Best Syosset Public Library Librarians Podcasts (2025)

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Turn The Page – Episode 372F – Ariel Sullivan 18:42

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10h ago18:42

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Ariel Sullivan joins us to talk about her inspirations (and the circumstances that lead to) her writing CONFORM, a twisty dystopian novel about a heroine trapped in the middle of a rebellion and a society where everything is laid out for her.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 372E – Nicholas Binge 23:11

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A disgraced cop must revisit her past choices to save the world from a nightmarish future. EXTREMITY is a wildly entertaining time-traveling, end-of-the-world police procedural!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 372D – Martin Cloutier 28:53

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Martin Cloutier shares WAITING FOR SOMETHING ELSE, an acerbic and hilarious comedy of manners about a heterosexual man who unexpectedly falls in love—but not quite in lust—with his gay co-worker, Roger.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 372C – Caitlin Starling 24:07

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Caitlin Starling discusses THE STARVING SAINTS, a transfixing fever dream of medieval horror following three women in a besieged castle that descends ravenously into madness under the spell of mysterious, godlike visitors.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 372B – Angela Shupe 25:23

11h ago25:23

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In 1941, two sisters find themselves across the ocean from one another– Caramina in the Philippines, Rosa in Florence– are bonded through music and love. Angela Shupe discusses IN THE LIGHT OF THE SUN.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 372A – Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor 28:34

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Married vampires Arthur and Sal are living their dream running a bed & breakfast in Trident Falls, Oregon– until the mayor is found dead in their begonias and they have to clear their names. Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor stop by to chat about DEAD AND BREAKFAST! Get a signed copy here!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371F – Nick Medina 22:44

7d ago22:44

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Nick Medina returns to talk about ghosts, whistling at night, and other Native American Lore that inspired THE WHISTLER – and also about what went into writing the character of Henry – a man with paralysis who is trying to adjust and come to terms with his life after a severe body injury.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371E – Christina Baker Kline & Anne Burt 19:02

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Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt stopped by to talk collaboration and how their friendship grew to prompt PLEASE DON’T LIE, a twisty psychological thriller set in the Adirondack Mountains.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371D – Jen Deluca 18:57

7d ago18:57

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Is Boneyard Key, Florida too small for two ghost tours? Competition leads to a sizzling romantic rivalry in the second romance in the new series from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371C – Jenny Kiefer 24:19

7d ago24:19

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Die Hard in a Hobby Lobby? Yes, please! Jenny Kiefer chats about cults, creative self-defensive, and CRAFTING FOR SINNERS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371B – Kristen Loesch 22:12

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Hong Kong, 1953: In a remote mansion, witnesses insist a massacre took place. The police see nothing but pristine rooms and declare it a collective hallucination. Until decades later, when one witness returns…Kristen Loesch discusses THE HONG KONG WIDOW.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 371A – Lindsay Merbaum 24:24

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Lindsay Merbaum stops by to talk about VAMPIRES AT SEA, a seductive horror-comedy about a pair of chic emotional vampires from San Francisco vacationing-- and feeding-- on a queer cruise of the Black Sea.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 370E – Amy Rossi 19:35

14d ago19:35

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Debut author Amy Rossi joins us with THE COVER GIRL, a sensitively told story of heartbreak and survival for a quiet 13 year old who is brought into the 1970’s modeling industry only to fall into the toxic sphere of a rockstar.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 370D – Josh Malerman 34:09

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In WATCHING EVIL DEAD, Josh Malerman shares the joy that comes with experiencing art through the eyes of someone you are falling in love with in real time – and how that transformative magic can inspire creation in and of itself.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 370C – Rebekah Faubion 21:26

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Rebekah Faubion brings us a soul filled romance between Cadence and Sydney – two young women who are as different as THE SUN AND THE MOON – and are likely soulmates.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 370B – Rhys Bowen 23:59

14d ago23:59

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Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in in the south of France. But what happens when the war encroaches on her new chapter? Rhys Bowen discusses MRS. ENDICOTT’S SPLENDID ADVENTURE.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 370A – Michael Wehunt 28:03

