KPL Podcast

Debut author Jean Chen Ho kicks off the KPL Podcast's fourth year with a warm and witty conversation about her book, Fiona and Jane . Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss what upcoming titles have them most excited about. Then a bonus guest! We get visited by the winning artist of our Library Card Kids Contest! All this and much more on the first KPL Podcast episode of 2022! Recommendations: Intimac...

This holiday season two runaway kids will have to protect their Kirkwood Public Library from two bungling crooks. It's KPL Podcast's annual holiday play, Alone in the Library! Starring Kayla as the Inquisitive kid, Mel as the burglar, Christa as Christa the Library Director and introducing Ryan desperately trying to be Joe Pesci. This holiday, books will be read and hot tech featured in...

Scientists and podcasters Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson beam into the KPL Podcast for an episode both entertaining and educational. Jigisha discusses their latest release Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe . Then Jigisha and Ryan attempt to answer less frequently asked questions sent to libraries over the years. All this and much more on the KPL Podcast! The Land of Stores by Chris Col...

Award-winning novelist SJ Sindu visits this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be discussing her thought provoking newest release Blue Skinned Gods. Then Jigisha and Ryan bid adieu to the year with a look back at some of their favorite books of 2021. All this and more on the KPL Podcast! 1. Bewilderness by Karen Tucker 2. Wave Forms and Doom Scrolls by Daniel Scott Tysdale 3. Velvet Was the Night by...

Neuroscientist Rebecca Schwarzlose drops in for an episode that is equal parts engrossingly fascinating and ridiculously silly on the KPL Podcast! First up we will be chatting about her book Brainscapes: The warped, wondrous maps written in your brain and how they guide you. Speaking of brains, afterwards Ryan and Jigisha share some of their favorite books and movies featuring those grey matter mu...

This week Science Fiction and Fantasy author Stina Leicht visits the KPL Podcast! We will be chatting about her latest space spanning thrilling adventure Persephone Station . Next Jigisha and Ryan make some sci-fi and Star Trek recommendations. All this and more on this week's stellar KPL Podcast! 1. Infomocracy by Malka Older 2. The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman 3. Craft in the Real World b...

Nalini Singh is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series. She is also our special guest this week on the KPL Podcast! We discuss her most recent title Archangel's Light . Then Jigisha and Ryan chat about some of their favorite book series. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. Educated by Tara Westover 2. Battle Royal by...

Pillars of the Earth superstar author Ken Follett joins us this week on the KPL Podcast. WE discuss his latest heart pounding thriller, Never ! Afterwards, hosts Jigisha and Ryan enjoy a Missouri Bicentennial history segment. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! Recommendations: Cemetery Road by Greg Iles Blue Moon by Lee Child The State Historical Society of Missouri Sacred Sun

This week a very special episode of the KPL Podcast. We are joined by author Jared Reinmuth and graphic artist Ameziane in conversation about their book Big Black: Stand at Attica . It is the true story of Frank "Big Black" Smith and is an unflinching look at the price of standing up to injustice in one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American History. Disturbing the Univ...

 You're in for a scare! It's a fun-filled Halloween episode this week on the KPL Podcast. First up we chat with horror author Cassandra Khaw about her latest haunted tale, Nothing but Blackened Teeth ! Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss some global monsters, folklore, and urban legends that keep their nightlights on. All this and more on a very haunting episode of the KPL Podcast!  1. The Eye...

It's the KPL Podcast's 100th episode! This week author Tae Keller joins us in conversation of her 2021 Newbery Award Winning title, When You Trap a Tiger ! Then Jigisha and Ryan reminisce about the past 100 episodes, learn a bit about the origin of children libraries in a history segment, and talk about a few other things that reached 100 this year. All this and much more on this celebra...

 A frightfully fun episode is in store for you this week on the KPL Podcast! We are joined by debut author, Ryan Douglass and will be discussing his instant New York Times Bestseller, The Taking of Jake Livingston . Then Jigisha and Ryan get excited about their Halloween viewings with the help of scary movie recommendations. All this, a poetry reading, and more on this week on the KPL Podcast!  Re...

