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(ASH)](/topic/$ash) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Sally Snowman the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson You know we love our Lighthouse talks and we're really excited about this one Boston Light the first established Light Station in colonial America began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in [----]. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation today. However its notoriety in the maritime community as the the last manned Coast Guard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LGOPccJZP5k) 2026-02-13T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more In [----] journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits doodles observations and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_7bFk9DWJMw) 2026-02-13T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger Victoria Pruett We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader blogger and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real Everyday Life" You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so Victoria will walk us through various aspects of homesteading - cooking from scratch food preservation backyard chickens backyard gardening natural pest control etc. so you can get a broad overview of simple life changes that you could make to get closer to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BX3FUkE-dcg) 2026-01-27T02:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Dudleys and the Howards with Authors and Historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark This one is for our history buffs out there Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark (both of whom we've hosted before) as they discuss their books "The House of Dudley" and "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens". "The House of Dudley" is the story of England's Borgias a noble house competing for proximity to the throne through cunning adultery and sheer audacity revealing some of the period's most talented intelligent and cunning individuals. "The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpqwX8hEOm4) 2026-01-29T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Jimmy Carter & The Camp David Accords This program contextualizes the diplomatic economic cultural and military interactions between empires nations and peoples in the 20th century that shaped Americas increasingly important role in the world and set the stage for The Camp David Accords. In particular this topic will be examined through the lenses of The Cold War and American Civics with an emphasis on President Carter's role in peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. Led by Joshua Montanari Education Specialist and Volunteer Docent Coordinator at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nUSVtAMD-uo) 2022-12-01T02:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: George Washington Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally Hooray He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life. Don't you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=onx0ODGM2A0) 2026-01-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author Nava Atlas and Cartoonist Bob Eckstein: "Inspired by Cat: Writers & Their Mews(es) What happens when you put together bestselling Vegan Cookbook writer Nava Atlas and New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Eckstein You get "Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es)" with distinctive illustrations and charming stories celebrating the pawsitively purrfect relationships between renowned authors and their beloved cats Bob was with us last year discussing his book "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums" so he says that this time they can discuss vegan recipes cats great writers museums and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tH1ohh3i2AI) 2026-02-03T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 10.8.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-JB9yVmQLu8) 2025-10-09T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bill Gette: Bosque del Apache and the Rio Grande Corridor New Mexico Join us for this [--] part series with Bill Gette to Celebrate Nature around the world During his PowerPoint presentation Bill will show you his photographs of the diverse habitats he has visited (e.g. Chihuahuan Desert riparian areas along the Rio Grande mountain forests) and describe the beautiful wildlife he has encountered. You will see desert specialties of the Chihuahuan Desert shorebirds in Rio Bosque Wetlands Park songbirds in the Organ Mountains and tens of thousands of Snow and Rosss geese at Bosque del Apache. Bill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1gSKNNIEJus) 2026-01-22T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""Superspy Science: Science Death & Tech in the World of James Bond" w Dr. Kathryn Harkup We had so much fun with Kathryn for her discussion on the poisons of Agatha Christie that we just had to have her back This time Dr. Kathryn Harkup writer science communicator and vampirologist will be discussing her book "Superspy Science:Science Death and Tech in the World of James Bond". Learn all about The science behind James Bond's exploits armaments tactics plots and enemy tech. Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation About the book: The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5NJh6tSpdNc) 2026-01-14T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bill Gette: Costa Rica - The Pacific Lowlands Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders In November [----] Bill Gette traveled to the Central American country of Costa Rica to explore the Pacific lowlands and photograph the incredible variety of birds that thrive there as well as topical wildflowers butterflies and mammals. During this adventure he took a cruise on the Trcoles River where he photographed Boat-billed Heron Common Black-hawk Black-necked Stilt Roseate Spoonbill and American Crocodile. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BfzPPRhl_S4) 2025-11-13T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A. Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be [--] or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you can make it Note: Travis was in conversation with those in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GbtESa_Lcs4) 2025-10-21T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with romance writer (and nerdy history girl) Loretta Chase Due to an unforeseen circumstance Susan will not be able to join us for this session. BUT Loretta has agreed to carry on so we'll spend time chatting about her books the deep historical research that she does (both in person and online) and how she crafts her wonderful stories. And some exciting news about her iconic "Lord of Scoundrels". Although we'll miss our 2nd nerdy history girl we'll make sure to have the duo back again soon. Loretta Chase has worked in academe retail and the visual arts as well as on the streetsas a meter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MxlwO6sTOLA) 2026-01-06T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft with Claire Evans Author former UK resident and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. Delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists. About Claire: Claire Evans is an author former journalist attorney and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS. She studied abroad in London and against the odds she" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SJbXTCciLnA) 2025-11-07T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""The Invention of Charlotte Bront" with Author Graham Watson: Take Two We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back This time we'll be delving deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Bront: A New Life". Join us once again as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book About the book: Charlotte Bront had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past Charlotte" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sj9Pne0Av-Y) 2025-11-03T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Debut Author Panel with Karissa Chen Tara Dorabji Laurie L. Dove and Jakob Kerr We had such a great experience last year with our debut author panel (and learned so much) that we had to do it again This time we welcome authors Karissa Chen Tara Dorabji Laurie L. Dove and Jakob Kerr to our virtual stage. We'll be talking all about getting into publishing the pitfalls challenges and roadblocks as well as the excitement fulfillment and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format. All four of our authors have books coming out in January" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TD6rsQkUEPg) 2025-02-25T01:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles 11.17.2025 We had such a great time chatting with John last year we just had to do it again With the holidays right around the corner take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads John Charles will give us his "best of" list of [----] that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy). No need to bring papyrus and quill we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us About John: After working in public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UceV2C-zG3o) 2025-11-18T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 10.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XkceiAuWn_A) 2025-10-16T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young courageous Polish Jewish womenknown as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressorswho were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters commanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XuixvYnFPsY) 2025-10-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Julia" You all know we love our Historical Fiction so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release "Julia" the untold story of Julia Child before she became a worldwide cooking sensation We'll chat with Heather about the book her writing and research process and if she found any surprises when looking into the iconic Julia We hope you can join us for this fun conversation. About the book: Before she stepped into the spotlight as a master of French cooking Julia Child navigated the shadows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=enCEMgoGpxA) 2026-01-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 12.17.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h6NRL9e5Tf8) 2025-12-17T23:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid Do you love sports romances With a tagline of "I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people" you really can't go wrong We're excited to chatting with romance author Rachel Reid who our romance book club has dubbed "the queen of M/M hockey romance". So even though it's hot outside join us for this discussion with one of our favorite authors writing one of our favorite romance sub-genres. About the Author: Rachel Reid is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Game Changers hockey romance series as well as the standalone hockey" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i577HADQz74) 2025-07-10T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Mystery (and Romance) writer Sherry Thomas Oh my gosh how perfect is this As a longtime fan of Sherry Thomas we are thrilled to be in conversation with her for her new book "The Librarians" - murder disrupts the routine for four quirky librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas. What do we love more than quirky librarians Not much We hope you can join us for what we know will be a fantastic discussion of Sherry's roots as a romance writer moving to mysteries and where she is currently in writing and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mx52nuj0iFQ) 2025-10-28T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 4.17.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n_vt3SyKMgs) 2025-04-17T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025 with Jeremy D'Entremont The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since [----]. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow the popular New England historian and storyteller became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through [----]. Today the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men women and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qGDf0rWKRLQ) 2025-11-04T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hot Or Not Global Surface Temperature Measurements From Space Learn about the physics behind thermal remote sensing to measure the temperature of the Earth. Some applications will also be discussed. Led by Dr. Nabin Malakar Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Environment and Physics at Worcester State University. Dr. Malakar has a wide-ranging research interest including societal applications of remote sensing data land surface temperature air pollution and application of machine learning to earth sciences. H previously worked in the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Caltech and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sk1B5eeDh5Q) 2022-10-12T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 10.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4SR6MmAE39c) 2025-10-14T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4WcN4Anwd0k) 2025-07-17T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear 2.11.2026 Love SciFi but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Elizabeth Bear quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there :) We're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic reviews. Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins but in a different year. She is the Hugo Sturgeon Locus and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8N1iN7cv-ms) 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.10.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DpKoz_oCt1c) 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 12.18.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HlxWgleuW0s) 2025-12-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 11.4.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SU_hQgNCyYo) 2025-11-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce Just in time for V-Day something for you and your loved ones Learn how to make Mini Cheesecakes with Yummy Raspberry Sauce with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite foods is not a must. She currently works with Hannaford" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UayJLWniM7Y) 2026-02-10T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.15.2026 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VKo2feSOgp8) 2026-01-16T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 2.11.2026 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdRgJzsubSc) 2026-02-11T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Discussing "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" with Author Becky Libourel Diamond We are such huge fans of the Gilded Age and food that this is the perfect program for us Join author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era" with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart. "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" bridges the past and present bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks while revisiting some beloved favorites. Please note that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sgaAQzTDESY) 2025-11-25T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.13.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wiIlXdIHa0k) 2026-01-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author Alexis Prescott Discusses The First Witches" We have an endless interest in witches don't we Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western thought and literature that she even lives on today as a prototype of the gruesome woman found in folklore horror stories and movies. If you are a lover of literature and the history of witches this talk is for you About the book:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-7KYoMYP5q4) 2025-06-05T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Death in the National Parks: Who How and Why with Author Randi Minetor Why do some people lose their lives in Americas national parks Randi Minetor author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the right time becoming victims of a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-uR8I_mRekE) 2025-06-03T01:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- Online Reputation Management Employers leverage technology to learn as much as possible about job candidates hoping to avoid the expensive mistake of making a bad hire. However most of us do not carefully manage our online visibility. So we can disqualify ourselves from a job because of our online activities. In this session learn how to manage your online reputation to minimize mistakes that may cost you opportunities. Led by Susan Joyce President of NETability Inc. and the former Publisher/Editor of Job-Hunt.org. This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0C0MnARaCsU) 2025-07-23T16:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Job Search Help -- Fighting invisibility Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to increase exposure and get you to your job search goal. Led by Kevin D. Turner Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist LLC. Turner eliminates personal blanding and helps job seekers go from "bland to land" with proven tools and strategies. A LinkedIn profile optimizer trainer career coach and speaker Turner has optimized more than [----] LinkedIn profiles & trained more than [-----] people in LinkedIn best practices" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0LvDDk0bsrk) 2025-07-02T20:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Joseph Finder 3.20.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Joseph Finder for this quarterly session of his recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Joe's many enthusiastic reviews. Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of [--] suspense novels most recently The Oligarchs Daughter. His last novel House On Fire is the fourth featuring private spy Nick Heller. His books have won numerous awards including the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2KcH3HtfxC8) 2025-03-20T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- LinkedIn Advice From A 35-Year Recruiter Discover why it is imperative to have an updated LinkedIn profile and resume on hand all the time. Learn how to add lots of "recruiter-bait" to your LinkedIn profile. Led by Wendy Schoen a New York City-based NALSC (National Association of Legal Search Consultants) executive legal recruiter of [--] years. She has recruited for law firms (domestic international big medium and boutique associates and partners) and inhouse for General Counsels Chief Operating Officers and Chief Compliance Officers and everything else in between. Prior to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2TXC4RptIqk) 2025-07-09T20:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Rachelle Bergstein: "The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" We are so thrilled to be chatting with author Rachelle Bergstein whose book "The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" is about one of our very favorite literacy warriors and an author who so many of us grew up with. How did she impact your life How does she fight the good fight to keep books available and accessible to all How has she become the icon that she is Learn the answers to these and other questions as help celebrate the release of this book with Rachelle About" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4e2INrkXXco) 2024-07-24T00:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels: A Panel Discussion We are thrilled to welcome authors Nikki Payne Tara L. Ro. and L.E. Sterling to discuss how genre fiction specifically romance can have an impact on Climate Action Have you ever wondered how authors weave very important topics such as environmental issues into their books so that we learn about something while also enjoying a "light" read Join us as our panelists discuss their books research and hopes for using their writing to have a broad impact on our thinking. About Nikki: Nikki Payne is an anthropologist who can." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=60US4y4ygqg) 2025-04-11T00:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Heather Wolf Discusses: The Colors of Birds - Beauty and/or Evolutionary Advantage Join Heather Wolf one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront" as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds - just in time for the Fall colors We'll discuss the birds their colors the purpose of their colorful feathers as well as any evolutionary advantages they may have because of their coats. We hope you can join us for another great discussion" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6aT4gcmz_JE) 2025-09-09T00:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 9.10.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6awKTMmX5jw) 2025-09-10T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Ed Terebus Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction Join Ed Terebus Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction and Jeff DePaoli host of "That Halloween Podcast" as they talk all about one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the country. Descend into Erebus Michigan's Halloween Tradition Welcome to Erebus Haunted Attraction where we specialize in delivering an unforgettable spine-chilling experience. Located in Pontiac Michigan we're proud to be one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the country. With four floors of immersive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=711SLvlONYI) 2024-11-21T10:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Anglo-Saxon England" If you are planning to travel back to the England of Anglo-Saxon times and begin a new life without technology how will you manage If you were a king a thegn or even a slave what rights do you have under the law Are women treated well by their husbands and if you become sick what are your chances of recovery How might you earn your living and the biggest worry: what to do about those fearsome Vikings All these questions and more are answered by one of our favorite speakers Toni Mount in this self-help guide for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7aRK-wR62YU) 2025-05-10T15:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Loreleis Lit Lair We have so much fun with Lorelei that we are thrilled to have her back again. This time Lorelei will be chatting about the books she's looking forward to reading this summer - the best of romance beach reads If your TBR pile isn't already groaning it will be Grab a cool drink and join us. If you know romance you probably know Lorelei Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador Lorelei has been offering book recommendations author spotlights giveaways and connecting authors with readers through social" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8QC-KwSJ-Ag) 2025-06-17T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: "Native Nations A Millennium in North America" We are endlessly interested in learning about Indigenous Peoples and this is the perfect conversation to have to get much more insight into the resilience and battle for self-sovereigncy. We are joined by Professor Historian and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book "Native Nations A Millennium in North America" - 'An essential American history' (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ylGAZpCSgo) 2024-11-26T01:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 6.18.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with the owners (and twin sisters) behind Read My Lips Boston Massachusetts diverse romance pop-up bookshop for this special series Youll find Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly on Zoom for [--] minutes of romance book recommendations celebrating authors and main characters who identify as BIPOC queer disabled big-bodied and members of other underrepresented groups in the genre. In June our theme is "Hot Queer Summer focusing on queer romance novels set on tropical beach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EUlz7oBr5I) 2025-06-18T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Dinner with King Tut" with Author Sam Kean This one is for our history buffs out there Join author Sam Kean as he discusses his book "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights Sounds Smells and Tastes of Lost Civilizations" an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankindand through all five sensesfrom tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes and everywhere in between. We hope you can join us for this fascinating talk About the book: Whether its the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico we have a good idea of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9TXnbkJZej4) 2025-07-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more) Book Recs with Lorelei of Loreleis Lit Lair We just love our talks with Lorelei This time she will giving us book recs for this special holiday - not only for couples but pals and gals. So if you love a good romantic story one that has a good group of friends and/or a tight knit circle of women this program is for you And if your pile isn't already groaning it will be Grab a hot chocolate and join us. If you know romance you probably know Lorelei Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador Lorelei has been offering book recommendations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ADhdY2IxYxo) 2025-02-11T01:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Introduction to Ornithology with Bill Gette: Migration Join us for this [--] part series all about Ornithology During this PowerPoint lecture Bill will teach you about why birds migrate adaptations for long-range migration migration strategies fuel for flight timing and navigation in birds. As one of our favorite speakers on the natural world Bill will wow us with his knowledge and fantastic photographs About Bill: Bill Gette Founding Director of Mass Audubons Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport has over [--] years of experience leading groups to exciting local domestic and international" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BXeToKr5--Q) 2024-09-12T15:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements ""Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating exciting bizarre and heartrending. Doesn't that sound fascinating We hope you can join us About Captain Kidd: Captain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious pirate outlaws ever but his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CAFtN1J4Du4) 2025-07-15T00:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tudor Queens and Ladies in Waiting: A Discussion with Authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott We are so excited to welcome authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott to our virtual stage to discuss one of our favorite topics - the Tudor Queens and their Ladies in Waiting Nicola's book "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens" and Jade's book "Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary Queen of Scots" delve into the true lives of these historic women digging into their lives in those times and the challenges of being in the Tudor monarchy. About The Waiting Game:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CD-5Q_vzb_o) 2025-04-12T15:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""The Wisdom of Morrie" with Author (and son of Morrie) Rob Schwartz For [--] years Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved best-selling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie's son Rob Schwartz about the book The Wisdom of Morrie. Written by Morrie himself and edited by Rob The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully is a profound and beautiful book by Morrie from a previously unpublished manuscript. Its theme is how to experience aging as a positive creative and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CHvvx1Ni1gI) 2025-07-22T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Law and Order: Boston with Author David Kruh Just about everyone is familiar with the popular Law and Order TV series. During each episode a case is followed from the commission of the crime through the police investigation and finally to the courtroom. In this slide show David brings Law & Order to Boston by looking at three high-profile cases from three eras of the city's history: The Boston Massacre The Parkman Murder and the Boston Strangler. Together we'll look at the crime (or crimes) follow the investigation and wind up in court where we will argue the case and hear the verdict. About" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaEEoScYTCo) 2023-03-24T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 5.15.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FsEv0XtsfG0) 2025-05-16T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The World's Natural Wonders with Bill Gette: Panama - From the Canal to an Extinct Volcano Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders The Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth pictured above is just one of the amazing animals Bill will show you during this PowerPoint presentation. He will take you for a walk in the tropical rainforest along the Panama Canal show you photos of ships passing through Miraflores Locks on their way to the Pacific Ocean describe the many birds found in the rice fields along the Pacific coast" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fw8jPC7ZIR8) 2025-01-09T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Conversation with Romance Author Kit Rocha aka the Writing Duo Donna Herren and Bree Bridges We're so excited to virtually welcome Donna Herren and Bree Bridges the writing duo behind mega fantasy romance author Kit Rocha to the Ashland Library With a fabulous series called "The Mercenary Librarians" we just couldn't resist It's always interesting to learn about a writers history process and books. We think it will be doubly interesting to learn what it takes to write fantastic books as a team. Questions like "how do you keep from keep from killing each other as deadlines come around" may" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fzrjg6DG8pU) 2023-10-04T00:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements ""Heal the Beasts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott We had so much fun chatting with author and veterinarian Philipp Schott a few years ago we just had to bring him back to discuss his new book "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts". This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre funny surprising and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from [-----] BCE to today. About the book: How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals And how did those practices and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HJF1d-zrCic) 2025-07-08T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ashland Library Ren Faire [----] Highlights Katherine Antobenedetto our Field Marshall for the Ren Faire put together this highlight video from our [----] Faire. You can expect to see a lot of this plus so much more at our [----] Faire on Saturday May 3rd [----] Check our website for all of the details: https://tinyurl.com/apl-faire2025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J3sg0v0UTds) 2025-04-02T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A History of Shipwrecks with Captain Greg Ketchen (Retired) We learned so much from Greg for our last session on the History of the Coast Guard we just had to have him back This talk will focus primarily on but not be limited to historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts. The region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic with over [----] wrecks here since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic. Because of the hazards experienced by early coastal and trans-Atlantic shipping while sailing these waters Massachusetts was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JHhvwTfceGI) 2024-10-24T18:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""Vacations Can Be Murder" with True Crime in New England Author Dawn M. Barclay We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lovers Travel Guide to New England". Learn all about the haunted happenings in our own backyards and then plan a trip to visit them all What could be better as we head into spooky season Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A About the book: For the true crime loverfinally a travel guide from an award-winning travel journalist and suspense" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KUg6X14VnVY) 2025-09-18T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie Just in time for the Fall comfort food for the soul Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo And with yummy nutritious food like this there's no guilt in having dessert first Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LAdEBl6DEm4) 2025-09-23T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Baking Demo and Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell Who doesn't like a bit of holiday baking We are so pleased to welcome Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell to our virtual stage Erin will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes and then will have some time to chat with attendees about all of our "burning" questions :). We hope you can make this very special event. Erin Jeanne McDowell Hi Im Erin I fell deeply in love with baking at [--] years old and have never looked back My baking journey started in my mom and grandmas kitchens then led me to my first bakery job" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LhkwYDyK5y8) 2023-12-06T01:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Author Erica Cirino: How-to: Healthy Plastic-Free Pregnancy and Parenting Erica Cirino author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis joins us once again to help new parents (and all concerned) with reducing plastic in their lives as they also welcome new life into their homes. As a new mom herself Erica will not only be sharing the knowledge she has of the plastic crisis in general but her own personal story of how she found ways to reduce plastic in this new phase of her life. Plastic items and pollution are especially harmful to unborn babies children" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MUbSQB7Jcq8) 2025-01-09T01:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Unleash Your Potential with AI Technology: Igniting Productivity Creativity and Wellness Do you have questions about how you can use AI to maximize your resources and play with your creative juices Then this workshop is for you In this captivating workshop participants will explore how AI technology and tools can supercharge their productivity ignite their creativity and elevate their overall well-being. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples participants will discover how AI technologies can serve as catalysts for unlocking their hidden potential and embarking on a journey of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NOVJpu5Fypo) 2023-09-12T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.11.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NeIXQ7Z0c_w) 2025-02-12T00:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Ashland Mini Ren Faire 5.4.2024 Check out this wonderful video by Mark Goodwin of our very first Ren Faire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NwHzokjkm24) 2024-05-04T23:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- Ageism In The Job Search By now youve heard about ageism in the job search. Yes it is illegal. It's also rampant. Perhaps youve experienced it. Thousands of smart and experienced workers can't land a job because of misguided perceptions and biases against mature job seekers. During this session Ed Lawrence reveals the ageism presentation that he showed recently to a group of coaches and resume writers in Chicago. This presentation was aimed not at job seekers but at the people whose job is to help job seekers. Ed will show you the survey results that reveal whether or not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O0e_pWX7_uI) 2025-08-27T17:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann chatting with @redreadreviews You all know that we LOVE horror around here and what better for the season than a conversation with @mother_horror author Sadie Hartmann with our favorite horror book recommender @redreadreviews Sadie's book "Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horrors Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women" takes a close look at horror stories written by and/or featuring women. What could be more fun We already know that women (or female identifying) can be equally disturbing to their male (or male" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PAgAzgzPvHM) 2025-09-25T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 6.10.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PErKiaON1dY) 2025-06-11T00:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bill Gette: Belize - From Orange Walk District to Punta Gorda Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill has led groups to Belize for many years to explore tropical lowland rainforests pine savannahs and extensive wetlands. As part of his conservation work he has also trained Belizeans to be naturalist guides there. During this PowerPoint presentation Bill will take you on a tour from Orange Walk District in the northwestern part of the country to Punta Gorda in the south. He will show you a wide variety of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PiD-KQcmf7s) 2025-03-13T18:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop A History of the American Bookstore" Who among us hasn't spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures As we love all things books we can't wait to chat with author Evan Friss about "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" - an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life from department stores to indies from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors and from chains to special-interest community destinations. We hope all of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PofPz607M-Y) 2024-09-10T00:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death" with Author Dr. Kathryn Harkup We are such huge Agatha Christie fans and this book is right up our alley Dr. Kathryn Harkup writer science communicator and vampirologist will be with us discussing her book "V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death". With a tagline of "Fourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn't mean it's all made-up ." you just can't go wrong Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation About the book: Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R1bh1ng9NZo) 2025-07-30T21:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest Join Heather Wolf one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront" as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you also known as spring bird migration Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area. We can't wait for what will" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SZrDgtmtxIo) 2025-05-13T00:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe Love Speculative Fiction SciFi and Fantasy but not sure what to read next Join blogger Kristen of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since [----]. Though she enjoys a variety of speculative fiction subgenres she has a special fondness for dark stories" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uk8k_FcbLBY) 2025-05-15T23:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Origins and Evolution of Project [----] with Professor Brian Conley Project [----] has been in the news lately but for some it seemed to come out of nowhere. Join Professor Brian Conley of Suffolk University as we delve into the history of this document and it's origins during the Reagan Years. For instance called "Mandate for Leadership" Edwin Feulner who led the Heritage Foundation when it was first written explains that the idea for such a policy book originated at a [----] meeting of Heritage's Board. Professor Conley will help us understand the origins of the Mandate which led to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UpMzMx33fZc) 2024-10-24T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Tudor England" Imagine you're transported back to Tudor England and had to start a new life there without smartphones satnav or social media how will you know where you are or where to go Where will you live and where will you work And who can you turn to if you fall ill or God forbid if you upset the king In a period when execution by beheading was the fate of thousands how can you keep your head in Tudor England We're thrilled to welcome back author and historian Toni Mount as she discusses how it was done and what we would need" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ut1Bc7e2e_A) 2024-11-02T15:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Debut Romantasy Author Alysha Rameera Discusses "Her Soul for a Crown" We are so excited to be in conversation with debut author Alysha Rameera Her new book "Her Soul for a Crown" sounds absolutely fascinating and unique - an epic slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajaseven sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of allthe Blood Yakka Reeri. We hope you can join us to cheer on Alysha learn about her book and the inspiration behind it." