KPL Podcast

Spooky season is here and so we had to have at least one horror on the podcast.  Horror writer Rachel Harrison is here to talk about Such Sharp Teeth , a book about a female werewolf.  Jigisha will also be discussing the top 8 scariest books ever written. Let us know what you think of the list. Write to us at podcast@kplmo.org 1. The Orphanage 2. This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno 3. The Pallbear...

The Thursday Murder Club is back investigating another cold case.  This time there's no body, no clues, and, no answers.  The Bullet That Missed is the third book in the The Thursday Murder Club series.   Listen to the episode and learn a little more about Richard Osman. 1. The Thursday Murder Club 2. The Man Who Died Twice

This week on the KPL podcast we have investigative journal Sally Denton highlighting her latest true crime novel, The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land .  The book takes a deep dive into the grisly murder of nine women and children, who were members to two Mormon outposts in Mexico.

This week on the KPL podcast we have author Deanna Raybourn telling us about her new novel, " Killers of a Certain Age ".  After decades of service, four covert assassins are about to retire, but then their own organization puts a hit on them.  A great, fast-paced read.  Also an update about the Home Borrowers service at the Kirkwood Public. Library.  Listen to learn more! Kismet by Amin...

Welcome to another amazing episode of the KPL Podcast.  This week we have bestselling author Angie Cruz to tell us about her latest novel, "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water".  Learn more about her wonderful protagonist Cara Romero. Recommendations 1. Dominicana by Angie Cruz 2. The Man Who Could Move Clouds by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

A different episode this week on the KPL podcast.  We have Professor Jill Peterfeso here for a fascinating theological discussion about her novel Womanpriest: Tradition and Transgression in the Contemporary Roman Catholic Church .  You can download a free ebook copy from Amazon.  1. Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms by Marty Sklar 2.  A History of Christianity...

This week on the podcast we have bestselling author of The Sanatorium , Sarah Pearse.  She is here to tell us all about her second novel, The Retreat .  If you enjoyed her first novel, then you'll love her latest.  Elin Warner is back to uncover the truth behind suspicious deaths on a luxury island getaway. Recommendations 1. All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham 2. Time is a Mother by...

This week on the KPL Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling author Madeline Martin about her new book, The Librarian Spy.   We talk about World War II, librarians, French Resistance, and spies! Recommendations 1. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner (publishes April 2023) 2. Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn 

Families are the topic of this week's KPL podcast.  Our author guest is Eleanor Brown and her latest novel, Any Other Family ,  is about an unusual family.  Three sets of adoptive parts are raising four siblings together.  As you can imagine things get complicated from the start and then the biological mother is pregnant again and wants the parents to find her parents for the new baby.  1. Th...

This week on the podcast we have author Addison Armstrong telling us about her new novel, " The War Librarian ."  The novel is a historical fiction with dual timelines, one during World War I and the other is 1976 when the  first female students admitted to the US Naval Academy.  The more recommendation with libraries and librarians. The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Rex Libris vo...

This week on the podcast we pay homage to ghost romances. Our guest is Ashley Poston talking about her novel, " The Dead Romantics ," and then a short discussion on other ghost romances written by Jude Deveraux and Nora Roberts. 1.  The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannon 2. Someone to Love by Jude Deveraux 3. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts 4. Black Rose by Nora Roberts 5. Red Lil...

Viva La Revolution!  This week on the podcast we have debut author Zoe Sivak telling us about her first novel, Mademoiselle Revolution .  Listen and learn about the Haitian Revolution and the French Revolution. Circe by Madeline Miller

Do you love a good thriller with a surprising twist?  You will love Riley Sager's new novel, The House Across the Lake .  There's more as our hosts present a list of other great thriller writers. Recommendations 1. Hidden Pictures by Justin Rekulak 2. Someone We Know by Shari LaPena 3. Unwanted Guest by Shari LaPena 4. The Couple Next Door by Shari LaPena 5. One of Us is Lying by Karen M...

