Book Groups – Archive

Book Groups:

Current:
Bethany Branch Books Talk
Gere Branch Books Talk
Just Desserts Mystery Fiction Discussion Group
Let’s Get Books Together!
Nebraska Heritage Book Club
South Branch Books Talk

Past:
Anderson Branch Books Talk (2008 only)
Courtyard Book Chats (Bennett Martin Public Library) (2006-2009 only)
Lincoln City Libaries BooksTalks on Zoom (2020-2021 during COVID-19 pandemic)

 

Anderson Branch BooksTalks

Victor Anderson Branch
3635 Touzalin Ave.
441-8540

Anderson Books Talk welcomes everyone for a morning of good books. As we get this group up and running, we’re focusing on Book Sharing — We encourage attendees to bring along some of their past or present favorite reads, and to share their thoughts and feelings about those books with fellow readers. The Anderson Books Talk group meets the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 10:30 A.M., unless otherwise noted. This group is just starting. We hope to eventually have approximately 5-15 regular attendees.

The Anderson Branch BooksTalk group was a tryout — it met from January through April of 2008.

Date	Program Description
Jan. 17, 2008	First Meeting!
Feb. 21, 2008	Book Sharing! — Come talk with fellow readers about some of your recent or past favorites.
Mar. 20, 2008	Book Sharing! — Come talk with fellow readers about some of your recent or past favorites.
Apr. 17, 2008	Book Sharing! — Come talk with fellow readers about some of your recent or past favorites.

 

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Bethany Branch BooksTalks

Bethany Branch
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
441-8550

Bethany Books Talk welcomes everyone for a morning of good books. Since 2000, speakers have presented a group of books, sometimes with a theme and sometimes not. These informal presentations allow for good conversation as well. The Bethany Books Talk group meets every Friday morning, beginning at 10:30 A.M., unless otherwise noted. Approximately 10-20 regular attendees.