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VWhgt_kZVxA) 2025-09-16T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Jane Austens Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama Commemorating Jane Austens 250th birthday on Dec. [--] [----] join author former UK resident and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austens final unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama airing on American PBS. Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austens last work before her untimely death at age [--] as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be available for viewing for one week. About" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VrOCN4g80cI) 2025-09-24T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""The Women of Arlington Hall" with Author Jane Healey in conversation with Suzanne Nelson You all know how much we love author Jane Healey one of the best historical fiction writers our there So we're thrilled to be hosting her for a conversation on her most recent release "The Women of Arlington Hall". Using her signature deep dive into research and her wonderful ability to tell a riveting story Jane delves into the life of a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love loyalty betrayal and Cold War spy games. Jane will be in conversation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WQ-wJiONSgk) 2025-08-06T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bill Gette: Iceland - Exploring the Land of Glaciers and Volcanos Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the North Atlantic Iceland is a land of active volcanos and extensive glaciers. During his two trips there Bill photographed the islands magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife. In the summer large numbers of shorebirds and seabirds migrate to Iceland to nest. Bill will share his photosgraphs of the nesting cliffs along the Snaefellesnes Peninsula. Hell also take you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WchStCXQKbk) 2025-07-17T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- Using LinkedIn As A Search Engine Learn how to search LinkedIn not only for jobs but to find relevant job specs events and even similar profiles. Also discover how to search within companies on LinkedIn to find resources there. Led by Kenneth Lang the co-founder of My Networking Central a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He regularly facilitates job search and networking events where we discuss LinkedIn best practices. Kenneth also serves as a brand specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison an outplacement service" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGE0lcd9iYw) 2025-07-02T20:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare with Author and Historian David Kruh Who Really Wrote Shakespeare The doubts have been around for over [---] years. How could William Shakespeare - a man who never sailed - have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest Or how - without studying law - could he have written with such insight about lawyers courts and legal issues in plays such as Henry IV Or how - without ever serving in the military - written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet That he couldn't and didn't is a fascinating concept that has amused" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsyRHkJpUUU) 2025-09-30T00:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 8.12.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBoq4ka4YCc) 2025-08-13T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives" with Author Janet Few Please join us as author Janet Few discusses her new book "A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives". Delving into three main areas of womens work: household tasks home industries and paid employment outside the home "A History of Women's Work" encourages us to view how our own contributions to the work force affect our own sense of self and effect on the world at large. It also asks us to look back and see the profound impact women have had on the "working" world - stories that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJMR31he_D8) 2025-06-12T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Library of Things Fairy Carpet Cleaner Meet ALOTf - the Ashland Library of Things Fairy She's here to help us learn all about the Library of Things - we've got a THING for that Check out all of our things on our website: https://www.ashlandmass.com/1065/Library-of-Things" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zh56l6uGBBs) 2025-09-05T18:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Joseph Finder Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Joseph Finder for this quarterly session of his recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Joe's many enthusiastic reviews. Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of [--] suspense novels most recently The Oligarchs Daughter. His last novel House On Fire is the fourth featuring private spy Nick Heller. His books have won numerous awards including the Strand Critics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zhen7pqyRdU) 2025-06-12T23:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Job Search Help -- Using Emotional Intelligence To Reset Your Career Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively express yourself confidently and maintain optimism even in tough situations. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost your career growth and success Led by Edythe Richards an executive coach and emotional intelligence practitioner and trainer. She is an HR Manager at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and founder of A Top Career. Richards is also the host of three popular" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_TFck2C0tN0) 2025-07-16T22:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aiUbddMKwE4) 2025-01-17T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- A Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Have you ever hesitated to apply for a job because you felt like you weren't qualified enough Or doubted your abilities during an interview or while collaborating with colleagues Why do some of us confidently pursue new opportunities while others feel like frauds despite having the skills and experience If youve ever watched others succeed in their careers and wished for the confidence to do the same: you can. In this transformational talk confidence coach Linda Ugelow delivers a holistic methodology that gets to the root of whats" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b7nAaH_zN-s) 2025-07-30T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Dead End Road" with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson In June [----] Renee Freer nicknamed Giggles went out to play with her friends. A few hours later she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives Hanson forges ahead mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text DEAD END ROAD honors Renee Freer's memory and asks its how will" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c7TmgA10RsA) 2025-06-24T00:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 9.9.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ciaRkf8WjMQ) 2025-09-09T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 4.17.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dS6ai6M86-4) 2025-04-18T00:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador Mike Reardon Take [--] After some tech issues last time we're excited to chat with Mike Reardon again to finish his slides and answer tons of questions Mike is a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So sit back relax grab a pint (if you're over 21) and join us for this wonderful discussion About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander born and raised just north of Boston. Following a successful" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=doV8TCY-hvI) 2025-05-22T00:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bill Gette: Churchill and Southern Manitoba - A Trip to Hudson Bay Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill has led four travel programs to Manitoba Canada. He has explored beautiful areas in the southern part of the province and then traveled to the provinces far northern port of Churchill. At Riding Mountain National Park he will show you photos of Black Bear Bison and many species of breeding songbirds. In Churchill Bill will take you to Cape Merry for views of Hudson Bay and the Beluga Whales that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ea1Zod4Dvpg) 2025-05-08T18:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again 4.14.2025 We're at it again We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances. You know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. We once again have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they find interesting tidbits of historical lore which libraries of the world have they visited and how do they avoid the inescapable "rabbit hole" We can't wait for what we know is going to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fUXgCGTDVsM) 2025-04-15T00:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author Katherine Ramsland Dr. Katherine Ramsland recounts her most memorable interactions with serial killers over the course of her life describing how it shaped her career in forensic psychology. A Pied Piper two Coed Killers a Candy Mans handyman and BTK among others have left their marks on her research and writing both fiction and nonfiction. About Katherine's latest fiction book Dead-Handed: Forensic psychologist Annie Hunter runs the Nut Crackers investigation agency. They accept unique twisted and complex cases including those with paranormal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fhcTNiWgrXU) 2025-01-28T01:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Romance Author Nalini Singh on "Archangel's Ascension": There WILL Be Spoilers Oh my gosh we're so excited to chat with blockbuster romance author Nalini Singh on her most recent Guild Hunter Series book "Archangel's Ascension" Since the book has been out for a few weeks there will be spoilers so come prepared. This will be a rapid fire Q&A about all things SparkleBell - we'll have our own but we know that Nalini fans are endlessly curious and enthusiastic so we expect this will be a wonderfully raucous discussion. About Archangel's Ascension: Aodhan and Illium. Adi and Blue. Sparkle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fuXt7M9eji0) 2025-05-29T00:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How Birds Created the World and other stories with Author Randi Minetor You all know we love our birding programs So of course we're very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who with her photographer husband Nic have visited [---] (out of 429) National Parks All of their travels have inspired one of Randi's books The Complete Language Of Birds. Today Randi will be discussion her book birds and their evolution and (hopefully) some of her travels We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event. About the Book: Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jHMQogjRnkM) 2025-01-14T01:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author Katee Robert Discusses "Radiant Sin" Harvard Book Store partners with the APL to host KATEE ROBERTNew York Times and USA Today bestselling romance authorfor a discussion of the fourth book in her Dark Olympus series "Radiant Sin". We had a special guest author icon Eloisa James join us for a few minutes - thrilling About Radiant Sin: As a disgraced member of a fallen house Cassandra Gataki has seen firsthand what comes from trusting the venomous Thirteen. But when the maddeningly gorgeous and kind Apollo asks her to go undercover as his plus-one at a week-long party hosted by a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jqNEBWttjB8) 2023-02-19T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador Mike Reardon Part [--] We had some tech issues so we'll upload Part [--] in a couple of months We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So sit back relax grab a pint (if you're over 21) and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy's Day month About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander born and raised just north of Boston. Following a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kK_dL8AQXeo) 2025-04-01T00:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis" Join Erica Cirino photojournalist scientist and artist as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up time to negotiate real solutions is running out and meanwhile plastics impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse. Erica hopes to share important facts and immediate action we can take to help our communities and protect our health from plastics. This is a presentation on Erica's findings and current work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kk1d4ExxZvo) 2023-09-19T00:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel Discuss: "Saving Face" and "The Master Jeweler" We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage They will be discussing Mansi's new book "Saving Face" (People love a rags-to-riches story but hate a woman who lied to get ahead) and Weina's latest release "The Master Jeweler" (the epic story of a brilliant young womans dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghaiand the power of love and friendship). Although very different in content we'll be discussing the importance of their stories" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lzXD1x0C6tc) 2025-10-07T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" with Author Lynn Raebsamen We are so excited to chat with author Lynn Raebsamen a finance expert and tech enthusiast who shines a light on the Artificial Intelligence that just knocks the fear out of us. She'll be chatting about her book "Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" the laugh-out-loud guide to the brillianceand blundersof AI. We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event About This Book: Ever had AI mistake you for a jewel thief or got trapped in a self-driving car on an unwanted sightseeing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mc3YmNl20xs) 2025-07-18T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Historical Romance Writer Erica Ridley We are so excited to be chatting with fantastic historical romance author Erica Ridley And right before her new book "A Waltz on the Wild Side" comes out - we can celebrate early Erica also wrote "The Perks of Loving a Wallflower" one of our very favorite books. AND she also writes young adult horror and thrillers novels. What Can't she do Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Erica: Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of of witty feel-good historical romance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pka-Ci0f_YI) 2025-08-15T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" This one is for our bird and nature lovers Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us. And apparently this is a high migration time so perfect to see even more birds in your backyards About the book: A gorgeously photographed trove of [---] ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qBgXaDWw3bU) 2023-09-14T00:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_3yEmE_fzQ) 2025-01-15T00:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Camille Di Maio We are huge historical fiction readers and so are thrilled to be chatting with author Camille Di Maio Her most recent book "Come Fly With Me" is about [----] the dawn of the jet-set era. Hope takes flight for two Pan Am stewardesses navigating an adventurous new life in a novel about love friendship and escape by the bestselling author of "The Memory of Us" and "Until We Meet". Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Camille: Camille left an award-winning real estate career in San Antonio to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=svhnqtLzrmc) 2025-07-24T00:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "No More Curse A History of the Red Sox with Author and Historian David Kruh Take me out to the ballgame with one of our favorite speakers David Kruh Based on his research for his musical David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball when just like today the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship. About the Author: David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ttc5HUO6GrU) 2025-04-29T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 10.14.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uLgsWEEEe8A) 2025-10-15T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Bill Gette: Bhutan - The Kingdom in the Clouds Land of Dragons Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill Gette has visited the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan three times. What an awe-inspiring place it is Bill will discuss his many exciting adventures there (e.g. going over Thrumsingla at [-----] feet above sea level in a blinding snow storm) and share photos of beautiful wildlife (e.g. Blood Pheasant Goulds Sunbird Gray Langur) magnificent scenery and inspirational religious art and architecture (e.g. Chendebji" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vWZ8LJlqikM) 2025-09-11T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Romance Authors Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews In Conversation We're such fans of historical romance and we're huge fans of Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews We can't wait to be in conversation with them as they discuss their books writing and the state of historical fiction in publishing. Shana's most recent book is "Don't You Forget About Me" and Mimi's upcoming one is "Rules for Ruin" - different but amazing Hope you can join us. About Shana: Shana Galen is an award-winning writer and bestselling author of over fifty historical romances. Kirkus said of her books: The road to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w3BosHaniNk) 2025-08-05T00:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Author Shannon Reed Discusses "Why We Read" (Take Two) We had so much fun with Shannon last year we just had to bring her back We'll continue the conversation we were having and bring up new thoughts about why we read. This one is for readers everywhere (and isn't that perfect that it's with a LIBRARY) Join us again as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her book "Why We Read: On Bookworms Libraries and Just One Page Before Lights Out". Why DO we read What compels us to What holds our attention How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours Shannon will have the scoop and will" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wvXLqdcGLL4) 2025-05-06T00:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kerri Maher (subbing for Jane) Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next This month Jane Healey is on book tour so guest author Kerri Maher is pinch hitting for her Join Kerry for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're so grateful to Kerri for stepping in with what we expect will be fabulous book recs About Kerri: My first novel The Kennedy Debutante came out in [----] and my second in 2020: The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly. My third The Paris Bookseller about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xfHjM8NmU3M) 2025-06-10T23:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 3.11.