KPL Podcast

Strap in dear listeners for the galaxy spanning 50th episode of the KPL Podcast! For decades our special guest has brought to life the beloved protocol droid C-3PO and has written a memoir detailing those experiences. This week Anthony Daniels visits the show to chat about " I am C-3PO: The Inside Story " recently released in paperback! Bless my circuits, there is more! Jigisha investiga...

Terrifying tidings to all you boys and ghouls! Join your horror hosts Ryan and Jigisha as they close our Halloween celebrations with a truly frightening KPL Podcast episode. This week we are joined by author Matthew Lyons , who scares us with the tale from his debut title "The Night Will Find Us" from there we journey further into cosmic strangeness with Sean Branney of the H.P. Lovecraf...

"We're all mad here." Mad for the next episode of the KPL Podcast! This week we speak with L.L. McKinney , author of the Nightmare-Verse series. They are a thrill ride twist on the beloved Alice in Wonderland . Don't miss this episode crammed with pop culture, own voices, and awesome novels!    Nightmare Verse A Blade so Black A Dream so Dark A Crown So Cursed (releases April 2...

More Halloween.  This week Ryan and Jigisha are sticking with tradition and bringing your their Halloween recommendation episode.  The theme this year is Halloween monsters. Listen to the episode to find out more about zombies, werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches. Find out Ryan and Jigisha's favorite monster movies and books. Links: History Channel Zombies World War Z by Max Brooks Worl...

We are continuing with our suspense and spooky theme for this week's episode.  Today we are speaking with bestselling author Vanessa Lillie about her new book," For the Best ",  The novel was released at the beginning of September and instantly became a "must read" for both Popsugar and Crimereads .  For another civics segment, Ryan and Jigisha discuss the steps involved i...

The most frightfully fun season is here and the KPL Podcast is kicking off October with a "Nevermore!" Jigisha chats with Enrica Jang of the Poe House & Museum about the life of Edgar Allan Poe and this weekend's Poe International Festival. We speak with bestselling author Wendy Walker about her latest thriller "Don't Look For Me!" and much more! Don't miss t...

Banned Books Week runs from Sept 27th to Oct 3rd and the KPL Podcast is celebrating the event  with a visit from Professor Lisa Hoppenjans of the First Amendment Clinic . She will be discussing some of the history and practice of banning books and censorship. Jigisha and Ryan will also be discussing frequently challenged classics that have had lasting impact. Don't ban this episode because it...

The KPL Podcast is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with another wonderful episode! Award winning author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo joins us to talk about her latest book " Clap When You Land " and treats us to a reading! Fellow librarian Maggie Miller also drops by with some of her favorite recommendations from amazing Hispanic authors. All this and much more can be enjoyed...

 Another exciting episode of the KPL Podcast is coming right atcha! We are joined by local author Laura Miller with her most recent title " The Dream ." Additionally 2020 Census enumerator Dan Brower stops by to answer our question "Why is the census so vital?" along with many others. Plus Ryan learns about the wonder that is Jane Austen. All this and more! The KPL Podcast is a...

Hello, We have another jammed packed KPL Podcast episode ready just for you! Join author Jasmine Warga as she discusses her latest title " Other Words for Home ". Also Nancy Price of the League of Women Voters visits to answer our questions about mail-in voting. Lastly, for National Wildlife Day, Jigisha and I share some furry friend recommendations. Happy Listening Vote 411 Missouri Sec...

Welcome back Kirkwood. As we are bidding adieu to August and the 2020 election season is in full swing, Jigisha and Ryan dive into another civic segment, particularly citizen engagement with Podcaster Gabe Fleisher. Additionally, they have another exciting special guest!  Kim Johnson will be dropping by to discuss her debut title " This Is My America " Wake up to Politics Punching the Ai...

Welcome back.  This week Ryan and Jigisha visit the children's library.  The first place winner of the "I Survived" Short Story Contest will read her story for us.  Please visit the KPL Digital Archives to read entries from all the talented young writers.  Next we speak with author Eileen Moskowitz-Palma regarding her latest book " Camp Clique " .  This is a fun episode th...