Date	Program Description
February 16, 2001	Four Mysteries and a Memoir: Evelyn D., from the downtown library, shares five of her favorite reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 16, 2003	Books Against Borders: Rebecca L, from the Walt Branch, presents a multicultural booktalk, with an emphasis on works for young adult readers.  [ BOOKLIST ]
October 2003	Books to Keep You Up at Night: Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany branches, shares some seasonally spooky mysteries and paranormals.  [ BOOKLIST ]
January 9, 2004	Laughing All the Way: A selection of humorous fiction and non-fiction.  [ BOOKLIST ]
March 12, 2004	Magic Realism in Literary History: Sean S., from the Eiseley Branch, shares a handful of novels in the Magic Realism tradition..  [ BOOKLIST ]
April 2, 2004	Southern Women Writers: A look at five contemporary Southern Fiction writers who happen to be women.  [ BOOKLIST ]
April 16, 2004	A Very Short Bibliography on First Ladies: Kathy A, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a talk about famous First Ladies of the United States.  [ BOOKLIST ]
May 2004	The World Next Door: Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, talks about Alternate History fiction.  [ BOOKLIST ]
May 21, 2004	Emotions:  [ BOOKLIST ]
September 2004	Civil War Mysteries: Rayma S., from the Reference Department downtown, shares some mysteries set during the U.S. Civil War.  [ BOOKLIST ]
October 2004	1930s Literature: Andrea S. from the downtown library, talks about fiction either written in the 1930s or set in the 1930s.  [ BOOKLIST ]
October 2004	From the Librarian’s Library:  [ BOOKLIST ]
October 29, 2004	Popular African American Fiction: Julie B., from the Eiseley Branch, shares a selection of popular contemporary fiction by African American authors..  [ BOOKLIST ]
November 2004	Time Enough at Last: Scott C. presents a talk featuring time travel novels or short stories.  [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep 2, 2005	Armchair Traveler: For everyone who loves to read about other places, come listen to Marcy share books set in other countries.
Sep 9, 2005	Fall Into Books: Roddy will bring some great books for anytime!
Sep 16, 2005	Are you a fan of Dracula? Then you definitely won’t want to miss Corey’s discussion on vampire fiction.
Sep 23, 2005	One Book One Lincoln 2005: Come discuss Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner with a trained facilitator.
Sep 30, 2005	“From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…”: Rayma will send in the Marines with military fiction.
Oct 7, 2005	“If you’re young at heart…”: Come listen to Susan talk about Young Adult favorites.
Oct 14, 2005	Hugo and Nebula Award Winners…: or Scott presents Science Fiction and Fantasy to try if you’ve never tried SF & Fantasy before.
Oct 21, 2005	Notable Books for Adults: Pat will discuss titles selected by the American Library Association as notable.
Oct 28, 2005	A Tub of Tomes Evelyn will share a variety of great books!
Nov 4, 2005	Gotham City tales: Fiction and non-fiction in and about Old New York.
Nov. 11, 2005	Closed for Veterans Day
Nov. 18, 2005	“These are a few of my favorite things…”: Come listen to Sandy discuss some of her favorite books.
Nov. 25, 2005	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Dec. 2, 2005	Curl up with a good book! Come and listen to Carol share her favorite books.
Dec 9, 2005	The Best of the Best: Kaye will bring some of the best books she’s read this year.
Dec 16, 2005	Winter Festival: Favorite winter treats will be shared with the group.
Dec. 23/30, 2005	[ on hiatus ] The Bethany Book Group will return on January 6, 2006.
Jan. 6, 2006	Strange But True! Stories of real people that will shock, amaze and entertain you.
Jan. 13, 2006	That Toddlin’ Town Corey will bring some books that are set in or about Chicago.
Jan. 20, 2006	Let’s Whoop It Up! Come hang with Sarah and some cool books for all you hip cats to check out!
Jan. 27, 2006	Bushel of Books Susan will bring some of her recent reads and old favorites.
Feb. 3, 2006	Human Ecology: The Books of Jared Diamond Layne will be discussing some great books for everyone.
Feb. 10, 2006	Treasures from the Depths of BookGuide Come listen to Scott share some of the titles he’s posted recommendations for on the library’s BookGuide Web site.
Feb. 17, 2006	Charlotte’s Recent Reads Come and hear some great books from 2005.
Feb. 24, 2006	Winter Weary Carlene will bring some books to help you over the winter blues.
Mar. 3, 2006	True Love Non-fiction books about love among the great and not-so-great.
Mar. 10, 2006	“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.”—Bonaparte Come listen to Julee discuss some books about alternate histories.
Mar. 17, 2006	Nebraska Reads! Andrea leads a discussion of Alex Kava’s One False Move, the 2006 selection for One Book One State.
Mar. 24, 2006	Books That End With a Twist! Come listen to Rianne talk about some books with surprise endings.
Mar. 31, 2006	Potpourri of Authors Patty will bring some books she’s reviewed on the library’s BookGuide Web site, as well as other books she’s read recently.
Apr. 7, 2006	Native American Detectives Rayma will share some great Native American mysteries, from the new booklist Sweetgrass and Desert Sage.
Apr. 14, 2006	Cloning a Better Tomorrow! It’s always a great time when Sean presents a talk; come here about novels and non-fiction titles dealing the issue of cloning.
Apr. 21, 2006	Think Young! Come and listen to Roddy discuss some books on being young at heart.
Apr. 28, 2006	[no meeting today] Library will be closed for an In-Service Day.
May 5, 2006	Favorites Vicki reads a wide variety of books, and she’ll talk about some of her favorites.
May 12, 2006	New York Times Bestsellers Julie will bring some of 2005’s bestselling books.
May 19, 2006	Mystery! Donna will present a list of mystery authors with less than three books to their credit.
May 26, 2006	“When You Wish Upon a Star…” Come wish with Erin as she shares some novels based on fairy tales.
Sept. 1, 2006	Fall Into a Good Book! Marlene Cupp will kick off the Book Talks today!
Sept. 8, 2006	Psychological Suspense! Rayma raves about Ruth Rendell, so she’ll share some similar suspenseful stories!
Sept. 15, 2006	One Book — One Lincoln — 2006 Come discuss this year’s selected title with a trained facilitator.
Sept. 22, 2006	The Big Easy Karen will bring some books that take place in New Orleans!
Sept. 29, 2006	Recent and Readable Come listen to Susan talk about some of her recent reads.
Oct. 6, 2006	A Bushel of Books Rebecca will talk about some great books for one and all..
Oct. 13, 2006	Celebrate Books! Roddy will bring books celebrated at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C.
Oct. 20, 2006	The One! The Only! Lisa Voss! Shes back and she will be bringing some of her recent favorite books.
Oct. 27, 2006	SDC’s Personal Favorites – 2006 Scott Clark, from the Reference Department downtown, shares some of his favorite recent reads.
Nov. 3, 2006	An Assortment of Authors Carol will bring the books shes been reading lately.
Nov. 10, 2006	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
Nov. 17, 2006	Notable Books for Adults Pat will discuss titles selected by the American Library Association as notable.
Nov. 24, 2006	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Dec. 1, 2006	New, New, New! Please welcome Sarah Easton from the Bookmobile. Sarah will bring some of her recent reads.
Dec. 8, 2006	Curl Up With a Good Book Come and listen to Marcy share some of her favorite books.
Dec. 15, 2006	Forgotten History Sandy will share some of her favorite books including American Gunfight.
Jan. 12, 2007	A Trip Down “Memoir” Lane… — Join Erin as she shares some stories of other people’s lives.
Jan. 19, 2007	Grand Adventures in Reading — Marcy will share some great adventure stories. [ BOOKLIST ]
Jan. 26, 2007	Advise and Checkout — Come hear Layne share some political fiction.
Feb. 2, 2007	t.b.a. — t.b.a.
Feb. 9, 2007	Royal Reading — Erin will share some popular reads.
Feb. 16, 2007	On Demand Publishing — Guest presenter Tim Price will be speaking about on-demand publishing and will share some books hot off the presses!
Feb. 23, 2007	“Let them eat cake” — Join Carlene for a discussion of the life and times of Marie Antoinette.
Mar. 2, 2007	“In Like a Lion…” — Lisa will usher in the month with some of her favorite books.
Mar. 9, 2007	For the Young at Heart — Pat will bring some award-winning books for young people.
Mar. 16, 2007	Spring Reading — Forget Spring cleaning! Scott C. will bring some books to keep you reading.
Mar. 23, 2007	History Mysteries — Rayma will share her favorite mysteries set in the Victorian period.
Mar. 30, 2007	One Book, One Nebraska — Join us for a discussion of Crazy Horse, by Mari Sandoz.
Apr. 6, 2007	“A Few of my Favorite Things” — Come listen to Sandy as she shares some of her favorite books.
Apr. 13, 2007	Oh la la! — Vicki will bring good books to read in Paris.
Apr. 20, 2007	Tell me a story… — Join Kaye for an analysis of archetype in American fiction.
Apr. 27, 2007	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
May 4, 2007	An Assortment of Authors — Join us as Bill shares some of his favorite non-fiction titles.
May 11, 2007	The Not-So-Quiet Countryside — Donna will share mysteries that take place in rural areas.
May 18, 2007	Lights, Camera, Action! — Shannon will bring some books that have recently been made into movies.
May 25, 2007	Recent and Readable — Come listen to Sean as he shares some of his recent reads and old favorites.
Sep. 7, 2007	Books to Keep You Up at Night!* — Marcy will bring books that you won’t want to put down, even to go to bed. (* not scary books!)
Sep. 14, 2007	Recent and Re-readable — Erin will share some of her recent favorites and some titles that were so nice, she had to read them twice.
Sep. 21, 2007	‘Tis a Tale Too Sweet — Layne explores the world of Medieval Romances. It’s more than just chastity belts.
Sep. 28, 2007	Solve It at the Library! — Come listen to Julee share titles of mystery and suspense set in the library.
Oct. 5, 2007	One Book — One Lincoln — Join Lisa for a discussion of the hot title everyone in Lincoln is reading!
Oct. 12, 2007	Brush Up on a Good Book — Shannon will take us on a tour through the fascinating world of art.
Oct. 19, 2007	Cruel and Unusual: Some Twists on Genre Fiction — Julie and Rebecca make a joint presentation, including both thrillers and some unique twits on standard genre fiction.
Oct. 26, 2007	A Bushel of Books — A booksharing day — Bring a book you enjoyed, to share with the group.
Nov. 2, 2007	Susan’s Selections — Come hear Susan talk about some of her recent recommended reads.
Nov. 9, 2007	ALA Notables — Pat will discuss titles selected by the American Library Association as notable.
Nov. 16, 2007	Cowboys, School Marms and a Good Horse — Hold onto your hat! Rayma will take us back in time into the wild and untamed West.
Nov. 23, 2007	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Nov. 30, 2007	Mostly the Truth — Sometimes Not — Carol will bring some interesting non-fiction titles, with a few fiction thrown in.
Dec. 7, 2007	Give the Gift of Reading — Just in time for the holidays, Vicki will share some titles that make good gifts.
Dec. 14, 2007	Period Pieces — Come hear Sean talk about some of the books he’s read lately.
Dec. 21, 2007	My Favorite Things — Bookshare — Another booksharing opportunity — Bring a favorite title to share with the group!
Jan. 11, 2008	Marcy’s Bag of Books — Join Marcy from Anderson as she shares some of her favorite recent non-fiction titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
Jan. 18, 2008	The Ides of March — Layne, from Eiseley Branch, will present a glittering panoply about the Roman Empire. [ BOOKLIST ]
Jan. 25, 2008	Classic Children’s Stories — Shannon, from Gere, will discuss some of her favorites appropriate for the young at heart. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb. 1, 2008	Young Adult, Entertaining and Style — Come listen to Sarah, from Gere, as she shares a few of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Feb. 8, 2008	The Good Life — Meredith, of the Heritage Room, will discuss our wonderful Nebraska authors. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb. 15, 2008	Love for Sale — Lisa, from Bennett Martin, will present Tales of Gentlemen Gigolos and Ladies of the Evening! [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Feb. 22, 2008	Book Sharing Day — TBA.
Feb. 29, 2008	Checkmate! — Jim, from Gere, will bring some fiction titles about the intriguing world of chess. [ BOOKLIST ]
Mar. 7, 2008	LibraryThing — It’s Alive! — Scott, from Bennett Martin, will give a demo of the on-line LibraryThing communal book cataloging/reviewing web site, sharing some of his personal favorite titles.
Mar. 14, 2008	Erin go Bragh! — Bethany’s own Erin will touch the blarney stone of outstanding Irish fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
Mar. 21, 2008	One Book One Nebraska — Join us for a discussion of what all of Nebraska is reading — State Poet William Kloefkorn’s Restoring the Burnt Child. [ PODCAST ]
Mar. 28, 2008	Spring Reading! — Forget spring cleaning! Kim, from Anderson, will bring some books that will keep you reading.
Apr. 4, 2008	The Good, the Gritty, a Sure Thing and the Witty — Evelyn, from Bennett Martin, will share some thrilling mysteries. [ BOOKLIST ]
Apr. 11, 2008	Through the Eyes of a Child — Come listen to Kelley, as she tells about some adult novels told from a child’s perspective.
Apr. 18, 2008	Women in Islam — Vicki, from Bennett Martin, discusses a trio of non-fiction books highlighting the role of Women in Islamic culture. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Apr. 25, 2008	[library closed for In Service day]
May 2, 2008	Susan’s Selections 2008 — What’s new in the world of young adult literature? Eiseley Branch YA specialist Susan knows. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST
May 9, 2008	Books in Bloom — Kaye from Anderson will share some books to help make your garden grow.
May 16, 2008	Passport to Peril — Donna, from Eiseley and Walt Branches, says grab your passport! Jet off to England, where they dig up bodies in gardens and shake criminals out of family trees. Cross the English Channel, where orchid enthusiasts stumble across bodies in France. Follow the police around the fjords of Norway. Stop in Canada on the way home. Canadians are friendly, but they do have a dark side. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 23, 2008	The War in Europe — Karen, from Anderson, will bring a selection of books about Europe around the time of World War II. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 30, 2008	Books About the 1930s — Rayma, from South Branch, ends the Winter/Spring series with a look at some fiction and non-fiction that looks back at the decade of the 1930s. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep. 5, 2008	Cooking Adoptive Royal Killers — Charlotte, from Bennett Martin Public LIbrary, presents a mixed bag of recent fiction and non-fiction she’s enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep. 12, 2008	Looking to Score: Biographies! — Sean, from the libraries’ Virtual Services unit, discusses some popular biographies. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep. 19, 2008	A Few of My Favorite Books — Shannon from Gere Branch will discuss several of her favorite books. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep. 26, 2008	Vampire Fiction — Come listen to Layne from Eiseley Branch share some of the books he’s read recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
Oct. 3, 2008	One Book One Lincoln — Join us for a discussion of The Thirteenth Tale, the One Book everyone in town is reading!
Oct. 10, 2008	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Drop by to hear Marcy from Anderson and Bethany Branches tell about some of the great books she’s enjoyed recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
Oct. 17, 2008	Set Sail to New Worlds — Erin from Anderson and Bethany Branches will bring some tales of adventure and discovery on the high seas. [ BOOKLIST ]
Oct. 24, 2008	Introducing Mma. Precious Ramotswe — Fay, from Gere Branch, will introduce us to the world of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Oct. 31, 2008	Boo! — Lisa from Eiseley Branch will haunt you with some of her favorite scary stories. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov. 7, 2008	Oh, Horrors!…Gothic Novels — Join Rayma from the South branch to hear about some of the Gothic Novels she’s been reading lately. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov. 14, 2008	Vampires From Outer Space — Come hear Susan from Eiseley talk about some of her favorite recent reads. [ PODCAST – PART 1 ] [ PODCAST – PART 2 ]
Nov. 21, 2008	Recent Book Club Books — Jim from Gere will bring some books that are great for book group discussions. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov. 28, 2008	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Dec. 5, 2008	ALA Notable Books — Pat L., the new Library Director, will present titles from the American Library Association’s Notable Books List. [ BOOKLIST ]
Dec. 12, 2008	Give the Gift of Books — Vicki, from the Youth Services department downtown, will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
Dec. 19, 2008	The Mean Magical Streets: Contemporary Urban Fantasy Series — Scott, from Bennett Martin Public Library, discusses a selection of recent books dealing with contemporary urban fantasy. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 1, 2009	Susan’s Picks — Eiseley Branch’s Teen specialist Susan S., shares some Teen-centric titles. [ PODCAST – PART 1 ] [ PODCAST – PART 2 ]
Sept 4, 2009	A Celebration of Books — Kicking off the season with a bang! Karrie, Erin, Steph and Karen will all be presenting a few of their favorite titles.
Sept 11, 2009	Historical Fiction — Guest presenter Heather Ludine from the University Press will bring some books to share.
Sept 18, 2009	Stop…You’re Killing Me! — Marcy will talk about her favorite mystery web site and some of the books she’s found there. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Sept 25, 2009	The Good Life — Meredith from the Heritage Room will shine the spotlight on more great Nebraska authors. [ PODCAST ]
Oct 2, 2009	One Book — One Lincoln — Join us for a discussion of People of the Book…the book everyone in town is buzzing about.
Oct 9, 2009	An Assortment of Authors — Come hear Layne share some of the books he’s been reading lately.
Oct 16, 2009	Tales from the Cryptographer — Join Erin as she delves into the secret world of code makers and breakers, and the spies who risk their lives for the information.
Oct 23, 2009	A Bushel of Books — Drop by to hear Lisa tell about some of the great books she’s enjoyed recently.
Oct 30, 2009	Out-of-Town Tales — Charlotte K., from the downtown library, presents some of her recent favorites, set in a variety of geographic locations. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov 6, 2009	Rayma’s Recent Reads — Join Rayma to hear about some of the books she’s been reading lately.
Nov 13, 2009	Laughter is the Best Medicine — Shannon will have your sides aching with her selection of silly books. [ PODCAST ]
Nov 20, 2009	Susan’s Selections — It’s always a great time when Susan presents. You won’t want to miss it! [ PODCAST ]
Nov 27, 2009	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Dec 4, 2009	Give the Gift of Books — Vicki will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
Dec 11, 2009	Warm Up With a Good Book — Jim will share some good reads to help chase away those winter blues.
Dec 18, 2009	ALA Notable Books — Library Director Pat Leach will close the session with a selection of titles from the American Library Association’s Notable Books List. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 8, 2010	The Ghosts of Booktalks Past — Erin will be bringing some new titles that fall into themes of her past booktalks. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 15, 2010	The Good Life:  The Worlds of Wright Morris — Meredith M. from the Heritage Room will shine the spotlight on Nebraska author Wright Morris. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 22, 2010	Crafts and Hobbies in Fiction — Crafts and Hobbies have always appeared in fiction (remember Miss Marple?) but now they are becoming an essential part of the plot. Join Sandy from Gere Branch and see if your hobby or craft is represented. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
January 29, 2010	Get Real! — Kim, from Anderson Branch, will share some of her favorite non-fiction titles that she’s read recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 5, 2010	Sarah’s Selections: Young at Heart! — Sarah, from Gere Branch, shares several titles for the young adult in you. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 12, 2010	Eat, Drink and be Merry! — Since presenting this topic last spring, Shannon, from Gere Branch, has found more great food titles to tickle your reading taste buds. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
February 19, 2010	Marcy’s Bushel of Books – 2010 — Marcy, from Anderson Branch, will talk about some of her favorites she’s read recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 26, 2010	An Assortment of Authors — Come hear Eiseley’s Layne share some of the books he’s been reading lately.
March 5, 2010	One Book, One Nebraska — Join us for a discussion of this year’s selection, The Home Place, by Wright Morris.
March 12, 2010	Great Scot! — Join Dan, from Anderson Branch, as he delves into the intriguing world of contemporary Scottish fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 19, 2010	A Tub of Tomes — Come listen to Lisa, from Eiseley Branch, as she presents a variety of great books. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 26, 2010	Selections From a SciFi Reading Group — Forget Spring Cleaning! Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, will bring some titles to keep you Spring Reading! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 2, 2010	Potpourri — Come listen to Pat, from Gere Branch, tell about some of the books she’s enjoyed recently.
April 9, 2010	A Spring Eclectic — Rebecca, from Walt Branch, will bring some of her favorite titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 16, 2010	Through a Woman’s Eyes — Tami, from the Eiseley Branch, takes a look at women in literature from old favorites to modern classics.
April 23, 2010	Susan’s Selections — It’s always a great time with Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist Susan presents. You won’t want to miss it!
April 30, 2010	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
May 7, 2010	A Nutshell History of Western Theatre: From Sophacles to Stoppard — Jim, from the Gere Branch, will bring some of the books he’s been reading lately. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 14, 2010	Crime in the Big Apple — Donna, from the Virtual Services Department, will share a selection of mysteries set in New York City.
May 21, 2010	Book Group Favorites — John guest presenter Lisa W. as she discusses some titles that have been popular with local book groups.
May 28, 2010	Here Comes Summer! — Theresa, from Walt Branch, will close out the Spring bookstalk series with some titles to keep you busy reading all summer long.
September 3, 2010	My Life of Crime — Join Erin as she delves into the world of con artists and thieves. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 10, 2010	Dog Training and Drawing — Marcy will bring some books about a few of her favorite subjects. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 17, 2010	An Assortment of Authors — Come hear Layne share some of the books he’s been reading lately.
September 24, 2010	Tales From the Heritage Room — Meredith, curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, talks about the authors who will be appearing in the Fall/Winter 2010 John H. Ames and Lunch at the Library sessions.
October 1, 2010	One Book – One Lincoln — Join us for a discussion of I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice by Joe Starita — this years One Book – One Lincoln selection!
October 8, 2010	Charlotte’s Reading Selections — Charlotte from Bennett Martin Public Library will bring some of the books she’s enjoyed recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 15, 2010	Rayma’s Recent Reads — Join Rayma to hear about some of the books she’s been reading lately.
October 22, 2010	Never Again — Drop by to hear Jim talk about some of the libraries’ materials dealing with the Holocaust. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 29, 2010	Shannon’s Bookbag — Shannon from Walt will bring some of her favorite books. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 5, 2010	The Murderer Got Their Just Desserts…Book Group! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, discusses some of the mystery novels the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group has read over the past 4 years of meetings downtown and at South Branch. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 12, 2010	ALA Notable Books — Pat L., our library director, will bring a selection of titles from the American Library Association’s Notable Books List.
November 19, 2010	Susan’s Selections — It’s always a great time when Susan presents. You won’t want to miss it!
November 26, 2010	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 3, 2010	Who Knew? — Learn something new with Sandy as she shares some of her favorite non-fiction titles.
December 10, 2010	Great Books to Give as Gifts — Vicki will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 17, 2010	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome 2010 Reads! — Karrie and Stephanie will wrap up the year with some of their favorite books of 2010. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 7, 2011	With a Bang! — Lisa V. from Eiseley Branch kicks off the decennial season of the Bethany Book Talks. You won’t want to miss it!
January 14, 2011	An Assortment of Authors — Layne from Eiseley will bring a few titles he has enjoyed recently.
January 21, 2011	War, What is it Good For? — Marcy from Anderson and Bethany branches brings fiction books set against the backdrop of war.
January 28, 2011	Short and Sweet! — Erin is and she’s bringing some books that are too! [ BOOKLIST ]
February 4, 2011	Culturally Diverse Recent and Readable — Come listen to Sheila J. from the Outreach department as she shares some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 11, 2011	Everything Neil (Gaiman) — Never read anything by him before? Sarah from Gere will tell you why you should! [ BOOKLIST ]
February 18, 2011	Characters and Curiosities — Kathryn K. from Bennett Martin will bring a selection of her favorite books. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 25, 2011	One Book One Nebraska — Meredith M. from the Heritage Room shines the spotlight on Nebraska authors, including this year’s One Book, One Nebraska selection, Ted Kooser’s Local Wonders.
March 4, 2011	Book Club Suggestions — Picking your book club’s next selection? Get some ideas from Tami R. from Eiseley, who will bring some titles her book group has discussed recently.
March 11, 2011	It’s a Great Day to be Irish! — Carolyn from the Polley Music Library discusses books that celebrate Ireland, just before St. Patrick’s Day. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 18, 2011	Scott’s Grab Bag — Come hear Scott C. from Bennett Martin as he shares some of his recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 25, 2011	Open Group Discussion — No host – this week is an open group discussion!
April 1, 2011	No Foolin’ — Harris L. from the Bookmobile brings a variety of titles to spark your interest.
April 8, 2011	Spring Reading — Forget spring cleaning! Kim from Anderson and Bethany branches will bring some books to keep you reading.
April 15, 2011	Lights, Camera, Books! — Shannon from Walt will bring some titles that have recently been made into movies. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 22, 2011	Jim’s Pickins — No slim pickins here! Jim from Gere brings a bunch of books to share.
April 29, 2011	[library closed] — Library closed for Arbor Day/Staff In-Service Day.
May 6, 2011	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Susan drops in! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions. You know you’ll have a good time!.
May 13, 2011	Murder on the Dark Continent — Donna from the Virtual Services department will bring mysteries set in Africa. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 20, 2011	Mysteries Set in Latin America — Join Rayma from South Branch to hear about some mysteries related to the areas south of our border. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 27, 2011	Summer Reading — Karen from Anderson and Bethany branches closes out the season with some books to keep you reading through the summer.
September 2, 2011	Something Old, Something New — Lisa, from the Eiseley Branch. kicks off the Fall session with some old favorites and new and upcoming releases. [Lisa was unable to attend.]
September 9, 2011	One Book – One Lincoln – 2011 — Shannon, from the Walt Branch, leads a discussion of Cutting for Stone, the book selected for the 2011 One Book – One Lincoln citywide reading program.
September 16, 2011	A Celebration of Sisters — Bethany Books Talk coordinator Erin brings a collection of books that celebrate that special bond between sisters. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 23, 2011	New Mysteries — 2010-2011 — Marcy, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, will share some new mystery titles and some older titles you may have missed. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 30, 2011	Heritage Room Highlights 2011 — Meredith, curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, will talk about recent additions to that specialized collection. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 7, 2011	On a Scientific Note — Pam B., long-time volunteer at the Gere Branch, brings some of her favorite titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 14, 2011	My Favorite Books – Past and Present — Mary, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, shares some of the books she’s enjoyed recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 21, 2011	Write? Right! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Library, and manager of the BookGuide site, talks about books and other tools for aspiring writers of both fiction and non-fiction; and also shares some of his favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 28, 2011	Lights, Camera, Books – Take Two! — Shannon from Walt will bring some titles that have recently been made into movies, or will be coming out shortly as movies. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 4, 2011	Scary Stuff — Jim, coordinator of the Gere Branch Books Talk series, is this week’s presenter, and will bring what scares him! [ BOOKLIST ]
November 11, 2011	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 18, 2011	Carol’s Bookbag — Carol, branch supervisor at the Gere Branch, will bring a variety of titles to spark your interst. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 25, 2011	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 2, 2011	Kim’s Kart — Learn something new with Kim, branch supervisor for the Anderson and Bethany Branches, as she shares some of her favorite recent reads.. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 9, 2011	Great Gift Books — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the library system, brings some recommendations of books that would make good holiday gifts. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 16, 2011	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach shares some of her favorite titles from this year’s list of American Library Association Notable Books. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 3, 2012	The Librarian’s Bookbag — Come listen to Marcy G. from Anderson and Bethany branches as she shares some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 10, 2012	One Book One Nebraska — Meredith M. from the Heritage Room shines the spotlight on Nebraska authors, including this year’s One Book, One Nebraska selection, I am a Man by Joe Starita.
February 17, 2012	What I’ve Been Reading! — Forget about the snow and cold! Stay inside where it’s warm and enjoy good books and laughter with Shannon K. from Walt branch. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 24, 2012	Winter Weary — Fay M. from Gere branch will bring some great books to help you get over those winter blues.
March 2, 2012	Time Flies When You’re Reading a Good Book! — Lisa V. from Eiseley library drops in to share some of the books she’s enjoyed recently.
March 9, 2012	An Assortment of Authors — Jim W. from South branch will bring some of his recent reads and old favorites.
March 16, 2012	The Dynamic Duo — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from the Anderson and Bethany branches have teamed up once again to share some of their favorite recent reads.
March 23, 2012	The Golden Sowers — Karen M. from Anderson and Bethany branches and guest presenter Jane N. will talk about the Nebraska Golden Sower Awards, including a history of the award and the process by which books are selected.
March 30, 2012	Convergences and Divergences — What do a married-librarian-couple read and watch in their off time? Becky W.C. from Walt Branch, and Scott C. from Bennett Martin Public Library, share some of the books and movies they’ve individually — and mutually — enjoyed recently! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 6, 2012	Mostly Biographies…But Some Other Goodies Too — Charlotte from the Bennett Martin library will bring some of the books she’s enjoyed in the past year. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 13, 2012	Unsinkable! — The Titanic was called the “Ship of Dreams”, but it turned into a nightmare. Sandy W. from Gere branch takes a look at the iconic ship, one hundred years after the disaster. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 20, 2012	Spring Reading — Forget spring cleaning! Tami R. from Eiseley library will bring some books to keep you reading.
April 27, 2012	[Closed for Staff In-Service Day] — no meeting.
May 4, 2012	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Susan’s here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions. You know you’ll have a good time!
May 11, 2012	Murder in the Midwest — Donna G. from the Bennett Martin library will bring mysteries that are set in the Upper Midwest.
May 18, 2012	Spy Fiction – Past and Present — Layne P. from the Bennett Martin Public Library shares some of his favorite espionage titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 25, 2012	Armchair Traveling — Erin S. from the Bennett Martin Public Library closes out the season with books set in the countries she has been to, and destinations she hopes yet to visit.
September 7, 2012	Bushel of Books — Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, will bring fiction and non-fiction books she’s been reading. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 14, 2012	One Book – One Lincoln – 2012 — Come and participate as Fay leads a discussion of Destiny of the Republic – the 2012 One Book – One Lincoln final selection!
September 21, 2012	Spunky Ladies — Erin I., formerly from Anderson and Bethany branches, but now at the Bennett Martin Public Library, returns to discuss books by some great authors. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
September 28, 2012	Works for Children and Young Adults by Nebraska Authors — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, discusses a variety of titles and authors from the “Works for Children and Young Adults by Nebraska Authors” booklist on the Heritage Room web site.
October 5, 2012	Strange and Wondrous Books: A Musical Booktalk — Carolyn D., music librarian, will discuss some interesting books she’s found in the Polley Music Library. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 12, 2012	The Good, the Bad and the In-between — Lisa V., from Eiseley branch, will share some books she has enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 19, 2012	Books About Books — Pam B., longtime volunteer with the Gere BooksTalk group, will bring some of her recent favorite reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 26, 2012	Mary’s Recent Reads — Mary S, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, will bring some books to share with the group. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 2, 2012	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach will bring some good books recommended by the American Library Association. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 9, 2012	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist Susan is here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 16, 2012	Teen Book Club Books — Sarah D., from Gere Branch, will bring some Adult and Young adult titles she used in her teen book club. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 23, 2012	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 30, 2012	Great Books to Buy as Gifts – 2012 Edition — Vicki W., Coordinator of Youth Services, will give a presentation on good books to buy for yourself or others. [ This year’s list was presented as a slideshow — not currently available ]
December 7, 2012	Thrilling Airship Adventures: The World of Steampunk — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, explores the explosively popular subgenre of Steampunk — featuring adventure, mystery, and imaginative technological inventions in the Victorian era…and it’s impact on popular culture. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
December 14, 2012	Four books and a wedding — Newly married librarians Dan and Karrie, from Anderson and Bethany branches and Walt Branch, will give a special presentation about books they’ve read. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 21, 2012	Bethany’s Rousing Reads — Bethany G., from Eiseley Branch, will bring a bag of books that will entertain you this winter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 1, 2013	Willa Cather and One Book One Nebraska — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, discusses the works of Willa Cather, with particular emphasis on “O Pioneers!”, the title selected for the 2013 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading event. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 8, 2013	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, will bring fiction and non-fiction books she’s been reading. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 15, 2013	t.b.a. — Lisa V. from the Eiseley Branch is today’s presenter. [ PODCAST ]
February 22, 2013	World War II Era (Mostly) Fiction — Fay M. presents a book talk featuring titles related to the era of World War II. [ BOOKLIST ] [This Week’s Meeting Cancelled Due to Weather Conditions!]
March 1, 2013	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome Winter Booktalk – 2013 — Karrie and Steph present another tandem book talk. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 8, 2013	Travel the World From Your Armchair — Shannon K. from the Walt Branch is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 15, 2013	Life and Death and Everything in Between — Kathryn K. from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 22, 2013	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
March 29, 2013	Book Potpourri — Vicki Wood, Youth Services Coordinator for the library system, is today’s presenter.
April 5, 2013	Another Place, Another Time — Evelyn D. from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown presents today’s talk featuring “The Borrowers,” “Shades of Grey,” “Angela’s Ashes,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” and either “Fatherland,” or “Pandora’s Box.” [ BOOKLIST ]
April 12, 2013	Rebecca’s Recent Reads — Rebecca A., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 19, 2013	If You Like…The Great Gatsby — Erin I, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 26, 2013	Inspiring Reading — Books to Improve Your Life — Kim S, from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 3, 2013	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist Susan is here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
May 10, 2013	Charlotte’s Eclectic Selections — Charlotte K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, with highlights from her 2012 and 2013 reading. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 17, 2013	Conventionally Speaking — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown (and manager of the libraries’ BookGuide readers advisory site), presents a booktalk featuring books/authors he was introduced to by attending science fiction or mystery fiction literary conventions. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 24, 2013	Mary and Michael’s Recent Reads — Mary S., formerly from the Anderson and Bethany Branch libraries and now with the Nebraska Library Commission, and her husband Michael, who also works for the Nebraska Library Commission, are today’s guest presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 31, 2013	Recent Reads — Donna G., from the libraries’ Virtual Services department, is today’s presenter.
June 7 – August 30, 2013	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 6, 2013	One Book – One Lincoln — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, leads a discussion of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — the 2013 One Book – One Lincoln selection. [ Visit the 2013 One Book web site ]
September 13, 2013	Musical Fiction — Carolyn D., the librarian in the Polley Music Library downtown, shares some fiction involving music as a major element. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 20, 2013	3,000+ Nebraska Authors, Z-A, A Sampling — Join Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors downtown, as she presents selections from the Heritage Room collection. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 27, 2013	Recent Reads — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, shares some of her favorite recent reads.