 It's an episode filled with history and fiction this week on the KPL Podcast. First up we are joined by Historical Fiction and Romance author, Lecia Cornwall. We discuss her latest book, The Woman at the Front . Then Jigisha shares three awe inspiring heroes of World War One in a long overdue history segment. This and more on this week's KPL Podcast!  Books: 1. Braiding Sweetgrass by Ro...

 Multi award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick drops in on this week's KPL Podcast. We'll be chatting about his latest book, Travels With George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy. Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss some of the wildest reasons books have been banned in honor of Banned Book Week. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast.  1.  The Double Life of Bob Dylan :a rest...

An amazing episode and author is in store for you this week on the KPL Podcast! Jigisha and Ryan are joined by poet, composer, teacher, and bestselling novelist, Ryka Aoki! They will be discussing her latest powerful release, Light From Uncommon Stars. Then Ryan shares some must read "own voices" transgender titles in our readers advisory segment. All this, a poetry reading, and much mor...

 Mary Roach, America's funniest science writer, joins us this week on a very entertaining and educational KPL Podcast! We discuss her latest release " Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law ," libraries, and much more. Then Jigisha and Ryan share some of their favorite factoids about wildlife's intersection with crime. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast!  Recommendatio...

Ryan and Jigisha have a special history episode this week.  They interview retired assistant site manager of the Cahokia Mounds.  He tells us about this amazing historical site right across the river and he also speaks to us about his book Cahokia Mounds: America's First City. Enjoy the episode and please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org and tell us what you think. 

We are joined by author Amy Belding Brown this week on the KPL Podcast. We will be discussing her latest historical fiction title, Emily's House ! Then Jigisha and Ryan are joined by fellow librarian Lynne for a chat about the library's Home Borrow service. All this and so much more this week on your KPL Podcast. Happy listening. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Plea...

This week on the KPL Podcast an episode filled with humor and heart. We are joined by the best-selling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor , Steven Rowley! We discuss his latest page turner The Guncle . Then hosts Jigisha and Ryan are joined by fellow librarian Alex in a conversation about our newest book club, Pride in Reading. All this and more this week on the KPL Podcast! Have a topi...

New York Times Bestseller and local favorite Laurell K. Hamilton is back with an exciting new series and she spoke with the KPL Podcast first! Please enjoy this extended interview, filled with a lively discussion all about her latest page-turning title, A Terrible Fall of Angels. Happy listening!  Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclib...

A crime-filled bicentennial celebration episode is in store this week on the KPL Podcast. We are joined by Vicki and James Erwin in discussion of their latest title, Notorious Missouri: 200 Years of Historic Crimes! Then Jigisha and Ryan chat about some of their recent True-Crime favorites. All this and more in this week's dangerous episode of the KPL Podcast! Happy Friday the Thirteenth! Ple...

Complicated families is this week's KPL Podcast theme. First off we chat with bestselling author Sunjeev Sahota about his recently released page-turner, " China Room ." Then Jigisha and Ryan chat about some of their favorite challenging family films. All this, summer reading, and much more on this week's KPL Podcast!  Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please...

Laughter and love is in store this week on the KPL Podcast! We are joined by author Colleen Oakley in a discussion about her latest beach-read-page-turner " The Invisible Husband of Frick Island ." Then Ryan reviews one of Jigisha's favorite Rom-Coms, 13 Going on 30 . This, romantic comedy recommendations, and much more! Happy listening!  Have a topic you'd like us to explore?...

This week on the KPL Podcast we are joined by Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of The Last Green Valley.   This is a book about one family's harrowing journey to escape Stalin's horrifying regime and find freedom. A powerful compelling story and certainly not to be missed! Happy listening! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpublic...

This week on the KPL Podcast a very special Bicentennial History episode.  We are joined by Professor Walter Johnson in a discussion on his book " The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States ." This is a perfect companion episode to enjoy before the library's Virtual Author Talk with Professor Johnson on Wednesday, July 21st at 7 pm. Registrat...