Gaston Speaks

Gaston Speaks

Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.

Episodes

October 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in October 2025.

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It's the fifth season premiere of We're Booked Up! Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are back! For this episode, they've taken on the work of another bestselling, longtime author with Absolute Power by David Baldacci. Will this be the bestselling author they like? Listen to find out.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.

 

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September 2, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in September 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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August 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in August 2025.

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July 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in July 2025.

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June 2, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in June 2025.

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If we had a nickel for every time a character named Ben was terrible, we'd have 2 nickels. But it's still weird.

Anyways! It's time for the Fourth Annual Voticed Awards. Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss their favorites and least favorites from the past season and assign them arbitrary value!

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And don't forget to sign up for Summer Read...

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May 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in May 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss Convenience Store Woman, a "strange little book" by Sayaka Murata.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And checkout GastonLibrary.org for all your GCPL needs.

 

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April 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April 2025.

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March 24, 2025 50 mins

For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique discuss The Housemaid, a popular domestic thriller by Freida McFadden.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And don't miss the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale! Happening at the Gaston County Public Library Main Branch at 1555 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. Beginning Monday, April 21 and ending Saturday, April ...

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March 1, 2025 6 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in March 2025.

Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com

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For this episode, Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique are going back to school with You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And be sure to sign up for Wowbrary to stay up to date on what's new in the library.

 

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February 1, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

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January 8, 2025 47 mins

Let's take a thrilling step back in time! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss Murder Road by Simone St. James.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And look for your next read on the NC Digital Library.

 

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January 2, 2025 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in January 2025.

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December 9, 2024 47 mins

Time for a fun holiday read! In this episode, Kendall, Andrew and Angelique discuss The Matzah Ball, a Hanukkah holiday romance by Jean Meltzer.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And don't forget to create your holiday playlist on Freegal!

 

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December 2, 2024 4 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in December 2024.

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November 14, 2024 58 mins

Join Kendall, Andrew, and Angelique for another episode of We're Booked Up! This time they're discussing Finding Me, an autobiography by Viola Davis.

After listening, head over to the Off the Shelf blog and share your thoughts on the episode.

And be sure to check out Hope United Survivor Network for more information on domestic abuse and how you can Give Hope.

 

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November 4, 2024 5 mins

A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in November 2024.

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