October 4, 2013	A Tub of Tomes for 2013 — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, returns to share some of her latest finds. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 11, 2013	Model T. Memories — Sandy W, from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 18, 2013	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk on some of the titles found on the ALA Notable Books list for the previous year. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 25, 2013	Books That Lead You to More Books — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, introduces you to a variety of books — both fiction and non-fiction — that provide you with lists of additional books to pursue! [ BOOKLIST ]
November 1, 2013	Before CSI: The Birth of Forensic Sciences — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, returns again, this time to present some titles that explore the origins of the forensic sciences. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 8, 2013	Sarah’s Suggestions — Sarah D., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 15, 2013	Remember the Past — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, presents today’s talk, on the theme of non-fiction books looking at various eras in history. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 22, 2013	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 29, 2013	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 6, 2013	Good Books for Gift Giving — Vicki Wood, coordinator of youth services, presents her annual list of books that would serve as good holiday gifts.] [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
December 13, 2013	Happy Homicide! — Marcy G., from the South Branch, presents a variety of seasonal murder mysteries. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 20, 2013	Fire and Ice — Jeremiah J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. He will feature winter/artic themed books and then counter with “warmer” suggestions.  [ BOOKLIST ]
January 31, 2014	Double the Fun — Stephanie E. and Debbie A., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch libraries, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 7, 2014	Dystopian Novels — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 14, 2014	Love Stories of All Kinds — Fay M., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 21, 2014	Charlotte’s Favorites of 2013 — Charlotte K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, shares her favorite reads from 2013. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 28, 2014	Noteworthy Nebraska — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, presents today’s talk about newly designated State Poet Twyla Hansen and 2014 One Book One Nebraska title Once Upon a Town.
March 7, 2014	Books That Became Movies and TV Shows — Kris B., from the Walt Branch, presents a talk focused on movies on DVD in the libraries’ collection, and the books they were based on. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 14, 2014	Listen to Lisa — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter.
March 21, 2014	Enough Mysteries to Go Around (the World) — Evelyn D., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a talk featuring international mystery fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 28, 2014	[ No BooksTalk ] — No BooksTalk today — Libraries closed for Staff In-Service Training Day
April 4, 2014	Natural Disasters in the U.S. — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, presents a talk focusing on natural disasters. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 11, 2014	Marcy’s Last Minute Booktalk — Marcy G., from the South Branch, throws together a last-minute booktalk for today’s session! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 18, 2014	Getting Personal: Memoirs and Biographies — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 25, 2014	Stories Told in Unusual Ways — Scott C., from Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, shares a selection of novels and short stories (and also non-fiction works), in which the stories are told in unusual, experimental, or at least unconventional ways. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 2, 2014	Susan’s Selections – 2014 — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter.
May 9, 2014	Rebecca’s Reads — Rebecca A., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, is today’s presenter.
May 16, 2014	Mysterious Happenings — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 23, 2014	Hot Picks From Harris — Harris L., from the Bpokmobile, is today’s presenter.
May 30, 2014	East of Eatin’ — Kathryn K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a talk about tastes and travels with an Asian flavor. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 6, 2014	It’s So Fluffy — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch, presents today’s talk about Chick Lit and Cozies.
June 13 – 27, 2014	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
July 4, 2014	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for Independence Day Holiday.
July 11, 2014	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
July 18, 2014	Prairie Forge: The Extraordinary Story of the Nebraska Scrap Metal Drive of World War II James J. Kimble, author of the book Prairie Forge: The Extraordinary Story of the Nebraska Scrap Metal Drive of World War II (which was released May 1, 2014), will be in attendance at the Bethany Branch BooksTalk today, to share information about his research and writing.
July 25 – August 29, 2014	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 5, 2014	New Mysteries – 2014 — Marcy G., from South Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 12, 2014	Theme: T.B.A. — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
September 19, 2014	Nebraska Authors — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
September 26, 2014	One Book – One Lincoln — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, leads a discussion of The Light Between Oceans, this year’s One Book – One Lincoln selected title.
October 3, 2014	About the Author — Erin I., from the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 10, 2014	Theme: T.B.A. — Abigael B, from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
October 17, 2014	Theme: T.B.A. — T.B.A..
October 24, 2014	Wacky (?) Crafts — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 31, 2014	Scary and Spooky and Weird, Oh My! (and other stuff) — Charlotte K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 7, 2014	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk based on the ALA Notables recommended reading list. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 14, 2014	Theme: T.B.A. — Stephanie E. and Karrie S., both from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, present a tag-team booktalk.
November 21, 2014	Theme: T.B.A. — T.B.A..
November 28, 2014	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 5, 2014	Great Books for Gifts — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the libraries, presents her annual talk about books that would be great for holiday gift-giving.
December 12, 2014	Bethany Non-Fiction Booktalk — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 19, 2014	The Becky and Scott Show – 2014 — Married library staff members Becky W.C. (from Walt Branch Library) and Scott C. (from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown) present a talk about their favorite recent reads and library DVDs they’ve enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 9, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
January 16, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
January 23, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Meredith M., the former curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter.
January 30, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
February 6, 2015	Kick-Butt Females of Literature — Carrie K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
February 13, 2015	Mystery and Adventure Around the World — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter.  [ BOOKLIST ]
February 20, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
February 27, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 6, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Mary and Michael Sauers, from the Nebraska Library Commission, are today’s guest co-presenters.
March 13, 2015	Guest Author: Jennifer Slattery — Jennifer Slattery is a Nebraska author, and will be the guest presenter today. She writes missional romance novels for New Hope Publishers. Her debut, “Beyond I Do,” released in August of 2014 and is available in ebook and print formats. Her latest book, “When Dawn Breaks,” was released on January 5, 2015.
March 20, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 27, 2015	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
April 3, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Abigael B., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
April 10, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie A., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
April 17, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Karen M., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
April 24, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Sarah D., from the libraries’ administrative offices, is today’s presenter.
May 1, 2015	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 8, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Erin I., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 15, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Carol S., from the Collection Management department, is today’s presenter.
May 22, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 29, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
June 5, 2015	Trodding the Boards — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide resources pages, is today’s presenter. Fresh from performing in a Lincoln Community Playhouse production in Jan/Feb, Scott shares books, both fiction and non-fiction, related to “the theatre”!  [ BOOKLIST ]
June 12, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie and Abigael, from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s co-presenters.
June 19, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
June 26 – August 28, 2015	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 4, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Brandon R., Anderson Branch volunteer, is today’s presenter.
September 11, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Kim S., Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries’ supervisor, is today’s presenter.
September 18, 2015	Books considered for the Non-Fiction Nebraska Book Award — Mary S., from the Nebraska Library Commission, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 25, 2015	Karen’s Kitchen Talk…and More! — Karen M., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 2, 2015	Yours, Willa Cather — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 9, 2015	Karrie and Steph’s AWESOME Booktalk – 2015 — Stephanie E. and Karris S., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 16, 2015	Musical Pairings — Jeremiah J., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 23, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 30, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
November 6, 2015	ALA Notable Books — Lincoln City Libraries’ director, Pat Leach, presents her annual talk about books featured on the American Library Association’s list of Notable Books. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 13, 2015	What Shannon Has Been Reading: History — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 20, 2015	Great Books for Gifts — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the libraries, presents her annual talk on “Great Books to Give as Gifts”. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 27, 2015	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 4, 2015	Scott’s 2015 Grab Bag — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide resources pages, shares some of his favorite reads from the past year. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
December 11, 2015	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
December 18, 2015	If I Were the Queen of the Book Group — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 25, 2015	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
	The Bethany BooksTalks began in 2000, and to celebrate the group’s 15th anniversary, they took the following group photo:
January 8, 2016	Magical Realism — Sarah D., from the Administrative offices at the Bennett Martin Public Library, is today’s presenter.
January 15, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
January 22, 2016	Biographies From Around the World — Mindy P., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 29, 2016	Wordsome Wonders and Marvelous Miscellany — Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter, sharing a selection of movies, non-fiction and other piquant possibilities. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 5, 2016	Irish Authors — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 12, 2016	In Love With Books — No guest presenter today – instead, all attendees will share their favorite books.
February 19, 2016	New Mystery Authors! — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
February 26, 2016	What Shannon Has Been Reading: More History! — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ PODCAST ]
March 4, 2016	Crochet Trends — Kolette S., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 11, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 18, 2016	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
March 25, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie A., former Anderson and Bethany Branch Library staff member, is today’s presenter.
April 1, 2016	Scott’s Grab Bag — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library (and manager of the BookGuide web pages), talks about some of his favorite recent reads in the past two years. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
April 8, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Rasmus T., former Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries staff member, is today’s presenter.
April 15, 2016	Nebraska 150 – The Sesquicentennial Booklist — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, will present a talk featuring books selected from the Nebraska 150 Sesquicentennial Booklist. Nebraska will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2017!
April 22, 2016	A History of The University of Nebraska Press (UNP)  — Mary S., former Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries staff member, and now librarian with the Nebraska Library Commission, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 29, 2016	Erin’s Spring 2016 BooksTalk — Erin I., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 6, 2016	My Favorite Authors — Donna G., from the libraries’ Virtual Service Department, is today’s presenter, and by popular request from BooksTalk members will be speaking about her all-time favorite authors. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 13, 2016	Dan’s Recent Reads — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 20, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan S., Eiseley Branch Library’s teen specialist, is today’s presenter.
May 27, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Brandon R., longtime Anderson Branch Library volunteer, is today’s presenter.
June 3 – August 26, 2016	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 2, 2016	Baseball: America’s Game & Other Topics — Meredith M, retired curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, returns to present a booktalk on the theme of America’s Pasttime.
September 9, 2016	One Book – One Lincoln — Shannon K, from Walt Branch, leads a discussion of this year’s winning One Book – One Lincoln title — “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande.
September 16, 2016	The Man Booker Prize — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk about some of this year’s finalists for the Man Booker Prize. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 23, 2016	Nebraska 150 Books — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter.
September 30, 2016	Picture Books for Any Age — Shelly R., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
October 7, 2016	Latest & Greatest — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, presents a talk featuring some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 14, 2016	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 21, 2016	Dynamic Duo — Karrie S. and Stephanie E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, present a tag-team booktalk.
October 28, 2016	Celtic New Year — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 4, 2016	To Boldly Go… — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and the BookGuide readers advisory webpages, presents a Star Trek themed booktalk in celebration of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary on September 8th 2016. Featuring Star Trek novels, non-fiction about the making of the series, biographies of the cast members, and a look at how Star Trek has influenced technological and cultural developments over the past 50 years. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 11, 2016	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 18, 2016	ALA Notable Books — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk featuring selections from the previous year’s American Library Association Notable Books list. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 25, 2016	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 2, 2016	Good Books for Giving — Vicki W., coordinator of Youth Services for the library system, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 9, 2016	Jumble Bag With Donuts — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, presents some of her favorite recent reads.
December 16, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Rasmus T., former Anderson & Bethany Branch staff member and now Director of the Nebraska City library system, returns for a Lincoln booktalk!
February 3, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
February 10, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
February 17, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
February 24, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
March 3, 2017	Shannon’s Spring Booktalk — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 10, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — presenter not yet announced.
March 17, 2017	Irish Authors — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter [ BOOKLIST ]
March 24, 2017	A New Look at Vintage Sleuths — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 31, 2017	Marcy’s Reading List – 2017 — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 7, 2017	His & Hers — Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch, and Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library and BookGuide web pages, present another “married library workers” joint book talk. [ “His” Booklist ] [ “Hers” Booklist ]
April 14, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie A., former staff member at the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, returns to be today’s presenter.
April 21, 2017	Good Reads for Teens — Susan S., Teen Specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
April 28, 2017	Detective Fiction — Wyatt P., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 5, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter.
May 12, 2017	One Book – One Lincoln – 2017 — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, gives a preview of the titles being considered for the 2017 One Book – One Lincoln. [ PODCAST ]
May 19, 2017	150 Years of Nebraska Poetry — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at the downtown library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 26, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Summer Reading is Under Way!
June 2 – August 25, 2017	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 1, 2017	Fall Into a Good Book — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
September 8, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Steven, former library employee, is today’s presenter.
September 15, 2017	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for a Staff In-Service Training Day.
September 22, 2017	Shannon’s Non-Fiction Booktalk – 2017 — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
September 29, 2017	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk about the books featured on the ALA’s Notable Books List. [BOOKLIST] [ PODCAST ]
October 6, 2017	Fay’s Recent Reads — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
October 13, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 20, 2017	2017 Nebraska Book Awards & 2018 One Book One Nebraska finalists — Erin W., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
October 27, 2017	The Man Booker Award — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk about this year’s Man Booker Award finalists. [BOOKLIST]
November 3, 2017	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome Booktalk – 2017 — Karrie S. and Stephanie E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s joint presenters. [BOOKLIST]
November 10, 2017	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 17, 2017	Literary Inspired Cookbooks — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
November 24, 2017	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 1, 2017	Great Books to Give as Gifts – 2017 — Vicki W., coordinator of Youth Services, present’s her annual gift-giving guide. [BOOKLIST]
December 8, 2017	Trodding the Boards: The Sequel! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a follow-up to an earlier theme of his — with additional fiction and non-fiction set in the world of the Theatre! Plus other Recent Reads! [BOOKLIST] [PODCAST]
December 15, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
December 22, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
December 29, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan S., Teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
February 9, 2018	Gretchen Garrison — Local author Gretchen Garrison (Odyssey Through Nebraska) is today’s special guest.
February 16, 2018	Frogs, Frogs…More Frogs…And a Little Nebraska — Meredith M., retired curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 23, 2018	Banchan of Books: Recent Reads Related to Korea — Kathryn K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 2, 2018	Latest & Greatest Non-Fiction 2018 — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 9, 2018	Mostly About Theatre — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 16, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Shelley R., Youth Services Librarian at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
March 23, 2018	The Becky and Scott Show – 2018 — A pair of married librarians — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch Library, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 30, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie A., former library employee, is today’s presenter.
April 6, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Karrie S. and Steph E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 13, 2018	Tuesday Night Try-Outs — Kolette S., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, talks about the Tuesday Night Try-Outs — a series of trivia and craft social events scheduled on Tuesday nights throughout 2018 at the Anderson Branch Library. [Look for links to individual events on our Facebook Events page.] [ no booklist for this session ]
April 20, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
April 27, 2018	Susan’s Award Winners Talk – 2018 — Susan S., Teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
May 4, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Erin W., current curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [Erin was unable to attend this week!]
May 11, 2018	One Book – One Lincoln – 2018 Top Eleven — Katie M., coordinator of One Book – One Lincoln, presents a preview of the shortlist of titles being considered for One Book in 2018. [ PODCAST ]
May 18, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Sarah D., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, and also a published author, previews her next book.
May 25, 2018	[ No BooksTalk today ] — The libraries’ Summer Reading Program Begins Today!
June 1 – August 31, 2018	Book Shares — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 7, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
September 14, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
September 21, 2018	No BooksTalk — Libraries closed for Staff In-Service Training Day.
September 28, 2018	Books Fall Open, You Fall In — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 5, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 12, 2018	Great American Read— Kathryn K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, leads a discussion of some of the Great American Reads finalists.
October 19, 2018	Lincoln’s Gayest Booktalk — Lane G., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 26, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
November 2, 2018	One Book One Nebraska: Poets/Editors — This Gere BooksTalk session will focus on the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection — Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry. Special guests on this date will include several of the poets featured in this book, including Mary K. Stillwell (co-editor), Twyla Hansen, Charlene Neely, Lucy Adkins and Becky Faber.
November 9, 2018	Graphic Lives — Kathryn K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, on a theme of graphic novels that would appeal to adults. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 16, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
November 23, 2018	No BooksTalk — Libraries closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 30, 2018	The Mystery of Agatha Christie — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a shortened version of the 90-minute presentation he gave at Gere on Sunday, September 30th, 2018, in conjunction with the Lincoln Community Playhouse production of Agatha Christie’s play “Black Coffee”. [ BOOKLISTS ] [ SLIDESHOW ] [ PODCAST ]
December 7, 2018	The Art of the Heist — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 14, 2018	School Shootings, Fiction & Non-Fiction — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 21, 2018	ALA Notable Books — Lincoln City Libraries’ director, Pat Leach, presents her annual talk highlighting selections from the American Library Association’s list of recommended reads for the previous year. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 28, 2018	Something Haunted — Sarah D., from the administrative offices at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. She will discuss her second book, Something Haunted, which will be released on November 24th. The “bad guy” is Charles Starkweather’s ghost. This is the second in a series she has planned.
January 4, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
January 11, 2019	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 18, 2019	China Travelogue — Linda V., from Anderson and Bethany Branches, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 25, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
February 1, 2019	Title/Theme: TBA — Sarah D, from the administrative offices at the Bennett Martin Public Library, is today’s presenter.
February 8, 2019	Big Reads — Annie K., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 15, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
February 22, 2019	China Travelogue, Part 2 — Linda V., from Anderson and Bethany Branches, is today’s presenter. This is a continuation of her talk on January 18th, not a repeat. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 1, 2019	Nebraska Statehood Day — Meredith M., former curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s special guest presenter.
March 8, 2019	Lisa’s Recent Reads — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 15, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
March 22, 2019	Shannon’s Non-Fiction Booktalk — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 29, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
April 5, 2019	No Foolin’, Just Good Suggestions from Becky & Scott — Married library workers Becky W.C. from Walt Branch and Scott C. from Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, are today’s dual presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 12, 2019	Title/Theme: TBA — Mary S., former Lincoln City Libraries staff member, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 19, 2019	Title/Theme: TBA — Debbie A., former Lincoln City Libraries staff member, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 26, 2019	Title/Theme: TBA — Dan D., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 3, 2019	Susan’s Speculations — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter, and will share some recent Teen Reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 10, 2019	One Book – One Lincoln — Katie M, from the Bennett Martin Public Library, and coordinator of the 2019 One Book – One Lincoln, gives a preview of some the titles being considered for selection this year.
May 17, 2019	Sinclair Lewis — Garren H., Youth Librarian at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, on the topic “Sinclair Lewis: The Red-Haired Tornado From the Minnesota Wilds.” [ BOOKLIST ] [ SLIDESHOW ]
May 24, 2019	[ No BooksTalk today ] — The Summer Reading Program Officially Starts Today!
May 31, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
June 7 – August 30, 2019	Book Share Days — no presenters these weeks.
September 6, 2019	The Nebraska Literary Heritage Award — Meredith M., former Heritage Room curator and a regular Bethany BooksTalk attendee, is today’s presenter.
September 13, 2019	Book Chat Day — no presenter this week
September 20 2019	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Libraries closed for Staff In-Service Training Day
September 27, 2019	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters.
October 4, 2019	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Presenter T.B.A.
October 11, 2019	Histories, Mysteries and More… — Jen J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 18, 2019	Sandy’s Shivers — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 25, 2019	Library Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
November 1, 2019	Newer Non-Fiction and Other Delights — Meagan M., from the Walt Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 8, 2019	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 15, 2019	ALA Notable Books — Library Director Pat Leach present’s her annual ALA Notable Books book talk.
November 22, 2019	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter, and will share some recent Teen Reads.
November 29, 2019	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Libraries closed the day after Thanksgiving
December 6, 2019	Great Books to Give as Gifts – 2019 — Vicki W., director of Youth Services for the library system, gives her annual talk featuring great books to consider at season gift-giving time. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 13, 2019	Scott’s Grab Bag – 2019 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown and manager of the libraries BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 20, 2019	Book Chat Day — no presenter this week.
December 27, 2019	Book Chat Day — no presenter this week.
January 3 2020	Book Share Day — no presenters this week.
January 10 2020	Book Share Day — no presenters this week.
January 17 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — BooksTalk cancelled for today due to bad weather
January 24 2020	Jen’s Favorite “Chunksters” — Jen J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, talking about some of her favorite “large” novels. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 31 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Presenter T.B.A.
February 7 2020	I Heard It on a Podcast — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 14 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Marcy G., from the South and Gere Branches, is today’s presenter.
February 21 2020	Top 100 Novels for Youth — Garren H., Youth Librarian from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
February 28 2020	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
March 6 2020	An Audio Podcast Booktalk — Laurie J., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST/PODCAST LIST ]
March 13 2020	Nebraska Authors of Children’s Literature — Diane W., Curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
MARCH 12 2020	ALL REMAINING BOOKSTALK SESSIONS FOR THE WINTER/SPRING 2020 SEASON (ENDING MAY 2020) WERE CANCELLED DUE THE LIBRARIES’ COVID-19 PANDEMIC SOCIAL DISTANCING SAFETY MEASURES — WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
March 20 2020	Irish Authors & Booker Prize Books — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
March 27 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Erin I., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 3 2020	Scott’s Miscellany — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown and manager of the libraries BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 10 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Debbie A., former Lincoln City Libraries employee, is today’s guest presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 17 2020	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 24 2020	Susan’s Speculations — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 1 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Dan D., former Lincoln City Libraries employee, is today’s guest presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 8 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Lisa V., former Lincoln City Libraries employee, is today’s guest presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 15 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Presenter T.B.A. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 22 2020	One Book – One Lincoln — Caitlin L, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a sneak preview of the Top 10 Finalists for the 2020 One Book – One Lincoln. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 29 2020	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Summer Reading Challenge Begins
June 4, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ no list kept this week ]
June 11, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ no list kept this week ]
June 18, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 25, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 2, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ no list kept this week ]
July 9, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 16, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 23, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 30, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 6, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 13, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 20, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ no list kept this week ]
August 27, 2021	Book Share Day — no presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 3, 2021	The 2021 Alex Award Winners — Wyatt P. and Aubrey S., from the Gere Branch, are today’s presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 10, 2021	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch libraries, is today’s presenter.
September 17, 2021	It’s Criminal — Jennifer J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, with a presentation on True Crime titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 14, 2021	Selections from the Polley Music Library — Scott S., Music librarian from the Polley Music Library at the downtown library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 1, 2021	ALA Notable Books — Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries Director, presents her annual ALA Notable Books presentation. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 8, 2021	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome Book Talk — Karrie S. and Steph E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, are today’s presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 15, 2021	One Book — One Lincoln — Caitlin L., coordinator of the 2021 One Book — One Lincoln, is today’s presenter.
October 22, 2021	Marcy’s Reading List – Fall 2021 — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 29, 2021	2021 Booker Prize Longlist — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents her annual talk on the year’s Booker Prize Longlist titles, for the best novels published in English in the U.K. or Ireland. [See the Booker Prize page on BookGuide for past winners!] [ BOOKLIST ]
November 5, 2021	Recent Historical Fiction – American Subjects — Chery B., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 12, 2021	Scott’s Grab Bag – Fall 2021 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide online resources, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 19, 2021	Science Fiction with Nathan / Tracy’s Recent Reads – 2021 — Tracy T. and Nathan H., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s presenters. [ Nathan’s BOOKLIST ] | [ Tracy’s BOOKLIST ]
November 26, 2021	NO BOOKSTALK TODAY — The Libraries are all closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
December 3, 2021	Susan’s Selections – Fall 2021 — Susan S., teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 10, 2021	Great Books to Give as Gifts — Vicki Wood, coordinator of Youth Services for the library system, presents her annual talk featuring books that would make for great holiday gifts. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 17, 2021	Topic T.B.A. — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
December 24, 2021	NO BOOKSTALK TODAY — Christmas Eve.
December 31, 2021	NO BOOKSTALK TODAY — New Years Eve.
January 7, 2022 to February 25, 2022	Cancelled — Resuming in March
March 4, 2022	What I’ve Read This Winter (2021/2022) — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 11, 2022	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
March 18, 2022	Speculative Fiction With Garren — Garren H., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ SLIDESHOW ]
March 25, 2022	Topic T.B.A. — Book Share day, no presenter.
April 1, 2022	Topic T.B.A. — Cal H. and Laurie J., from the Gere Branch Library, are today’s presenters.
April 8, 2022	Recent Historical Fiction about Art and Artists — Chery B., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 15, 2022	Debbie’s Recent Reads – 2022 — Debbie A., former staff member at the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 22, 2022	Hers and His ’22 — Becky W.C. and Scott C., from the Walt Branch Library and the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, are today’s “married librarian couple” presenters. [ Becky’s BOOKLIST ] | [ Scott’s BOOKLIST ]
April 29, 2022	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome Booktalk – Spring 2022 — Karrie S. and Steph E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s presenters.
May 6, 2022	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 13, 2022	Topic T.B.A. — Maddie O., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 20, 2022	Topic T.B.A. — Book Share day, no presenter.
May 27, 2022	One Book – One Lincoln — Sneak peek at the Top 10 finalists for 2022.
	This group’s name was slightly altered as of the Fall 2022 sessions, from Bethany BooksTalks to Bethany BookTalks.
June to August 2022	Book Share Days – Throughout the Summer, the Bethany BookTalk group will continue to meet each Friday morning, for weekly Book Share opportunities — without official presenters.
September 2, 2022	A Bag of Books — Marcy G., from the South and Gere Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter, sharing some recent favorite reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 9, 2022	Whodunit Mysteries — Jen J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 16, 2022	Answering Your Medical Questions at the Library — Melanie N., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
September 23, 2022	No BookTalk Today (Libraries closed for staff In Service Training Day)
September 30, 2022	T.B.A. — Erin I, from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 7, 2022	Whodunit Mysteries — Jen J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 14, 2022	The 2022 Booker Awards — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents her annual look at the finalists for the Booker Award. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 21, 2022	Lighting the Shadow Self — Leeann D., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 28, 2022	Scott’s Grab Bag – Fall 2022 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the libraries’ BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 4, 2022	T.B.A. — Chery B., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
November 11, 2022	No BookTalk Today (Libraries closed for Veteran’s Day)
November 18, 2022	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome BookTalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 25, 2022	No BookTalk Today (Libraries closed for the day after Thanksgiving)
December 2, 2022	T.B.A. — Nate and Tracy T., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s joint presenters. [ NATE’S BOOKLIST ] | [ TRACY’S BOOKLIST ]
December 9, 2022	T.B.A. — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
December 16, 2022	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter, hosting a session of Book Bingo.
December 23, 2022	Book Share — No presenter — bring your favorite recent reads to share with fellow group members
December 30, 2022	Book Share — No presenter — bring your favorite recent reads to share with fellow group members

