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
41 episodes since 2021
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...
September 17, 2024
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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...
August 20, 2024
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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...
July 16, 2024
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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
June 18, 2024
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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...
May 21, 2024
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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...
April 16, 2024
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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...
March 19, 2024
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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
February 20, 2024
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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
January 16, 2024
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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...
December 19, 2023
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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! ...
November 21, 2023
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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!<...
October 17, 2023
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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 ...
September 19, 2023
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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 ...
August 15, 2023
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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...
July 18, 2023
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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 ...
June 20, 2023
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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 ...
May 16, 2023
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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...
April 18, 2023
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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...
March 21, 2023
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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...
February 21, 2023
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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
January 17, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:16
Beach Read Book Club!
The day has arrived! Our first ever podcast book club! Today Sarah and Bethany discuss Beach Read by Emily Henry. There may be a few spoilers, so press pause and grab a copy first if you wish to follow along. Tune in and then let us kn...
December 20, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:12
Memoirs, Biographies, and More!
Enter the non-fiction realm with us as we explore several memoirs, biographies, and autobiographies. Why do we read them, which ones did we enjoy, and who do we WISH would write one?You can always contact us at
November 15, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:16
Is THIS love?
"Read outside of your comfort zone", we said. We took our own advice this year and today Sarah and Bethany tackle contemporary romance.
October 18, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:16
A Podcast about Podcasts!
Some of you are podcast pros, while others are new to the space. Several of you keep asking what we like to listen to, so this month we take a moment to share our first listens, our fan favorites, and what we've found lately with you. Tune in t...
September 20, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:59