Mr. Wickham
Title: The Murder of Mr. WickhamAuthor: Claudia GrayRecommended by: Beth K.Notes: more
Ideas to Income: Mental Health Industry
Welcome to the fourth episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.What does it really take to turn expertise into incom...
Reading Room Radio: Imposter
Title: ImposterAuthor: Cait LevinRecommended by: Katelyn H.
Reading Room Radio: The Formula
Title: The Formula: how rogues, geniuses, and speed freaks reengineered F1 into the world's fastest-growing sport Authors: Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg...
Ideas to Income: Todd Bush
Welcome to the third episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode, We talked with Todd Bush a forme...
Reading Room Radio: Horromance
Reading Room Radio is back, so get ready for your to-be-read pile to get bigger one micro podcast a week. First up, this magical weekend has both a Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day, so what better read than a recommendation from ...
Ideas to Income: Anabelle Hiller
Welcome to the second episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode, we talked with a goldsmith who start...
Ideas to Income: Matt Tognacci
Welcome to the very first episode of Ideas to Income, the podcast series where real entrepreneurs break down how they turned ideas into profitable businesses.In this episode talked with the founder of a succ...
World Cup: A Greener Game For The Global Stage
The World Cup is almost here, and sustainability is taking center stage. In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Carlson, Houston’s World Cup Sustainability Chair, and Laura Smith, HCPL’s Sustainable Library lead, about how the World Cup and Ha...
First Amendment - Your freedom to speak
This month we take a look into the first amendment and try to clear up any confusion around it. We also talk about some of our favorite banned books and the Librotraficante movement. So take a listen and learn why your freedom to speak and read...
Expat Experiences
This month, we speak with some expats about their experiences living outside the United States and the different processes they went through when becoming citizens/residents of their home away from home. We also learned about some f...
LIVE 5th Anniversary Special
How did we all get started in libraries? For our 5th year anniversary episode, we talk to all current cast members of our podcast about their personal journeys into the library world.Listen to our back catalog for more Using Our Library ...
How AC changed Houston
This month we talk about how the invention of air conditioning has forever changed the future of Houston! Learn how the humidity and other challenges of our environment affects all aspects of life and the library.L...
Using our Library Voices- Inside Brains
Join us this month as we explore inside our brains. John recounts how he learned lines for a Shakespearean role, and Sadina talks with UT Health Neurologist, Dr. Rajesh Gupta about the different ways brains process information. ...
Using Our Library Voices is Summer-Sized: RPGs, D&D, and Renaissance Faires
This extra-long episode is a celebration of fantasy, strategy, and storytelling as your Harris County Public Library librarians roll initiative on a journey through their favorite RPG passions! We start with RPG and turn-based combat v...
Auditioning and Other Acting Tips from Houston Actors
Houston has a lively theater scene and for this episode we talk with Mary at Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library and 3 other actors in Houston about auditioning and the Houston Theatre scene. Learn more about Acting and Theater ...