 

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Courtyard BooksTalks

Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th St.
441-8530 (Reference Desk)

The Courtyard Book Talks were a series of lunchtime Book Talks in the open courtyard in the middle of the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, or in the Lincoln Foundation Gardens (across “N” St. from Bennett Martin Public Library), during the Spring/Summer months of 2006 through 2009. Interested readers were welcome to join weekly guest speakers for a mixture of themed presentations, personal favorites or even some Book Sharing opportunities…

Date	Program Description
May 9, 2006	Hot New Titles for Summer and Fall — Suzan Connell, head of the library’s Collection Management department, stops by to give us a sneak peek at what everyone will be reading this Summer and Fall!
May 23, 2006	Reads I’d Recommend — Lisa Voss, from the Gere branch, will be joining us to share some interesting titles.
Jun 6, 2006	Native American Detectives — Rayma Shrader, from the Reference Department downtown, will share some great Native American mysteries, from the new online booklist Sweetgrass and Desert Sage.
Jun 20, 2006	Dog Days of Summer: Prepare Yourself for the Heat! — Come listen to Marcy Graybill, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, discuss some fiction and non-fiction perfect for sleepy summer days.
Jul 4, 2006	No Book Chat — The library will be closed for the Independence Day holiday!
Jul 18, 2006	Books That End With a Twist! — Come listen to Rianne Schroeder, from the Technical Processes department downtown, talk about some favorite books with surprise endings.
Aug 1, 2006	New to the Mystery Field! — Donna Gustafson, from the Eiseley and Walt Branches, will present a list of mystery authors with less than three books to their credit so far.
Aug 15, 2006	Kit Keller, planning and data services director for the Nebraska Library Commission, and one of the hosts of Booktalk on KZUM, will be our guest presenter — on the topic of post-9/11 fiction, including Digging to America by Anne Tyler and The Whole World Over by Julia Glass.
Aug 29, 2006	Season Finale! — Scott Clark, from the Reference Department downtown, promises to end our first season of Courtyard Chats with some unforgettable reads.
May 22, 2007	The Not-So-Quiet Countryside — Donna G., from the Eiseley and Walt Branch libraries, will discuss mysteries that take place in rural areas.
May 29, 2007	A Long Time Ago… — Corey G., from the Reference Department, shares some of his favorite Star Wars titles in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie (premiered May 25, 1977)
June 5, 2007	Get Lost! — Sean S., from Eiseley Branch, explores the variety of quirky books that have surfaced on the hit television show LOST — many of which have proven to be clues to what’s happening to the series’ characters. But you don’t need to be a fan of the show to enjoy the books on Sean’s list!
June 12, 2007	ALA Notable Books of 2006 — Pat L., head of the library’s Youth Services department and a monthly newspaper columnist on books for youth, shares books for adults from the American Library Association’s list of Notable Books of 2006.
June 19, 2007	From D.C. to Outer Space: Noteworthy Biographies — Charlotte K., from the Reference Department, brings a variety of interesting biographical titles, ranging from politicians to astronauts to comic actors.
June 26, 2007	Booked to Die! — Julee H., branch supervisor at the Eiseley Branch, explores the popular mystery subset of mystery novels prominently featuring libraries or librarians.
July 3, 2007	Susan’s Selections — Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist, Susan S., provides a selection of some of her recent recommended reads.
July 10, 2007	High Fashion and High Society Fiction — Jessica H., from the Walt Branch, presents a variety of contemporary novels set in the worlds of High Fashion and High Society.
July 17, 2007	‘Tis a Tale Too Sweet — Layne P., from Eiseley Branch, explores the world of Medieval Romances. It’s more than just chastity belts!
July 24, 2007	Whodunit? New Mysteries! — Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, shares a selection of recent mystery fiction she recommends.
July 31, 2007	New Authors I’ve Discovered — Guest Presenter Kit K., from the Nebraska Library Commission, drops by to introduce us to some recent literary discoveries she’s made.
August 7, 2007	Biographies and Memoirs — Vicki W., from the Youth Services department downtown, shares some of her favorite recent true-life tomes.
August 14, 2007	Cruel and Unusual: Some Twists on Genre Fiction — The Walt Branch tag team of Julie H. and Rebecca A. make a joint presentation, including both thrillers and some unique twists on standard genre fare.
August 21, 2007	It’s All About Me! — Kim S., branch supervisor for the Anderson and Bethany Branch libraries, will join us to talk about a variety of resources to enrich and improve your life.
August 28, 2007	Murder by Gaslight — Rayma S., from the Reference Department, brings our 2007 Courtyard Book Chats series to a close by sharing a selection of mysteries set in the Victorian Era. From the Murder by Gaslight booklist here on BookGuide!
June 3, 2008	Business and Leadership — Julie, the Public Services Supervisor at Bennett Martin Public Library, opens our summer book chat series with a selection of titles focusing on business and leadership trends. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 10, 2008	Passport to Peril — Donna, from Eiseley and Walt Branches, says grab your passport! Jet off to England, where they dig up bodies in gardens and shake criminals out of family trees. Cross the English Channel, where orchid enthusiasts stumble across bodies in France. Follow the police around the fjords of Norway. Stop in Canada on the way home. Canadians are friendly, but they do have a dark side. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
June 17, 2008	The Good Life: Nebraska Authors — Meredith, curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a selection of Nebraska authors featured in past John H. Ames readings. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
June 24, 2008	Cooking Adoptive Royal Killers — Charlotte, from Bennett Martin Public LIbrary, presents a mixed bag of recent fiction and non-fiction she’s enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 1, 2008	The Mean (Magical) Streets — Scott, from Bennett Martin Public Library, discusses a selection of recent books dealing with contemporary urban fantasy. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
July 8, 2008	ALA Notables — Pat, from the Youth Services Department at Bennett Martin Public Library, discusses some books from the American Library Association’s Notable Books list.
July 15, 2008	The Arts in Literature — Lisa, from Bennett Martin Public Library, looks at the recent trend of fiction focusing on the classical arts. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 22, 2008	Books I Found by Using LibraryThing — Kit Keller, from the Nebraska Library Commission, talks about some interesting titles she found by using the online tool, LibraryThing. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 29, 2008	Looking to Score – Biographies! — Sean, from the libraries’ Virtual Services unit, discusses some popular biographies. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 2, 2009	“The History of the Victorian Age Will Never Be Told…We Know Too Much About It!” — Marcy G., from Anderson and Bethany, will discus books set in or about the Victorian Age, in both England and America. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 9, 2009	East Coast Crime — Donna G., from the Virtual Services department, shares some mysteries and thrillers set geographically on the U.S. East Coast. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
June 16, 2009	Eat, Drink and Be Merry — Join Shannon K., from Gere Branch, as she takes us on a journey through the world of culinary delights. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 23, 2009	Bess Streeter Aldrich – Nebraska Author — Meredith M., curator of The Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, talks about Bess Street Aldrich and her book A Lantern in Her Hand, this year’s One Book One Nebraska selection. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
June 30, 2009	Susan’s Picks — Eiseley Branch teen specialist Susan S. brings an eclectic selection of some of her favorite recent reads — expect both fiction and non-fiction for teens and adults. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 7, 2009	Authors From Other Countries — Julie B., from Bennett Martin Public Library, will tell us about some books on the subject of multicultural literature. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
July 14, 2009	Tempting, Tantalizing, Enticing Titles — Rianne, from the downtown library, presents a selection of mysteries and general fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 21, 2009	Authors I Have Met — Guest presenter Kit Keller will talk about authors she’s met and interviewed, and their books that she loves. Authors included: Elizabeth Berg, Sean Doolittle, Harley Jane Kozak, Ladette Randolph, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Stephanie Grace Whitson. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
July 28, 2009	The Brain and What Can Go Wrong With It — Vicki W., the Youth Services coordinator for the library system, focuses on the fascinating life stories of individuals recovering from brain injuries. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Aug 4, 2009	Fantasy Fiction by Females — Lisa V., from the Eiseley branch library, will give a presentation focusing on recent fantasy fiction by female authors. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Aug 11, 2009	Polley Play-Along Adventures — Music librarian Carolyn D. will use recorded musical tracks and play the flute to accompany her presentation on selections from the Polley Music Library.
Aug 18, 2009	Out-of-Town Tales — Charlotte K., from the downtown library, presents some of her recent favorites, set in a variety of geographic locations. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
Aug 25, 2009	Scott’s Picks — Scott C., manager of the libraries’ BookGuide web site, presents a talk on some of his recent favorites. [ PODCAST ]
Sep 22, 2009	One Book — One Lincoln — Join us for a discussion of People of the Book…the book everyone in town is buzzing about.

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Gere Branch BooksTalks

Gere Branch
2400 South 56th Street
441-8560

Everyone is welcome at Gere’s BooksTalk book discussion group! Each week during our Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring sessions, we hear about some great reading material from our featured presenter. Popular topics include mysteries, biographies, classic literature worth rereading, time travel books and romance fiction. Our presenters range from Lincoln City Libraries staff, to local authors, to members of the public with special interests to share. Several times a year, we participate in a book-share session, with each participant bringing several titles to talk about with the group. There’s no need to sign up in advance-we’re casual, friendly and always happy to see a new face, so join us, on Monday afternoons from 2:30-4:00 p.m., and broaden your reading horizons. Approximately 5-10 regular attendees.

