The Mulberry Book Drop
Checkout the Mulberry Public Library's monthly podcast for library programs, book reviews, and general library information. The Mulberry Public Library is located in Mulberry, Polk County, Florida. We are a member of the Polk County Library Cooperative and the Tampa Bay Library Consortium.
Episodes
43 episodes
Books That Make You Want to Travel
Have you ever read a book that left you with the travel bug? Tune in and find out what books left us wanting to renew our passports!Send your thoughts, comments, and questions to us. Email the podcast at
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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37:45
October Droplet
This mini Mulberry Book Droplet is simply to let you know why there was no full October episode. We look forward to returning to your podcast feed next month!Books Mentioned in the Episode:Remarkably Bright Creatures...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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3:05
Books We Can't Forget
Have you ever read a book that you can't stop thinking about? Days, weeks, & years later it keeps coming back to you? How lucky we are to have that moment with a book! Tune in for a short list of books that we can't forget (not that we'd wa...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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45:52
Summer Reading Roundup
It was a phenomenal summer of reading! Tune in and hear what our standout books were. HUGE thank you as well to the Friends of the Mulberry Library for helping make this a successf...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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52:36
We are a Quirky Bunch!
Sarah and Bethany have several quirky habits when it comes to reading and they are ready to talk about them. Are you up for sharing your fun reading quirks? You can email us at themulberrylibrary@gm...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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26:15
Rule of Three
Why do we love the number three? It equates to TRILOGY! Tune in for summer 2024 updates and to talk about trilogies with us. Do you have a favorite set of 3 we need to try? Share it with us!Email the podcast at
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:28
Lakeland Book Crawl 2024
The Mulberry Book Drop went on a field trip! We are so excited to share these incredible independent book shops with you. Definitely check them out if you are in the Lakeland, FL area. Listening from afar? Look up shops near you and let us know...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:27
Reading with Pals!
This month we are revisiting The Storygraph. We tried out the Buddy Read feature and… spoiler alert… we LOVED it! Tune in to learn more and see what book we picked for our test run. Reading is fun, b...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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40:28
90-Day Review
March feels like the perfect time to look at the books we have read so far this year. The library shelves are filled with amazing titles, new and old. Tune in and learn which ones have made an impression on us.Email Sarah and Bethany at...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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40:50
Reading Trackers
Do you track, list, rate, and review your books? We do! We look back at our completed reads daily, so we decided it would be fun to test out a few trackers. Here is what we learned. Email us at
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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44:40
A City of Readers
The library is not the only book loving department in the City of Mulberry, so we asked around and made a list for our listeners! Checkout their favorite books and movies… Talk about variety! Email us at
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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33:57
Epistolary Novels
Do you know what an Epistolary Novel is? We are willing to bet you've actually read some. Tune in to learn more about this useful writing tool. You can always email us at themulberrylibr...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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32:58
Cozy Up With a Book
Blanket season is here and that means… Cozy Mysteries! We don’t get to bundle as deep due to the Florida heat, but we DO get to enjoy cozy mystery season. Special thank you to our friend for her amazing list of suggestions too! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:54
Local Author Highlight
This month we are talking about LOCAL talent! We have several local authors on our shelves whom we are honored to have worked with and read. Tune in for details about their stories and then drop by the library to checkout a local author today!<...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:08
Escaping a Book Slump
Fall has arrived! This month we are talking about book slumps and how to get out of them. We’ve all been there. Remember though, we are always here to help you! Have you ever been in a reading slump? What was the magical book or method ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:03
Summer 2023 Roundup
It is our summer roundup episode! Summer 2023 was a BLAST! Tune in and find out what our final reading challenge total was, event highlights, and a few of our favorite reads from that past two months. Thank you ALL for a fantastic summer and a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:56
"Can I Ask You a Question?"
We are asked daily for book suggestions by library users, family, and friends. This month we are sharing some of our go-to questions that help us put books in your hands! Tune in and learn how book conversations can help us gauge your reading p...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:42
Fangs for the Memories
This month we traveled back to our teen years and that means… Vampires! Tune in to hear about what we read, some interesting trivia, and thoughts on a few stories brought to the screen!Do you want to share your teenage reading life with ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:53
Where do you find books to read?
“Where do you find books to read?” is one of the questions we hear the most. We thought we would kick off season 3 by sharing our favorite spaces to find books! Spoiler alert: One of them is YOU! If you find books ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:27
Pass the Chips, Please!
Do you enjoy a snack when you read? We do! Sometimes our snack preferences are even determined by the genre we are reading! Tune in for a food focused celebration to close out season 2!Thank you all for a fun two years. If you have sugge...
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36:52
Best Books to Binge-Watch
Curl up on your couch and binge-watch books with us! We love to break down TV adaptations together. What worked for us, what didn't, who would we love to see cast in the role of our beloved book character(s)... This month we are talking t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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49:18
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month and we are celebrating by sharing several of our favorite authors and books with you. You can always reach out to us at themulberrylibrary@gmail.com or on your favorite social media platform. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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50:49
YOUR Favorite Authors
This month is all about YOU guys and YOUR favorite authors! Grab some paper, or log into your Goodreads and update that TBR list. We have author suggestions from elementary age to adults! You can always contact us at
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:16