Nordonia Hills Branch Library's Podcast

Marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, we discuss the story of the town of Trochenbrod. THE HEAVENS ARE EMPTY by Avrom Bendavid-Val BEYOND TROCHENBROD: THE BETTY GOLD STORY by Betty Gold EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED by Jonathan Safran Foer

We start the new year with a question about travel - following the footsteps of Charles Kuralt: 12 destinations in 12 months. Where would YOU go? CHARLES KURALT'S AMERICA by Charles Kuralt

We mark the end of harvest time with all the myriad varieties of apples to enjoy, and three books that guide the way. APPLES OF UNCOMMON CHARACTER by Rowan Jacobsen APPLES OF NORTH AMERICA by Tom Burford AN APPLE HARVEST by Frank Browning & Sharon Silva

We take a look at the life and legacy of a singular American visionary. This podcast is based on over a dozen books, including THE VAULT OF WALT by Jim Korkis

In 1953, former President Truman did something no president had done before, and no president has done since: he took a road trip with his wife - just the two of them. Here is the story.

We explore the sobering economics of the gift-giving season, featuring one theory that is eye-opening. SCROOGENOMICS by Joel Waldfogel BARGAIN FEVER by Mark Ellwood A CHRISTMAS STORY: BEHIND THE SCENES by Caseen Gaines A CHRISTMAS STORY TREASURY by Tyle Schwartz

We look at the legendary group of musicians that formed the backbone of hundreds of hits songs during 1960's and 70's - rock & roll's Wrecking Crew. THE WRECKING CREW by Kent Hartman HAL BLAINE & THE WRECKING CREW by Hal Blaine & Mr. Banzai

Discover what your surroundings are saying about you and your friends, via the art and science of "snooping." SNOOP by Dr. Sam Gosling

We mark the passing of author and film critic Roger Ebert.

We take a look at the holiday collection, plus two titles - one that illustrates the celebration of Halloween across the country, and a guide to famous and historical spooky sites in the U.S., London, and Paris.