Have you ever judged a book by its cover and gotten something completely unexpected. This week on the podcast we author Kristan Higgins telling us about her latest book, Out of the Clear Blue Sky .  This book is fun and light-hearted and a little unexpected.  Next our hosts discuss books that were not what they expected based on the book's title. 1. The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev 2. Sister,...

The KPL presents fellow librarian and author Eva Jurczyk and her debut novel, " The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections .  Listen to her fascinating interview and then stay tuned for more books about libraries! 1. Vladimir by Julia May Jonas 2. The P ostman  A lways  R ings  T wice  ; Double indemnity ; Mildred Pierce ; and selected stories by James M Cain 3. Adele by Leila Slima...

This week on the KPL podcast, we interview debut author Isabel Canas about her new novel The Hacienda .  Learn about her gothic horror novel that will keep you guess. Learn about other gothic horror recommendations 1. His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined by Dahlia Adler 2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 3. Suspiria 4. The Year of the Witching by...

This week KPL Podcasts speaks to Kelly Yang about her latest YA novel, " Private Label ".  The recommendation section is filled with books on the immigrant experience or moving to a new location.  If you have suggestions for us please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat by Johnny Marciano Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri...

The KPL podcast has another wonderful author on the podcast.  This week join us for an interview with Hayli Thomson author of The Comedienne's Guide to Pride .  Then listen for a few other Pride month recommendations. 1. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid 2. Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden 3. I'm Not Hungry but I Could Eat by Christopher Gonzalez 4. I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver 5....

The KPL podcast jumps into the world of animal sexuality.  Our guest this week is Eliot Schrefer and he discussed his latest novel, Queer Ducks (and other animals): the natural world of animal sexuality.  Don't forget to keep listening for the 2022 Podcast Summer Reading Challenge. Recommendations: 1. Just Harriet by Elana K. Arnold 2. Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray 3. The Man Who Invented Moti...

Maps, mysteries, and phantom towns are all a part of the Peng Shepherd's latest novel,   The Cartographers on this week's episode.  Want to read more books with reference to maps, then stay tuned for the recommendation segment. Recommendations 1 Babel  : Or the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of the Oxford Translators Revolution by RF Kuang 2. The Measure by Nikki Erlick 3. Pump...

This week we have David Yoon on as our guest and he discusses his book City of Orange .  We also have recommendations by Asian Authors. Recommendations 1. The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan 2. All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir 3. Troublemaker by John Cho 4. They Called us Enemy by George Takei 5. Flamer by Mike Curato 7. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 8. The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nanc...

This week is all about dragons.  The KPL Podcast interviews Kelly Barnhill about her latest adult novel, "When Women Were Dragons." The recommendations segments continues the trend when hosts Shannon and Jigisha mention some of their favorite dragon books.  This episode contains the KPL summer reading secret word. Recommendations 1. When I'm Gone Look For Me In The East by Quan Barr...

A double feature!  We interview two authors this week, first listen to Colleen Hubbard tell us about her debut novel, Housebreaking. Next Michelle Huneven tells us about her new novel, Search. Next hosts Shannon and Jigisha discuss books featuring unusual careers.  Enjoy. Post-traumatic by  Chantel Johnson Whimsy by Shannon McLeod My Antonia by Willa Cather Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly b...

It's the pirate episode with special guest Daniel Jose Older.  He's here to talk about his latest novel Ballad and Dagger.  Then hosts Shannon and Jigisha talk about some of their favorite pirate books and movies. Recommendations Shadow Shaper by Daniel Jose Older Witchling by Claribel A. Ortega These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow A Clash of Steel...

We're with back with another great episode featuring special guest HE Edgmon and his novels, The Witch King and The Fae King .   The interview is followed by a book recommendation section for transgender books with a fantasy element. 1. Out of Salem by Hal Schrieve 2. Pet by  Akwaeke Efmezi 3. Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki 4. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Park-Chan 5. Gideon the...