Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Once again Nicole digs deep into the huge bag of goodies that Book Riot sends her to pull out another set of Book Horoscopes! This week she concentrates on our summer-born listeners. If your horoscope isn't mentioned, no worries... here's the link where you can view all of December's Book Horoscopes from our friends at Book Riot : https://bookriot.com/december-2021-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/
Plus Sara is here to warm up our cold nights with some cozy murder mysteries for the holiday season.
Sara's picks (use the link to reserve or download your copy with your MCPL library card):
Holiday buzz / Cleo Coyle http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1590422Homicide for the holidays [electronic resource eBook] / Cheryl Honigford http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1843083Christmas cupcake murder / Joanne Fluke http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2021747Mrs. Claus and the Santaland slayings / Liz Ireland http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2025359The diva wraps it up [electronic resource eBooks] / Krista Davis http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1694162Cruel winter : a County Cork mystery / Sheila Connolly http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1777814Murder at an Irish Christmas / Carlene O'Connor http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2025526
What's your favorite murder mystery series? Let us know in the comments!

For our 200th episode, we thought we'd just...chat. So sit back and prepare to dig deep into the inner recesses of Sara, Nicole, and Sal as they answer the burning questions you've all been afraid to ask.
We cover a lot in this episode, so here are some of the links to the things mentioned:
All our Movie Chats are here : https://www.mcplpodcast.com/?s=movie+chat
Sara's least favorite commercial : https://youtu.be/_o_st1zmDHw
Sal's favorite long form commercial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52roM4-5GWs
Sal's favorite commercial : https://youtu.be/hQKoOSy-8C0
You can watch Xanadu on Tubi for free : https://tubitv.com/movies/469625/xanadu
This is Nicole's Cartoon Crush : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140749/
Keanu Reeves, just because : https://people.com/tag/keanu-reeves/
 

Nicole discusses elusive street artist Banksy...there's a new children's book available that you might be interested in: 
Banksy : graffitied walls and wasn't sorry / Fausto Gilbertihttp://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2052167
Here's some info on the artist : https://banksyexplained.com/
Plus, the TikTok account of the woman who may or may not have an original : https://www.tiktok.com/@colalex?
Banksy also directed a film which we have in the collection : Exit Through The Gift Shophttp://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1545743
And speaking of DVDs...Sara has a preview of the new DVD list!

Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! As is tradition here at the podcast, we pull out some trivia for Thanksgiving week. But this year we are doing something a little different: unbeknownst to Nicole, Sara and Sal will try to stump her with romantic comedy descriptions!
Is Nicole the Romantic Comedy Queen of MCPL? Listen to find out...and maybe find your next movie to take out at the library for the long holiday weekend.
A reminder that while the library is closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, we are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you want to skip the busy stores and sales, come visit us!
Listen to our other Thanksgiving episodes:
Episode 41 - https://mcpl.podbean.com/mf/play/2vrs49/wp-content_uploads_podcast_mcpl_episode_41.mp3
Episode 94 - https://mcpl.podbean.com/mf/play/vju7uq/mcpl_episode_94.mp3
Episode 146 - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qacurg/mcpl_episode_146.mp3

Sara has interesting history to chat about that happened this week; Nicole is relaxed after her trip to Aruba and has facts to share; Sal and the team discuss the increase in price of this year's Thanksgiving meal.
This week in History:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baby-fae-dies
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/oklahoma-enters-the-union
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/railroads-create-the-first-time-zones
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lincoln-delivers-gettysburg-address
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-heidi-bowl
Aruba Facts
https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/island-facts
Culturegrams
Trouble Free Travel with Children 
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 21% More Than it Did in 2020 https://www.thebalance.com/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-5209487
Thanksgiving Dinner Money-Saving Tips https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/11/09/thanksgiving-budget-tips/
Do you or someone you know need help getting a meal this Thanksgiving? Check out these resources:
Food Pantries on Long Island (211 Database) 
Island Harvest
 

Star Wars, which can arguably be called one of the greatest cinematic series of our time, has recently become a somewhat divisive subject among fans. Even more unbelievable, our very own Nicole had not seen the majority of the movies. This is the first episode of a three part series in which Sara and Sal try to "make it right." (By forcing Nicole to watch!!!)
Join us for a super-sized and downright lively Movie Chat as the team discusses the first three chapters of the Star Wars Saga: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.
We have so many things Star Wars in our collection, from movies to books to much more. You can check it all out here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us:2084/search/?searchtype=Y&searcharg=star+wars&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=aa
 

We are thrilled to have Middle Country native and author Douglas A. Bass on this week's show to chat about his novel Ebenezer: The True Life Story of Ebenezer Scrooge. 
MCPL patrons can reserve their copy to read here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1808142
You can also get your own copy: https://amzn.to/3BBFsUs
See him on Good Morning, Rochester here!
Also: Our Annual Scales & Tails Pet Fair is back for 2021! Join us on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 2pm in Centereach for a fun and educational day centered around the health and safety of Long Island's pet population. Exhibiters from local and regional organizations including rescue groups, shelters and pet therapy groups will be in attendance. No registration is required.

It'll probably be a futile attempt, but to celebrate Halloween this year, Sal and Nicole will try to stump Sara with horror film descriptions. Will she prevail? Hey, it's Sara...she's the Queen of Horror Movie Trivia at MCPL!
Happy Halloween, everyone!

Last year we read from some spooky stories to get you into the mood for Halloween... you can listen to that episode here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-141-scary-stories/
This year we have some more scary stuff to share. If you'd like to read them yourself, check this out:
Sara's picks:
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
The Hunger by Alma Katsu
Nicole's picks:
Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
R.L. Stine's Fear Street Series
Carrie by Stephen King
Sal reads Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Haunted Houses

Our next Movie Chat is a spooky one just in time for Halloween: The Descent (2005) starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, and Alex Reid. Directed by Neil Marshall. This UK horror flick is sure to stir up some emotions...but be warned: there be big spoilers ahead!
Watch the film on demand using your MCPL library card on Kanopy here. Or reserve a DVD copy here.
Here is the alternate ending (also known as the "UK" ending or the "better" ending) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxz2ueA3ok