14d ago28:03

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Michael Wehunt chats about horror fandom, cult movies, and THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a riveting horror novel about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369G – Nicole Goux 21:47

21d ago21:47

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Nicole Goux returns to the show to talk about illustrating THIS PLACE KILLS ME, a beautiful collaboration with Mariko Tamaki and a page-turning whodunnit set at a secluded all-girls school in the 1980s.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369F – C.W. Rose 22:37

21d ago22:37

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Author C.W. Rose floats by to chat OCEANSONG, a contemporary romantasy featuring a mer-prince and a young human woman as they are ensnared in a war between land and sea – as well as a forbidden romance. The follow up will be out 11/11 so let this episode whet your appetite for more under the sea intrigue.…

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Turn The Page – Episode 369E – Caitlin Rozakis 19:55

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Two parents and their recently-bitten-werewolf daughter try to fit into a privileged New England society of magic aristocracy. But deadly terrors await them – ancient prophecies, remorseless magical trials, hidden conspiracies and the PTA bake sale.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369D – Leslie Rasmussen 20:55

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Leslie Rasmussen discusses WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE, a deeply touching novel about three sisters who unite to discover their mother’s hidden past after she dies by suicide. Leslie discusses balancing tragedy and humor, writing dialogue, and crafting different perspectives and voices.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369C – Sam Rebelein 26:45

21d ago26:45

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Sam Rebelein takes us to another corner of Renfield County where a teenage outcast named Rachel Galloway accidentally starts a cult; ten years later, Rachel Durwood must return to stop a cataclysmic event.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369B – N.D. Stevenson 24:19

21d ago24:19

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We were thrilled to welcome N.D. Stevenson (NIMONA, SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER) to the show to discuss SCARLET MORNING, N.D.’s first middle-grade illustrated novel that transports us to an unforgettable world full of magic and piracy.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 369A – Elizabeth Earley 24:14

21d ago24:14

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Elizabeth Earley discusses writing and publishing her gorgeous and thoughtful collection of essays, LITTLE DEATHS IN A ROW: ESSAYS ON SEX AND DEATH.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368G – Natasha Tripplett 15:58

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Natasha Tripplett explores what it means to be a door to one’s community through the eyes of a young boy in her gorgeously written and illustrated (by Leah Giles) picture book DOWNTOWN DOORS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368F – A. Rushby 23:44

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A. Rushby brings a hair curling tale spun in two time periods about a young woman doomed to a life she can’t control and the one who seeks to end a curse.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368E – Sam Sussman 20:14

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Sam Sussman discusses BOY FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a novel inspired by his own uncertain celebrity paternity, and a beautiful love letter to his mother. We discuss auto-fiction, New York in the 70s, and the relationship between love and art.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368D – Martin Cahill 42:23

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Nesi must prove her worth as an acolyte when T’sidaan, the Fox of Tricks, throws her back in time three hundred years to save her own homeland from a brutal occupation. Martin Cahill discusses AUDITION FOR THE FOX, a beautiful fantasy debut.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368C – Ellen Marie Wiseman (Special Live Episode!) 20:23

28d ago20:23

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A recording of our Turn the Page Live! event with Ellen Marie Wiseman, who stopped by Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay to discuss and sign copies of THE LIES THEY TOLD.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368B – Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith 24:07

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Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith stop by to discuss their cozy comedy murder mystery graphic novel (say that three times fast!), WHO KILLED NESSIE? You can pre-order the book right here, and read Nap Comix here!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 368A – Jeremy B. Jones 20:24

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In the 1800s, Appalachian farmer and rogue William Prestwood kept salacious coded diaries, leaving his descendent to reflect on his complicated legacy. Jeremy B. Jones discusses his fascinating memoir and family history, CIPHER: DECODING MY ANCESTOR’S SCANDALOUS SECRET DIARIES.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 367E – Delia Pitts 31:00

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DEATH OF AN EX brings Vandy Myrick back to her sleuthing ways – fresh off the grief from losing her daughter, now she must deal with another shocking loss. Her charismatic ex.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 367D – Rachel Harrison 19:34

