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 conversation! It's an episode of galactic proportions on this week's KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore?...
May 07, 2021•51 min•Ep. 76
Your KPL Podcast is blasting off for another out of this world adventure! This week we are joined by Hugo Award Winning bestseller, Becky Chambers. We will be discussing her Wayfarers series and it's latest title "The Galaxy, and the Ground Within," and more. We also get a visit from engineer Dave Dixon for a chat about the science of satellites. It's a science fiction and science fact filled episode on your KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podc...
Apr 30, 2021•42 min•Ep. 75
It's a reunion this week on the KPL Podcast! Mystery author and St. Louis native Elaine Viets checks back in with us for a fun-filled conversation about her latest book " Death Grip. " Then Jigisha and Ryan mixes Missouri history with National Poetry Month with a brief biography of T.S. Eliot. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations 1. An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris 2...
Apr 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 74
A special One Author, One Kirkwood episode is in store for you this week on the KPL Podcast. Enjoy highlights from this year's live event with the bestselling author of The Vanishing Half and The Mothers, Brit Bennett! Funding for the One Author series of programs is provided by the Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org One Author One Kirkwood Event Brit Bennett Stephanie Powell Watts...
Apr 16, 2021•18 min•Ep. 73
We are jam packed with celebration this week on the KPL Podcast! First we're visited by New York Times Bestseller Lisa Scottoline . We will be discussing her latest title " Eternal ." Then, Jigisha and Ryan party down for National Library Week by sharing what they and other library staff members are reading in this week's Readers Advisory segment. Lastly for National Poetry Month we've a poetry reading! All this and more on a super celebratory episode of the KPL Podcast. Don't miss out! Have a t...
Apr 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 72
This week on the KPL Podcast we're off to the literary frontier with bestselling author and journalist Anna North! We will be discussing her latest title "Outlawed," alternate history, midwifery, and more! Jigisha and Ryan also share some of their favorite Westerns in this week's Readers Advisory. All this and more on this thrilling episode of the KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations 1. Crazy Cat by ...
Apr 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 71
This week on the KPL Podcast we're off to solve a whodunnit with bestseller mystery maven J.A. Jance ! We will be discussing her latest Joanna Brady mystery " Missing and Endangered. " Ryan and Jigisha then chat about the life of the Unsinkable Molly Brown in another of our Missouri Bicentennial History segments. All this and more on this thrilling episode of the KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org 1. Molly Brown f...
Mar 26, 2021•44 min•Ep. 70
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the KPL Podcast! This week we speak with sci-fi fantasy author Claudia Gray about her latest " House of EL: Book One ." Then Jigisha brings to our attention the life of Rosalind Franklin in our next science segment. Finally your hosts chat about graphic novel recommendations and an upcoming library program they are excited to share. All on this can't miss episode of the KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write...
Mar 19, 2021•47 min•Ep. 69
This week on the KPL Podcast we are visited by International Bestseller Nadia Hashimi . We will be discussing her most recent release Sparks Like Stars , Afghanistan, and much more. Also Jigisha and Ryan also share some of their recent favorite female protagonist lead titles for National Women's History Month. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast. Happy listening! Recommendations: 1. Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar 2. Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim 3. Harley Quinn season 1 4. Birds o...
Mar 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 68
This week on the KPL Podcast we are visited by New York Times Bestseller Patti Callahan Henry . We will be discussing her most recent release Surviving Savannah , the Titanic of the South, and much more. Jigisha and Ryan also share their favorite doomed voyage picks. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast. Happy listening! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org recommendations: 1. Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Har...
Mar 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 67
This week on the KPL Podcast we are visited by special guest author Sarah Penner. We will be discussing her debut title The Lost Apothecary . In honor of both Black History Month and the Missouri Bicentennial, Jigisha and Ryan talk about the life of one of St. Louis's most fascinating and courageous daughters, Josephine Baker. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations: 1. ...
Feb 26, 2021•38 min•Ep. 66
This week on the KPL Podcast we're visited by USA Today Bestseller Christina McDonald. We chat about her latest title " Do No Harm ," the opioid epidemic, and more. Then Jigisha takes us into February's science segment discussing amazing black inventors and their contributions to society. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! Happy listening! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations: 1. Win by Harlan Corben 2...
Feb 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 65
Get ready for adventure as the KPL Podcast takes a look at YA Fantasy. Our special guest is debut novelist Namina Forna ! We chat about her awesome book " The Gilded Ones ." Also, Jigisha and Ryan have some great fantasy suggestions you'll want to check out from the library. This and more on an escapade filled KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations: 1. The Black Kids by Christina Hammond Reed 2. A Song...
Feb 12, 2021•33 min•Ep. 64
Your KPL Podcast leaps into February with another visit from an amazing author! Nancy Johnson is here to discuss her debut and hotly anticipated title " The Kindest Lie ." Also Jigisha and Ryan celebrate Black History Month with some recommendations of titles they've enjoyed and hope you will as well. All this and more on a brilliant episode of the KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations 1. The Other Bl...
Feb 05, 2021•37 min•Ep. 63
We can't wait for you to hear this week's episode of the KPL Podcast! Special guests and sister-writer duo Maika and Maritza Moulite join us for a conversation about their recent release " One of the Good Ones ." Additionally we've another history segment in store. The sisters inspired Jigisha and Ryan to take a closer look at the life of the amazing Mary Fields, AKA Stagecoach Mary. All this and more on a fantastic episode of the KPL Podcast! Recommendations 1. Happily Ever Afters by Elisa Brya...
