Turn The Page – Episode 300A – Kristin Howell and Lindi Bortney

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Adelettes we bring back this classic episode. Kristin Howell and Lindi Bortney chime in with Sharon to discuss the origins and legacy of The Adelettes, the Syosset High School Barber Shop Music group. Stay tuned for some lovely music featuring several generations of Adelettes after the episode. Presented in moving Memory of Lindi Bortney who passed May 1, 2024.

Turn The Page – Episode 163A – Clark Collis

Shaun of the Dead is one of the most beloved Horror Comedies of all time, launching Simon Pegg and Nick Frost into the American pop-culture zeitgeist. Clark chats with us about YOU’VE GOT RED ON YOU, a book which tells us how Shaun came to be. #

Turn The Page – Episode 160A – Nicola Yoon on Joy Revolution

Sharon and Pam S. zoomed in with the luminous Nicola Yoon to chat about Joy Revolution, a new publishing imprint created by Nicola and her husband David which tells stories focusing of main characters of color experiencing joy and big love.

Turn The Page – Episode 150A – Michael Okon

Sharon got to chat with Michael Okon, a classmate of hers and fellow Syosset Alumni about several exciting projects including his several published books within the horror genre and adaptations that are in the works.

Turn The Page – Episode 146A – David Yoon


Version Zero is a fast thrilling ride from author David Yoon which dares us to look at our digital lives and consider what we are losing. Yoon, who worked in tech in the past tells Sharon and Jessikah about the wild ride that is his first adult novel, and Joy Revolution the imprint created by David and his wife Nicola which focuses on love stories of people of color.

Turn The Page – Episode 130a — Amber Benson

Amber Benson zoomed in to talk about her several series written in the fantasy genre, and ended up hanging out to discuss the foresight of Octavia Butler, the congeniality of Merricat Blackwood — Shirley Jackson’s antihero, and how often Giles cleaned his glasses during her time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Spoiler Alert! Merricat wasn’t so nice, but Amber is a delight.

Turn The Page – Episode 128 — The Adelettes with Kristin Howell and Lindi Bortney

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Kristin Howell and Lindi Bortney chime in with Sharon to discuss the origins and legacy of The Adelettes, the Syosset High School Barber Shop Music group. Stay tuned for some lovely music featuring several generations of Adelettes after the episode.

Turn The Page – Episode 123 — Sarah Marshall

Happy New Year! Turn the Page, the official podcast of the Syosset Public Library has been named on of the Top 35 Library Podcasts you Must Follow in 2020! We look forward to continuing to bring you quality content in 2021.

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We were NOT so Wrong About how frightening Don Bluth’s children’s films were to us children’s of the 80’s, but we loved them anyway. Welcoming back Sarah Marshall of the podcast You’re Wrong About we discuss the impact of three of Bluth’s earliest animated features as they relate to our youth.

Turn The Page – Episode 120 — Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman’s Fables is a delightful read for parents and children alike. With an eye on gender balance and modern sensibilities, Portman refreshes three classic fables and adds a twist of whimsy. Join one of Syosset most notable alumni as she discusses writing her book, attending high school while her acting career took off, and weighs in on the great debate of Bagel Master vs. Bagel Boss!

Turn The Page – Episode 116 — Sarah Marshall

We are THRILLED to join Sarah Marshall, co-host of You’re Wrong About Podcast to discuss taking deep dives into sensational histories that we thought we understood, and debunking conspiracy theories.