Time to Read: a podcast book club – Details, episodes & analysis

Happy New Year, Dear Readers! This month we are discussing The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. 

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

NEW YEARS READING RESOLUTIONS FOR 2024!

Dennis focused on reading some funny books, including Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots 

and John Dies at the End plus Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits both by Jason Pargin aka David Wong 

Toby reread a number of books this past year. Circe and Station Eleven in particular really hold up after a second look.

Trevor got to a number of books he found in his house, including:
The Bible (New Revised Standard Version)

Theodore Roosevelt: a Life by Nathan Miller

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Links

Crows: Encounters with the Wise Guys of the Avian World by Candace Savage

Selections from The Complete Sherlock Holmes

Selections from P.G. Wodehouse

Selections from Tintin by Hergé

Selections from his newly repatriated comic book collection from his Mom's basement

NEW YEARS READING RESOLUTIONS FOR 2025!

Toby will attempt to get all the way through an audiobook. (Way to reach for the stars, Toby!)
Dennis will try to get through a multi-volume epic fantasy saga. (watch out for the misty woods or whatever, brave hero!)
Trevor will try to read through all of the Hugo award finalists from this year. (Better get started, Nerd!)      

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Translation State by Ann Leckie

Witch King by Martha Wells

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby:  torus

Trevor: Hugo

Dennis: kakistocracy

Next month we will be discussing Rules of Civility by Amor Towles.

Thank you to everyone who read The Fifth Season with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from a couple of locations around Winnipeg. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025 Film) Trailer
Small Things Like These (2024 Film) Trailer
Robert Eggers (not Dave Eggers!)
The Magdalene Sisters (2002 Film)
 

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK (OR THING) WE MIGHT LIKE!
Toby: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Trevor: Philomena by Martin Sixsmith (book) Philomena (film)

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby:  baby power

Trevor: stotious, leanbh

Next month we will be discussing The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

Thank you to everyone who read Small Things Like These with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Welcome, Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice and we have a special guest joining us: WPL’s Writer-In-Residence Susie Moloney.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Cory Doctorow comes to Winnipeg on March 26th to talk about “Enshittification”, a nerd word from last month. If you go to the show and talk to him, mention that you heard about it on Time to Read! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cory-doctorow-tickets-798820071337

Moon of the Turning Leaves Anishinaabemowin Pronounciation Guide

An evening with Waubgeshig Rice, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, October 27, 2023 at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Winnipeg

Turbo Kid (2015 Movie)

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!

Toby: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jaqueline Harpman

Trevor: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Dennis: The Stand by Stephen King

Susie: The Reformatory by Tananirive Due

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: wonderworks

Trevor: walleteer

Dennis: The (as in the more the merrier)

Susie: shenanigans and katywampus

Next month we will be discussing Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.

Thank you to everyone who read Moon of the Turning Leaves with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, Trevor Lockhart, and special guest Susie Moloney.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing French Exit by Patrick deWitt. 

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Our 2024 Reading Resolutions!

Toby: will make an effort to REREAD some of her favourite books. What will she pick?

Trevor: will make an effort to READ books that are ALREADY IN HIS HOME. What will he find?

Dennis: will make an effort to READ lighter, humorous fare. What makes him laugh?

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: tyromancy

Trevor: rizz

Dennis: enshittification

Next month we will be discussing Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice with special guest Susie Moloney, WPL’s writer-in-residence.

Thank you to everyone who read French Exit with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Next Page Live! (online program where librarians make book recommendations. The Dec 4 edition is all about books that would make great gifts.

Scotiabank Giller Prize 2023

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong

Haircutpedia: a wiki for haircuts!

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!

Toby: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Trevor: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (play)

Dennis: Serial Podcast (Season 3) and Ear Hustle Podcast

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: umwelt

Trevor: conk

Dennis: earnest

Next month we will be discussing French Exit by Patrick deWitt.

Thank you to everyone who read If Beale Street Could Talk with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Gileadby Marilynne Robinson.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Presbyterian Bean Salad

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!

Toby: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood

Trevor: Stoner by John Williams

Dennis: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby and Trevor (both!): susurrus

Dennis: Cognitive Shuffling

Next month we will be discussing If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.

Thank you to everyone who read Gilead by Marilynne Robinson with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Hell of a Book by Jason Mott.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Interview with Jason Mott

Moxie Festival

Moxie Museum

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!

Toby: Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Trevor: Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

Dennis: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: Moxie

Trevor: Hell

Dennis: Hypnagogia

Next month we will be discussing Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

Thank you to everyone who read Hell of a Book with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.

Welcome, Dear Readers, to our latest episode where we discuss Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.  Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Nigerian Proverbs

Journeys of Simplicity

EDC

Ellery Queen

We should all be feminists (Ted Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)

Biafra

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE

Toby: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Trevor: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Dennis: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby and Dennis: “High Life” (musical genre)

Trevor: Shrapnel

Next month we will be discussing Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

Thank you to everyone who read Half of a Yellow Sun with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Trevor Lockhart, and Dennis Penner.

Welcome, mystery lovers, to our latest episode where we discuss Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.  Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.
 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper

I am Homeless if this is not my Homeby Lorrie Moore

The Donkey Sanctuary (in Dorset)

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE

Toby: Taskmaster Game Show

Trevor: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten 

Dennis: The Mrs Polifax Mysteries by Dorothy Gilman and By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: grass (British Slang)

Trevor: asinine

Dennis: subvocal oscillations 

Next month we will be discussing Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Thank you to everyone who read The Thursday Murder Club with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing A Grandmother Begins the Storyby Michelle Porter.

You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club.  We are recording today from the Millennium Library, located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory.

TELL US ABOUT ANOTHER BOOK WE MIGHT LIKE!

Toby: The Strangers by Katherena Vermette

Trevor: Probably Ruby by Lisa Bird-Wilson

Dennis: VenCo by Cherie Dimaline

NERD WORDS FOR WORD NERDS

Toby: tawnshi and marcee (hello and thank you in michif)

Trevor: ablaut reduplication

Dennis: crooked

Next month we will be discussing The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

Thank you to everyone who read A Grandmother Begins the Story with us and for those who left comments on our social media.

We always love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group, or follow Winnipeg Public Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Email us at wpl-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions, comments, and questions. Visit us at wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca.

Time to Read is a production of the Winnipeg Public Library. Our panel today included Toby Cygman, Dennis Penner, and Trevor Lockhart.