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yDWbdSZGb-c) 2025-03-11T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Adult and YA Author Edward Underhill We're excited to join the Boyden Library Foxborough for this informative and interesting program Transgender YA and now Adult author Edward Underhill will be joining the Boyden Library as part of the "Together With Pride" initiative to discuss his two newest books; The In Between Bookstore (Adult debut released in January 2025) and In Case You Read This (YA released in May 2025) with Boyden's Teen Librarian Jennifir Huston. About Edward: Edward Underhill grew up in the suburbs of Wisconsin where he could not walk to anything so he had to make up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydAK7MwoXGY) 2025-06-10T00:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 9.9.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yj-PHX1ixZc) 2025-09-10T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite Oh my gosh we can't believe we're going to get to chat with romance author Olivia Waite If you haven't read her books you are in for such a treat We've been fans of her F/F historical romance books forever - who doesn't love knitting and celestial mechanics - and her M/F books are full of heart and humor. We cannot wait for her latest book "Murder by Memory" the first in the Dorothy Gentleman sci-fi mystery series Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Olivia: Olivia Waite writes queer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ziqfDcLKP20) 2025-05-20T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Community Solar -- No Roof Required We are thrilled to be partnering with Energize Ashland for this important and cost-saving discussion Speaker Mike Spiro from Nexamp will show us how we can save money and go green with community solar no roof required Anyone with an Eversource electricity account (including renters condo/townhome owners businesses religious institutions) can subscribe to a local solar farm with no money down and no fees. At this event youll learn more about how community solar works why its so important and how to sign up. Mike Spiro is the Director of Consumer Products for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zmtvzhTiA5E) 2024-08-11T14:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more In [----] journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits doodles observations and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_7bFk9DWJMw) 2026-02-13T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sally Snowman the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson You know we love our Lighthouse talks and we're really excited about this one Boston Light the first established Light Station in colonial America began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in [----]. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation today. However its notoriety in the maritime community as the the last manned Coast Guard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LGOPccJZP5k) 2026-02-13T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear 2.11.2026 Love SciFi but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Elizabeth Bear quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there :) We're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic reviews. Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins but in a different year. She is the Hugo Sturgeon Locus and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8N1iN7cv-ms) 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 2.11.2026 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdRgJzsubSc) 2026-02-11T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 2.10.2026 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Za6BG2kytKk) 2026-02-11T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.10.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DpKoz_oCt1c) 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce Just in time for V-Day something for you and your loved ones Learn how to make Mini Cheesecakes with Yummy Raspberry Sauce with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite foods is not a must. She currently works with Hannaford" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UayJLWniM7Y) 2026-02-10T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Author Nava Atlas and Cartoonist Bob Eckstein: "Inspired by Cat: Writers & Their Mews(es) What happens when you put together bestselling Vegan Cookbook writer Nava Atlas and New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Eckstein You get "Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es)" with distinctive illustrations and charming stories celebrating the pawsitively purrfect relationships between renowned authors and their beloved cats Bob was with us last year discussing his book "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums" so he says that this time they can discuss vegan recipes cats great writers museums and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tH1ohh3i2AI) 2026-02-03T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Dudleys and the Howards with Authors and Historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark This one is for our history buffs out there Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark (both of whom we've hosted before) as they discuss their books "The House of Dudley" and "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens". "The House of Dudley" is the story of England's Borgias a noble house competing for proximity to the throne through cunning adultery and sheer audacity revealing some of the period's most talented intelligent and cunning individuals. "The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpqwX8hEOm4) 2026-01-29T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger Victoria Pruett We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader blogger and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real Everyday Life" You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so Victoria will walk us through various aspects of homesteading - cooking from scratch food preservation backyard chickens backyard gardening natural pest control etc. so you can get a broad overview of simple life changes that you could make to get closer to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BX3FUkE-dcg) 2026-01-27T02:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bill Gette: Bosque del Apache and the Rio Grande Corridor New Mexico Join us for this [--] part series with Bill Gette to Celebrate Nature around the world During his PowerPoint presentation Bill will show you his photographs of the diverse habitats he has visited (e.g. Chihuahuan Desert riparian areas along the Rio Grande mountain forests) and describe the beautiful wildlife he has encountered. You will see desert specialties of the Chihuahuan Desert shorebirds in Rio Bosque Wetlands Park songbirds in the Organ Mountains and tens of thousands of Snow and Rosss geese at Bosque del Apache. Bill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1gSKNNIEJus) 2026-01-22T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 1.15.2026 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D-mPut1zTuU) 2026-01-16T01:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.15.2026 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VKo2feSOgp8) 2026-01-16T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 1.13.2026 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2NKuudVxM6I) 2026-01-14T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.13.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wiIlXdIHa0k) 2026-01-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Julia" You all know we love our Historical Fiction so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release "Julia" the untold story of Julia Child before she became a worldwide cooking sensation We'll chat with Heather about the book her writing and research process and if she found any surprises when looking into the iconic Julia We hope you can join us for this fun conversation. About the book: Before she stepped into the spotlight as a master of French cooking Julia Child navigated the shadows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=enCEMgoGpxA) 2026-01-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: George Washington Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally Hooray He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life. Don't you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=onx0ODGM2A0) 2026-01-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with romance writer (and nerdy history girl) Loretta Chase Due to an unforeseen circumstance Susan will not be able to join us for this session. BUT Loretta has agreed to carry on so we'll spend time chatting about her books the deep historical research that she does (both in person and online) and how she crafts her wonderful stories. And some exciting news about her iconic "Lord of Scoundrels". Although we'll miss our 2nd nerdy history girl we'll make sure to have the duo back again soon. Loretta Chase has worked in academe retail and the visual arts as well as on the streetsas a meter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MxlwO6sTOLA) 2026-01-06T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 12.18.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=58ELxCCUGxs) 2025-12-19T01:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 12.18.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HlxWgleuW0s) 2025-12-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 12.17.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h6NRL9e5Tf8) 2025-12-17T23:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Discussing "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" with Author Becky Libourel Diamond We are such huge fans of the Gilded Age and food that this is the perfect program for us Join author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era" with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart. "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" bridges the past and present bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks while revisiting some beloved favorites. Please note that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sgaAQzTDESY) 2025-11-25T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 11.20.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=woNNLFPIjsI) 2025-11-21T01:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe 11.20.2025 Love Speculative Fiction SciFi and Fantasy but not sure what to read next Join blogger Kristen of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since [----]. Though she enjoys a variety of speculative fiction subgenres she has a special fondness for dark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G1YchRE7LbU) 2025-11-21T00:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Meet Me at Luke's" with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger Kristine Eckart Stars Hollow in the Fall is one of our favorite Seasons If you are a Gilmore Girls fan we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger Kristine Eckart. We'll be chatting about her new book "Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls" Rory's Reading Challenge three generations of Gilmores (or is it four with Trixie) and all things Gilmore We're huge fans and can't wait for this discussion About the book: From music and movies to relationships Gilmore Girls taught us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CtM6v8s40Gw) 2025-11-20T01:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles 11.17.2025 We had such a great time chatting with John last year we just had to do it again With the holidays right around the corner take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads John Charles will give us his "best of" list of [----] that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy). No need to bring papyrus and quill we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us About John: After working in public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UceV2C-zG3o) 2025-11-18T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""She Kills" with True Crime Author Skip Hollandsworth You all know that we love true crime and this book focusing on women perpetrators fascinates us Join author and journalist Skip Hollandsworth as he discusses "She Kills: The Murderous Socialite the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber and Other True Crime Tales" a jaw-dropping addictively readable compendium of women whose often sensational crimes and circumstances put them on the wrong side of the law. So if you're just as intrigued as we are join us About the book: Curated by Hollandsworth She Kills brings together beloved stories that focus in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ii1HnPqEbTU) 2025-11-14T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In Conversation with Romance Author Lily Chu We're so excited to chat with romance author Lily Chu Her books are laugh out loud funny and some of her audiobooks are narrated by Phillipa Soo and/or John Cho (swoon). She has multiple books coming out in [----] including: her next rom-com; a YA called The Vacation Shift (a teen on a group tour to Japan teams up with a fellow traveler to keep their parents from falling in love); and The Library of Flowers (about a family of Chinese witches who can change emotions through perfume and an exploration of relationships identity and the expectations we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ZfgePUDVS4) 2025-11-11T01:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 11.4.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EklBUuL70XE) 2025-11-05T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 11.4.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SU_hQgNCyYo) 2025-11-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025 with Jeremy D'Entremont The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since [----]. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow the popular New England historian and storyteller became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through [----]. Today the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men women and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qGDf0rWKRLQ) 2025-11-04T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""The Invention of Charlotte Bront" with Author Graham Watson: Take Two We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back This time we'll be delving deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Bront: A New Life". Join us once again as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book About the book: Charlotte Bront had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past Charlotte" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sj9Pne0Av-Y) 2025-11-03T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young courageous Polish Jewish womenknown as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressorswho were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters commanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XuixvYnFPsY) 2025-10-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Q&A with Mystery (and Romance) writer Sherry Thomas Oh my gosh how perfect is this As a longtime fan of Sherry Thomas we are thrilled to be in conversation with her for her new book "The Librarians" - murder disrupts the routine for four quirky librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas. What do we love more than quirky librarians Not much We hope you can join us for what we know will be a fantastic discussion of Sherry's roots as a romance writer moving to mysteries and where she is currently in writing and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mx52nuj0iFQ) 2025-10-28T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A. Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be [--] or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you can make it Note: Travis was in conversation with those in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GbtESa_Lcs4) 2025-10-21T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 10.16.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=01DI5pWmcso) 2025-10-17T00:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 10.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XkceiAuWn_A) 2025-10-16T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 10.14.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uLgsWEEEe8A) 2025-10-15T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 10.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4SR6MmAE39c) 2025-10-14T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Job Search Help -- The Truth About Hiring Systems Discover the truth about different hiring systems. Learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) really work. Explore how artificial intelligence has impacted the hiring process. And remember not to stress too much about these technologies and focus most on accentuating your own strengths to potential employers. Led by Kelli Hrivnak the founder of Knak Digital a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology digital marketing and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses. Kelli is a leader with over [--] years" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IeuFFctg7fg) 2025-10-09T01:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 10.8.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-JB9yVmQLu8) 2025-10-09T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel Discuss: "Saving Face" and "The Master Jeweler" We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage They will be discussing Mansi's new book "Saving Face" (People love a rags-to-riches story but hate a woman who lied to get ahead) and Weina's latest release "The Master Jeweler" (the epic story of a brilliant young womans dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghaiand the power of love and friendship). Although very different in content we'll be discussing the importance of their stories" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lzXD1x0C6tc) 2025-10-07T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare with Author and Historian David Kruh Who Really Wrote Shakespeare The doubts have been around for over [---] years. How could William Shakespeare - a man who never sailed - have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest Or how - without studying law - could he have written with such insight about lawyers courts and legal issues in plays such as Henry IV Or how - without ever serving in the military - written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet That he couldn't and didn't is a fascinating concept that has amused" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsyRHkJpUUU) 2025-09-30T00:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements ""Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann chatting with @redreadreviews You all know that we LOVE horror around here and what better for the season than a conversation with @mother_horror author Sadie Hartmann with our favorite horror book recommender @redreadreviews Sadie's book "Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horrors Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women" takes a close look at horror stories written by and/or featuring women. What could be more fun We already know that women (or female identifying) can be equally disturbing to their male (or male" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PAgAzgzPvHM) 2025-09-25T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie Just in time for the Fall comfort food for the soul Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo And with yummy nutritious food like this there's no guilt in having dessert first Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LAdEBl6DEm4) 2025-09-23T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 9.18.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SAX9_AECz4g) 2025-09-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements ""Vacations Can Be Murder" with True Crime in New England Author Dawn M. Barclay We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lovers Travel Guide to New England". Learn all about the haunted happenings in our own backyards and then plan a trip to visit them all What could be better as we head into spooky season Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A About the book: For the true crime loverfinally a travel guide from an award-winning travel journalist and suspense" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KUg6X14VnVY) 2025-09-18T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Debut Romantasy Author Alysha Rameera Discusses "Her Soul for a Crown" We are so excited to be in conversation with debut author Alysha Rameera Her new book "Her Soul for a Crown" sounds absolutely fascinating and unique - an epic slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajaseven sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of allthe Blood Yakka Reeri. We hope you can join us to cheer on Alysha learn about her book and the inspiration behind it." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VWhgt_kZVxA) 2025-09-16T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 9.10.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. 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"Sally Snowman the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson You know we love our Lighthouse talks and we're really excited about this one Boston Light the first established Light Station in colonial America began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in [----]. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation today. However its notoriety in the maritime community as the the last manned Coast Guard"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more In [----] journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits doodles observations and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger Victoria Pruett We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader blogger and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real Everyday Life" You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so Victoria will walk us through various aspects of homesteading - cooking from scratch food preservation backyard chickens backyard gardening natural pest control etc. so you can get a broad overview of simple life changes that you could make to get closer to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T02:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Dudleys and the Howards with Authors and Historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark This one is for our history buffs out there Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark (both of whom we've hosted before) as they discuss their books "The House of Dudley" and "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens". "The House of Dudley" is the story of England's Borgias a noble house competing for proximity to the throne through cunning adultery and sheer audacity revealing some of the period's most talented intelligent and cunning individuals. "The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Jimmy Carter & The Camp David Accords This program contextualizes the diplomatic economic cultural and military interactions between empires nations and peoples in the 20th century that shaped Americas increasingly important role in the world and set the stage for The Camp David Accords. In particular this topic will be examined through the lenses of The Cold War and American Civics with an emphasis on President Carter's role in peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. Led by Joshua Montanari Education Specialist and Volunteer Docent Coordinator at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library."
YouTube Link 2022-12-01T02:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: George Washington Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally Hooray He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life. Don't you"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author Nava Atlas and Cartoonist Bob Eckstein: "Inspired by Cat: Writers & Their Mews(es) What happens when you put together bestselling Vegan Cookbook writer Nava Atlas and New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Eckstein You get "Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es)" with distinctive illustrations and charming stories celebrating the pawsitively purrfect relationships between renowned authors and their beloved cats Bob was with us last year discussing his book "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums" so he says that this time they can discuss vegan recipes cats great writers museums and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 10.8.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill Gette: Bosque del Apache and the Rio Grande Corridor New Mexico Join us for this [--] part series with Bill Gette to Celebrate Nature around the world During his PowerPoint presentation Bill will show you his photographs of the diverse habitats he has visited (e.g. Chihuahuan Desert riparian areas along the Rio Grande mountain forests) and describe the beautiful wildlife he has encountered. You will see desert specialties of the Chihuahuan Desert shorebirds in Rio Bosque Wetlands Park songbirds in the Organ Mountains and tens of thousands of Snow and Rosss geese at Bosque del Apache. Bill"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Superspy Science: Science Death & Tech in the World of James Bond" w Dr. Kathryn Harkup We had so much fun with Kathryn for her discussion on the poisons of Agatha Christie that we just had to have her back This time Dr. Kathryn Harkup writer science communicator and vampirologist will be discussing her book "Superspy Science:Science Death and Tech in the World of James Bond". Learn all about The science behind James Bond's exploits armaments tactics plots and enemy tech. Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation About the book: The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill Gette: Costa Rica - The Pacific Lowlands Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders In November [----] Bill Gette traveled to the Central American country of Costa Rica to explore the Pacific lowlands and photograph the incredible variety of birds that thrive there as well as topical wildflowers butterflies and mammals. During this adventure he took a cruise on the Trcoles River where he photographed Boat-billed Heron Common Black-hawk Black-necked Stilt Roseate Spoonbill and American Crocodile. In this"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A. Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be [--] or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you can make it Note: Travis was in conversation with those in"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with romance writer (and nerdy history girl) Loretta Chase Due to an unforeseen circumstance Susan will not be able to join us for this session. BUT Loretta has agreed to carry on so we'll spend time chatting about her books the deep historical research that she does (both in person and online) and how she crafts her wonderful stories. And some exciting news about her iconic "Lord of Scoundrels". Although we'll miss our 2nd nerdy history girl we'll make sure to have the duo back again soon. Loretta Chase has worked in academe retail and the visual arts as well as on the streetsas a meter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft with Claire Evans Author former UK resident and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. Delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists. About Claire: Claire Evans is an author former journalist attorney and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS. She studied abroad in London and against the odds she"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""The Invention of Charlotte Bront" with Author Graham Watson: Take Two We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back This time we'll be delving deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Bront: A New Life". Join us once again as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book About the book: Charlotte Bront had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past Charlotte"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Debut Author Panel with Karissa Chen Tara Dorabji Laurie L. Dove and Jakob Kerr We had such a great experience last year with our debut author panel (and learned so much) that we had to do it again This time we welcome authors Karissa Chen Tara Dorabji Laurie L. Dove and Jakob Kerr to our virtual stage. We'll be talking all about getting into publishing the pitfalls challenges and roadblocks as well as the excitement fulfillment and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format. All four of our authors have books coming out in January"
YouTube Link 2025-02-25T01:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles 11.17.2025 We had such a great time chatting with John last year we just had to do it again With the holidays right around the corner take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads John Charles will give us his "best of" list of [----] that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy). No need to bring papyrus and quill we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us About John: After working in public"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 10.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young courageous Polish Jewish womenknown as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressorswho were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters commanders"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Julia" You all know we love our Historical Fiction so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release "Julia" the untold story of Julia Child before she became a worldwide cooking sensation We'll chat with Heather about the book her writing and research process and if she found any surprises when looking into the iconic Julia We hope you can join us for this fun conversation. About the book: Before she stepped into the spotlight as a master of French cooking Julia Child navigated the shadows"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 12.17.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T23:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid Do you love sports romances With a tagline of "I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people" you really can't go wrong We're excited to chatting with romance author Rachel Reid who our romance book club has dubbed "the queen of M/M hockey romance". So even though it's hot outside join us for this discussion with one of our favorite authors writing one of our favorite romance sub-genres. About the Author: Rachel Reid is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Game Changers hockey romance series as well as the standalone hockey"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Mystery (and Romance) writer Sherry Thomas Oh my gosh how perfect is this As a longtime fan of Sherry Thomas we are thrilled to be in conversation with her for her new book "The Librarians" - murder disrupts the routine for four quirky librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas. What do we love more than quirky librarians Not much We hope you can join us for what we know will be a fantastic discussion of Sherry's roots as a romance writer moving to mysteries and where she is currently in writing and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 4.17.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025 with Jeremy D'Entremont The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since [----]. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow the popular New England historian and storyteller became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through [----]. Today the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men women and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hot Or Not Global Surface Temperature Measurements From Space Learn about the physics behind thermal remote sensing to measure the temperature of the Earth. Some applications will also be discussed. Led by Dr. Nabin Malakar Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Environment and Physics at Worcester State University. Dr. Malakar has a wide-ranging research interest including societal applications of remote sensing data land surface temperature air pollution and application of machine learning to earth sciences. H previously worked in the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Caltech and"
YouTube Link 2022-10-12T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 10.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear 2.11.2026 Love SciFi but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Elizabeth Bear quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there :) We're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic reviews. Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins but in a different year. She is the Hugo Sturgeon Locus and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.10.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 12.18.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 11.4.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce Just in time for V-Day something for you and your loved ones Learn how to make Mini Cheesecakes with Yummy Raspberry Sauce with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite foods is not a must. She currently works with Hannaford"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.15.2026 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 2.11.2026 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Discussing "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" with Author Becky Libourel Diamond We are such huge fans of the Gilded Age and food that this is the perfect program for us Join author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era" with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart. "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" bridges the past and present bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks while revisiting some beloved favorites. Please note that"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.13.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author Alexis Prescott Discusses The First Witches" We have an endless interest in witches don't we Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western thought and literature that she even lives on today as a prototype of the gruesome woman found in folklore horror stories and movies. If you are a lover of literature and the history of witches this talk is for you About the book:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Death in the National Parks: Who How and Why with Author Randi Minetor Why do some people lose their lives in Americas national parks Randi Minetor author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the right time becoming victims of a"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T01:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- Online Reputation Management Employers leverage technology to learn as much as possible about job candidates hoping to avoid the expensive mistake of making a bad hire. However most of us do not carefully manage our online visibility. So we can disqualify ourselves from a job because of our online activities. In this session learn how to manage your online reputation to minimize mistakes that may cost you opportunities. Led by Susan Joyce President of NETability Inc. and the former Publisher/Editor of Job-Hunt.org. This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library is"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T16:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Job Search Help -- Fighting invisibility Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to increase exposure and get you to your job search goal. Led by Kevin D. Turner Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist LLC. Turner eliminates personal blanding and helps job seekers go from "bland to land" with proven tools and strategies. A LinkedIn profile optimizer trainer career coach and speaker Turner has optimized more than [----] LinkedIn profiles & trained more than [-----] people in LinkedIn best practices"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T20:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Joseph Finder 3.20.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Joseph Finder for this quarterly session of his recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Joe's many enthusiastic reviews. Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of [--] suspense novels most recently The Oligarchs Daughter. His last novel House On Fire is the fourth featuring private spy Nick Heller. His books have won numerous awards including the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- LinkedIn Advice From A 35-Year Recruiter Discover why it is imperative to have an updated LinkedIn profile and resume on hand all the time. Learn how to add lots of "recruiter-bait" to your LinkedIn profile. Led by Wendy Schoen a New York City-based NALSC (National Association of Legal Search Consultants) executive legal recruiter of [--] years. She has recruited for law firms (domestic international big medium and boutique associates and partners) and inhouse for General Counsels Chief Operating Officers and Chief Compliance Officers and everything else in between. Prior to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T20:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Rachelle Bergstein: "The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" We are so thrilled to be chatting with author Rachelle Bergstein whose book "The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" is about one of our very favorite literacy warriors and an author who so many of us grew up with. How did she impact your life How does she fight the good fight to keep books available and accessible to all How has she become the icon that she is Learn the answers to these and other questions as help celebrate the release of this book with Rachelle About"
YouTube Link 2024-07-24T00:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels: A Panel Discussion We are thrilled to welcome authors Nikki Payne Tara L. Ro. and L.E. Sterling to discuss how genre fiction specifically romance can have an impact on Climate Action Have you ever wondered how authors weave very important topics such as environmental issues into their books so that we learn about something while also enjoying a "light" read Join us as our panelists discuss their books research and hopes for using their writing to have a broad impact on our thinking. About Nikki: Nikki Payne is an anthropologist who can."
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T00:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Heather Wolf Discusses: The Colors of Birds - Beauty and/or Evolutionary Advantage Join Heather Wolf one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront" as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds - just in time for the Fall colors We'll discuss the birds their colors the purpose of their colorful feathers as well as any evolutionary advantages they may have because of their coats. We hope you can join us for another great discussion"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T00:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 9.10.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Ed Terebus Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction Join Ed Terebus Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction and Jeff DePaoli host of "That Halloween Podcast" as they talk all about one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the country. Descend into Erebus Michigan's Halloween Tradition Welcome to Erebus Haunted Attraction where we specialize in delivering an unforgettable spine-chilling experience. Located in Pontiac Michigan we're proud to be one of the largest and most intense haunted houses in the country. With four floors of immersive"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T10:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Anglo-Saxon England" If you are planning to travel back to the England of Anglo-Saxon times and begin a new life without technology how will you manage If you were a king a thegn or even a slave what rights do you have under the law Are women treated well by their husbands and if you become sick what are your chances of recovery How might you earn your living and the biggest worry: what to do about those fearsome Vikings All these questions and more are answered by one of our favorite speakers Toni Mount in this self-help guide for"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T15:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Loreleis Lit Lair We have so much fun with Lorelei that we are thrilled to have her back again. This time Lorelei will be chatting about the books she's looking forward to reading this summer - the best of romance beach reads If your TBR pile isn't already groaning it will be Grab a cool drink and join us. If you know romance you probably know Lorelei Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador Lorelei has been offering book recommendations author spotlights giveaways and connecting authors with readers through social"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: "Native Nations A Millennium in North America" We are endlessly interested in learning about Indigenous Peoples and this is the perfect conversation to have to get much more insight into the resilience and battle for self-sovereigncy. We are joined by Professor Historian and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book "Native Nations A Millennium in North America" - 'An essential American history' (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a"
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T01:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 6.18.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with the owners (and twin sisters) behind Read My Lips Boston Massachusetts diverse romance pop-up bookshop for this special series Youll find Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly on Zoom for [--] minutes of romance book recommendations celebrating authors and main characters who identify as BIPOC queer disabled big-bodied and members of other underrepresented groups in the genre. In June our theme is "Hot Queer Summer focusing on queer romance novels set on tropical beach"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Dinner with King Tut" with Author Sam Kean This one is for our history buffs out there Join author Sam Kean as he discusses his book "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights Sounds Smells and Tastes of Lost Civilizations" an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankindand through all five sensesfrom tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes and everywhere in between. We hope you can join us for this fascinating talk About the book: Whether its the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico we have a good idea of"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more) Book Recs with Lorelei of Loreleis Lit Lair We just love our talks with Lorelei This time she will giving us book recs for this special holiday - not only for couples but pals and gals. So if you love a good romantic story one that has a good group of friends and/or a tight knit circle of women this program is for you And if your pile isn't already groaning it will be Grab a hot chocolate and join us. If you know romance you probably know Lorelei Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador Lorelei has been offering book recommendations"
YouTube Link 2025-02-11T01:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Introduction to Ornithology with Bill Gette: Migration Join us for this [--] part series all about Ornithology During this PowerPoint lecture Bill will teach you about why birds migrate adaptations for long-range migration migration strategies fuel for flight timing and navigation in birds. As one of our favorite speakers on the natural world Bill will wow us with his knowledge and fantastic photographs About Bill: Bill Gette Founding Director of Mass Audubons Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport has over [--] years of experience leading groups to exciting local domestic and international"
YouTube Link 2024-09-12T15:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
""Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating exciting bizarre and heartrending. Doesn't that sound fascinating We hope you can join us About Captain Kidd: Captain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious pirate outlaws ever but his"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T00:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tudor Queens and Ladies in Waiting: A Discussion with Authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott We are so excited to welcome authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott to our virtual stage to discuss one of our favorite topics - the Tudor Queens and their Ladies in Waiting Nicola's book "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens" and Jade's book "Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary Queen of Scots" delve into the true lives of these historic women digging into their lives in those times and the challenges of being in the Tudor monarchy. About The Waiting Game:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-12T15:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""The Wisdom of Morrie" with Author (and son of Morrie) Rob Schwartz For [--] years Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved best-selling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie's son Rob Schwartz about the book The Wisdom of Morrie. Written by Morrie himself and edited by Rob The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully is a profound and beautiful book by Morrie from a previously unpublished manuscript. Its theme is how to experience aging as a positive creative and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-22T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Law and Order: Boston with Author David Kruh Just about everyone is familiar with the popular Law and Order TV series. During each episode a case is followed from the commission of the crime through the police investigation and finally to the courtroom. In this slide show David brings Law & Order to Boston by looking at three high-profile cases from three eras of the city's history: The Boston Massacre The Parkman Murder and the Boston Strangler. Together we'll look at the crime (or crimes) follow the investigation and wind up in court where we will argue the case and hear the verdict. About"
YouTube Link 2023-03-24T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 5.15.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The World's Natural Wonders with Bill Gette: Panama - From the Canal to an Extinct Volcano Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders The Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth pictured above is just one of the amazing animals Bill will show you during this PowerPoint presentation. He will take you for a walk in the tropical rainforest along the Panama Canal show you photos of ships passing through Miraflores Locks on their way to the Pacific Ocean describe the many birds found in the rice fields along the Pacific coast"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T19:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Conversation with Romance Author Kit Rocha aka the Writing Duo Donna Herren and Bree Bridges We're so excited to virtually welcome Donna Herren and Bree Bridges the writing duo behind mega fantasy romance author Kit Rocha to the Ashland Library With a fabulous series called "The Mercenary Librarians" we just couldn't resist It's always interesting to learn about a writers history process and books. We think it will be doubly interesting to learn what it takes to write fantastic books as a team. Questions like "how do you keep from keep from killing each other as deadlines come around" may"
YouTube Link 2023-10-04T00:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
""Heal the Beasts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott We had so much fun chatting with author and veterinarian Philipp Schott a few years ago we just had to bring him back to discuss his new book "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts". This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre funny surprising and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from [-----] BCE to today. About the book: How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals And how did those practices and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ashland Library Ren Faire [----] Highlights Katherine Antobenedetto our Field Marshall for the Ren Faire put together this highlight video from our [----] Faire. You can expect to see a lot of this plus so much more at our [----] Faire on Saturday May 3rd [----] Check our website for all of the details: https://tinyurl.com/apl-faire2025"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T13:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A History of Shipwrecks with Captain Greg Ketchen (Retired) We learned so much from Greg for our last session on the History of the Coast Guard we just had to have him back This talk will focus primarily on but not be limited to historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts. The region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic with over [----] wrecks here since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic. Because of the hazards experienced by early coastal and trans-Atlantic shipping while sailing these waters Massachusetts was"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T18:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Vacations Can Be Murder" with True Crime in New England Author Dawn M. Barclay We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lovers Travel Guide to New England". Learn all about the haunted happenings in our own backyards and then plan a trip to visit them all What could be better as we head into spooky season Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A About the book: For the true crime loverfinally a travel guide from an award-winning travel journalist and suspense"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie Just in time for the Fall comfort food for the soul Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo And with yummy nutritious food like this there's no guilt in having dessert first Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Baking Demo and Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell Who doesn't like a bit of holiday baking We are so pleased to welcome Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell to our virtual stage Erin will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes and then will have some time to chat with attendees about all of our "burning" questions :). We hope you can make this very special event. Erin Jeanne McDowell Hi Im Erin I fell deeply in love with baking at [--] years old and have never looked back My baking journey started in my mom and grandmas kitchens then led me to my first bakery job"
YouTube Link 2023-12-06T01:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Author Erica Cirino: How-to: Healthy Plastic-Free Pregnancy and Parenting Erica Cirino author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis joins us once again to help new parents (and all concerned) with reducing plastic in their lives as they also welcome new life into their homes. As a new mom herself Erica will not only be sharing the knowledge she has of the plastic crisis in general but her own personal story of how she found ways to reduce plastic in this new phase of her life. Plastic items and pollution are especially harmful to unborn babies children"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T01:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Unleash Your Potential with AI Technology: Igniting Productivity Creativity and Wellness Do you have questions about how you can use AI to maximize your resources and play with your creative juices Then this workshop is for you In this captivating workshop participants will explore how AI technology and tools can supercharge their productivity ignite their creativity and elevate their overall well-being. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples participants will discover how AI technologies can serve as catalysts for unlocking their hidden potential and embarking on a journey of"
YouTube Link 2023-09-12T15:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.11.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T00:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Ashland Mini Ren Faire 5.4.2024 Check out this wonderful video by Mark Goodwin of our very first Ren Faire"
YouTube Link 2024-05-04T23:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- Ageism In The Job Search By now youve heard about ageism in the job search. Yes it is illegal. It's also rampant. Perhaps youve experienced it. Thousands of smart and experienced workers can't land a job because of misguided perceptions and biases against mature job seekers. During this session Ed Lawrence reveals the ageism presentation that he showed recently to a group of coaches and resume writers in Chicago. This presentation was aimed not at job seekers but at the people whose job is to help job seekers. Ed will show you the survey results that reveal whether or not"
YouTube Link 2025-08-27T17:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann chatting with @redreadreviews You all know that we LOVE horror around here and what better for the season than a conversation with @mother_horror author Sadie Hartmann with our favorite horror book recommender @redreadreviews Sadie's book "Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horrors Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women" takes a close look at horror stories written by and/or featuring women. What could be more fun We already know that women (or female identifying) can be equally disturbing to their male (or male"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 6.10.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T00:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bill Gette: Belize - From Orange Walk District to Punta Gorda Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill has led groups to Belize for many years to explore tropical lowland rainforests pine savannahs and extensive wetlands. As part of his conservation work he has also trained Belizeans to be naturalist guides there. During this PowerPoint presentation Bill will take you on a tour from Orange Walk District in the northwestern part of the country to Punta Gorda in the south. He will show you a wide variety of"
YouTube Link 2025-03-13T18:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop A History of the American Bookstore" Who among us hasn't spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures As we love all things books we can't wait to chat with author Evan Friss about "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" - an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life from department stores to indies from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors and from chains to special-interest community destinations. We hope all of"
YouTube Link 2024-09-10T00:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death" with Author Dr. Kathryn Harkup We are such huge Agatha Christie fans and this book is right up our alley Dr. Kathryn Harkup writer science communicator and vampirologist will be with us discussing her book "V is for Venom: Agatha Christie's Chemicals of Death". With a tagline of "Fourteen stories. Fourteen more poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn't mean it's all made-up ." you just can't go wrong Join us for this fun and fascinating conversation About the book: Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T21:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest Join Heather Wolf one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront" as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you also known as spring bird migration Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area. We can't wait for what will"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T00:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe Love Speculative Fiction SciFi and Fantasy but not sure what to read next Join blogger Kristen of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since [----]. Though she enjoys a variety of speculative fiction subgenres she has a special fondness for dark stories"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T23:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Origins and Evolution of Project [----] with Professor Brian Conley Project [----] has been in the news lately but for some it seemed to come out of nowhere. Join Professor Brian Conley of Suffolk University as we delve into the history of this document and it's origins during the Reagan Years. For instance called "Mandate for Leadership" Edwin Feulner who led the Heritage Foundation when it was first written explains that the idea for such a policy book originated at a [----] meeting of Heritage's Board. Professor Conley will help us understand the origins of the Mandate which led to the"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Tudor England" Imagine you're transported back to Tudor England and had to start a new life there without smartphones satnav or social media how will you know where you are or where to go Where will you live and where will you work And who can you turn to if you fall ill or God forbid if you upset the king In a period when execution by beheading was the fate of thousands how can you keep your head in Tudor England We're thrilled to welcome back author and historian Toni Mount as she discusses how it was done and what we would need"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T15:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Debut Romantasy Author Alysha Rameera Discusses "Her Soul for a Crown" We are so excited to be in conversation with debut author Alysha Rameera Her new book "Her Soul for a Crown" sounds absolutely fascinating and unique - an epic slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajaseven sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of allthe Blood Yakka Reeri. We hope you can join us to cheer on Alysha learn about her book and the inspiration behind it."
