FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

Rosemary tells listeners about three of her favourite books from the Strange But True series: Loch Ness Monster, Vampires, and Ghosts.

Katie introduces listeners to Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's novel Good Omens.

Kristine introduces listeners to Katie O'Neill's fantasy graphic novel series: The Tea Dragon Society.

Tune in as Liz introduces listeners to two titles to inspire aspiring fiction writers: Daniel Joshua Rubin's 27 Essential Principles of Story and Stephen King's On Writing.

Afton introduces listeners to a heartbreaking and breathtaking story, Starfish, a middle grade novel written in verse by Lisa Fipps.

Margarita tells us about one of her favourite romance authors, Beverly Jenkins, an iconic writer of African-American historical romances.

Tune in to hear Laurel tell us about two awesome graphic novel series featuring cats and rocket ships: Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires and Catstronauts by Drew Brockington.

Fraser Valley Regional Library is celebrating Authors Day (Nov. 1) and National Novel Writing Month (all through November). In this episode of ReadRadio, FVRL staff share a few of their favourite authors: Charles de Lint, Terry Pratchett, Madeline Miller, Lisa Genova, Beth O'Leary, Ben Aaronovitch and Susanna Clarke.

Fraser Valley Regional Library is celebrating Authors Day (Nov. 1) and National Novel Writing Month (all through November). In this episode of Kids' ReadRadio, FVRL staff share a few of their favourite kids' authors: Jon Klassen, Cale Atkinson, Michael Hutchinson, Eric Carle and Connie Schofield-Morrison.

In this bonus episode of Kids' ReadRadio, Dana makes the BIG announcement you’ve all been waiting for: the 2021–2022 Reading Link Challenge book list! She introduces listeners to the main characters of each book, and the stories you’re about to fall in love with. Ready, set, read! The books are: 1) Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami 2) The Case of the Missing Auntie by Michael Hutchinson 3) Ink...

In this episode, Alex gets listeners into the spirit of Halloween as she tells us about Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks' young adult graphic novel, Pumpkinheads.

In this episode, Parminder introduces listeners to her favourite classic novel: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Donna tells us about some of her favourite cosy mystery writers and their series: Rhys Bowen, Jenn McKinlay, and Carlene O'Connor.

In this episode Devon introduces listeners to a non-fiction series about Canadian Celebrations.

Sarah introduces us to three of her favourite anime movies: Spirited Away, Your Name, and A Silent Voice.

Mieke introduces listeners to E. L. Konigsburg's captivating story, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to keep things in order in their new home and to become a changed person and a heroine to herself.

Andrea introduces listeners to two great picture books to read with children from kindergarten to third grade: Milo Imagines the World by Matt De la Peña and Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand.

Looking for a great read-aloud? Francie tells us about The Willoughbys, a weird and wacky adventure story by Lois Lowry.

Sandeep discusses bilingual books, and recommends two Punjabi and English titles to share with young readers by Gurmeet Kaur: The Sparrow and the Crow and The Sparrow and the Pippal.

Do you love video games or Dungeons and Dragons? Are you looking for a funny, fast-paced adventure story? Afton recommends Aaron Reynolds' series Fart Quest.

Tara introduces us to three picture books by author Michael Ian Black that will help young children navigate their emotions and state of mind. The titles are I'm Bored, I'm Sad, and I'm Worried.

It’s Science Literacy Week, and Cindy is here to share two book’s from National Geographic Kids’ Solve This! series. Learn all about engineering and forensic science with fun experiments, projects and mysteries for you to figure out!

Ahoy there! Sally gets us into the seven seas swing of things to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Ahoy! Sally introduces listeners to great reads to check out and a fun language resource to explore as we set sail to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Noor tells us about the beautiful, raw, and personal collection of poetry I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey.