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The official podcast of the Des Moines Public Library. Featuring interviews with authors, special guests to the library, your favorite library staff, and more!
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Special Episode: AViD with Shannon Chakraborty
Our regularly scheduled episode of Beyond the Shelves is a little bit delayed, but we have a special episode for you while you wait! On May...
Beyond The Shelves: Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim Book Club
In this episode of Beyond The Shelves Jes and Sarah host a book club for Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim and discuss some book news ranging fro...
Beyond The Shelves: Librarians in Pop Culture
In this episode of Beyond the Shelves , the hosts talk about city budget cuts, share their latest can't‑put‑down reads, and dive into the wi...
Beyond The Shelves: Inside the Summer Reading Magic
A lively, book‑packed conversation with special guest Jen from the Franklin Avenue Library as they dive into what they're reading, the hotte...
Tasty Recommendations: Pairing Cookbooks with Novels
In this episode of Beyond the Shelves , hosts Sarah and Jes kick things off with a lively conversation about what they've been reading latel...
Beyond the Shelves: Brontë, the Big Screen, and the Backlash
In this lively episode of Beyond the Shelves , the hosts dive deep into Wuthering Heights —the novel, the new film adaptation, and the passi...
Beyond The Shelves - Libraries as Third Spaces
This month on Beyond the Shelves , Sarah and Jes unpack the idea of "third spaces" why we crave them, why they're disappearing, and how libr...
Beyond The Shelves: 2026 Reading Challenge Recommendations
In this episode of Beyond the Shelves, Sarah and Jes discuss the 2026 reading challenge, recomend books to complete your bingo board, and in...
Beyond The Shelves: Best Books of 2025
In this episode, Sarah and Jes discuss the best books of the year, great books to give as gifts, the most checked out items at DMPL, and the...
6 Nature Books That Will Change How You See the World
Join us for our first video episode as we explore books celebrating nature and the environment! From Mary Oliver's contemplative essays to f...
Beyond the Shelves: Horror For Scaredy Cats
Sarah and Jes discuss books that will put you in the mood for spooky season but aren't that scary. Show Notes: What They're Reading Wild Rev...
Beyond the Shelves: Pocket-Sized Powerhouses
Sarah and Jess highlight eight short books under 200 pages to power through the DMPL reading challenge bingo, promote the fall author series...
Beyond the Shelves: Book Club - 'The Phoenix Pencil Company'
On the latest episode of Beyond the Shelves, Jes and Sarah are discussing what they liked and didn't like about The Phoenix Pencil Company ,...
Beyond the Shelves: Summer Lovin'
The latest episode of Beyond the Shelves is all about love! Jes and Sarah discuss the new queer romances they're most excited for this summe...
Beyond the Shelves: Summer Reading Preview
On the newest episode of Beyond the Shelves, Jes and Sarah chat about this summer's biggest releases and the books they're most excited abou...
Beyond the Shelves: A History of Chick Lit
On this month's podcast, Jes and Sarah talk about the history of Chick Lit - how it started ( Bridget Jones's Diary) , how the genre was cov...
Beyond the Shelves: Book Club #1, 'Harlem Rhapsody', and Other Fun News
The Beyond the Shelves first ever Book Club episode is live! This month, Jes and Sarah both read Harlem Rhapsody, by Victoria Christopher Mu...
Beyond the Shelves: Library Lovers Month
Jes and Sarah are talking about loving your library during this month's episode of Beyond the Shelves! After talking about unique library se...
Beyond the Shelves: Books That Bring Us Joy
We're in the dead of winter - the perfect time get cozied up in an armchair and read a fun book. This month, Jes and Sarah are talking about...