Date	Program Description
May 3, 2004	History as Narrative: The Writings of Barbara Tuchman – Layne P. discusses the works of this non-fiction author. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 10, 2004	A Very Short Bibliography on First Ladies: Kathy A, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a talk about famous First Ladies of the United States.  [ BOOKLIST ]
May 2004	The World Next Door: Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, talks about Alternate History fiction.  [ BOOKLIST ]
September 2004	Civil War Mysteries: Rayma S., from the Reference Department downtown, shares some mysteries set during the U.S. Civil War.  [ BOOKLIST ]
October 18, 2004	Popular African American Fiction: Julie B., from the Eiseley Branch, shares a selection of popular contemporary fiction by African American authors..  [ BOOKLIST ]
November 2004	Time Enough at Last: Scott C. presents a talk featuring time travel novels or short stories. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 2004	Revisiting Modern Classics – Jim W. takes a closer look at some contemporary fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep 12, 2005	Bookshare/Welcome Back! We’ll talk about the upcoming session, and share some of our summer reading favorites.
Sep 19, 2005	Armchair Travel – Marcy will tell us about some of her favorite travel books, both fiction and non-fiction.
Sep 26, 2005	One Book — One Lincoln — 2005 We’ll discuss Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, the book selected for this year’s community-wide reading event.
Oct 3, 2005	Sandy will feature books about her “Favorite Things,” and will note the passing of mystery writer Ed McBain (a.k.a. Evan Hunter).
Oct 10, 2005	Tales of Mystery and Terror! Layne brings us some seasonal stories, so wear some garlic and bring your wolfsbane!
Oct 17, 2005	Hugo and Nebula Award Winners…: Scott will tempt us to read out of our comfort zone, with books that may appeal to the first-time Science Fiction and Fantasy reader.
Oct 24, 2005	Boo! Lisa will share some of her favorite ghost stories, and everyone is invited to bring a ghostly tale of their own to share.
Oct. 31, 2005	Don’t be spooked — Evelyn will be talking about, in her words, a “mish mush” of different books — something for everyone!
Nov. 7, 2005	Pat presents a talk on this year’s American Library Association’s Notable Books for adults. This one is always a favorite — Don’t miss it!
Nov. 14, 2005	Read any “chick lit” lately? Erin will spotlight contemporary women’s fiction.
Nov 21, 2005	Come hear Carol discuss some of the books featured on the KZUM Wednesday evening radio program, “Book Talk.”
Nov 28, 2005	Bookshare! The group will bring in books to share for our “Books We’re Thankful For” talk.
Dec 5, 2005	“Sisterhood is Powerful” – Sarah will tell us about books dealing with sisters and sisterhood.
Dec 12, 2005	Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday! (Dec 16) Come prepared to talk about your favorite regency literature, and bring any Austen-related items you want to share with the group. [End of the fall session]
Jan. 23, 2006	Welcome Back! A booksharing day.
Jan. 30, 2006	Sarah from Gere Branch shares good stuff she’s read recently.
Feb. 6, 2006	Book Share Day.
Feb. 13, 2006	True Love Lisa presents some non-fiction books about love among the great and not-so-great.
Feb. 27, 2006	Human Ecology: The Books of Jared Diamond Layne will be discussing some great books for everyone.
Mar. 6, 2006	Treasures from the Depths of BookGuide Come listen to Scott C., from the Reference Department downtown, share some of the titles he’s posted recommendations for on the library’s BookGuide Web site.
Mar. 13, 2006	Julee from Eiseley Branch presents a talk on books that feature alternative histories.
Mar. 20, 2006	T.B.A.
Mar. 27, 2006	Books That End With a Twist! Come listen to Rianne talk about some books with surprise endings.
Apr. 3, 2006	The Best Books I’ve Read Recently Marcy from Anderson and Bethany Branches shares her recent favorites.
Apr. 10, 2006	Strange But True! Kim from Anderson and Bethany Branches reveals stories of real people that will shock, amaze and entertain you!
Apr. 17, 2006	Fiction Connection Gere’s own Lisa talks about the Fiction Connection, a new database for readers available from the library’s collection of subscription databases.
Apr. 24, 2006	“When You Wish Upon a Star…” Come wish with Erin as she shares some novels based on fairy tales.
May 1, 2006	Native American Detectives Rayma, from the Reference department downtown, will share some great Native American mysteries, from the new booklist Sweetgrass and Desert Sage.
May 8, 2006	Harold Bloom: A Study in Un-orthodoxy Former assistant library directory John Dale returns with a talk about Harold Bloom’s fiction writing.
May 15, 2006	Mystery! Donna, from Eiseley and Walt Branches, will present a list of mystery authors with less than three books to their credit.
May 22, 2006	Favorites Vicki, from the Youth Services department downtown, reads a wide variety of books, and she’ll talk about some of her favorites.
May 29, 2006	[no session today] Library is closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
Jun. 5, 2006	Cloning a Better Tomorrow! It’s always a great time when Sean presents a talk; come here about novels and non-fiction titles dealing the issue of cloning.
Jun. 12, 2006	Faraway Places With Strange Sounding Names Barbara Rixstine will talk about books by a range of international authors.
Sept 25, 2006	t.b.a. Topic to be announced later.
Oct 2, 2006	American Gunfighter Sandy will discuss this title by Stephen Hunter.
Oct 9, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Charlotte will tell us what she’s been reading lately.
Oct 16, 2006	Booksharing Day! Bring some favorite reads to talk about.
Oct 23, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Pam will give us some great reading suggestions.
Oct 30, 2006	Oh, the Horror of It All! Scott Clark, from the Reference Department downtown, will share some examples of classic and contemporary Horror fiction, with some paranormal non-fiction on the side.
Nov 6, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Carol covers a wide range of reading possibilities.
Nov 13, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Bill brings a bunch of books that he thinks are best.
Nov 20, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Susan shares her love and knowledge of books with our group.
Nov 27, 2006	Books We’re Thankful For Bring in some of your favorites.
Dec 4, 2006	Some Staff Favorites Vicki tells us about books that make great gifts.
Dec 11, 2006	2006 ALA Notable Books Pat will tell us about this year’s noteworthies.
Jan 22, 2007	Book Sharing — We launch the new season of Books Talk with a Book Sharing day.
Jan 29, 2007	Grand Adventures in Reading — Marcy will share some great adventure stories. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb 5, 2007	Gere Branch’s own Sarah joins us to discuss some of her favorites.
Feb 12, 2007	Bookshare — An opportunity for attendees to share what they’ve recently been reading.
Feb 19, 2007	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
Feb 26, 2007	Advise and Checkout — Come hear Layne share some political fiction.
Mar 5, 2007	Bookshare — An opportunity for attendees to share what they’ve recently been reading.
Mar 12, 2007	Erin from Anderson and Bethany Branches will be our presenter.
Mar 19, 2007	Spring Reading — Forget Spring cleaning! Scott C. from the Reference Department downtown will bring some books to keep you reading.
Mar 26, 2007	Bookshare — An opportunity for attendees to share what they’ve recently been reading.
Apr 2, 2007	Susan, from Eiseley branch, joins us to discuss some recent favorites.
Apr 9, 2007	Tangled Tie-Ins — Sandy will talk about books that tie-in to other books and series.
Apr 16, 2007	Youth specialist Vicki from Bennett Martin Public Library downtown will be our presenter.
Apr 23, 2007	History Mysteries — Rayma, from the Reference Department downtown, will discuss Victorian mysteries.
Apr 30, 2007	Based on the Book… — Shannon will describe books made into movies.
May 7, 2007	Some of My Favorite Reads — Pam will discuss some general titles she recommends.
May 14, 2007	And Some of Mine, Too! — Martha will share some of her recent favorites.
May 21, 2007	Eiseley Branch’s Sean will be our presenter for our final session this season.
Sep. 10, 2007	Welcome Back! — The group will share favorite summer reads and we will preview the upcoming Books Talk schedule.
Sep. 17, 2007	Solve It at the Library! — Come listen to Julee share titles of mystery and suspense set in the library.
Sep. 24, 2007	Recent and Re-readable — Erin will share some of her recent favorites and some titles that were so nice, she had to read them twice.
Oct. 1, 2007	Books to Keep You Up at Night!* — Marcy will bring books that you won’t want to put down, even to go to bed. (* not scary books!)
Oct. 8, 2007	‘Tis a Tale Too Sweet — Layne explores the world of Medieval Romances. It’s more than just chastity belts.
Oct. 15, 2007	A Bushel of Books — A booksharing day — Bring a book you enjoyed, to share with the group.
Oct. 22, 2007	Brush Up on a Good Book — Shannon will take us on a tour through the fascinating world of art.
Oct. 29, 2007	The Not-So-Quiet Countryside — Donna G., from the Eiseley and Walt Branch libraries, will discuss mysteries that take place in rural areas.
Nov. 5, 2007	Tender Vittles — Scott, from the Reference Department downtown, shares a number of titles related to cooking, the culinary world and the food industry.
Nov. 12, 2007	[closed for Veterans Day] — [holiday].
Nov. 19, 2007	Mostly the Truth — Sometimes Not — Carol will bring some interesting non-fiction titles, with a few fiction thrown in.
Nov. 26, 2007	Cowboys, School Marms and a Good Horse — Hold onto your hat! Rayma will take us back in time into the wild and untamed West.
Dec. 3, 2007	Period Pieces — Come hear Sean talk about some of the books he’s read lately.
Dec. 10, 2007	Holiday Tea and Bookshare — We wrap up the fall/winter Books Talk season with our traditional season finale!
Jan. 7, 2008	Get Reacquainted! — Gere Branch’s own Jim will get things going with some of his favorite classics and recent non-fiction titles he has enjoyed.
Jan. 14, 2008	Marcy’s Bag of Books — Join Marcy from Anderson as she shares some of her favorite recent non-fiction titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
Jan. 21, 2008	[library closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Jan. 28, 2008	Young Adult, Entertaining and Style — Come listen to Sarah, from Gere, as she shares a few of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb. 4, 2008	People I Wish I’d Known — Pam will present a list of books about people she wishes she had known. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb. 11, 2008	Susan’s Selections 2008 — What’s new in the world of young adult literature? Eiseley Branch YA specialist Susan knows. [ BOOKLIST ]
Feb. 18, 2008	[library closed for Presidents Day]
Feb. 25, 2008	Classic Children’s Stories — Shannon, from Gere, will discuss some of her favorites appropriate for the young at heart. [ BOOKLIST ]
Mar. 3, 2008	The Ides of March — Layne, from Eiseley Branch, will present a glittering panoply about the Roman Empire. [ BOOKLIST ]
Mar. 10, 2008	LibraryThing — It’s Alive! — Scott, from Bennett Martin, will give a demo of the on-line LibraryThing communal book cataloging/reviewing web site, sharing some of his personal favorite titles.
Mar. 17, 2008	Erin go Bragh! — Bethany’s own Erin will touch the blarney stone of outstanding Irish fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
Mar. 24, 2008	Bookshare! — Everyone is encouraged to bring a book or two to share with the group.
Mar. 31, 2008	The Good Life — Meredith, of the Heritage Room, will discuss our wonderful Nebraska authors. [ BOOKLIST ]
Apr. 7, 2008	The Good, the Gritty, a Sure Thing and the Witty — Evelyn, from Bennett Martin, will share some thrilling mysteries. [ BOOKLIST ]
Apr. 14, 2008	Amber’s Biographies Book Talk — Amber brings some of her favorite biographies, and illuminates different types of bios. [ BOOKLIST ]
Apr. 21, 2008	Women in Islam — Vicki, from Bennett Martin, discusses a trio of non-fiction books highlighting the role of Women in Islamic culture. [ BOOKLIST ]
Apr. 28, 2008	Checkmate! — Jim, from Gere, will bring some fiction titles about the intriguing world of chess. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 5, 2008	Books About the 1930s — Rayma, from South Branch, ends the Winter/Spring series with a look at some fiction and non-fiction that looks back at the decade of the 1930s. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 12, 2008	Passport to Peril — Donna, from Eiseley and Walt Branches, says grab your passport! Jet off to England, where they dig up bodies in gardens and shake criminals out of family trees. Cross the English Channel, where orchid enthusiasts stumble across bodies in France. Follow the police around the fjords of Norway. Stop in Canada on the way home. Canadians are friendly, but they do have a dark side. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 19, 2008	Sean’s Grab Bag — We wrap up the Winter/Spring series with Sean, who will share several of his most recent, interesting reads.
July 14, 2008	Crafty Reads — Volunteer Pam B., one of the Gere Books Talk regulars, presented a summer talk featuring novels (mostly mysteries) that focus on crafts and hobbies.
Sep 8, 2008	Recent Book Club Books — Jim from Gere will bring some books that are great for book group discussions. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep 15, 2008	A Few of My Favorite Books — Shannon from Gere Branch will discuss several of her favorite books. [ BOOKLIST ]
Sep 22, 2008	The Arts in Literature — Lisa, from Eiseley Branch, will discuss fiction based on various themes from the world of art.
Sep 29, 2008	One Book — One Lincoln — 2008 — Join us as we celebrate the 2008 selected title!
Oct 6, 2008	Looking to Score: Biographies! — Sean, from the libraries’ Virtual Services unit, discusses some popular biographies. [ BOOKLIST ]
Oct 13, 2008	Vampire Fiction — Come listen to Layne from Eiseley Branch share some of the books he’s read recently. [ BOOKLIST ]
Oct 20, 2008	The Good Life: Nebraska Authors — Meredith, curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska authors.
Oct 27, 2008	Teen Titles — The Teen Advisory Board at Gere Branch gives their own BooksTalk presentation!
Nov 3, 2008	Cooking Adoptive Royal Killers — Charlotte, from Bennett Martin Public LIbrary, presents a mixed bag of recent fiction and non-fiction she’s enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov 10, 2008	Introducing Mma. Precious Ramotswe — Fay, from Gere Branch, will introduce us to the world of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Nov 17, 2008	ALA Notable Books — Pat L., the new Library Director, will present titles from the American Library Association’s Notable Books List. [ BOOKLIST ]
Nov 24, 2008	t.b.a — t.b.a.
Dec 1, 2008	The Mean Magical Streets: Contemporary Urban Fantasy Series — Scott, from Bennett Martin Public Library, discusses a selection of recent books dealing with contemporary urban fantasy. [ BOOKLIST ]
Dec 8, 2008	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Drop by to hear Marcy from Anderson and Bethany Branches tell about some of the great books she’s enjoyed recently. [ BOOKLIST ] — Part 1 / — Part 2
Dec 15, 2008	Give the Gift of Books — Vicki, from the Youth Services department downtown, will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 26, 2009	A Collection From Kathy — Guest presenter Kathy M. gives a talk on some favorite titles.
February 2, 2009	A History of the Victorian Age Will Never Be Written — Marcy G. talks about fiction set in the VIctoria Era. — Part 1 / — Part 2
March 9, 2009	Susan’s Picks — Eiseley Branch Teen specialist Susan S. shares some titles appropriate for teens.
April 6, 2009	An Assortment of Authors — Layne P. shares some of his favorite recent reads.
April 13, 2009	I’ll Just Have Water, Thank You — Carol S. presents a book talk with an H2O theme. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
April 20, 2009	Do Not Read This Book! Banned Books — Pam B., longtime Gere Books Talk volunteer, celebrates freedom to read with a talk about Banned Books.
April 27, 2009	Creature Comforts — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, gives a talk about books celebrating the Human-Animal connection. — Part 1 / — Part 2
May 4, 2009	What’s So Funny? — Vicki W. tackles some humorous fiction.
May 11, 2009	East Coast Crime — Donna G., from the virtual services department, shares some mysteries set in the East Coast region of the U.S.
May 18, 2009	Polley Picks — Carolyn D., librarian from the Polley Music Library, shares some selections from her department.
September 14, 2009	One Book — One Lincoln — The Fall/Winter series begins with Shannon leading a discussion of People of the Book…the book everyone in town is buzzing about.
September 21, 2009	Tales from the Crytographer — Join Erin as she delves into the secret world of code makers and breakers, and the spies who risk their lives for the information.
September 28, 2009	Susan’s Selections — It’s always a great time when Susan presents. You won’t want to miss it!
October 5, 2009	The Mighty Teens of Gere — The members of Gere’s Teen Advisory board are the presenters this week.
October 19, 2009	The Good Life — Meredith from the Heritage Room will shine the spotlight on more great Nebraska authors.
October 26, 2009	Out-of-Town Tales — Charlotte K., from the downtown library, presents some of her recent favorites, set in a variety of geographic locations. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 2, 2009	book sharing — An opportunity for attendees to share what they’ve been reading recently.
November 9, 2009	Funny, Weird and Silly Books — Gere’s own Shannon gives a talk on some humorous titles.
November 16, 2009	The Bookmaking Process — Gere’s Jim shares some favorite titles. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 23, 2009	Books I am Thankful For — Eiseley’s Lisa shares some titles she’s found significant to her life.
November 30, 2009	ALA Notable Books — Library Director Pat Leach will close the session with a selection of titles from the American Library Association’s Notable Books List. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 7, 2009	Give the Gift of Books — Vicki will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 14, 2009	Born Digital — Eiseley’s Layne leads a discussion of John Palfrey’s book, Born Digital.
January 11, 2010	The Good Life:  The Worlds of Wright Morris — Meredith M. from the Heritage Room will shine the spotlight on Nebraska author Wright Morris. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 18, 2010	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
January 25, 2010	Marcy’s Bushel of Books – 2010 — Marcy, from Anderson Branch, will talk about some of her favorites she’s read recently. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
February 1, 2010	The Ghosts of Booktalks Past — Erin will be bringing some new titles that fall into themes of her past booktalks. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 8, 2010	Sarah’s Selections: Young at Heart! — Sarah, from Gere Branch, shares several titles for the young adult in you. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 15, 2010	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 22, 2010	Crafts and Hobbies in Fiction — Crafts and Hobbies have always appeared in fiction (remember Miss Marple?) but now they are becoming an essential part of the plot. Join Sandy from Gere Branch and see if your hobby or craft is represented. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 1, 2010	Eat, Drink and be Merry! — Since presenting this topic last spring, Shannon, from Gere Branch, has found more great food titles to tickle your reading taste buds. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 8, 2010	Karrie’s Year of Reading – 2010 — This week’s presenter is Karrie from the Anderson and Bethany branch libraries.[ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 15, 2010	A Spring Eclectic — Rebecca, from Walt Branch, will bring some of her favorite titles. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
March 22, 2010	Title/Theme: TBA — This week’s presenter is Scott S. from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown.
March 29, 2010	Selections From a SciFi Reading Group — Forget Spring Cleaning! Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, will bring some titles to keep you Spring Reading! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 5, 2010	Title/Theme: TBA — This week’s presenter is Carol, supervisor of the Gere branch library.
April 12, 2010	An Assortment of Authors — This week’s presenter is Layne from the Eiseley branch library.
April 19, 2010	Susan’s Selections — This week’s presenter is teen specialist Susan from the Eiseley branch library.
April 26, 2010	Truth Be Told – Some Non-Fiction Favorites — This week’s presenter is Lisa from the Eiseley branch library. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 3, 2010	Charlotte’s Esoterica — This week’s presenter is Charlotte from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 10, 2010	A Nutshell History of Western Theatre: From Sophacles to Stoppard — Jim, from the Gere Branch, will bring some of the books he’s been reading lately. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 17, 2010	Crime in the Big Apple — Donna, from the Virtual Services Department, will share a selection of mysteries set in New York City.
May 24, 2010	Here Comes Summer! — Theresa, from Walt Branch, will close out the Spring bookstalk series with some titles to keep you busy reading all summer long.
September 13, 2010	Welcome back! — Jim, from Gere Branch, gets the group started with some all-time hits. Also, bring some your personal favorites to share with the group!
September 20, 2010	One Book – One Lincoln — Join Shannon from Walt Branch as she discusses I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice — this year’s One Book – One Lincoln selection.
September 27, 2010	Food, Glorious Food! — Pam B. serves up a delicious selection of some of her favorites.
October 4, 2010	Tales From the Heritage Room — Meredith, curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, talks about the authors who will be appearing in the Fall/Winter 2010 John H. Ames and Lunch at the Library sessions.
October 11, 2010	2011 Nebraska Poets Calendar — Sarah, editor of Black Star Press, discusses the 2011 Nebraska Poets Calendar.
October 18, 2010	Dog Training and Drawing — Marcy will bring some books about a few of her favorite subjects. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 25, 2010	Susan’s Selections — Susan is here from Eiseley Branch to entertain us with much ado about everything. A fun time is guaranteed for all.
November 1, 2010	My Life of Crime — Join Erin as she delves into the world of con artists and thieves. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 8, 2010	The Murderer Got Their Just Desserts…Book Group! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, discusses some of the mystery novels the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group has read over the past 4 years of meetings downtown and at South Branch. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 15, 2010	Social Networking — Want to learn more about online social networking? Rebecca from Walt Branch is here to show you!
November 22, 2010	Shannon’s Bookbag — Shannon from Walt will bring some of her favorite books. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 29, 2010	Great Books to Give as Gifts — Vicki will share some books that would make great gifts this holiday season. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 6, 2010	Everything Neil (Gaiman) — Never read anything by him before? Sarah from Gere will tell you why you should! [ BOOKLIST ]
December 13, 2010	Book Share — The Gere BooksTalk group wraps up the Fall/Winter 2010 sessions with our traditional group book sharing opportunity — come tell us what you’ve been reading!
January 10, 2011	Book Share — What have you been reading? Tell us all about it!
February 7, 2011	Who Knew? — Sandy, from Gere, shares some historical true-crime non-fiction selections.
February 14, 2011	One Book One Nebraska — Meredith, from the Heritage Room, discusses Ted Kooser’s Local Wonders.
February 28, 2011	Title/Theme: TBA — Marcy from Anderson and Bethany Branches, brings us a delightful selection.
March 7, 2011	Gere Writers Group — Join local authors as they share some of their ongoing projects.
March 14, 2011	Title/Theme: TBA — Layne, from Eiseley, enlightens us with many of his interests.
March 21, 2011	Scott’s Grab Bag — Come hear Scott C. from Bennett Martin as he shares some of his recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 28, 2011	Book Share — No host – This week is an Open Group Discussion!
April 4, 2011	Susan’s Selections – Spring 2011 — Susan S., Eiseley young adult specialist, tells us what is new in teen literature.
April 11, 2011	Unholy Mysteries — Special guest presenter Pam talks about “unholy mysteries.”.
April 18, 2011	Never Again — Drop by to hear Jim talk about some of the libraries’ materials dealing with the Holocaust. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 25, 2011	Short and Sweet! — Erin is and she’s bringing some books that are too! [ BOOKLIST ]
May 2, 2011	Murder on the Dark Continent — Donna from the Virtual Services department will bring mysteries set in Africa. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 9, 2011	Title/Theme: TBA — Special guest Cinnamon Dokken, owner of A Novel Idea bookstore, shares her reading interests.
May 16, 2011	Polley Picks — Carolyn from the Polley Music Library brings some recent additions to the collection.
May 23, 2011	The NE Writers Guild — Lisa Kovada, with the NE Writers’ Guild, and local authors share their work.
June 13, 2011	Book Share Week — During the summer, the Gere BooksTalk group meets the 2nd Monday of each month, without a host, for book sharing discussions.
July 11, 2011	Book Share Week — During the summer, the Gere BooksTalk group meets the 2nd Monday of each month, without a host, for book sharing discussions.
August 8, 2011	Book Share Week — During the summer, the Gere BooksTalk group meets the 2nd Monday of each month, without a host, for book sharing discussions.
September 12, 2011	Title/Theme: TBA — Gordon, from the Gere Branch, kick starts us off.
September 19, 2011	One Book – One Lincoln – 2011 — Shannon, from the Walt Branch, leads a discussion of Cutting for Stone, the book selected for the 2011 One Book – One Lincoln citywide reading program. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 26, 2011	Book Share — No host this time — It’s a Book Share week! Bring your favorites, we’ll discuss them!
October 3, 2011	On a Scientific Note — Pam B., long-time volunteer at the Gere Branch, brings some of her favorite titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 10, 2011	A Celebration of Sisters — Bethany Books Talk coordinator Erin brings a collection of books that celebrate that special bond between sisters. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 17, 2011	New Mysteries — 2010-2011 — Marcy, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, will share some new mystery titles and some older titles you may have missed. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 24, 2011	Heritage Room Highlights 2011 — Meredith, curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, will talk about recent additions to that specialized collection. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 31, 2011	Scary Stuff — Jim, coordinator of the Gere Branch Books Talk series, is this week’s presenter, and will bring what scares him! [ BOOKLIST ]
November 7, 2011	Bethany’s Rousing Reads — Bethany, from the Eiseley Branch, will give today’s presentation.
November 14, 2011	Write? Right! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Library, and manager of the BookGuide site, talks about books and other tools for aspiring writers of both fiction and non-fiction; and also shares some of his favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 21, 2011	Carol’s Bookbag — Carol, branch supervisor at the Gere Branch, will bring a variety of titles to spark your interst. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 28, 2011	The End Is Near — Steve, from the Gere Branch, will be this week’s presenter.
December 5, 2011	Great Gift Books — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the library system, brings some recommendations of books that would make good holiday gifts. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 12, 2011	2012 Nebraska Poets Calendar — Sarah F., owner/editor of Black Star Press, discusses the 2012 Nebraska Poets Calendar.
February 6, 2012	Book Share Plus — It’s a Book Share week.
February 13, 2012	Get Your Kicks, on Route 66 — The guest presenter for today is Pat S. from Gere Branch, who’ll discuss fiction and non-fiction about “the Mother Road”.
February 20, 2012	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 27, 2012	Mild-Mannered Mysteries — The guest presenter today is Fay M. from the Gere Branch.
March 5, 2012	The Librarian’s Bookbag — Come listen to Marcy G. from Anderson and Bethany branches as she shares some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 12, 2012	Memoirs and Biographies — The guest presenter today is Katie M., from the Gere Branch.
March 19, 2012	Crime & Mystery fiction by Nebraska writers — The guest presenter today is Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, downtown.
March 26, 2012	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach shares some of her favorite titles from the 2011 list of American Library Association Notable Books. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 2, 2012	Convergences and Divergences — What do a married-librarian-couple read and watch in their off time? Becky W.C. from Walt Branch, and Scott C. from Bennett Martin Public Library, share some of the books and movies they’ve individually — and mutually — enjoyed recently! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 9, 2012	A Green Thumb, or Not so Green — The guest presenter for today is Pam B.
April 16, 2012	Unsinkable! — The Titanic was called the “Ship of Dreams”, but it turned into a nightmare. Sandy W. from Gere branch takes a look at the iconic ship, one hundred years after the disaster. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 23, 2012	The 44 Scotland Street Series – Alexander McCall-Smith — The guest presenter today is Kristen A. from the Gere Branch.
April 30, 2012	I Thought With a Shudder…The Works of H.P. Lovecraft — The guest presenter today is Gordon A.
May 7, 2012	Armchair Traveling — The guest presenter today is Erin S. from the Bennett Martin Public Library, who’ll share books set in the countries she has been to, and destinations she hopes yet to visit.
May 14, 2012	Murder in the Midwest — The guest presenter today is Donna G. from the Virtual Services Department.
May 21, 2012	Spy Fiction – Past and Present — Layne P. from the Bennett Martin Public Library shares some of his favorite espionage titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 11, 2012	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
July 9, 2012	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
August 13, 2012	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 10, 2012	Book Share Plus — It’s a Book Share week.
September 17, 2012	Bushel of Books — Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, will bring fiction and non-fiction books she’s been reading. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 24, 2012	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist Susan is here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions.
October 1, 2012	Works for Children and Young Adults by Nebraska Authors — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, discusses a variety of titles and authors from the “Works for Children and Young Adults by Nebraska Authors” booklist on the Heritage Room web site.
October 8, 2012	One Book – One Lincoln – 2012 — Come and participate as Fay leads a discussion of “Destiny of the Republic” – the 2012 One Book – One Lincoln final selection!
October 15, 2012	Mary’s Recent Reads — Mary S, from the Anderson and Bethany branches, will bring some books to share with the group. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 22, 2012	Books About Books — Pam B., longtime volunteer with the Gere BooksTalk group, will bring some of her recent favorite reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 29, 2012	Strange and Wondrous Books: A Musical Booktalk — Carolyn D., music librarian, will discuss some interesting books she’s found in the Polley Music Library. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 5, 2012	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach will bring some good books recommended by the American Library Association. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 12, 2012	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 19, 2012	Lincoln – a Presidential Booktalk — The guest presenter today is Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown — he’ll be talking about books about President Abraham Lincoln. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 26, 2012	Great books to buy as gifts – 2012 Edition — Vicki W., Coordinator of Youth Services, will give a presentation on good books to buy for yourself or others. [ This year’s list was presented as a slideshow — not currently available ]
December 3, 2012	Thrilling Airship Adventures: The World of Steampunk — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, explores the explosively popular subgenre of Steampunk — featuring adventure, mystery, and imaginative technological inventions in the Victorian era…and it’s impact on popular culture. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 10, 2012	Sherlock Holmes — The guest presenter today is Kristen A. from the Gere Branch. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 7, 2013	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 28, 2013	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 4, 2013	Strong Women Characters — Sue B., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 11, 2013	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Marcy G., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, will bring fiction and non-fiction books she’s been reading. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
February 18, 2013	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 25, 2013	World War II Era (Mostly) Fiction — Fay M. presents a book talk featuring titles related to the era of World War II. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 4, 2013	Willa Cather and One Book One Nebraska — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, discusses the works of Willa Cather, with particular emphasis on “O Pioneers!”, the title selected for the 2013 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading event. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 11, 2013	Travel the World From Your Armchair — Shannon K. from the Walt Branch is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 18, 2013	J.R.R. Tolkien — Kristen A., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 25, 2013	Susan’s Selections — It’s always fun when Eiseley Branch’s teen specialist Susan is here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions.
