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 Slimani 4. The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu : and their race to save the world's most precious manuscripts by Jos...
Jul 08, 2022•59 min•Ep. 136
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 Alexis Henderson 5. House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson...
Jul 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 135
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 Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Lobizona by Romina Garbor El Norte La Guardia: A Very Modern Story of Immigration...
Jun 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 134
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. Montague Twin's Volume 1 Witch's Hand by Nathan Page and Drew Shannon 6. Montague Twin's Volume 2 Devil's Music ...
Jun 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 133
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 Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies by Paul Fischer 4. The Cartographers by Peng ...
Jun 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 132
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. Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rewell 4. The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson 5. The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd Jones...
Jun 03, 2022•40 min•Ep. 131
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 Nancy Jooyoun Kim 9. Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa...
May 27, 2022•29 min•Ep. 130
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 Barry 2. Those Kids from Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly 3. Queer Ducks (and other animals): the natural world of animal...
May 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 129
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 by Jamie Pacton Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts The vampire's assistant / by Darren Shan....
May 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 128
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: A Treasure Island Remix by CB Lee Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton Muppet Treasure Island Pirates of the C...
May 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 127
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 Ninth by Tansym Muir 6. Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega 7. I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston...
Apr 29, 2022•35 min•Ep. 126
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 the quest to bring down the most wanted man on Wall Street by Sheelah Kolhatkar. 3. Scoundrel: how a convicted mu...
Apr 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 125
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...
Apr 15, 2022•15 min•Ep. 124
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 Jane Austen...
Apr 08, 2022•25 min•Ep. 123
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...
Apr 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 122
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 by Kate Quinn 3. Our Country Friend Gary Shteyngart 4. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro 5. The Last Thing He Told M...
Mar 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 121
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 Sandhya Menon 4. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan 5. A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi...
Mar 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 120
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 email us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org and let us know what you thought of their recommendations. 1. Lincoln Highway by Am...
Mar 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 119
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 Thrones 4. His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman 5. Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene 6. Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan...
Mar 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 118
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 Philyaw 3. The Goldbergs 4. The Princess Bride 5. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 117
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. The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan 2. The Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake 3. Vurt by Jeff Noon 4. ...
Feb 18, 2022•24 min•Ep. 116
#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 Chopra by Vaseem Khan 3.) Groucho Marx, Private Eye by Ron Goulart 4.) Probably Claws by Rita May Brown 5.) Psyc...
Feb 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 115
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...
Feb 04, 2022•24 min•Ep. 114
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!
Jan 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 113
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 Circle by Maggie Shipstead Yellow Wife by Sadequa Johnson...
Jan 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 112
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 3. Kindness and Wonder by Gavin Edwards 4. Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield...
Jan 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 111
Debut author Jean Chen Ho kicks off the KPL Podcast's fourth year with a warm and witty conversation about her book, Fiona and Jane . Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss what upcoming titles have them most excited about. Then a bonus guest! We get visited by the winning artist of our Library Card Kids Contest! All this and much more on the first KPL Podcast episode of 2022! Recommendations: Intimacies by Katie Kitamura Dr Strange Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict...
Jan 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 110
This holiday season two runaway kids will have to protect their Kirkwood Public Library from two bungling crooks. It's KPL Podcast's annual holiday play, Alone in the Library! Starring Kayla as the Inquisitive kid, Mel as the burglar, Christa as Christa the Library Director and introducing Ryan desperately trying to be Joe Pesci. This holiday, books will be read and hot tech featured in Alone in the Library! A Jigisha Dickinson production!
Dec 24, 2021•14 min•Ep. 109
Scientists and podcasters Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson beam into the KPL Podcast for an episode both entertaining and educational. Jigisha discusses their latest release Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe . Then Jigisha and Ryan attempt to answer less frequently asked questions sent to libraries over the years. All this and much more on the KPL Podcast! The Land of Stores by Chris Colfer Promised Land by Barack Obama Inhibitor Phase by Alastair Reynolds Eleanor Wonders Why Peculiar ...
Dec 17, 2021•40 min•Ep. 108
Award-winning novelist SJ Sindu visits this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be discussing her thought provoking newest release Blue Skinned Gods. Then Jigisha and Ryan bid adieu to the year with a look back at some of their favorite books of 2021. All this and more on the KPL Podcast! 1. Bewilderness by Karen Tucker 2. Wave Forms and Doom Scrolls by Daniel Scott Tysdale 3. Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 4. Quiet in her Bones by Nalini Singh 5. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim 6...
Dec 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 107