This episode of the KPL Podcast takes a look at two of our favorite topics. Books and Lifelong Learning. So we are joined by " Crazy Rich Asians " author, Kevin Kwan to discuss his latest novel " Sex and Vanity . " Then stick around for the next offering in our ongoing civics segment as we discuss elections with Missouri Secretary of State , Jay Ashcroft. Enjoy this episode tha...

Welcome to the paranormal romance themed episode of the KPL Podcast! This week we are joined by national bestselling and local author Laurell K. Hamilton, we will be discussing the newest title in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, Sucker Punch! Jigisha and Ryan will also recommend some of their favorite supernatural romance titles and discuss future programming. This episode of the KPL Podca...

Welcome back. It's the library episode, Ryan and Jigisha interview MLA president Cindy Dudenhoffer. She discusses the importance of libraries in our communities and how libraries are adaptable and evolve to continue to provide access to resources.  For the virtual conference visit www.molib.org  Next we interview bestselling author Fiona Davis about her new book, The Lions of 5th Ave.  A hist...

It's time for another exciting adventure of the KPL Podcast. This week we speak with author and podcaster Clint McElroy of the Adventure Zone. We discuss his most recent title Adventure Zone Vol 3: Petals to the Metal. Jigisha and Ryan also provide fantasy themed recommendations, upcoming program information, and much more. Even everyone's favorite cleric Merle Highchurch makes a visit....

Welcome to another episode of the KPL podcast. Ryan and Jigisha will also provide their #ownvoices recommendations this week. The Library has a great collection of ownvoices titles. This week we speak to One Author One Kirkwood Lisa See. She'll discuss her most recent book, Island of Sea Women". Please listen and learn more about the amazing female divers of the Island of Jeju. Please vi...

In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha talk about historical fiction novels. They have some great recommendations for you if you love that genre of books. They also interview bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson on her latest book, Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This book is Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library se...

Welcome back to another episode of the KPL Podcast. This week we have special guest Mary Kay Andrews telling us her latest book titled, "Hello Summer", Ryan and Jigisha give their recommendations for for summer beach reads. Links to movies and books mentioned in the podcast. Hello Summer by Mary Kay AndrewsGhost World The Engineer's Wife by Tracy Enerson WoodOne Perfect Summer by Br...

June is Pride month and 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride Month Celebrations. This week we have Steven Brawley founder of the St Louis LGBTQ History project and author of "Gay and Lesbian St. Louis". He discusses some of his recommendations for Pride month. Our other special guest is Eric Cervini the author of "The Deviant's War, The Homosexual vs The United States of Am...

Hello again. This week we have local mystery writer Lynn Cahoon as our special guest. She will be discussing her newest book from her Tourist Trap Mystery Series: Murder in Waiting. The book will release June 30th. She also writes the Farm to Fork Mystery Series, The Cat Latimer Mystery Series, and the Kitchen Witch Mystery Series. You will not run out of books from this author. Please visit her w...

Hi Everyone,Ryan and Jigisha have another episode for you.  This week we discuss, programming, the dial-a-story, and curbside services.  Don't forget summer reading is going strong, so log those page reads into your account and earn some prizes.  Lastly, in this week's recommendation section you'll learn about some titles regarding #blacklivesmatter. If you want to know more about t...

Welcome to another episode of the KPL Podcast. Curbside pick has started for the KPL library, be sure to listen to learn more about this new service the library is offering. Our library Director Christa van Herreweghe discusses curbside pickup. This week for recommendations we are discusses book and/or movies that had a impact or made us think about things differently. Ryan, Jigisha, and Christa w...

The KPL library has a great episode for you this week. Ryan and Jigisha interview bestselling author Erik Larson about his new book The Splendid and the Vile. The book is about Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister of England during World War II. Erik has some wonderful stories about Churchill and he talks about how he came to write the book and his process for choosing a topic. Pl...

Hello again, In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha discuss upcoming virtual programs, more new services, and their thoughts on movie adaptations of books. Enjoy and don't forget Summer Reading just started and you can signup at the Kirkwood Library webpage.