April 1, 2013	Lisa’s Recent Reads — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 8, 2013	Before CSI: The Birth of Forensic Sciences — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, returns again, this time to present some titles that explore the origins of the forensic sciences. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 15, 2013	In Praise of Water: H2O — Longtime BooksTalk volunteer Pam B. is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 22, 2013	Another Place, Another Time — Evelyn D. from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown presents today’s talk featuring “The Borrowers,” “Shades of Grey,” “Angela’s Ashes,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” and either “Fatherland,” or “Pandora’s Box.” [ BOOKLIST ]
April 29, 2013	Memoirs — Katie M., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
May 6, 2013	If You Like…The Great Gatsby — Erin I, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
May 13, 2013	Conventionally Speaking — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown (and manager of the libraries’ BookGuide readers advisory site), presents a booktalk featuring books/authors he was introduced to by attending science fiction or mystery fiction literary conventions. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
May 20, 2013	Recent Reads — Donna G., from the Virtual Services department, is today’s presenter.
June 10, 2013	Bagels & Books — Come share your favorite recent read with other book lovers and friends. If “sharing” is not your forte, come anyway for a bagel, coffee and some great summer reading recommendations! This 2013 Adult Summer Reading Program event is at a different time than usual — 10:30 a.m. to Noon! [ BOOKLIST ]
July 8, 2013	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 12, 2013	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 9, 2013	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 9, 2013	Book Share — The last of the general Book Share dates before we begin our Fall/Winter session of themed book talks. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 16, 2013	One Book – One Lincoln — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, leads a discussion of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry — the 2013 One Book – One Lincoln selection. [ Visit the 2013 One Book web site ]
September 23, 2013	Natural Disasters in the U.S. — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, presents a talk focusing on natural disasters. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 30, 2013	3,000+ Nebraska Authors, Z-A, A Sampling — Join Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors downtown, as she presents selections from the Heritage Room collection. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 7, 2013	Who to Listen To… — Lisa K., from the Nebraska Library Commission, is our guest presenter today — speaking on the subject of recorded books/audiobooks. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 14, 2013	Recent Readable Recommendations — Fay M, from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 21, 2013	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk on some of the titles found on the ALA Notable Books list for the previous year. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 28, 2013	Fiction With a Twist — Wyatt P., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 4, 2013	What Jane Austen Did NOT Write — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 11, 2013	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 18, 2013	Death in the White House — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch, presents a talk about presidential assassinations. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 25, 2013	Remember the Past — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, presents today’s talk, on the theme of non-fiction books looking at various eras in history. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 2, 2013	Good Books for Gift Giving — Vicki Wood, coordinator of youth services, presents her annual list of books that would serve as good holiday gifts.] [ BOOKLIST ]
December 9, 2013	Books That Lead You to More Books — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, introduces you to a variety of books — both fiction and non-fiction — that provide you with lists of additional books to pursue! [ BOOKLIST ]
December 16, 2013	Debbie’s Recent Reads – 2013 — Debbie A., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, shares some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 13, 2014	Book Share — The last of the general Book Share dates before we begin our Winter/Spring season of themed book talks. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 20, 2014	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
January 27, 2014	Noteworthy Nebraska — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, presents today’s talk about newly designated State Poet Twyla Hansen and 2014 One Book One Nebraska title Once Upon a Town.
February 3, 2014	Charlotte’s Favorites of 2013 — Charlotte K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, shares her favorite reads from 2013. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 10, 2014	African-American Taste of Books — As a part of African American History Month, Gere Branch Library will be hosting a special session of BooksTalk featuring selections with themes from the African American culture. The program will be a “book tasting” and provide an opportunity for attendees to sample multiple titles reviewed and included in Lincoln Public Schools’ Mosaic list, an annual annotated multicultural book list compiled by LPS staff. Similar to speed dating, attendees will be given 3-5 minutes to read a summary/review of a title, and then pass it on to the next person – pulling from a number of selected Mosaic titles, ranging from picture books to young adult.
February 17, 2014	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 24, 2014	Love Stories of All Kinds — Fay M., from the Gere Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 3, 2014	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter.
March 10, 2014	Book Share — No presenter – Today is a Book Share day! [ BOOKLIST ]
March 17, 2014	A Trip to Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, presents today’s talk, featuring books set in or about Ireland. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 24, 2014	Enough Mysteries to Go Around (the World) — Evelyn D., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a talk featuring international mystery fiction. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 31, 2014	Easter Fiction — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 7, 2014	A Book Tasting — Come and enjoy some selections from “The Reading List” of The American Library Association.
April 14, 2014	Recent Good Reads — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
April 21, 2014	Stories Told in Unusual Ways — Scott C., from Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, shares a selection of novels and short stories (and also non-fiction works), in which the stories are told in unusual, experimental, or at least unconventional ways. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 28, 2014	On the Move — Pam B., longtime Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 5, 2014	It’s So Fluffy — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch, presents today’s talk about Chick Lit and Cozies.
May 12, 2014	Mysterious Happenings — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 19, 2014	Strange and Wonderful Reads — Wyatt P., Gere Library Aide, is today’s presenter.
June 9, 2014	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 13, 2014	Bagels & Books — Come share your favorite recent read with other book lovers and friends. If “sharing” is not your forte, come anyway for a bagel, coffee and some great summer reading recommendations! This 2014 Adult Summer Reading Program event is on a different day (Friday) and at a different time than usual — 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.! [ BOOKLIST ]
July 14, 2014	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 11, 2014	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 8, 2014	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 15, 2014	One Book – One Lincoln — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, leads a discussion of The Light Between Oceans, this year’s One Book – One Lincoln selected title. [ PODCAST ]
September 22, 2014	Do NOT Read This Book! — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalk volunteer, presents a talk about Banned and Challenged Books during Banned Books Week! [ BOOKLIST ]
September 29, 2014	Nebraska Authors — Meredith M., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
October 6, 2014	About the Author — Erin I., from the Eiseley Branch, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 13, 2014	Bess Streeter Aldrich — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk on this famed Nebraska author.
October 20, 2014	Lisa’s Raves and Faves — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 27, 2014	Model T Memories (revised) — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 3, 2014	A Book Tasting — Literary Cookbooks — Brenda E. and Pat S., from the Gere Branch Library, serve as leaders for today’s “book tasting”. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 10, 2014	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, presents her latest recommended reads.
November 17, 2014	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk based on the ALA Notables recommended reading list. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 24, 2014	The Becky and Scott Show – 2014 — Married library staff members Becky W.C. (from Walt Branch Library) and Scott C. (from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown) present a talk about their favorite recent reads and library DVDs they’ve enjoyed. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 1, 2014	Happy Homicide — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, presents a talk about holiday themed murder mysteries.
December 8, 2014	Great Books for Gifts — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the libraries, presents her annual talk about books that would be great for holiday gift-giving.
December 15, 2014	Favorite Authors — Pam B., long-time bookstalk volunteer at Gere, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 12, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 19, 2015	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
January 26, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 2, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Meredith M., former curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
February 9, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
February 16, 2015	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 23, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Wyatt P., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 2, 2015	Crime in Nebraska — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 9, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Melanie N., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 16, 2015	Home Sweet Home — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is this week’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 23, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 30, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Sarah D., from the libraries’ administrative offices, is today’s presenter.
April 6, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Debbie A. and Abigael B., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, are today’s joint presenters.
April 13, 2015	Book Share Day — No guest presenter – Book Share day! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 20, 2015	Trodding the Boards — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide resources pages, is today’s presenter. Fresh from performing in a Lincoln Community Playhouse production in Jan/Feb, Scott shares books, both fiction and non-fiction, related to “the theatre”! [ BOOKLIST ]
April 27, 2015	Recent Good Reads — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, presents her latest recommended reads.
May 4, 2015	Hollywood History — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 11, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 18, 2015	The Three Rs — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is this week’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
June 8, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
July 13, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
August 10, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 14, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter.
September 21, 2015	Theme/Title: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
September 28, 2015	Banned Books — Pam B., long-time Gere Books Talk volunteer, is today’s presenter.
October 5, 2015	If I Were the Queen of the Book Group — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 12, 2015	Out of the Ordinary — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
October 19, 2015	Mystery and Adventure Around the World — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 26, 2015	Nebraska Authors — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter.
November 2, 2015	ALA Notable Books — Lincoln City Libraries’ director, Pat Leach, presents her annual talk about books featured on the American Library Association’s list of Notable Books. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 9, 2015	One Book – One Lincoln – 2015 — Layne P., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, leads a discussion of this year’s One Book – One Lincoln title, Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
November 16, 2015	Book Share — It’s a Book Share week. No topical presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 23, 2015	Great Books for Gifts — Vicki W., head of Youth Services for the libraries, presents her annual talk on “Great Books to Give as Gifts”. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 30, 2015	Scott’s 2015 Grab Bag — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide resources pages, shares some of his favorite reads from the past year. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 7, 2015	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, presents her latest recommended reads.. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 14, 2015	The Alex Awards – 2015 — Mindy P. and Wyatt P., both from the Gere Branch Library, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 4, 2016	Book Share — No presenter today. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 11, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Kris B., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
January 18, 2016	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January 25, 2016	Book Share Day! — cancelled due to snow storm.
February 1, 2016	Wordsome Wonders and Marvelous Miscellany — Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter, sharing a selection of movies, non-fiction and other piquant possibilities. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 8, 2016	The Sinking of the Lusitania — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter, speaking on the historical topic of the sinking of the Lusitania. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 15, 2016	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday.
February 22, 2016	Clothes Make the (Wo)man — Pam B., longtime Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 29, 2016	Title/Theme: Heroes — Sarah D., from the administrative offices at the downtown library, is today’s presenter.
March 7, 2016	Irish Authors — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 14, 2016	Title/Theme: TBA — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 21, 2016	New Mystery Authors! — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 28, 2016	What Shannon Has Been Reading: More History! — Shannon K., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
April 4, 2016	Meagan’s Miscellany — Meagan M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 11, 2016	Scott’s Grab Bag — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library (and manager of the BookGuide web pages), talks about some of his favorite recent reads in the past two years. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 18, 2016	Erin’s Spring 2016 BooksTalk — Erin I. from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 25, 2016	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter, on the topic of good reads for teens.
May 2, 2016	Biographies from Around the World — Mindy P., from the Gere Branch, shares some international biographies. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 9, 2016	My Favorite Authors — Donna G., from the libraries’ Virtual Service Department, is today’s presenter, and by popular request from BooksTalk members will be speaking about her all-time favorite authors. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 16, 2016	Local Author! — Christine Harris discusses her self-published books The Gypsy in My Soul and Bloodlines with the group.
May 23, 2016	Book Share! — today’s meeting will be a group book share opportunity!
September 12, 2016	One Book – One Lincoln — Shannon K, from Walt Branch, leads a discussion of this year’s winning One Book – One Lincoln title — “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande.
September 19, 2016	The Man Booker Prize — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk about some of this year’s finalists for the Man Booker Prize. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 26, 2016	The Life and Works of Ted Kooser — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 3, 2016	Nebraska 150 Books — Erin W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter.
October 10, 2016	Ada Lovelace Day – Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — Kristen A., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 17, 2016	Medieval Mysteries — Robyn H., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk featuring historical mysteries set in Medieval times. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 24, 2016	Marcy’s Recent Reads — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 31, 2016	War Through Many Lenses — Melanie N., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk featuring a unique look at war.
November 7, 2016	ALA Notable Books — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk featuring selections from the previous year’s American Library Association Notable Books list. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 14, 2016	To Boldly Go… — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and the BookGuide readers advisory webpages, presents a Star Trek themed booktalk in celebration of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary on September 8th 2016. Featuring Star Trek novels, non-fiction about the making of the series, biographies of the cast members, and a look at how Star Trek has influenced technological and cultural developments over the past 50 years. [ BOOKLIST ] [ PODCAST ]
November 21, 2016	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, presents some of her favorite recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 28, 2016	Great Books to Give as Gifts 2016 — Vicki W., coordinator of Youth Services for the library system, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 5, 2016	Picture Books for Any Age — Shelly R., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter.
December 12, 2016	New(er) Non-Fiction — Meagan M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 9, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
January 16, 2017	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
January 23, 2017	Mixed Theme Book Talk — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 30, 2017	Mindy’s Recent Reads — Mindy P., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 6, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
February 13, 2017	Book Tasting — Brenda E. and Pat S. (both from Gere Branch) discuss a selection of non-fiction titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 20, 2017	[ no book talk ] — Libraries will be closed for the Presidents Day Holiday.
February 27, 2017	[ Cancelled ]
March 6, 2017	Inventions — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk on the theme of inventions. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 13, 2017	Irish Authors — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 20, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 27, 2017	A New Look at Vintage Sleuths — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 3, 2017	Potpourri of Book Reviews — Lisa Kelly, from the Nebraska Library Commission, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 10, 2017	His & Hers — Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch, and Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library and BookGuide web pages, present another “married library workers” joint book talk. [ “His” Booklist ] [ “Hers” Booklist ] [ PODCAST ]
April 17, 2017	Detective Fiction — Wyatt P., from the Gere Branch Library, was to have been today’s presenter. BOOKSTALK CANCELLED THIS WEEK — Gere closed for carpet replacement!! (Also presented April 28th at Bethany)
April 24, 2017	Good Reads for Teens — Susan S., Teen Specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, was to have been today’s presenter. BOOKSTALK CANCELLED THIS WEEK — Gere closed for carpet replacement!! (Also presented April 21st at Bethany)
May 1, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, was to have been today’s presenter. BOOKSTALK CANCELLED THIS WEEK — Gere closed for carpet replacement!! (Also presented May 5 at Bethany)
May 8, 2017	150 Years of Nebraska Poetry — Erin W., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at the downtown library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 15, 2017	One Book – One Lincoln – 2017 — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, gives a preview of the titles being considered for the 2017 One Book – One Lincoln. This is the Winter/Spring 2017 finale for the Gere BooksTalks.
June 12, 2017	Book Share Day — no presenter.
July 10, 2017 2:00-3:30 p.m. this date only!	Memories of the North Platte Canteen — Rosalie Lippincott was a volunteer with the North Platte Canteen during WWII, as featured in Bob Greene’s book, Once Upon a Town. She will share her account of the generosity of a small town in Nebraska and how it truly helped “Build a Better World.” This is an event for the Adult Summer Reading Program.
August 14, 2017	Elfi Lee will share her memories of surviving the Holocaust as chronicled in Watching Over Me: A German Girl’s WWII Story of Survival and A Quest for Peace. This is an event for the Adult Summer Reading Program.
September 18, 2017	Book Share — No presenter today — group members will share their recent reads.
September 25, 2017	Fall Into a Good Book — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
October 2, 2017	History…of a Sort — Today’s guest presenter is Scott Childers, Executive Director of the Southeast Library System, who’ll present a talk on Alternate History and Recent Reads. [BOOKLIST]
October 9, 2017	Fay’s Recent Reads — Fay M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
October 16, 2017	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 23, 2017	The Man Booker Award — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, presents a talk about this year’s Man Booker Award finalists. [BOOKLIST]
October 30, 2017	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach presents her annual talk about the books featured on the ALA’s Notable Books List. [BOOKLIST]
November 6, 2017	Recent Reads — Longtime Gere BooksTalk volunteer Pam B., is today’s presenter
November 13, 2017	Literary Inspired Cookbooks — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
November 20, 2017	Recent Reads — Donna G., from the Virtual Services Department, is today’s presenter.
November 27, 2017	Recent Reads — Susan S., Teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [BOOKLIST]
December 4, 2017	Great Books to Give as Gifts – 2017 — Vicki W., coordinator of Youth Services, present’s her annual gift-giving guide. [BOOKLIST]
December 11, 2017	Trodding the Boards: The Sequel! — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a follow-up to an earlier theme of his — with additional fiction and non-fiction set in the world of the Theatre! Plus other Recent Reads! [BOOKLIST]
January 15, 2018	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
January 22, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — [Cancelled due to bad weather]
January 29, 2018	Animal Tales — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalk volunteer, is today’s presenter.
February 5, 2018	Winsome Women in Historical Fiction — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 12, 2018	Youth Non-Fiction — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 19, 2018	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Closed for the Presidents Day holiday
February 26, 2018	Savor the Color of Life: African-American Authors — Brenda E., Gere Branch supervisor, is today’s presenter.
March 5, 2018	Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction — Cait L., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 12, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 19, 2018	Non-Fiction — Meagan M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 26, 2018	The Becky and Scott Show – 2018 — A pair of married librarians — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and Becky W.C., from the Walt Branch Library, are today’s joint presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 2, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Erin W., curator of the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter.
April 9, 2018	Book Share Day — Plus view a short video about the Lincoln City Libraries from 1940!.
April 16, 2018	Susan’s Award Winners Talk – 2018 — Susan S., Teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 23, 2018	Random Reads From a Retired Librarian — former librarian Susan V. is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 30, 2018	Recent Reads From a Retired Librarian — former librarian Richard M. is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 7, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Sarah D., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, and also a published author, previews her next book.
May 14, 2018	One Book – One Lincoln – 2018 Top Eleven — Katie M., coordinator of One Book – One Lincoln, presents a preview of the shortlist of titles being considered for One Book in 2018.
June 11, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenters during the summer.
July 9, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenters during the summer.
August 13, 2018	“Eek? eBooks Don’t Have to Be Frightening” — We will combine with this Adult/Teen program today (2:00 – 3:30 pm – note the slight time change)
September 10, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
September 17, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Pam B., long-time Gere BooksTalks volunteer, is today’s presenter.
September 24, 2018	Great American Read — Katie M., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, leads a discussion of some of the Great American Reads finalists.
October 1, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan V., volunteer at the Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 8, 2018	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
October 15, 2018	Newer Non-Fiction and Other Factual Delights — Meagan M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 22, 2018	Books Fall Open, You Fall In — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 29, 2018	ALA Notable Books — Lincoln City Libraries’ director, Pat Leach, presents her annual talk highlighting selections from the American Library Association’s list of recommended reads for the previous year.
November 5, 2018	Regency England – WWII — Sandy P., from the UNL Law Library, is today’s guest presenter.
November 12, 2018	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Closed for the Veterans Day holiday
November 19, 2018	One Book One Nebraska: Poets/Editors — This Gere BooksTalk session will focus on the 2018 One Book One Nebraska selection — Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry. Special guests on this date will include several of the poets featured in this book, including Mary K. Stillwell (co-editor), Twyla Hansen, Charlene Neely, Lucy Adkins and Becky Faber.
November 26, 2018	School Shootings, Fiction & Non-Fiction — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [this talk postponed to January 2019 due to weather conditions which cancelled all special library programs for this day.]
December 3, 2018	The Mystery of Agatha Christie — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library, presents a shortened version of the 90-minute presentation he gave at Gere on Sunday, September 30th, 2018, in conjunction with the Lincoln Community Playhouse production of Agatha Christie’s play “Black Coffee”. [ BOOKLISTS ] [ SLIDESHOW ] [ PODCAST ]
December 10, 2018	Title/Theme: TBA — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
December 17, 2018	Something Haunted — Sarah D., from the administrative offices at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. She will discuss her second book, Something Haunted, which will be released on November 24th. The “bad guy” is Charles Starkweather’s ghost. This is the second in a series she has planned.
January 7, 2019	School Shootings, Fiction & Non-Fiction — Tracy T., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [this talk postponed due to weather conditions which cancelled all special library programs for this day.]
January 14, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
January 21, 2019	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
January 28, 2019	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
February 4, 2019	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 11, 2019	Irish Authors — Former Gere staff member Jodi R. is today’s guest presenter, giving her annual talk about Irish Authors. [Cancelled due to poor weather — rescheduled for March 11 2019.] [See March 11th below]
February 18, 2019	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Closed for the Presidents Day holiday
February 25, 2019	Recent Reads from a Retired Librarian – 2019 — Retired librarian Richard Miller is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 4, 2019	Some History, Real and Otherwise — Scott Childers, from the Southeast Library System, is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 11, 2019	Irish Authors — Former Gere staff member Jodi R. is today’s guest presenter, giving her annual talk about Irish Authors. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 18, 2019	Understanding Illness & Health Care — Kit Keller, former librarian with the Nebraska Library Commission, is today’s guest presenter.. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 25, 2019	Random Reads From a Retired Librarian — Susan V., volunteer at the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 1, 2019	Youth Non-Fiction Titles — Sandy W., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 8, 2019	No Foolin’, Just Good Suggestions from Becky & Scott — Married library workers Becky W.C. from Walt Branch and Scott C. from Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, are today’s dual presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 15, 2019	Serious Reading — Lisa Kelly, from the Nebraska Library Commission, shares some mystery series set both in the U.S. and around the world. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 22, 2019	Hillary’s Reads — Hillary U., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 29, 2019	Susan’s Speculations — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter, and will share some recent Teen Reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 6, 2019	Sinclair Lewis — Garren H., Youth Librarian at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, on the topic “Sinclair Lewis: The Red-Haired Tornado From the Minnesota Wilds.” [ BOOKLIST ] [ SLIDESHOW ]
May 13, 2019	One Book – One Lincoln — Katie M, from the Bennett Martin Public Library, and coordinator of the 2019 One Book – One Lincoln, gives a preview of some the titles being considered for selection this year.
May 20, 2019	Lincoln’s Gayest Book Talk – 2019 — Lane G., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
SEE NOTE AT RIGHT –>	Special Note — Due to building work being done at Gere Branch during the Fall of 2019, there will be fewer Gere BooksTalks than usual — BooksTalks are only being held twice per month. Also, during the period when Gere is closed (October 7th through November 11th), the BooksTalks will be relocated to South Branch Library at 27th & South St.
September 9, 2019	Library Bingo — Gere Branch this week — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
September 23, 2019	Recent Reads — Gere Branch this week — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
October 7, 2019	Random Reads — South Branch this week — Susan V. and Penny U., library foundation volunteers, are today’s presenters.
October 21, 2019	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — South Branch this week — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters.
November 4, 2019	Newer Non-Fiction and Other Delights — South Branch this week — Meagan M., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 18, 2019	Susan’s Selections — Gere Branch this week — Susan S., Teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter, and will share some recent Teen Reads.
December 2, 2019	Great Books to Give as Gifts – 2019 — Gere Branch this week — Vicki W., director of Youth Services for the library system, gives her annual talk featuring great books to consider at season gift-giving time. [ BOOKLIST ]
December 16, 2019	Scott’s Grab Bag – 2019 — Gere Branch this week — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown and manager of the libraries BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 13 2020	Nebraska Trivia — Meredith M., former curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
January 27 2020	ALA Notables — Pat Leach, director of the Lincoln City Libraries, presents her annual talk featuring titles from the American Library Association’s “Notable Books” list.
February 10 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Marcy G., from the South and Gere Branches, is today’s presenter.
February 24 2020	Irish Authors & Booker Prize Books — Jodi R., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 9 2020	Nebraska Authors of Children’s Literature — Diane W., curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
MARCH 12 2020	ALL REMAINING BOOKSTALK SESSIONS FOR THE WINTER/SPRING 2020 SEASON (ENDING MAY 2020) WERE CANCELLED DUE THE LIBRARIES’ COVID-19 PANDEMIC SOCIAL DISTANCING SAFETY MEASURES — WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
March 23 2020	Title/Theme – T.B.A. — Jody B., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 6 2020	Scott’s Miscellany — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown and manager of the libraries BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
April 27 2020	Susan’s Speculations — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 11 2020	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, is today’s presenter. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]
May 18 2020	One Book – One Lincoln — Caitlin L, from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, presents a sneak preview of the Top 10 Finalists for the 2020 One Book – One Lincoln. [ Cancelled due to COVID-19 safety precautions. ]

