KPL Podcast

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...

Are you ready for another thrilling episode of the KPL Podcast? This week we are joined by the internationally bestselling author Kathy Reichs! Her novels and it's protagonist, Temperance Brennan, were the basis for the television show Bones . We will be discussing her latest forensic thriller " The Bone Code. " Then Jigisha and Ryan chat about their favorite books-to-tv in a themed...

The KPL Podcast is kicking off July strong with a visit from author Kristin Harmel! We will be chatting about her instant New York Times Bestseller and must summer-read " The Forest of Vanishing Stars. " Jigisha and Ryan also look back at recommended titles that were released in the first half of 2021. This, summer reading, and much more on the KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like u...

 On this week's episode of the KPL Podcast we celebrate PRIDE with two very special guests! First up we are joined by Chloe O. Davis with a discussion about her debut title " The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases ." Then Jigisha and Ryan check in with returning special guest Steven Brawley and the St. Louis LGBT History Project. Happy Prid...

Missouri history is front and center this week on the KPL Podcast with our bicentennial celebration special! Jigisha and Ryan are joined by oral historian and host of the Our Missouri Podcast , Sean Rost. Join us for this chat about the state's origins, Lilburn Boggs, Daniel Boone's bones, and so much more! This is a can't miss episode! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Co...

This week a very special episode of the KPL Podcast. We are joined by Professor Warren Binford an internationally recognized childrens' rights scholar and an advocate of the frontlines for the fight for children in migration. We will be discussing her book " Hear My Voice: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States ." It is a conversation not to...

It's a Rom-Com filled episode this week on the KPL Podcast! Join Jigisha for a conversation with author Amy E. Reichert about her latest book " The Kindred Spirits Supper Club! " Then stick around as Jigisha and Ryan share a few of their favorite romantic comedy films. All this and more on KPL Podcast episode filled with love and laughter.  Have a topic you'd like us to explore...

We jump into the educational and entertaining world of chemistry on the KPL Podcast! Science communicator, MIT trained chemist, and television host George Zaidan drops by to discuss his book " Ingredients: The Strange Chemistry of What We Put In and On Us " and answers some of our pressing junk food questions. Then Jigisha shares some of her favorite titles in a science themed readers ad...

It's a celebration of St. Louis this week on the KPL Podcast! To help us we've invited St. Louis's very own and KMOX legend Charlie Brennan! We will be discussing his latest title " Only In St, Louis ." Then stick around as hosts Jigisha and Ryan chat about some of their favorite St. Louis based books and films. All this, Summer Reading, and more on this very St. Louis epi...

This week a very special episode of the KPL Podcast. We are joined by Professor Amanda Tyler, coauthor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's last book, " Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union ." We discuss the lasting legacy of her friend and mentor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Herma Hill Kay, Martin Ginsburg, the Supreme Court and so much more. It is a...

 It's a Star Wars Day celebration this week on your KPL Podcast! Not one author, not two, but three authors join us to chat about this beloved topic. Jigisha and Ryan are joined by Claudia Gray, E.K. Johnston, and John Jackson Miller. In addition we sample highlights from our Star Wars Day panel with Professor Suzanne Scott. Check out the library's youtube channel for the whole conversat...