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

Forsyth Reads Together with Lisa Wingate

Mar 1st, 2024 27m 44s

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 Ch

Revisiting The Science of Love (2019)

Feb 1st, 2024 9m 57s

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

Learn something new with Pastime Pursuits

Jan 2nd, 2024 8m 39s

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 Cumm

Winter Reading Fun!

Dec 16th, 2023 7m 1s

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.

Diwali at FCPL

Nov 1st, 2023 14m 29s

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 Li

Sparkle or Burn? It's Stokerfest!

Oct 7th, 2023 7m 59s

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 foun

FCPL goes batty!

Sep 5th, 2023 8m 6s

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 a

Staff Pick: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

Jul 17th, 2023 3m 7s

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

Staff Pick: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris

Jul 10th, 2023 3m 40s

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

Staff Pick: Happy Place by Emily Henry

Jul 3rd, 2023 7m 10s

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.

Staff Pick: Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati

Jun 26th, 2023 4m 15s

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.

Staff Pick: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

Jun 19th, 2023 5m 10s

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.

Book Recommendations for Kids

Jun 12th, 2023 4m 49s

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

The Summer of Jane Austen

Jun 5th, 2023 5m 20s

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

All Together Now! Your Summer Reading Preview

May 1st, 2023 12m 31s

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

Chitra Divakaruni on One Amazing Thing

Mar 28th, 2023 16m 8s

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.

Women and Crime, a historical look

Mar 1st, 2023 14m 21s

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

What is an Archivist?

Feb 1st, 2023 14m 20s

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

Summer is Back in 2022!

Apr 29th, 2022 8m 45s

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

FCPL Reads in 2022

Mar 29th, 2022 5m 52s

Youth Services Supervisor Kayla Bolton talks about the FCPL Reads in 2022 program. More information can be found at https://www.forsythpl.org/fcpl-reads

Jeff Shaara on Gods and Generals

Jan 28th, 2022 14m 3s

Author Jeff Shaara discusses his book Gods and Generals, the official selection of Forsyth Reads Together in 2022. Come see Jeff Shaara in person at the Forsyth Conference Center on March 7th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.