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Jane Austens Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama Commemorating Jane Austens 250th birthday on Dec. [--] [----] join author former UK resident and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austens final unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama airing on American PBS. Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austens last work before her untimely death at age [--] as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be available for viewing for one week. About"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T00:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""The Women of Arlington Hall" with Author Jane Healey in conversation with Suzanne Nelson You all know how much we love author Jane Healey one of the best historical fiction writers our there So we're thrilled to be hosting her for a conversation on her most recent release "The Women of Arlington Hall". Using her signature deep dive into research and her wonderful ability to tell a riveting story Jane delves into the life of a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love loyalty betrayal and Cold War spy games. Jane will be in conversation"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill Gette: Iceland - Exploring the Land of Glaciers and Volcanos Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the North Atlantic Iceland is a land of active volcanos and extensive glaciers. During his two trips there Bill photographed the islands magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife. In the summer large numbers of shorebirds and seabirds migrate to Iceland to nest. Bill will share his photosgraphs of the nesting cliffs along the Snaefellesnes Peninsula. Hell also take you"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- Using LinkedIn As A Search Engine Learn how to search LinkedIn not only for jobs but to find relevant job specs events and even similar profiles. Also discover how to search within companies on LinkedIn to find resources there. Led by Kenneth Lang the co-founder of My Networking Central a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He regularly facilitates job search and networking events where we discuss LinkedIn best practices. Kenneth also serves as a brand specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison an outplacement service"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T20:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare with Author and Historian David Kruh Who Really Wrote Shakespeare The doubts have been around for over [---] years. How could William Shakespeare - a man who never sailed - have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest Or how - without studying law - could he have written with such insight about lawyers courts and legal issues in plays such as Henry IV Or how - without ever serving in the military - written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet That he couldn't and didn't is a fascinating concept that has amused"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T00:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 8.12.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives" with Author Janet Few Please join us as author Janet Few discusses her new book "A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives". Delving into three main areas of womens work: household tasks home industries and paid employment outside the home "A History of Women's Work" encourages us to view how our own contributions to the work force affect our own sense of self and effect on the world at large. It also asks us to look back and see the profound impact women have had on the "working" world - stories that"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Library of Things Fairy Carpet Cleaner Meet ALOTf - the Ashland Library of Things Fairy She's here to help us learn all about the Library of Things - we've got a THING for that Check out all of our things on our website: https://www.ashlandmass.com/1065/Library-of-Things"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T18:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Joseph Finder Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Joseph Finder for this quarterly session of his recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Joe's many enthusiastic reviews. Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of [--] suspense novels most recently The Oligarchs Daughter. His last novel House On Fire is the fourth featuring private spy Nick Heller. His books have won numerous awards including the Strand Critics"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T23:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Job Search Help -- Using Emotional Intelligence To Reset Your Career Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively express yourself confidently and maintain optimism even in tough situations. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost your career growth and success Led by Edythe Richards an executive coach and emotional intelligence practitioner and trainer. She is an HR Manager at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and founder of A Top Career. Richards is also the host of three popular"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T22:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- A Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Have you ever hesitated to apply for a job because you felt like you weren't qualified enough Or doubted your abilities during an interview or while collaborating with colleagues Why do some of us confidently pursue new opportunities while others feel like frauds despite having the skills and experience If youve ever watched others succeed in their careers and wished for the confidence to do the same: you can. In this transformational talk confidence coach Linda Ugelow delivers a holistic methodology that gets to the root of whats"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Dead End Road" with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson In June [----] Renee Freer nicknamed Giggles went out to play with her friends. A few hours later she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives Hanson forges ahead mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text DEAD END ROAD honors Renee Freer's memory and asks its how will"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T00:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 9.9.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 4.17.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T00:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador Mike Reardon Take [--] After some tech issues last time we're excited to chat with Mike Reardon again to finish his slides and answer tons of questions Mike is a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So sit back relax grab a pint (if you're over 21) and join us for this wonderful discussion About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander born and raised just north of Boston. Following a successful"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T00:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bill Gette: Churchill and Southern Manitoba - A Trip to Hudson Bay Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill has led four travel programs to Manitoba Canada. He has explored beautiful areas in the southern part of the province and then traveled to the provinces far northern port of Churchill. At Riding Mountain National Park he will show you photos of Black Bear Bison and many species of breeding songbirds. In Churchill Bill will take you to Cape Merry for views of Hudson Bay and the Beluga Whales that"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T18:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again 4.14.2025 We're at it again We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances. You know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. We once again have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they find interesting tidbits of historical lore which libraries of the world have they visited and how do they avoid the inescapable "rabbit hole" We can't wait for what we know is going to"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T00:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author Katherine Ramsland Dr. Katherine Ramsland recounts her most memorable interactions with serial killers over the course of her life describing how it shaped her career in forensic psychology. A Pied Piper two Coed Killers a Candy Mans handyman and BTK among others have left their marks on her research and writing both fiction and nonfiction. About Katherine's latest fiction book Dead-Handed: Forensic psychologist Annie Hunter runs the Nut Crackers investigation agency. They accept unique twisted and complex cases including those with paranormal"
YouTube Link 2025-01-28T01:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Romance Author Nalini Singh on "Archangel's Ascension": There WILL Be Spoilers Oh my gosh we're so excited to chat with blockbuster romance author Nalini Singh on her most recent Guild Hunter Series book "Archangel's Ascension" Since the book has been out for a few weeks there will be spoilers so come prepared. This will be a rapid fire Q&A about all things SparkleBell - we'll have our own but we know that Nalini fans are endlessly curious and enthusiastic so we expect this will be a wonderfully raucous discussion. About Archangel's Ascension: Aodhan and Illium. Adi and Blue. Sparkle"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T00:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How Birds Created the World and other stories with Author Randi Minetor You all know we love our birding programs So of course we're very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who with her photographer husband Nic have visited [---] (out of 429) National Parks All of their travels have inspired one of Randi's books The Complete Language Of Birds. Today Randi will be discussion her book birds and their evolution and (hopefully) some of her travels We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event. About the Book: Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T01:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author Katee Robert Discusses "Radiant Sin" Harvard Book Store partners with the APL to host KATEE ROBERTNew York Times and USA Today bestselling romance authorfor a discussion of the fourth book in her Dark Olympus series "Radiant Sin". We had a special guest author icon Eloisa James join us for a few minutes - thrilling About Radiant Sin: As a disgraced member of a fallen house Cassandra Gataki has seen firsthand what comes from trusting the venomous Thirteen. But when the maddeningly gorgeous and kind Apollo asks her to go undercover as his plus-one at a week-long party hosted by a"
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador Mike Reardon Part [--] We had some tech issues so we'll upload Part [--] in a couple of months We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So sit back relax grab a pint (if you're over 21) and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy's Day month About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander born and raised just north of Boston. Following a"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T00:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis" Join Erica Cirino photojournalist scientist and artist as she discusses her book "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis". As plastic pollution piles up time to negotiate real solutions is running out and meanwhile plastics impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse. Erica hopes to share important facts and immediate action we can take to help our communities and protect our health from plastics. This is a presentation on Erica's findings and current work"
YouTube Link 2023-09-19T00:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel Discuss: "Saving Face" and "The Master Jeweler" We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage They will be discussing Mansi's new book "Saving Face" (People love a rags-to-riches story but hate a woman who lied to get ahead) and Weina's latest release "The Master Jeweler" (the epic story of a brilliant young womans dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghaiand the power of love and friendship). Although very different in content we'll be discussing the importance of their stories"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" with Author Lynn Raebsamen We are so excited to chat with author Lynn Raebsamen a finance expert and tech enthusiast who shines a light on the Artificial Intelligence that just knocks the fear out of us. She'll be chatting about her book "Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" the laugh-out-loud guide to the brillianceand blundersof AI. We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event About This Book: Ever had AI mistake you for a jewel thief or got trapped in a self-driving car on an unwanted sightseeing"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Historical Romance Writer Erica Ridley We are so excited to be chatting with fantastic historical romance author Erica Ridley And right before her new book "A Waltz on the Wild Side" comes out - we can celebrate early Erica also wrote "The Perks of Loving a Wallflower" one of our very favorite books. AND she also writes young adult horror and thrillers novels. What Can't she do Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Erica: Erica Ridley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of of witty feel-good historical romance"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T00:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" This one is for our bird and nature lovers Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book "Find More Birds: [---] Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us. And apparently this is a high migration time so perfect to see even more birds in your backyards About the book: A gorgeously photographed trove of [---] ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you"
YouTube Link 2023-09-14T00:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T00:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Camille Di Maio We are huge historical fiction readers and so are thrilled to be chatting with author Camille Di Maio Her most recent book "Come Fly With Me" is about [----] the dawn of the jet-set era. Hope takes flight for two Pan Am stewardesses navigating an adventurous new life in a novel about love friendship and escape by the bestselling author of "The Memory of Us" and "Until We Meet". Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Camille: Camille left an award-winning real estate career in San Antonio to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T00:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"No More Curse A History of the Red Sox with Author and Historian David Kruh Take me out to the ballgame with one of our favorite speakers David Kruh Based on his research for his musical David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball when just like today the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship. About the Author: David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 10.14.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bill Gette: Bhutan - The Kingdom in the Clouds Land of Dragons Join us for this [--] part series all about Bill's International Travel Adventures chatting about the World's Natural Wonders Bill Gette has visited the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan three times. What an awe-inspiring place it is Bill will discuss his many exciting adventures there (e.g. going over Thrumsingla at [-----] feet above sea level in a blinding snow storm) and share photos of beautiful wildlife (e.g. Blood Pheasant Goulds Sunbird Gray Langur) magnificent scenery and inspirational religious art and architecture (e.g. Chendebji"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Romance Authors Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews In Conversation We're such fans of historical romance and we're huge fans of Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews We can't wait to be in conversation with them as they discuss their books writing and the state of historical fiction in publishing. Shana's most recent book is "Don't You Forget About Me" and Mimi's upcoming one is "Rules for Ruin" - different but amazing Hope you can join us. About Shana: Shana Galen is an award-winning writer and bestselling author of over fifty historical romances. Kirkus said of her books: The road to"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T00:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Author Shannon Reed Discusses "Why We Read" (Take Two) We had so much fun with Shannon last year we just had to bring her back We'll continue the conversation we were having and bring up new thoughts about why we read. This one is for readers everywhere (and isn't that perfect that it's with a LIBRARY) Join us again as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her book "Why We Read: On Bookworms Libraries and Just One Page Before Lights Out". Why DO we read What compels us to What holds our attention How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours Shannon will have the scoop and will"
YouTube Link 2025-05-06T00:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kerri Maher (subbing for Jane) Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next This month Jane Healey is on book tour so guest author Kerri Maher is pinch hitting for her Join Kerry for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're so grateful to Kerri for stepping in with what we expect will be fabulous book recs About Kerri: My first novel The Kennedy Debutante came out in [----] and my second in 2020: The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly. My third The Paris Bookseller about"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T23:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 3.11.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Adult and YA Author Edward Underhill We're excited to join the Boyden Library Foxborough for this informative and interesting program Transgender YA and now Adult author Edward Underhill will be joining the Boyden Library as part of the "Together With Pride" initiative to discuss his two newest books; The In Between Bookstore (Adult debut released in January 2025) and In Case You Read This (YA released in May 2025) with Boyden's Teen Librarian Jennifir Huston. About Edward: Edward Underhill grew up in the suburbs of Wisconsin where he could not walk to anything so he had to make up"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T00:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 9.9.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite Oh my gosh we can't believe we're going to get to chat with romance author Olivia Waite If you haven't read her books you are in for such a treat We've been fans of her F/F historical romance books forever - who doesn't love knitting and celestial mechanics - and her M/F books are full of heart and humor. We cannot wait for her latest book "Murder by Memory" the first in the Dorothy Gentleman sci-fi mystery series Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire AMA (ask me anything) Q&A About Olivia: Olivia Waite writes queer"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Community Solar -- No Roof Required We are thrilled to be partnering with Energize Ashland for this important and cost-saving discussion Speaker Mike Spiro from Nexamp will show us how we can save money and go green with community solar no roof required Anyone with an Eversource electricity account (including renters condo/townhome owners businesses religious institutions) can subscribe to a local solar farm with no money down and no fees. At this event youll learn more about how community solar works why its so important and how to sign up. Mike Spiro is the Director of Consumer Products for"