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When Clio’s mom passes away she is forced to deal with the demons of her past – and the one that possessed her childhood home. Rachel Harrison’s PLAY NICE is a unique play on the Haunted House trope.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 367C – Kate Russo 25:23

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Kate Russo discusses UNTIL ALISON, a literary thriller about a student journalist investigating the murder of her old friend/childhood rival, and her own college experiences that shaped the story.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 367B – Auston Habershaw 32:02

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Auston Habershaw shares IF WISHES WERE RETAIL, a hilarious, cozy adventure in which a rebellious but enterprising young woman and an ancient but clueless genie go into business at the local mall.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 367A – Hank Phillippi Ryan 28:32

1M ago28:32

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Hank Phillippi Ryan drops by to talk about her latest thriller ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, which explores a debut writer’s worst nightmare when her glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366F – Toril Orlesky 14:50

1M ago14:50

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Toril Orlesky discusses HOTBLOOD! VOL. 1: THE LAND OF PROMISE, its evolution from web comic to the printed page, worldbuilding, genre, and color.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366E – Madeline Martin 24:06

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Jenn chats with Madeline Martin about researching and writing her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY, about a forbidden book club for women set in Victorian London.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366D – Anna Fitzgerald Healy 23:27

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Anna Fitzgerald Healy teases us with murder and etiquette as seen through the eyes of Billie, a young woman with an obsession with a dead woman and the high society men who might have killed her.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366C – Veronica Agarwal & Lee Durfey-Lavoie 38:01

1M ago38:01

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Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie, the dynamic duo behind middle-grade graphic novels like JUST ROLL WITH IT and SINK OR SWIM, drop by to chat about making comics about mental health for children, as well as their upcoming appearance at Sy-Con 2025!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366B – Dr. Asa Simon Mittman 53:35

1M ago53:35

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Syosset High School alumnus Dr. Asa Mittman stops by the show to talk about how his alma mater shaped his career as a medieval art historian and his recent book, CARTOGRAPHIES OF EXCLUSION: ANTI-SEMITIC MAPPING IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 366A – Daniel Braum 24:42

1M ago24:42

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Daniel Braum returns to the show to discuss his recent collections of beautiful and strange stories, CREATURES OF LIMINAL SPACE and PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365F – Auralee Wallace 21:17

2M ago21:17

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With just the right amount of magic and high stakes, Auralee Wallace’s LATE NIGHT WITCHES is a fun story about a mother of three, trying to manage her family and her much younger sister – while being chosen witch in a prophecy about a big bad vampire that needs to be killed.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365E – Sonita Alizada 13:39

2M ago13:39

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Afghan rap artist and activist Sonita Alizada shares SONITA: MY FIGHT AGAINST TYRANNT AND MY ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a riveting and hopeful memoir and love letter to those who dream of better worlds.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365D – Edward Hamlin 27:31

2M ago27:31

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Edward Hamlin’s SONATA IN WAX is a beautiful and touching work of historical fiction wrapped up in a musical mystery. Hamlin chats with Jenn about his music career and his debut novel.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365C – Anna Kang & Chris Weyant 25:06

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Meghan sat down with award-winning author/illustrator duo Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant to discuss their brand-new picture book, SO-HEE AND LOWY, a wonderful celebration of nature, community, and friendship.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365B – Balazs Lorinczi 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Friend-of-the-show Balazs Lorinczi returns to discuss A BITE OF PEPPER, a paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance with a gorgeous color palette and dreamy vibes.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 365A – Khadijah VanBrakle 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Khadijah VanBrakle stops by to chat about MY PERFECT FAMILY, her sophomore young adult novel, a poignant intergenerational narrative that gives voice to Black Muslim women, and a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between gender and religion.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 364F – Kelsey Cox 13:40

2M ago13:40

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A murder at a posh Texas sweet sixteen? Yes, please. Kelsey Cox chats PARTY OF LIARS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 364E – Alex Krokus 20:21

2M ago20:21

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Alex Krokus chats about TALKING TO MY FATHER’S GHOST: AN ALMOST TRUE STORY, a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians