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On Reserve

Independence Public Library
On Reserve
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    Discovering the Wild Just Outside Your Door with Melissa

    28/8/2025 | 15 mins.
    Melissa shares her latest staff pick and what she discovered while reading A Field Guide to Your Own Back Yard by John Hanson Mitchell. Tune in and learn more about what you may find just by looking out your back door and what drew Melissa to this selection!
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    The Many Lives of Mama Love with Shay

    22/4/2025 | 27 mins.
    Listen in as Michelle and Shay have a conversation discussing Shay's staff pick The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin. Join us as we explore Lara's gripping journey from soccer mom to opioid addiction, incarceration, and her incredible comeback .
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    A Walk in the Woods with Michelle - A Walk in the Woods: rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

    25/2/2025 | 20 mins.
    Join us as we hike through Bill Bryson's hilarious and heartfelt journey along the Appalachian Trail. A Walk in the Woods, Bryson trades city life for rugged wilderness, rediscovering America's beauty, history, and quirks with his out-of-shape friend Katz. From laugh out loud misadventures to poignant reflections, this episode explores nature, friendship, and the wild soul of the US.
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    A Place to Be Happy: Beth’s Feel-Good Pick

    26/12/2024 | 25 mins.
    Beth shares her latest staff pick and why it's the perfect escape we all need. Beth discusses how Happy Place by Emily Henry captures the essence of finding joy, healing, and the power of friendship. Tune in for a refreshing chat about the kinds of books that transport you to your happy place and why this one has earned a special spot on Beth's shelf!
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    Uncovering the Mysteries of "Spirit Crossing" by William Kent Krueger

    06/11/2024 | 10 mins.
    Tune in to explore what makes Spirit Crossing a must-read, gain insights from our team, and hear why it's captured the attention of our library staff. Perfect for fans and new readers alike!

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About On Reserve

On Reserve is a bi-monthly podcast from the Independence Public Library in Iowa that explores the most popular titles among our staff and some read-alikes you can add to your To Be Read list. Listen in as staff offer up reading suggestions and discuss their favorite books.
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