YouTube Link 2024-08-11T14:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Adams Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. This month we're all about John Adams: His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House; and he never enslaved anyone. Don't you want to know more In [----] journey through Heather's sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits doodles observations and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sally Snowman the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson You know we love our Lighthouse talks and we're really excited about this one Boston Light the first established Light Station in colonial America began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in [----]. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation today. However its notoriety in the maritime community as the the last manned Coast Guard"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear 2.11.2026 Love SciFi but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Elizabeth Bear quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there :) We're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic reviews. Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins but in a different year. She is the Hugo Sturgeon Locus and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 2.11.2026 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T23:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 2.10.2026 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 2.10.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce Just in time for V-Day something for you and your loved ones Learn how to make Mini Cheesecakes with Yummy Raspberry Sauce with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite foods is not a must. She currently works with Hannaford"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Author Nava Atlas and Cartoonist Bob Eckstein: "Inspired by Cat: Writers & Their Mews(es) What happens when you put together bestselling Vegan Cookbook writer Nava Atlas and New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Eckstein You get "Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es)" with distinctive illustrations and charming stories celebrating the pawsitively purrfect relationships between renowned authors and their beloved cats Bob was with us last year discussing his book "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums" so he says that this time they can discuss vegan recipes cats great writers museums and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Dudleys and the Howards with Authors and Historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark This one is for our history buffs out there Join authors and historians Joanne Paul and Nicola Clark (both of whom we've hosted before) as they discuss their books "The House of Dudley" and "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens". "The House of Dudley" is the story of England's Borgias a noble house competing for proximity to the throne through cunning adultery and sheer audacity revealing some of the period's most talented intelligent and cunning individuals. "The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger Victoria Pruett We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader blogger and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real Everyday Life" You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so Victoria will walk us through various aspects of homesteading - cooking from scratch food preservation backyard chickens backyard gardening natural pest control etc. so you can get a broad overview of simple life changes that you could make to get closer to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T02:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bill Gette: Bosque del Apache and the Rio Grande Corridor New Mexico Join us for this [--] part series with Bill Gette to Celebrate Nature around the world During his PowerPoint presentation Bill will show you his photographs of the diverse habitats he has visited (e.g. Chihuahuan Desert riparian areas along the Rio Grande mountain forests) and describe the beautiful wildlife he has encountered. You will see desert specialties of the Chihuahuan Desert shorebirds in Rio Bosque Wetlands Park songbirds in the Organ Mountains and tens of thousands of Snow and Rosss geese at Bosque del Apache. Bill"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T01:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 1.15.2026 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T01:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 1.15.2026 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T00:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 1.13.2026 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 1.13.2026 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Julia" You all know we love our Historical Fiction so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release "Julia" the untold story of Julia Child before she became a worldwide cooking sensation We'll chat with Heather about the book her writing and research process and if she found any surprises when looking into the iconic Julia We hope you can join us for this fun conversation. About the book: Before she stepped into the spotlight as a master of French cooking Julia Child navigated the shadows"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: George Washington Welcome to our yearlong series in which Americas Preeminent Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers shares facts factoids and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States. We'll start off at the beginning with George Washington His lack of biological children made him an attractive starter president no chance of unleashing a monarchy accidentally Hooray He was the grandson of an indentured servant; illegally inoculated his troops; a prominent doctor proposed a three-part plan to bring him back to life. Don't you"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with romance writer (and nerdy history girl) Loretta Chase Due to an unforeseen circumstance Susan will not be able to join us for this session. BUT Loretta has agreed to carry on so we'll spend time chatting about her books the deep historical research that she does (both in person and online) and how she crafts her wonderful stories. And some exciting news about her iconic "Lord of Scoundrels". Although we'll miss our 2nd nerdy history girl we'll make sure to have the duo back again soon. Loretta Chase has worked in academe retail and the visual arts as well as on the streetsas a meter"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T01:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 12.18.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T01:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 12.18.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 12.17.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T23:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Discussing "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" with Author Becky Libourel Diamond We are such huge fans of the Gilded Age and food that this is the perfect program for us Join author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era" with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart. "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" bridges the past and present bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks while revisiting some beloved favorites. Please note that"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 11.20.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T01:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe 11.20.2025 Love Speculative Fiction SciFi and Fantasy but not sure what to read next Join blogger Kristen of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since [----]. Though she enjoys a variety of speculative fiction subgenres she has a special fondness for dark"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T00:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Meet Me at Luke's" with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger Kristine Eckart Stars Hollow in the Fall is one of our favorite Seasons If you are a Gilmore Girls fan we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger Kristine Eckart. We'll be chatting about her new book "Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls" Rory's Reading Challenge three generations of Gilmores (or is it four with Trixie) and all things Gilmore We're huge fans and can't wait for this discussion About the book: From music and movies to relationships Gilmore Girls taught us"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T01:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles 11.17.2025 We had such a great time chatting with John last year we just had to do it again With the holidays right around the corner take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads John Charles will give us his "best of" list of [----] that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy). No need to bring papyrus and quill we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us About John: After working in public"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""She Kills" with True Crime Author Skip Hollandsworth You all know that we love true crime and this book focusing on women perpetrators fascinates us Join author and journalist Skip Hollandsworth as he discusses "She Kills: The Murderous Socialite the Cross-Dressing Bank Robber and Other True Crime Tales" a jaw-dropping addictively readable compendium of women whose often sensational crimes and circumstances put them on the wrong side of the law. So if you're just as intrigued as we are join us About the book: Curated by Hollandsworth She Kills brings together beloved stories that focus in"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T01:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In Conversation with Romance Author Lily Chu We're so excited to chat with romance author Lily Chu Her books are laugh out loud funny and some of her audiobooks are narrated by Phillipa Soo and/or John Cho (swoon). She has multiple books coming out in [----] including: her next rom-com; a YA called The Vacation Shift (a teen on a group tour to Japan teams up with a fellow traveler to keep their parents from falling in love); and The Library of Flowers (about a family of Chinese witches who can change emotions through perfume and an exploration of relationships identity and the expectations we"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T01:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 11.4.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T01:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 11.4.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T00:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025 with Jeremy D'Entremont The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since [----]. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow the popular New England historian and storyteller became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through [----]. Today the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men women and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T01:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""The Invention of Charlotte Bront" with Author Graham Watson: Take Two We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back This time we'll be delving deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Bront: A New Life". Join us once again as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book About the book: Charlotte Bront had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past Charlotte"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T20:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young courageous Polish Jewish womenknown as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressorswho were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters commanders"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Q&A with Mystery (and Romance) writer Sherry Thomas Oh my gosh how perfect is this As a longtime fan of Sherry Thomas we are thrilled to be in conversation with her for her new book "The Librarians" - murder disrupts the routine for four quirky librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas. What do we love more than quirky librarians Not much We hope you can join us for what we know will be a fantastic discussion of Sherry's roots as a romance writer moving to mysteries and where she is currently in writing and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland We're excited to welcome Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U.S. of A. Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis who will be recommending some of his favorites. You must be [--] or older to participate in taste testing but all are welcome to join and learn. Hope you can make it Note: Travis was in conversation with those in"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T00:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 10.16.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T00:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins 10.16.2025 Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave) quarterly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 10.14.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 10.14.2025 Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Jane Healey (and Ashland fave) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller The Secret Stealers which was an Amazon First Reads Editors Pick and a Historical Novel Societys Editors Choice and her debut The Saturday"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Job Search Help -- The Truth About Hiring Systems Discover the truth about different hiring systems. Learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) really work. Explore how artificial intelligence has impacted the hiring process. And remember not to stress too much about these technologies and focus most on accentuating your own strengths to potential employers. Led by Kelli Hrivnak the founder of Knak Digital a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology digital marketing and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses. Kelli is a leader with over [--] years"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T01:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan 10.8.2025 Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews. HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of [--] psychological thrillers winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas five Anthonys and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel Discuss: "Saving Face" and "The Master Jeweler" We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage They will be discussing Mansi's new book "Saving Face" (People love a rags-to-riches story but hate a woman who lied to get ahead) and Weina's latest release "The Master Jeweler" (the epic story of a brilliant young womans dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghaiand the power of love and friendship). Although very different in content we'll be discussing the importance of their stories"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare with Author and Historian David Kruh Who Really Wrote Shakespeare The doubts have been around for over [---] years. How could William Shakespeare - a man who never sailed - have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest Or how - without studying law - could he have written with such insight about lawyers courts and legal issues in plays such as Henry IV Or how - without ever serving in the military - written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet That he couldn't and didn't is a fascinating concept that has amused"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T00:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Feral and Hysterical" with Horror Author Sadie Hartmann chatting with @redreadreviews You all know that we LOVE horror around here and what better for the season than a conversation with @mother_horror author Sadie Hartmann with our favorite horror book recommender @redreadreviews Sadie's book "Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horrors Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women" takes a close look at horror stories written by and/or featuring women. What could be more fun We already know that women (or female identifying) can be equally disturbing to their male (or male"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pie Just in time for the Fall comfort food for the soul Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef Heidi McIndoo And with yummy nutritious food like this there's no guilt in having dessert first Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo M.S. R.D. L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant spokesperson author and freelance writer with [--] years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesnt have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And that giving up favorite"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 9.18.2025 Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T00:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
""Vacations Can Be Murder" with True Crime in New England Author Dawn M. Barclay We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lovers Travel Guide to New England". Learn all about the haunted happenings in our own backyards and then plan a trip to visit them all What could be better as we head into spooky season Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A About the book: For the true crime loverfinally a travel guide from an award-winning travel journalist and suspense"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Debut Romantasy Author Alysha Rameera Discusses "Her Soul for a Crown" We are so excited to be in conversation with debut author Alysha Rameera Her new book "Her Soul for a Crown" sounds absolutely fascinating and unique - an epic slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajaseven sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of allthe Blood Yakka Reeri. We hope you can join us to cheer on Alysha learn about her book and the inspiration behind it."
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inclusive & Diverse ROMANCE Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 9.10.2025 We are super excited to be partnering with bookstore owners of Read My Lips Boston for this special series Hear about the best ROMANCE book recommendations with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors. Join book store owners (and twin sisters) Lily and Hannah Barrett quarterly for [--] minutes of pure romance book recommendations - that are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines We're sure you'll find something to like from Lily and Hannah's many enthusiastic"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @redreadreviews 9.9.2025 Not sure what to read next Join Jody Blanchette (aka @redreadreviews) monthly for [--] minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves (she's been to Ashland several times) reads voraciously and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T00:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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