KPL Podcast

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...

This week the KPL Podcast speaks with author, journalist Evan Hughes about his book, " The Hard Sell: Crime and Punishment at an Opioid Startup ." Plus learn about the various services and programs the library offers to start a new business. Recommendations 1. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou 2. Black Edge:  inside information, dirty money, and th...

Rosie Walsh visits the podcast to tell us about her new novel and Good Morning American March Book club pick, The Love of My Life.   In honor of National Poetry Month, poetry readings by our colleague, Bob and host Shannon. Recommendations 1.  Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister 2. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

This week on the KPL Podcast, Lisa Scottoline is back to talk about her new book, " What Happened to the Bennetts ".  In addition, in honor of National Siblings Day, we discuss books depicting sibling relationships. Recommendations Eternal by Lisa Scottoline Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Pride and Prejudice by J...

In this week's episode, the KPL podcast hosts interview Jesse Q. Sutanto about her new book Four Aunties and a Wedding .  The book is a sequel to Dial A for Aunties .  Our recommendation segment takes a deeper dive into the author's other books, especially her dark and twisty young adult titles. 1. Four Aunties and A Wedding 2. Dial A for Aunties 3. The Obsession 4. The New Girl

This week on the KPL podcast, we have Elena Gorokhova speaking with us about her novel, " A Train to Moscow ."  Also this week on the podcast you'll be hearing from new host Shannon, who is part of the youth and teen department at Kirkwood Public Library.  Shannon and Jigisha provide you with new historical fiction recommendations. 1. The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn 2. The Rose Code b...

This week on the KPL Podcast hosts Jigisha and Ryan interview Diana Abu-Jaber, the Kirkwood Public Library One Author One Kirkwood special guest.  She talks to us about her newest book Fencing With The King , baklava, and fencing.  Next our hosts recommend other Own Voices authors.  Recommendations 1. Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare 2. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 3. When Dimple Met Rishi by San...

Welcome back to another episode of the KPL podcast.  This week we have CJ Box as our special guest.  He's here to tell us about his latest Joe Pickett novel,  Shadows Reel .  What do Nazis, a library, and falcons have in common. Please listen to find out.  For the recommendation segment, our hosts "attempt" to recommend some westerns. It's not a genre they know too well so emai...

Debut author, Gwen Kirby, visits this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be chatting about her  short story collection, Shit Cassandra Saw. Then hosts Jigisha and Ryan share some of their fave fictional women protagonist in our recommendation segment. All this, and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. The Taking of Jemina Boone by Matthew Pearl 2. Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin 3. Game of T...

 Debut author, Kai Harris, visits this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be chatting about her hotly anticipated title, What the Fireflies Knew . Then hosts Jigisha and Ryan share some of their fave fictional grandparents in our recommendation segment. All this, Gramgram, and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 2. The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Phily...

In this mighty follow-up to his Number 1 bestseller Black Leopard, Red Wolf , Man Booker-winner Marlon James once again draws on a rich tradition of African mythology, fantasy and history to imagine a mythic world, a lost child, a 177-year-old witch, a deadly regal chancellor, and a mystery with many answers.  Moon Witch, Spider King is part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman....

 #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Nita Prose visits the KPL Podcast this week. We will be discussing her witty whodunit debut, The Maid. Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss some of their favorite quirky unconventional detectives in a mystery filled recommendations segment. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast!  1. ) Wahala  by Nikki May 2. ) The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chop...

Historical fiction fans rejoice.  We have returning guest Fiona Davis on the show to tell Ryan and Jigisha about her latest book, The Magnolia Palace .  The book is set in the historic Frick Mansion and involves a mystery and a scavenger hunt.  Ryan and Jigisha talk about famous St Louis and Kirkwood landmarks that may make great settings for novels. The Ballarinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

Master of Suspense, Dean Koontz visits the KPL Podcast!  We will be discussing his latest bestselling thrill ride, Quicksilver . Then your hosts chat about upcoming books and tv shows that are bursting with geeky goodness which has Ryan on the edge of his seat. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 

Bestselling Author, Marie Benedict, joins us this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be discussing Marie's latest novel Her Hidden Genius .  and the life of Doctor Rosalind Franklin. Then hosts Jigisha and Ryan chat about a couple of historical trailblazers. All this and more on the KPL Podcast! Books. Ryan and Jigisha also talk about two other woman trailblazers. Matrix by Lauren Groff Great C...

Author Danielle Friedman gives a glimpse into her new book, Let's Get Physical . A captivating narrative that explores the untold history of women's exercise culture--from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda.   Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss new year's resolutions and recommend books that help improve our lives. 1. Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke 2. The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins...