Checked Out: A Virtual Book Club Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/checked-out-a-virtual-book-club Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next! © 1999-2022 Lexington Public Library. All rights reserved. 94bb0b48-19e0-5770-8270-bdc498b31b73 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:34 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:05:16 -0500 https://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checked-out-virtual-book-club https://img.transistor.fm/pCMGVObI9AMk0Z3TKGUBDUwMC5ehpzKNlrvWRNf1ghw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc5MS8xNTQ2Mjgy/MDU1LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg Checked Out: A Virtual Book Club https://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checked-out-virtual-book-club episodic Lexington Public Library Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next! Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. Lexington Public Library No No Checked Out: The Final Frontier (2021) 28 28 Checked Out: The Final Frontier (2021) full 28e3a3c8-a27a-4fd5-b95e-c20cf35d327e https://share.transistor.fm/s/02a8ca1b Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and enjoyed lately, including dark fantasy, romance, mystery, graphic novels and biographies. They also revisit two timeless children's classics, The Phantom Tollbooth and A Wrinkle in Time. 

This is the final episode of Checked Out, but please look forward to our new library podcast series, coming in January 2022!

]]> Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and enjoyed lately, including dark fantasy, romance, mystery, graphic novels and biographies. They also revisit two timeless children's classics, The Phantom Tollbooth and A Wrinkle in Time. 

This is the final episode of Checked Out, but please look forward to our new library podcast series, coming in January 2022!

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:19:50 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 1599 Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and enjoyed lately. This is the final episode of Checked Out, but please look forward to our new podcast series, coming in January 2022! Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and enjoyed lately. This is the final episode of Checked Out, but please look forward to our new podcast series, coming in January 2022! podcast, book, books, reading recommendations, library, libraries, Lexington Public Library, Lexington KY No Checked Out (2021): June's Picks 27 27 Checked Out (2021): June's Picks full c0714185-4f7b-4cc2-96ef-4377d676f064 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c12c269 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:33:37 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2982 Jennifer and Alexa chat about what they've been reading and listening to since the last podcast. Jennifer and Alexa chat about what they've been reading and listening to since the last podcast. podcast, book, books, reading recommendations, library, libraries No Checked Out (2021): Romance! 26 26 Checked Out (2021): Romance! full 30caebeb-981e-45a1-85d3-ef4997f0ad94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2adb12d7 Alexa and Jennifer discuss Regency, Victorian, and contemporary romance titles, the smash hit Bridgerton, and what they've been reading lately. 

(Beginning at minute mark 08:11, they talk about the problematic history of romance novels and consent. If you are uncomfortable with this topic, you can chapter skip to minute mark 11:55.)

]]> Alexa and Jennifer discuss Regency, Victorian, and contemporary romance titles, the smash hit Bridgerton, and what they've been reading lately. 

(Beginning at minute mark 08:11, they talk about the problematic history of romance novels and consent. If you are uncomfortable with this topic, you can chapter skip to minute mark 11:55.)

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:55:47 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2859 Alexa and Jennifer discuss Regency, Victorian, and contemporary romance titles, the smash hit Bridgerton, and what they've been reading lately. Alexa and Jennifer discuss Regency, Victorian, and contemporary romance titles, the smash hit Bridgerton, and what they've been reading lately. books, book club, library, reading, readers, fiction, romance, poetry, mystery No Checked Out (2020): December's Picks 25 25 Checked Out (2020): December's Picks full 9a009bfe-5b4a-4022-a69f-5d4814584701 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8f1c264 Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, and are excited to check out this month.

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]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:54:53 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 1862 Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month. Alexa and Jennifer discuss what they've read and are looking forward to reading this month. books, book club, library, reading, readers, fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction No Checked Out: November's Picks (2020) 24 24 Checked Out: November's Picks (2020) full 9fea51b8-d358-43ea-b7ff-77b3c29525af https://share.transistor.fm/s/5efd9c96 Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November!

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]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:08:15 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2712 Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November! Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what they've been reading, listening to, and watching in the month of November! books, reading, podcasts, library No Checked Out (2020) 23 23 Checked Out (2020) full ab277d08-8006-4142-b70e-bb3d1d480c29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be2e26c4 Checked Out is back and like almost everything, it's looking a little different these days! Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what using the library looks like right now, what they've been reading, and what they're looking forward to checking out in the coming months. 

]]> Checked Out is back and like almost everything, it's looking a little different these days! Join Alexa and Jennifer as they discuss what using the library looks like right now, what they've been reading, and what they're looking forward to checking out in the coming months. 

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:08:39 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2560 Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out. Alexa and Jennifer chat about books, libraries, and the new Checked Out. Lexington Public Library, libraries, books, fiction, nonfiction, mystery, romance No Episode 22: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Five: YA 22 22 Episode 22: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Five: YA full 80f97b7a-8f9d-4a69-85bf-274e1d0597b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2054a045 In this episode, join Alexa, Brian, and Bri as they do a deep dive into the world of Young Adult novels.

]]> In this episode, join Alexa, Brian, and Bri as they do a deep dive into the world of Young Adult novels.

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 3138 In this episode, Alexa, Brian, and Bri discuss their favorite YA reads. In this episode, Alexa, Brian, and Bri discuss their favorite YA reads. No Episode 21: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Four: Mystery 21 21 Episode 21: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Four: Mystery full 7eb20099-fb15-4a8a-a75f-22deed2dfce6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/123b526f Join Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer as they talk all things mystery, discussing their favorite books, movies, TV shows, and podcasts.

]]> Join Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer as they talk all things mystery, discussing their favorite books, movies, TV shows, and podcasts.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2349 In this episode, Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer discuss mysteries. In this episode, Alexa, Aprile, and Jennifer discuss mysteries. No Episode 20: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Three: Science Fiction 20 20 Episode 20: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Three: Science Fiction full 0dd4043f-f196-4297-adce-4502531801f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6c56a34 Join Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Scott as they discuss some of their favorite sci-fi books, movies, and TV shows. 

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]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2847 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books. In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books. Lexington Public Library, books, movies, LPL, Checked Out, Book Club, Science Fiction, Sci Fi, Sci-Fi No Episode 19: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Two: Romance 19 19 Episode 19: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode Two: Romance full 39f3c76a-c0d5-475e-bd6d-fdceaf895001 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1d370f5 Join Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen as they discuss some of their favorite romantic books, movies, and TV shows, including one interesting take on the genre: a choose your own adventure romance novel!

]]> Join Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen as they discuss some of their favorite romantic books, movies, and TV shows, including one interesting take on the genre: a choose your own adventure romance novel!

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 4134 In this episode, Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen discuss their favorite romances. In this episode, Alexa, Jenny, Brian, and Ellen discuss their favorite romances. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, reading challenge, nonfiction, fiction, romance, romcom No Episode 18: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode One: Thrillers 18 18 Episode 18: Checked Out Reading Challenge, Episode One: Thrillers full 43236082-08c1-4746-b527-5bc28e1e6d79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1356fa4 Join Alexa and Jenny, along with special guests Brian and Aprile, as they read (and watch) their way through one new genre a month in 2019. For the month of January they’ll be talking about their favorite thrillers.

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny, along with special guests Brian and Aprile, as they read (and watch) their way through one new genre a month in 2019. For the month of January they’ll be talking about their favorite thrillers.

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2322 In this episode Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Aprile discuss their favorite thrillers. In this episode Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Aprile discuss their favorite thrillers. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, reading challenge, nonfiction, fiction, thrillers No Episode 17: Mother's Day 17 17 Episode 17: Mother's Day full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2018-05-10_checked_out_ep17_-_mothers_day.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d580f689 In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction.

]]> In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2551 In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction. In this episode, Jenny and Alexa celebrate Mother's Day with a list of their favorite and some of the most memorable mothers across fiction and nonfiction. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, 2018, Mother's Day, moms, mothers, fiction, nonfiction No Episode 16: Crafting with Robyn from ReBelle 16 16 Episode 16: Crafting with Robyn from ReBelle full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2018-04-30_checked_out_ep16_-_crafting_with_robyn_from_rebelle.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51de8902 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources.

]]> In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2936 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources. In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Robyn, co-owner of ReBelle, Central Kentucky’s most imaginative yarn shop, to discuss how they each got started crafting, their crafts of choice, and their favorite books and pattern resources. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, 2018, yarn, cross stitch, knit, crochet, ReBelle, crafting No Episode 15: Jarrod Polson 15 15 Episode 15: Jarrod Polson full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2018-03-19_checked_out_ep15_-_jarrod_polson.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/451c27f9 Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Jarrod Polson and his mentee Joe about their favorite things to do together, UK basketball, and, of course, what they’ve been reading.

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Jarrod Polson and his mentee Joe about their favorite things to do together, UK basketball, and, of course, what they’ve been reading.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 823 Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Jarrod Polson and his mentee Joe about their favorite things to do together, UK basketball, and, of course, what they’ve been reading. Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Jarrod Polson and his mentee Joe about their favorite things to do together, UK basketball, and, of course, what they’ve been reading. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, University of Kentucky, UK, basketball, basketball, Jarrod Polson No Episode 14: Best of 2017 14 14 Episode 14: Best of 2017 full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2018-01-02_checked_out_ep14_-_best_of_2017.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc6104d In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Becca talk favorites: fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and TV shows.

]]> In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Becca talk favorites: fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and TV shows.

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 4144 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Becca talk favorites: fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and TV shows. In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and Becca talk favorites: fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and TV shows. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, 2017, best of, favorites, fiction, nonfiction, YA, Young Adult No Episode 13: Pig and Pepper 13 13 Episode 13: Pig and Pepper full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-12-19_checked_out_ep13_-_pig_and_pepper.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fc63d64 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and creator of Pig and Pepper, Rian, discuss their favorite cookbooks, the food scene in Lexington, and family holiday cookie traditions.

]]> In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and creator of Pig and Pepper, Rian, discuss their favorite cookbooks, the food scene in Lexington, and family holiday cookie traditions.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2331 In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and creator of Pig and Pepper, Rian, discuss their favorite cookbooks, the food scene in Lexington, and family holiday cookie traditions. In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, and creator of Pig and Pepper, Rian, discuss their favorite cookbooks, the food scene in Lexington, and family holiday cookie traditions. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, Pig and Pepper, pies, baking, cookbooks No Episode 12: Halloween Special 12 12 Episode 12: Halloween Special full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-10-26_checked_out_ep12_-_halloween_special.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/382bb1bb On this special episode of Checked Out, join Alexa, Jenny, and special guest Brian, as they discuss their favorite scary books, graphic novels, and movies, just in time for Halloween.

]]> On this special episode of Checked Out, join Alexa, Jenny, and special guest Brian, as they discuss their favorite scary books, graphic novels, and movies, just in time for Halloween.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2805 On this special episode of Checked Out, join Alexa, Jenny, and special guest Brian, as they discuss their favorite scary books, graphic novels, and movies, just in time for Halloween. On this special episode of Checked Out, join Alexa, Jenny, and special guest Brian, as they discuss their favorite scary books, graphic novels, and movies, just in time for Halloween. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, Halloween, spooky, scary, book recommendations, movie recommendations No Episode 11: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford 11 11 Episode 11: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-10-05_checked_out_ep11_-_jamie_ford.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4211b91c Join Jenny and Alexa as that chat with Jamie Ford, author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes, about Seattle's forgotten World's Fair, diversity in books, and selling beds to brothels.

]]> Join Jenny and Alexa as that chat with Jamie Ford, author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes, about Seattle's forgotten World's Fair, diversity in books, and selling beds to brothels.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 992 Join Jenny and Alexa as that chat with Jamie Ford, author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes, about Seattle's forgotten World's Fair, diversity in books, and selling beds to brothels. Join Jenny and Alexa as that chat with Jamie Ford, author of Love and Other Consolation Prizes, about Seattle's forgotten World's Fair, diversity in books, and selling beds to brothels. , Literature, Fiction, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, Love and Other Consolation Prizes, Jamie Ford No Episode 10: Fallout 10 10 Episode 10: Fallout full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-06-26_checked_out_ep_10_-_fallout_.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a380d98 Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Gwenda Bond, author of Fallout, the first book in a YA series focusing on Lois Lane's high school years. They discuss Lois as a character, her relationship with Superman, cyber bullying, and what it was like working with DC Comics on reimagining such an iconic character.

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Gwenda Bond, author of Fallout, the first book in a YA series focusing on Lois Lane's high school years. They discuss Lois as a character, her relationship with Superman, cyber bullying, and what it was like working with DC Comics on reimagining such an iconic character.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 1768 Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Gwenda Bond, author of Fallout, the first book in a YA series focusing on Lois Lane's high school years. They discuss Lois as a character, her relationship with Superman, cyber bullying, and what it was like working with DC Comics on reimagining such an iconic character. Join Alexa and Jenny as they interview Gwenda Bond, author of Fallout, the first book in a YA series focusing on Lois Lane's high school years. They discuss Lois as a character, her relationship with Superman, cyber bullying, and what it was like working Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, Fallout, Lois Lane, Gwenda Bond, Superman, Young Adult, YA, Teen, DC Comics No Episode 9: Inside of a Dog 9 9 Episode 9: Inside of a Dog full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-05-12_checked_out_ep9_-_inside_of_a_dog.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a855b0f4 Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss Alexandra Horowitz's fascinating book, Inside of a Dog, talk about their own dogs, and interview Ashley with the Lexington Humane Society about everything you could want to know about adopting a pet.

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss Alexandra Horowitz's fascinating book, Inside of a Dog, talk about their own dogs, and interview Ashley with the Lexington Humane Society about everything you could want to know about adopting a pet.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2190 Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss Alexandra Horowitz's fascinating book, Inside of a Dog, talk about their own dogs, and interview Ashley with the Lexington Humane Society about everything you could want to know about adopting a pet. Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss Alexandra Horowitz's fascinating book, Inside of a Dog, talk about their own dogs, and interview Ashley with the Lexington Humane Society about everything you could want to know about adopting a pet. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz, Lexington Humane Society, pets, dogs, animals, nonfiction No Episode 8: The Underground Railroad 8 8 Episode 8: The Underground Railroad full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-04-10_checked_out_ep8_-_the_underground_railroad.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c41f78f7 Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.

]]> Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2833 Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad. Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Public Library, lexpublib.org, Virtual Book Club, Checked Out, The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead, Checked Out No Episode 7: The Return 7 7 Episode 7: The Return full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-02-15_checked_out_ep7_-_the_return.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54925012 In this week's episode Alexa, Jenny, and special guest librarian Mariam, talk about Hisham Martar's memoir The Return. Matar chronicles his return to Libya in a quest to find out what happened to his father, who disappeared in 1990.

]]> In this week's episode Alexa, Jenny, and special guest librarian Mariam, talk about Hisham Martar's memoir The Return. Matar chronicles his return to Libya in a quest to find out what happened to his father, who disappeared in 1990.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2679 In this week's episode Alexa, Jenny, and special guest librarian Mariam, talk about Hisham Martar's memoir The Return. Matar chronicles his return to Libya in a quest to find out what happened to his father, who disappeared in 1990. In this week's episode Alexa, Jenny, and special guest librarian Mariam, talk about Hisham Martar's memoir The Return. Matar chronicles his return to Libya in a quest to find out what happened to his father, who disappeared in 1990. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org, Libya, Hisham Matar No Episode 6: Wonder 6 6 Episode 6: Wonder full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2017-01-02_checked_out_ep6_-_wonder.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ff8be1 Alexa and Jenny are joined this week by our middle school expert, Ellie, as we discuss the very popular book Wonder by RJ Palacio. Wonder tells the story of a very special kid named Auggie, as he navigates his first year of middle school, takes on bullies, and make important friendships. 

]]> Alexa and Jenny are joined this week by our middle school expert, Ellie, as we discuss the very popular book Wonder by RJ Palacio. Wonder tells the story of a very special kid named Auggie, as he navigates his first year of middle school, takes on bullies, and make important friendships. 

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 1832 Alexa and Jenny are joined this week by our middle school expert, Ellie, as we discuss the very popular book Wonder by RJ Palacio. Wonder tells the story of a very special kid named Auggie, as he navigates his first year of middle school, takes on bullies, and make important friendships.  Alexa and Jenny are joined this week by our middle school expert, Ellie, as we discuss the very popular book Wonder by RJ Palacio. Wonder tells the story of a very special kid named Auggie, as he navigates his first year of middle school, takes on bullies Arts, literature, Lexington, KY, lexpublib.org, virtual book club, book club No Episode 5: Night Before Christmas 5 5 Episode 5: Night Before Christmas full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2016-12-13_checked_out_ep5_-_night_before_christmas.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/956eaaf4 In this very special holiday episode of the Lexington Public Library’s Checked Out podcast, author C.C. Payne reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Perfect listening for a chilly night spent in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa.

]]> In this very special holiday episode of the Lexington Public Library’s Checked Out podcast, author C.C. Payne reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Perfect listening for a chilly night spent in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 283 In this very special holiday episode of the Lexington Public Library’s Checked Out podcast, author C.C. Payne reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Perfect listening for a chilly night spent in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. In this very special holiday episode of the Lexington Public Library’s Checked Out podcast, author C.C. Payne reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Perfect listening for a chilly night spent in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org, Checked Out Podcast, Lexington Public Library, The Night Before Christmas, C.C. Payne, Christmas, Holiday No Episode 4: Brian K. Vaughan 4 4 Episode 4: Brian K. Vaughan full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2016-11-25_checked_out_ep4_-_brian_k__vaughan.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d20d1366 In this episode of Checked Out, join Alexa and special guest Cindy, as we discuss the first volumes of several Brian K. Vaughan graphic novel series: Paper Girls, Saga, and Y: The Last Man.

]]> In this episode of Checked Out, join Alexa and special guest Cindy, as we discuss the first volumes of several Brian K. Vaughan graphic novel series: Paper Girls, Saga, and Y: The Last Man.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0500 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 3141 In this episode of Checked Out, join Alexa and special guest Cindy, as we discuss the first volumes of several Brian K. Vaughan graphic novel series: Paper Girls, Saga, and Y: The Last Man. In this episode of Checked Out, join Alexa and special guest Cindy, as we discuss the first volumes of several Brian K. Vaughan graphic novel series: Paper Girls, Saga, and Y: The Last Man. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org, Checked Out Podcast, Lexington Public Library, Brian K. Vaughan, graphic novels, comics, Y: The Last Man, Saga, Paper Girls No Episode 3: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 3 3 Episode 3: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2016-10-18_checked_out_ep3_-_harry_potter_and_the_cursed_child_-_10-7-16.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77bd97e Join Alexa and special guest host Kinzie as we talk about the newest entry into the Harry Potter canon, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This play has been getting a lot of attention and is a wild ride through Albus Severus Potter’s tumultuous first years at Hogwarts. We’ll discuss our favorite characters all grown up, the nature of parent-child relationships, and, of course, Time-Turners.

]]> Join Alexa and special guest host Kinzie as we talk about the newest entry into the Harry Potter canon, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This play has been getting a lot of attention and is a wild ride through Albus Severus Potter’s tumultuous first years at Hogwarts. We’ll discuss our favorite characters all grown up, the nature of parent-child relationships, and, of course, Time-Turners.

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 3257 Join Alexa and special guest host Kinzie as we talk about the newest entry into the Harry Potter canon, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This play has been getting a lot of attention and is a wild ride through Albus Severus Potter’s tumultuous first years at Hogwarts. We’ll discuss our favorite characters all grown up, the nature of parent-child relationships, and, of course, Time-Turners. Join Alexa and special guest host Kinzie as we talk about the newest entry into the Harry Potter canon, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This play has been getting a lot of attention and is a wild ride through Albus Severus Potter’s tumultuous first y Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org, Checked Out Podcast, Lexington Public Library, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child No Episode 2: Modern Lovers 2 2 Episode 2: Modern Lovers full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2016-09-16_checked_out_ep2_-_modern_lovers_-_9-13-16.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e556061b Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss “Modern Lovers” by New York Times-bestselling author, Emma Straub. Highly acclaimed, including being named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Best Books of 2016 So Far, this book came out just in time for poolside reading. We discuss the tangled relationships of the characters, love, music, middle-age, and Brooklyn hipsters.” [SPOILERS]

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss “Modern Lovers” by New York Times-bestselling author, Emma Straub. Highly acclaimed, including being named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Best Books of 2016 So Far, this book came out just in time for poolside reading. We discuss the tangled relationships of the characters, love, music, middle-age, and Brooklyn hipsters.” [SPOILERS]

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2942 Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss “Modern Lovers” by New York Times-bestselling author, Emma Straub. Highly acclaimed, including being named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Best Books of 2016 So Far, this book came out just in time for poolside reading. We discuss the tangled relationships of the characters, love, music, middle-age, and Brooklyn hipsters.” [SPOILERS] Join Alexa and Jenny as they discuss “Modern Lovers” by New York Times-bestselling author, Emma Straub. Highly acclaimed, including being named one of Entertainment Weekly’s Best Books of 2016 So Far, this book came out just in time for poolside reading. Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org, Emma Straub, Modern Lovers, Lexington Public Library No Episode 1: Me Before You 1 1 Episode 1: Me Before You full http://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/checkedout/?name=2016-06-21_checked_out_ep1_-_me_before_you_-_6-8-16.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41c48680 Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up. 

]]> Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 06:00:00 -0400 Lexington Public Library Lexington Public Library 2460 Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up.  Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up.  Arts, Literature, Lexington, Kentucky, Virtual Book Club, lexpublib.org No