Jan 29, 2021•44 min•Ep. 62
This week on the KPL Podcast our special guest is #1 New York Times bestseller novelist Lisa Garner . We discuss her most recent standalone title " Before She Disappeared ." Also, Jigisha answers frequently asked questions about DNA as we dive into our first science segment .It's a thriller of a science filled week on the KPL Podcast! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations 1. Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz 2. Surviv...
Jan 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 61
This week on the KPL Podcast our special guest is best seller novelist Nancy Jooyoun Kim. Nancy, Ryan, and Jigisha discuss her debut title and Reese's Book Club Pick, The Last Story of Mina Lee . The conversation continues as Jigisha and Ryan share their must read recommendations about the American immigrant experience. It is a fantastic episode that's not to be missed! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org Recommendations 1. The...
Jan 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 60
Prepare your funny bone to be tickled as your KPL Podcast guest this week is former head writer of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Elliott Kalan! We will be chatting about his latest book " Sharko and Hippo ," word play, the film CATS , and so much more! Laugh along as Elliott gifts the library a theme song! Jigisha and Ryan also discuss their favorite bad movie recommendation. It's a week of goofs and yucks on the KPL Podcast! Books and Movies: 1. Horse meets Dog by Elliott Kalan 2. Alice in W...
Jan 08, 2021•50 min•Ep. 59
Your KPL Podcast greets 2021 the only way it knows how. With fantastic author guests! This week we are joined by best-selling author of " The Gown " Jennifer Robson! She discusses her latest title " Our Darkest Night ," Italy, family, and much more. Jigisha and Ryan also take a look into the human history of New Year's Resolutions. It's a brand new year but the same great podcast! Happy New Year! You can enjoy the KPL Podcast at https://kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you download your po...
Jan 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 58
Welcome back to another episode of the KPL podcast. This week is going to be a little different. Ryan and Jigisha created and original piece of writing that is narrated by them along with several colleagues. The Library Carol is based on the Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Statista Kirkwood Public Library Music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound...
Dec 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 57
Listeners we are in store for a holiday treat. Jigisha and Ryan are joined by one of America's greatest storytellers. Perhaps best known for both the novel and the Tony award winning musical Wicked!, Best Selling Novelist Gregory Maguire joins us today to talk about his latest haunting and magical tale, A Wild Winter Swan. Some of Jigisha and Ryan's favorite episodes Clint McElroy Eric Cervini Alexander McCall Smith Eileen Moskowitz-Palma Anthony Daniels Elizabeth Acevedo Kevin Kwan...
Dec 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 56
This year saw the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment! To celebrate this historic occasion the KPL Podcast is joined by author Bridget Quinn ! We will be discussing her book " She Votes: How U.S. Women Won Suffrage, and What Happened Next " This week's episode is a can't miss! Recommendations: 1. Georgia O' Keefe by Roxana Robinson 2. Self Portrait by Celia Paul 3. Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui 4. Vera by Carol Edgarian 5. A River of Stars by Vanessa Hua...
Dec 11, 2020•28 min•Ep. 55
This week's episode of the KPL Podcast is sure to strike a chord with history buffs and fans of WW2 espionage alike. We speak with author Sonia Purnell about her best-seller "A Woman of No Importance" and the courageous life of Virginia Hall. All this and much more on this can't miss episode of the KPL Podcast! Links and Recommendations A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell The Spy Princess by Shrabani Basu These 5 Women of World War II Who Should Be Household Names...
Dec 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 54
Welcome back. You are in for a treat because Ryan and Jigisha interview author and illustrator Jerry Craft . His book, "New Kid" has won both the Newberry Medal and the Coretta Scott King award for 2020. New Kid is also the first graphic novel to win the Newberry Medal. Enjoy the interview. New Kid by Jerry Craft Class Act by Jerry Craft Twins by Varian Johnson Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Octopus Stew by Eric Valasquez Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Becoming...
Nov 27, 2020•31 min•Ep. 53
Throughout 2020 Jigisha and Ryan have enjoyed the privilege of discussing a wealth of titles that are special to them with creators that brought them to life. This week is no exception. We are joined by Alexander McCall Smith , author of the much beloved The No# 1 Ladies Detective Agency series amongst many others. We discuss his latest novel, Elephants, Botswana, and much much more. How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins Whale Day and other Poem...
Nov 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 52
It's time for another amazing episode of the KPL Podcast. This week we speak with author and cartoonist John Allison about his multi-eisner winning series and library favorite, Giant Days. Also Ryan along with guest host Mel chat about a listener requested topic, adult and nonfiction graphic novels recommendations. It's a long box full of myler bagged memories and brilliant books on this week's KPL Podcast! www.scaryground.com Giant Days by John Allison California Dreamin by Penelope Bagieu The ...
Nov 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 51
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 investigates the broad appeal of Star Wars with some of the library's most dedicated super fans. All this and much more...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 50
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. Lovecraft Historical Society as we take a look at the work of Howard Phillip Lovecraft. Time to hide behind the sofa a...
Oct 30, 2020•42 min•Ep. 49
"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 2021) Alice in Wonderland movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Oct 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 48
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 World War Z I Am Legend by Richard Matheson I Am Legend movie Train to Busan 28 days later The Reapers are the ...
Oct 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 47