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Just Desserts

Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th St. (4th Floor Auditorium)
441-8530 (Public Service Desk at Bennett Martin Public Library downtown)

The Just Desserts discussion group, focusing exclusively on Mystery Fiction, meets monthly at the Bennett Martin Public Library, downtown. This group meets the last Thursday evening of each month, January through October, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

A specific mystery novel (or author) is selected in advance for discussion during each meeting, although general discussion about mystery fiction may follow the discussion of the selected title. Since our theme is “Death and Desserts,” (i.e. The murderer got their “just desserts.”), any and all participants are encouraged to bring a dessert (cookies, cake, pie, tarts, brownies, bars, cream puffs, etc.) to share with the other group members. [Coffee and juice will be provided.]

If you’d like to join us, or you would like to be added to an e-mail notification list for news about this group, you can e-mail us to let us know of your interest, at: the BookGuide e-mail address, or fill out our newsletter sign-up form at our Newsletters page.To see a list of the mysteries discussed by the Just Desserts group in the past, visit our Just Desserts archives page…or you can print out a list of the titles discussed in the first ten years of Just Desserts. If you missed one of our past meetings and would like to contribute your own opinion about one of the books we discussed, visit the Just Desserts Blog, and leave a comment on one of the book entries!

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Let’s Get Books Together!

Gere Branch
2400 South 56th Street
441-8560

The Gere Branch Library is pleased to be the new official meeting spot for Let’s Get Books Together: A LGBTQ+ Book Club!

The group initially met the second Wednesday evening of every month, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., in the 4th floor auditorium of the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown for its first year, but switched to Gere Branch Library, on the last Wednesday of every month at the same time, for the discussion of books with themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Nebraska. In addition to book discussion and socializing, the group will also serve as a source of support and safety for all members. A specific novel, story collection or non-fiction title is selected in advance for discussion during each meeting, although general discussion about LGBTQ+ literature may follow the discussion of the selected title.

LGBT Book Club is welcoming of all age groups, and any member of the public who can respect the safe space we are trying to create for our local LGBTQ community.

Visit the archive of past Let’s Get Books Together! selections.

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Lincoln City Libraries BooksTalks on Zoom

Online Only!

Lincoln City Libraries invites you to participate in the Books Talk series this fall.

The Books Talk series provides adults opportunities to get and give book recommendations, as well as discuss books with other avid readers and book lovers. Some Books Talk sessions feature library presenters sharing their reading recommendations. Other Books Talk sessions are designated as Book Chat Day sessions and provide a forum for attendees to talk about what they have been reading. Registration is not required, and attendees are invited to participate in as many or as few sessions as they like. The Books Talk schedule for Fall 2020 is provided below.

Books Talk sessions are Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM.

During the fall of 2020, Books Talk sessions will be held via Zoom — a video conferencing app that can be accessed via the internet or telephone. It is easy to participate in Books Talk sessions.

