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In the Stacks

Half Hollow Hills Community Library 64 Episodes May 27, 2026

In the Stacks is a podcast where literature, pop culture, and community intersect. Hosted by the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, it explores stories that shape our lives and voices that inspire change. Episodes cover must-read books and cultural moments, diving into conversations that matter.

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Conversations With... Lyssa Mia Smith May 27, 2026 0:43:13 Never stop turning pages—even if it takes more than 6-seconds - because you never know where the next chapter will take you. YA author Lyssa Mia Smith joins us for a conversation that bounces from literary trends, lightning‑round laughs and a quick game of Kiss, Marry, Kill. From how Twilight reshaped (and arguably invented) the modern YA market to the ripple effects of BookTok, Lyssa brings big e

A Conversation With... Steve Israel Apr 23, 2026 0:35:25 Once upon a time, there was a Mets‑loving Congressman from New York who went on to become an author—and then opened an independent bookstore called Theodore’s Bookshop. On this episode, we welcome self‑proclaimed history nerd Steve Israel. Steve shares his top five book recommendations for reclaiming critical thinking and unpacks the amygdala. Hold your values tightly, but your ideas loosely—becau

A Conversation With... Kwani O'Pharrow Feb 2, 2026 Never stop learning! Go strike up a conversation with your neighbor—or even the person at the deli counter—as we sit down with our F.I.G. (Friend in Government), Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow. From movies and the “EPCOT of Long Island” to first‑year highlights in office and Capital Grille’s Chilean Sea Bass, we put the Assemblyman to the test. It takes a village—and teamwork—In The Stacks!

A Conversation with... Geetu Makin Dec 22, 2025 0:58:22 Get curious—because what you think the thing is… isn’t always the thing! We’re Makin’ It Healthy today with wellness coach and cookbook author Geetu Makin. Tune in to learn what really happens when you grab that Snickers bar, why “organic” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy” and the essential pantry staples every household should have on hand. We may not all get the same things, but eventually we

A Conversation With... Senator Monica Martinez Nov 19, 2025 0:52:04 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!

A Conversation With... Rebecca Sanin Oct 21, 2025 0:45:48 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!

A Conversation With... Madeline Quintyne-McConney Oct 9, 2025 0:57:26 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!

A Conversation With... Jason Richberg Sep 29, 2025 0:59:31 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!

A Conversation With... Steve Stern Sep 3, 2025 0:52:12 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!

A Conversation With... Samantha Calandrino Aug 25, 2025 0:34:22 Joe talks to Samantha Calandrino, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator at the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Devil May Cry Jul 2, 2025 0:29:38 || July 2025 ||Laura, Joe, & Karissa discuss the new Devil May Cry animated series.

Strange Pictures Jun 2, 2025 0:23:51 || June 2025 ||Laura & Joe discuss Strange Pictures by the mysterious Uketsu.

Suzume May 1, 2025 0:17:56 || May 2025 ||Laura and Karissa discuss Makoto Shinkai's Suzume.

Beyond the Stacks Apr 11, 2025 0:35:24 || April 2025 ||Beyond the stacks and on to the internet.Joe & Karissa discuss free library resources (Libby, Kanopy, etc.), movies, and the future of streaming!

The Women Jan 17, 2025 0:05:11 || January 2025 ||Zack & Karissa talk about The Women by Kristen Hannah.

Wishtree Jun 13, 2018 Wishtree

Vacationland May 30, 2018 Vacationland

Four Perfect Pebbles May 16, 2018 Four Perfect Pebbles

Beyond the Bright Sea May 2, 2018 Beyond the Bright Sea

All The Way to Havana Apr 18, 2018 All The Way to Havana

After The Fall Apr 4, 2018 After The Fall

Behold The Dreamers Mar 21, 2018 Behold The Dreamers

Spaceman Mar 14, 2018 Spaceman

The World Broke In Two Mar 7, 2018 The World Broke In Two

The Rent Collector Feb 21, 2018 The Rent Collector

A Visit From the Goon Squad Feb 7, 2018 A Visit From the Goon Squad

Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Jan 16, 2018 Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Two Family House Jan 16, 2018 Two Family House

The Other Einstein Jan 10, 2018 The Other Einstein

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Dec 27, 2017 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Boy Called BAT Dec 13, 2017 Boy Called BAT

Explorers Dec 4, 2017 Explorers

American Nations Dec 4, 2017 American Nations

Lemons Nov 11, 2017 Lemons

Homo Deus Nov 11, 2017 Homo Deus

The One and Only Ivan Oct 4, 2017 The One and Only Ivan

Rosie Project Sep 20, 2017 Rosie Project

Book of Joan Sep 6, 2017 Book of Joan

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States Aug 24, 2017 Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Big Little Lies Aug 9, 2017 Big Little Lies

Inside the O'Briens Jul 26, 2017 Inside the O'Briens

Vampires in the Lemon Grove Jul 12, 2017 Vampires in the Lemon Grove

Dead Wake Jun 28, 2017 Dead Wake

The Nightingale Jun 14, 2017 The Nightingale

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close May 31, 2017 Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Plainsong May 16, 2017 Plainsong

First Comes Love May 3, 2017 First Comes Love

The Nix Apr 19, 2017 The Nix

All The Bright Places Apr 5, 2017 All The Bright Places

The War That Saved My Life Mar 22, 2017 The War That Saved My Life

Felony Mar 8, 2017 Felony

When Breath Becomes Air/The Last Lecture Feb 22, 2017 When Breath Becomes Air/The Last Lecture

Mustang Feb 8, 2017 Mustang

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Jan 25, 2017 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

The immortal Irishman : the Irish revolutionary who became an American hero by Timothy Egan Jan 11, 2017 The immortal Irishman : the Irish revolutionary who became an American hero by Timothy Egan

Deep Water Dec 28, 2016 Deep Water

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Dec 14, 2016 The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

The Bridge Ladies by Betsy Lerner Nov 30, 2016 The Bridge Ladies by Betsy Lerner

Not me by Michael Lavigne Nov 16, 2016 Not me by Michael Lavigne

Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello Nov 2, 2016 Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello

Our Souls At Night by Kent Haruf Oct 19, 2016 Kent Haruf's last book. Sad, sweet, honest. Listen as we discuss.

The black swan : the impact of the highly improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Oct 5, 2016 Hear Ellen defend the Black Swan theory!

Once A Crooked Man by David McCallum Sep 21, 2016 Ellen talks about one of her TV boyfriends, David McCallum

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Aug 25, 2016 Listen to Charlene and Ellen talk about Laura Hillenbrand’s book about Louis Zamperini’s story of survival in World War II.

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