Welcome to your new favorite podcast, In The Stacks, where the worlds of literature, pop culture and community converge. We're thrilled to embark on this journey with you, exploring the stories that shape our lives and the voices that inspire change. From the latest must-read books to the cultural moments everyone's talking about, we're here to dive deep into conversations that matter.
In The Stacks: A Conversation With... Senator Monica Martinez
Every day is different, and today we’re thrilled to sit down with New York State Senator Monica Martinez! She shares insights on the importance of Shannon’s Law, the future of veteran healthcare and the professor who changed her life’s direction. Join us as we look for the light at the end of the tunnel—because it’s all happening In The Stacks!
In The Stacks: A Conversation With... Rebecca Sanin
Class is in session… Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin is here! Sustainability, thinking differently to uncover root causes, empathy and integrating work with life. Turn up the volume in your head… it’s time to welcome the female version of Billy Joel to In The Stacks!
In The Stacks: A Conversation With... Madeline Quintyne-McConney
It’s time to show up! We are as pleased as punch to have Madeline Quintyne-McConney, President of the Suffolk County Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women! We talk about the importance of advocacy, mentoring today’s young women, equity in the workforce and grandkids! All we need is love because it’s all In The Stacks!
In the Stacks: A Conversation With... Jason Richberg
Do you want to be in the room where it happens? Grab the ramen noodles, today’s episode is with Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg! Parenting, work ethics, the path to happiness, his Youth Leadership Caucus, the 12-hour playlist and newsflash, your doctor got an F in school… it's all In The Stacks!
In the Stacks: A Conversation With... Steve Stern
Today's episode is with New York State Assemblyman and HHHCL patron, Steve Stern! A conversation about water sustainability, which era he would love to be a politician during, and most importantly, his aspiration of being Deputy Supervisor of the Stern House. It's all In The Stacks!
In the Stacks: A Conversation With… Samantha Calandrino
Joe talks to Samantha Calandrino, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator at the Long Island State Veterans Home.
In the Stacks: Devil May Cry
Laura, Joe, & Karissa discuss the new Devil May Cry animated series.
In the Stacks: Strange Pictures
Laura & Joe discuss Strange Pictures by the mysterious Uketsu.
In the Stacks: Suzume
Laura and Karissa discuss Makoto Shinkai's Suzume.
In the Stacks: Beyond the Stacks
Beyond the stacks and on to the internet.
Joe & Karissa discuss free library resources (Libby, Kanopy, etc.), movies, and the future of streaming!
In the Stacks: The Women
Zack & Karissa talk about The Women by Kristen Hannah.
In the Stacks: Wishtree
New York Times best-selling children’s book about kindness and hope. By the author of The One And Only Ivan.
In the Stacks: Vacationland
Vactionland: True Stories From Painful Beaches
Suffer through painful beaches in a fun way! Ellen explains how.
In the Stacks: Four Perfect Pebbles
Heart-wrenching memoir by holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan. Charlene sums it up.
In the Stacks: Beyond the Bright Sea
This award-winning mysterious tale of an orphan and her search for her origins is a great read for the tween in your life.
In the Stacks: All the Way to Havana
Warmly illustrated picture book about a family trip to Havana, Cuba in an old family car. Zoom, zoom, ZOOM!
In the Stacks: After the Fall
A modern existential twist on Humpty Dumpty, for kids. Our children’s librarian tells us how it works.
In the Stacks: Behold the Dreamers
You won’t be able to put this one down. Margie tells us about the unforgettable award-winning debut novel.
In the Stacks: Spaceman (Long Island Reads 2018)
Long Island Reads chairperson Janet Schneider joins us to talk about this year’s choice, the inspiring story of Long Island’s Michael Massimino and his unlikely career as an astronaut for NASA.
In the Stacks: The World Broke in Two
The World Broke in Two: Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster and the Year That Changed Literature
A book about books, and writing, famous authors, publishing, and all the angst set in a year that brought a change to the way the modern world thinks. Ellen explains why.
In the Stacks: The Rent Collector
A beautiful story of struggle and hope and redemption. Margie will fill you in.