If you have a device with internet:

A few minutes before 10:30 AM on Fridays, simply click on the internet link provided below and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode. Zoom will ask if you want to join the meeting with video. If your device has that capability, click “Yes.” Zoom will also ask if you want to use computer audio. If your device has that capability, click “Yes.” You will be in a virtual “waiting room” until the Books Talk host allows you to join the session.

If you do not have a device with internet:

Attendees can participate in Books Talk sessions via telephone. Phone attendees will be able to hear and participate in conversations with the other attendees but will be unable to see them. A few minutes before 10:30 AM on Fridays, simply call the phone number provided below, and then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.

To attend a Books Talk session

Internet link: https://zoom.us/j/97212708871?pwd=d09UVHdKZllJaW9KQTlZbUpYZFlrUT09 or Telephone: (312) 626 6799

Meeting ID: 972 1270 8871

Passcode: 131347

* The internet link, telephone number, Meeting ID, and Passcode will be the same for all Books Talk sessions this fall.

Our Fall/Winter 2020 and Winter/Spring 2021 schedule is listed below. Click the [ BOOKLIST ] links (where available) — to see any online booklists for any talks after they have been presented! No video recordings will be made of these BooksTalks, however audio recordings may be made for the libraries’ Podcast series. Click the [ PODCAST ] links to listen to any audio recordings of specific bookstalks, when they become available!

DATE	TITLE/THEME — PRESENTER. [ All meetings this session were held online using Zoom meeting software — see above for how to log in and participate. ]
September 4 2020	Recent Reads — Tracy T., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 11 2020	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions.
September 18 2020	Irish Authors — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents her annual talk focusing on Irish authors, with a nod to the 2020 Book Prize and 2020 International Booker Prize winners and nominees. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 25 2020	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions.
October 2 2020	Fascinating Books on Medical History: Medicine, Psychiatry and Pandemics — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 9 2020	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions.
October 16 2020	Recently Read and Written — Sarah D., from the Administration at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 23 2020	ALA Notables — Library Director Pat Leach will present her annual talk featuring books from the ALA Notable Reads list for the past year. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 30 2020	Scott’s Miscellany — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown and manager of the libraries BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter, and will share a grab bag of his recently enjoyed books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, with an emphasis on mysteries, suspense and SF. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 6 2020	Recent Reads — Lisa V., from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
November 13 2020	Steph and Karrie’s Awesome Booktalk — Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from Anderson and Bethany Branches are today’s dual presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 20 2020	Susan’s Speculation — Susan S., Young Adult specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 27 2020	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Libraries closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
DATE	TITLE/THEME — PRESENTER. [ All meetings this session will be held online using Zoom meeting software — see above for how to log in and participate. ]
January 22 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ NO BOOKLIST COMPILED ]
January 29 2021	Recent Reads — Marcy G., of the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ PLANNED BOOKLIST ] [ REVISED BOOKLIST ]
February 5 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ]
February 12 2021	Lisa’s Cooking, Food & Foodies BooksTalk — Lisa V., of the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] | [ PODCAST ]
February 19 2021	Weird History — Lane G., of the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] | [ PODCAST ]
February 26 2021	Novels in Verse — Carrie K., of the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 5 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 12 2021	Illustrated Reads — Ali B., from Read Aloud Lincoln, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 19 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ NO BOOKLIST COMPILED ]
March 26 2021	Recent Reads — Assistant Library Director Traci G. is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 2 2021	Recent Reads — Former Anderson and Bethany Branch staff member Debbie A. is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 9 2021	Books I’ve Read This Spring — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 16 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 23 2021	Scott’s Grab Bag – Spring 2021 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of BookGuide, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 30 2021	Recent Reads — Kim S., supervisor of the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 7 2021	Book Chat Day — Participants share their reading suggestions. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 14 2021	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 21 2021	[ No BooksTalk today ] — Summer Reading Challenge Registration Begins
May 28 2021	2021 One Book – One Lincoln – Sneak Peek — Jodi R., of the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents a special sneak peek at the Top 11 Finalists for this year’s community reading program. The Top 3 will be revealed on Memorial Day.

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The Nebraska Heritage Book Club

Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors
Bennett Martin Public Library (3rd floor)
136 S. 14th St.
441-8516 (Heritage Room phone #)

The Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors at Bennett Martin Public Library is pleased to be the new official meeting spot for The Nebraska Heritage Book Club (formerly The Nebraska History Book Club)!

For several years, this group met at the Nebraska History Museum (15th & “P”). This group was formed to discuss books about Nebraska history, highlighting the books on the Nebraska150books.org booklist. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring lunch. Come when you can!

This group has now relocated their monthly meetings to the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, on the 3rd floor of the downtown library. The group meets on the 4th Friday of every month, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., for the discussion of books by Nebraska authors or with a Nebraska history theme. A specific novel, story collection or non-fiction title is selected in advance for discussion during each meeting.

Some Examples of Past Discussions: February 25 2017: Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt; March 24 2017: Sharpie: The Life of Evelyn Sharp – Nebraska’s Aviatrix by Diane Bartels; April 21 2017: Hector’s Bliss by Dennis Vossberg (3rd Friday); May 26 2017: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell. September 29 2017: The Bones of Paradise by Jonis Agee (5th Friday); October 27 2017: Bloody Mary, Gentle Woman by Frances G. Reinehr; November 17 2017: The Christmas of the Phonograph Record by Mari Sandoz (3rd Friday — We will do a choral reading of the book); January 26 2018: Book TBD; February 23 2018: Have You Seen Mary? by Jeff Kurrus or another book about Sandhills Cranes.

Visit the archive of past Nebraska Heritage Book Club selections.

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South Branch BooksTalks

South Branch
2675 South St. (27th & South)
Originally Every Thursday Evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m., switched to Thursday afternoons 2:30-3:30 in September 2022
441-8570

South BooksTalks welcomes everyone for a weekly evening/afternoon book chat opportunity, starting in September 2021. Patterned after the successful Bethany and Gere BooksTalk programs, guest speakers will present a talk on a group of books, sometimes with a theme and sometimes not. These informal presentations allow for good conversation as well. From September 2021 to May 2022, the South BooksTalk group met every Thursday evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Beginning in September 2022, the meeting time has been changed to Thursday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Date	Program Description
September 2, 2021	Marcy’s Reading List – Fall 2021 — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter, sharing some of her recent reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 9, 2021	2021 Booker Prize Longlist — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents her annual talk on the year’s Booker Prize Longlist titles, for the best novels published in English in the U.K. or Ireland. [See the Booker Prize page on BookGuide for past winners!] [ BOOKLIST ]
September 16, 2021	The 2021 Alex Award Winners — Wyatt P. and Aubrey S., from the Gere Branch, are today’s presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 23, 2021	It’s Criminal! — Jennifer J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter, with a presentation on True Crime titles. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 30, 2021	Selections from the Polley Music Library — Scott S., music librarian in the Polley Music Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 7, 2021	Book Bingo — Linda V., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch libraries, is today’s presenter.
October 14, 2021	Karrie and Steph’s Awesome Book Talk — Karrie S. and Steph E., from the Anderson and Bethany Branches, are today’s presenters. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 21, 2021	One Book — One Lincoln — Caitlin L., coordinator of the 2021 One Book — One Lincoln, is today’s presenter.
October 28, 2021	Switch Games: What’s Available, What They Are, and How They Work — Cal and Laurie, from the Gere Branch Library, are today’s presenters.
November 4, 2021	Scott’s Grab Bag – Fall 2021 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide online resources, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 11, 2021	No BooksTalk Today — The Libraries are all closed for the Veterans Day holiday.
November 18, 2021	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist from the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 25, 2021	No BooksTalk Today — The Libraries are all closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
January 6, 2022	Women P.I.s. — Marcy G., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
January 13, 2022	Sarah’s Recent Recommendations — Sarah D., from Administration at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and a published author in her own right, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
January 20, 2022	Topic: T.B.A. — Monica K., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
January 27, 2022	Questioning Our Realities and Recontextualizing Our Fictions: Using Films to Speak to Our Innermost Selves — Jasmine P., from the Eiseley and Williams Branches is today’s presenter. [ MOVIE LIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
February 3, 2022	What Can You Believe? — Carrie K., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
February 10, 2022	The Real Life Horse Whisperer and Other True Tales — Monica K., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
February 17, 2022	What I’ve Read This Winter (2021/2022) — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
February 24, 2022	T.B.A. — presenter/theme to be announced.. THIS MEETING HELD ON ZOOM, NOT IN-PERSON!
March 3, 2022	Topic: T.B.A. — Monica K., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
March 10, 2022	Topic: T.B.A. — Laurie J., from the Gere Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
March 17, 2022	Speculative Fiction With Garren — Garren H., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ] [ SLIDESHOW ]
March 24, 2022	ALA Recommended Reads — Library Director Pat Leach is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
March 31, 2022	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
April 7, 2022	Dark Academia — Maddie O., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 14, 2022	Not Your Mother’s Romance Novels — Alicia G. is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 21, 2022	Marcy’s Recent Cozy Reads (and More!) — Marcy G., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
April 28, 2022	T.B.A. — presenter/theme to be announced.
May 5, 2022	Margaret’s Miscellany – 2022 — Margaret Berry is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 12, 2022	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., Teen Specialist at the Eiseley Branch Library, is today’s presenter.
May 19, 2022	Scott’s Recent Reads — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
May 26, 2022	One Book – One Lincoln — Sneak peek at the Top 10 finalists for 2022. This is the final session of the South BooksTalks for the Winter/Spring 2022 season. This BooksTalk series will return in September 2022.
	This group’s name was slightly altered as of the Fall 2022 sessions, from South BooksTalks to South BookTalks.
September 1, 2022	A Bag of Books — Marcy G., from the South and Gere Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter, sharing some recent favorite reads. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 8, 2022	Whodunit Mysteries — Jen J., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 15, 2022	Books on my “To Be Read” Pile — Marcy G., from the South Branch Library, is today’s presenter, filling in for a different booktalker who became unavailable. [ BOOKLIST ]
September 22, 2022	Answering Your Medical Questions at the Library — Melanie N., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
September 29, 2022	Banned Books — Lane G., from the Gere and South Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
October 6, 2022	T.B.A. — Megan M., from the Walt Branch Library, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 13, 2022	The 2022 Booker Awards — Jodi R., from the Anderson and Bethany Branch Libraries, presents her annual look at the finalists for the Booker Award. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 20, 2022	T.B.A. — former Lincoln City Libraries staff member and frequent booktalk presenter Donna G., is today’s guest presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
October 27, 2022	Book Share Day — no presenter this week.
November 3, 2022	Scott’s Grab Bag – Fall 2022 — Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, and manager of the libraries’ BookGuide readers advisory pages, is today’s presenter. [ BOOKLIST ]
November 10, 2022	First Look at the Golden Sower Nominees: 2023-2024 — Garren H., Youth Librarian at the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, is today’s presenter. [ LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2023-24 ]
November 17, 2022	Susan’s Selections — Susan S., teen specialist at the Eiseley and Williams Branch Libraries, is today’s presenter.
ON HIATUS	The South Branch BookTalks Group is taking this Winter/Spring 2023 season off — check out the Bethany BookTalks Group above!

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Defunct Non-Library Public Book Groups:

Circle 4 Book Discussion Group

Where We Meet:	First-Plymouth Congregational Church UCC 2000 “D” St.
When We Meet:	Monthly — 11:30 a.m. — usually the third Tuesday, Calvert Parlor
Group Contact:	Amy Tuttle, 435-5454 This group appears to have gone dormant.
We Discuss:	A mixture of Fiction and Non-Fiction. Some examples of past books we’ve read include: David Guterson’s Snow Falling on Cedars; Kent Haruf’s Plainsong; Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time; and J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This group appears to have gone dormant.
Group Description:	Lively, open-minded women with an appreciation for interrelations among characters, and consequences of action, as demonstrated in good fiction. This group appears to have gone dormant.
Other Notes:	Our 2005-2006 reading list: June 21, 2005 – Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner*; July 19 – Kent Haruf: Eventide; August 16 – Yann Martel: The Life of Pi*; September 20 – Tim O’Brien: The Things They Carried*; October 18 – Stephen King: The Green Mile*; November 15 – James Agee: A Death in the Family; December 13 – Karen Armstrong: The Spiral Staircase; January 17, 2006: – Marilynne Robinson: Gilead; 15 copies February 21 – Marly Swick: Evening News; March 21 – John Steinbeck: Tortilla Flat; April 18 – Barbara Kingsolver: Pigs in Heaven; May 16 – Willa Cather: My Antonia; June 20 – Chaim Potok: The Chosen.* One Book — One Lincoln semifinalist. We have already read Ted Kooser’s Local Wonders. This group appears to have gone dormant.

Indigo Bridge Books [Haymarket location closed for business in September 2020]
1245 S. 14th St. — new location as of 2021
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Indigo Bridge Books, was in the Creamery Building in the heart of Lincoln’s downtown Haymarket District, and sponsored several regularly scheduled book clubs, with specific themes. Most of these clubs focused on discussing a specific, pre-selected book at each meeting, as identified below. Whether new book groups will be established now that the store has plans to re-open is, as yet, undetermined. For more information, please visit the Indigo Bridge Books web site, and click on Book Clubs (no longer active).
Graphic Novel Book Club
Every Other Wednesday 7:00 p.m.	Known to the group as GNBC, this book club self-describes their meeting as, “We spend anywhere from 1-3 hours discussing the reading selection, similar topics and things not even tangentially related. Whenever possible we make-up excuses to see comic adaptations together. Or have a holiday party. Or play board games. The group currently meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. See schedule on the Indigo Bridge web site. Book titles not posted for individual meetings on that web site
We Discuss:	Past titles discussed include: The Losers by Andy Diggle; Kiss Ass by Mark Miller; Joker by Brian Azzarello; and Luther by Brian Azzarello, Like a Sniper Lining Up His Shot by Jean-Patrick Manchette; (Sept 28) Axe Cop by Malachai Nicolle; (Oct 12) Petrograd by Philip Gelatt; The Crow by James O’Barr; (Nov 9) The Three Paradoxes by Paul Hornschemeier.
The Human Rights Book Club
Meets monthly, usually the fourth Thursday of each month 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	This book club meets monthly to discuss topical books for culturally relevant human rights crises. The members work to humanize groups in our society that may get unfairly represented in news media, court systems, cultural media and every day life. Upcoming Book Discussions: See schedule on the Indigo Bridge web site. Book titles not posted for individual meetings on that web site.
The Modern Fiction Book Club
First Thursday of every month 7:00 p.m.	The Modern Fiction Book Club meets once per month, to discuss general fiction titles. Upcoming Book Discussions: See schedule on the Indigo Bridge web site. Book titles not posted for individual meetings on that web site.
The Queer Lit Club
Last monday of every month 7:00 p.m.	Indigo’s newest book club is dedicated to exploring literature that features LGBTQIA+ characters and themes! Upcoming Book Discussions: See schedule on the Indigo Bridge web site. Book titles not posted for individual meetings on that web site.
The Young Adult Book Club
The last Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Aimed at readers, ages 13 to 20, this group meets monthly. The Young Adult Book Club is a group that meets the last Tuesday of every month to talk about young adult fiction. Book themes will range from society to relationships and everything in between. Discussions will be held with an open, free-flowing format that allows for everyone’s ideas to be heard and explored. Upcoming Book Discussions: See schedule on the Indigo Bridge web site. Book titles not posted for individual meetings on that web site.

The Lincoln Book Club #1

Where We Meet:	Join the group at Facebook.com for additional information (you must be logged into your Facebook account to view this page!)
When and Where We Meet:	Monthly — 3:00 p.m. — the first Sunday of every month — at locations to be determined — check the Facebook page for the most up-to-date information — this group appears to have gone dormant since 2012
Group Contact:	The organizers can be contacted at the Facebook group page or in the past could be reached by e-mail at LincolnNEBookClub@gmail.com
We Discuss:	Upcoming titles for discussion: None listed currently — this group may have gone dormant since 2012.
Group Description:	Formed via online meeting organization site Meetup.com in September 2009, then quickly migrated to Facebook in late 2009, and was meeting regularly through June of 2012, when the organizer left Lincoln — no meetings have been held since then. The Lincoln Book Club is open to anyone who’d like to join the group. Visit the site (via links above) for additional information. Some examples of past books this group has read and discussed include: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy Sayers, The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis, The Magus by John Fowles; The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean Dominique Bauby; Shaffer’s The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society; Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout; Dillard’s The Maytrees; Peace Like a River by Leif Enger; Allen’s Without Feathers; Russo’s Empire Falls; Sijie’s Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress; Onan’s A Prayer for the Dying; Murakami’s Kafka at the Shore; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, The March by E.L. Doctorow, Munro’s Too Much Happiness, Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear and Young’s The Shack.

The Lincoln Book Club #2 (age 20s and 30s)

Where We Meet:	Join the group at Meetup.com for additional information (no longer active)
When and Where We Meet:	Once a Month — Time and Date vary — generally meet at group members’ homes — check the Meetup.com page for the most up-to-date information This group appears to have gone dormant.
Group Contact:	The organizers can be contacted at the Meetup.com group page This group appears to have gone dormant.
We Discuss:	Upcoming titles for discussion: [unknown]
Group Description:	Formed via online meeting organization site Meetup.com in May 2012, The Lincoln Book Club describes themselves as “A gathering for people between 20 and 39 who love to read. We’re currently working out day and time details, so more to come! Ladies and gents of all sorts are welcome.” The group has also met socially for movie outings, often for movies based on works of literature. Visit the site (via link above) for additional information. Some examples of past books this group has read and discussed include: May 2012: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James; Aug 2012: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King; Sep 2012: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera; Oct 2012: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky; Nov 2012: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; Dec 2012: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness; Jan 2013: Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry; Feb 2013: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

Lincoln Mom’s Book Club

When and Where We Meet:	Monthly — times, dates and locations seem to vary — check the group’s Meetup.com page (page not active) for the most up-to-date information This group appears to have gone dormant.
Group Contact:	This group’s organizer is Jennifer, and she can be reached through her Meetup.com profile page (no longer active). This group appears to have gone dormant.
We Discuss:	Upcoming titles for discussion: [unknown]
Group Description:	Formed via online meeting organization site Meetup.com in May 2009, Lincoln Mom’s started a book group as part of their activities in September 2011. Visit the site (via links above) for additional information. Some examples of past books this group has read and discussed include: Jane Austen’s Emma, John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas, Abrahama Verghese’s Cutting for Stone, and Lisa See’s Shanghai Girls.