FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

Kristine reviews two books by the kids' author Jonathan Auxier. The Night Gardener and Sweep are both gripping and adventurous fantasy tales, with characters you really root for in dangerous circumstances.

FVRL is celebrating 25 years of community with the City of Abbotsford. 2020 marks 25 years since the Districts of Matsqui and Abbotsford amalgamated to form the City of Abbotsford. In this special podcast, your host Bryan interviews Janeen Parent, FVRL's Community Development Specialist, to find out how the library supports people in our community through its Library Live and On Tour initiative.

Katie shares They Both Die at the End – her favourite book by her favourite YA author, Adam Silvera. The novel focuses on two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who discover that they only have one day left to live.

Helena shares a few exciting and suspenseful books for kids in Grades 4 and up. If you like adventure, you're going to love these titles: Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix, Crispin and the Cross of Lead by Avi, and Safe as Houses by Eric Walters.

Have you ever felt like your world is falling apart and things are beyond your control? Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times is a short but powerful book based on Buddhist teachings. It provides gentle, comforting guidance for navigating difficult times.

Sometimes fairy tales change over time as people tell them in new ways. These types of stories are called "fractured fairy tales," and they can be a lot of fun! In today's podcast, Jacque shares some of her favourite retellings of old stories, including The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella.

Are you a fan of true crime? Then you won’t be disappointed by the books of Anne Rule. In this week’s podcast, Rosemary shares three of her favourites – Bitter Harvest, The Stranger Beside Me, and Green River, Running Red – all available in audiobook format from FVRL OverDrive.

Have you ever been outsmarted by a sibling? In The Great Brain books, John feels envious of his older brother Tom, who has a genius brain. Tom uses his great brain to outsmart people and make extra pocket money, but he also uses it to help others. In this week’s podcast, Mieke shares this entertaining book series, which is set in Adenville, Utah in the 1890s.

Are you looking for a few good fantasy books featuring girls who save the day? Then look no further! Jessica shares three female-led YA novels that you're going to love: The Cruel Prince, Sorcery of Thorns, and Furyborn.

In this bonus episode of Kids' ReadRadio, Dana makes the BIG announcement you’ve all been waiting for: the 2020–2021 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) The Case of Windy Lake by Michael Hutchinson 2) Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein 3) Life Accord...

Do you like books that have a rhyme? Do you like them from time to time? Then check out the poetry of Canadian writer Dennis Lee. He's most famous for Alligator Pie, but you might not know about two of his newer titles – Melvis and Elvis, and The Cat and the Wizard.

November is a special month at the library. Not only is it National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), but November 1 is also National Authors Day! The FVRL Reading Advisers are celebrating by sharing some of their favourite authors.

Are you an inventor, scientist or maker? If so, you’ll love these exciting picture book biographies, recommended by Kelly! Gorgeous illustrations bring to life the stories of mathematicians and scientists like Sophie Germain, Katherine Johnson and Albert Einstein.

The Witches are Coming is the latest title by writer-comedian-activist Lindy West, the author of Shrill. Here she covers a range of topics, including feminism, misogyny, body acceptance and Donald Trump.

This week Joann tells us about The Hidden, a dystopian fantasy adventure series by author Lian Tanner. This exciting trilogy includes the titles Icebreaker, Sunker's Deep, and Battlesong.

Are you looking for stories about women out to conquer the world? Maybe a story of dark obsession or a good girl gone bad? This week Janine shares three titles that will get your heart racing: Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong, Unsub by Meg Gardiner, and Savage Appetites by Rachel Monroe.

Robert Munsch is one of Canada's favourite authors. Kids love his books because they are so silly and fun to read! In this week's Kids' ReadRadio, Brandon shares two of his favourite Robert Munsch titles: The Fire Station and The Paperbag Princess.

Today Kim tells us about one of her favourite YA books: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. If you’re looking for a sci-fi dystopian novel with a strong female lead, then this title is perfect for you!

Do you know someone who has special needs or acts differently? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in their shoes? In this episode of Kids’ ReadRadio, Danay tells us about some special books about special kids.

Did you know that a lot of your favorite entertainment is based on great books? And no matter how good the show is — the book is almost always better! Check out these fantastic teen books that are the source material for your favourite shows!

This week Janine shares three survival stories for middle school readers: Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat, The Skeleton Tree, and One Thousand Hills. Celebrating the will to live in the face of incredible adversity, these books are filled with humour, adventure, heartache and hope.

If you're the parent of a potty training child, then we have some great suggestions for you! Jan from Maple Ridge Public Library recommends a lighthearted and positive approach. In this podcast she shares a few book titles for both parent and child that will help make pottying a pleasure!

Unlock your inner maker with 20 awesome step-by-step projects! Cindy reviews Star Wars Maker Lab by Liz Lee Heinecke. It's the perfect book for budding scientists and Star Wars fans, ages 9 to 12.

A good narrator can add to the experience of any audiobook. But a full cast of talented voice actors can make an audiobook unforgettable! In this episode of ReadRadio, Jacque shares some of her favourite audiobooks with full-cast narration: American Gods by Neil Gaiman, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Lincoln on the Bardo by George Saunders, and The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullma...

Janine share three of her favourite kids' books about friendship and kindness: How to Grow a Friend by Sarah Gillingham, If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson, and I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon.