Author Spotlight: Erik Larson

Author Spotlight: Erik Larson August 22, 2024 The demon of unrest: a saga of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism at the…

Romantasy for Everyone

Romantasy for Everyone September 12, 2024 I am late to this genre. I’m not against fantasy, but it’s never been my first love. I do love romance books though, so when you put them together, you have my attention. And lately, I’…

Mental Health and Motherhood: Part One

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:00 Mental Health and Motherhood: Part One Your Mind Matters Lauren Jones is a Certified Lactation Counselor and mother to new baby, Hartwin. She became a CLC in 2017 when she was working for WIC at the Health Department. She now runs her own…

Mental Health and Motherhood: Part Two

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:00 Mental Health and Motherhood: Part Two Your Mind Matters In part two of this episode, Bassam, Lana and Lauren continue discussing new motherhood, resources for new mothers, and the toll giving birth can take on both your body and mind.…

Author Spotlight: Ruth Reichl

Author Spotlight: Ruth Reichl September 26, 2024 The Paris novel By…

The Nixy

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:00 The Nixy Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story is…

Book Review: La Bella Lingua

Book Review: La Bella Lingua October 13, 2015 When we travelled to Italy, I really wanted to learn more of the language because Italians don’t, as a rule, speak much English. What no one tells you before hand is that Italian is hard to learn. When I came…

Rapunzel

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:00 Rapunzel Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Red Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story is…

Esben and the Witch

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:00 Esben and the Witch Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Pink Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

The Nine Pea-Hens and the Golden Apples

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00 The Nine Pea-Hens and the Golden Apples Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

Fortunatus and his Purse

Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:00 Fortunatus and his Purse Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Grey Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …

Tiidu the Piper

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:00 Tiidu the Piper Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Crimson Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

The Golden-Headed Fish

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:00 The Golden-Headed Fish Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Olive Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  …

The White Snake

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:00 The White Snake Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s…

Stan Bolovan

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 12:00 Stan Bolovan Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Violet Fairy Book.Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.  Today’s story…