October 24 to 28 is Media Literacy Week in Canada. In this episode, Bryan shares the book Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, which explores how digital media may be harming our ability to pay attention.

In this episode, Chris tells us all about Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It's a gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of a world-famous 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer — and the secret reasons behind their dramatic breakup. Chris recommends giving this full-cast audiobook a listen because the stellar casting brings the story alive!

Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1777424

October is Canadian Latin American Heritage month. To celebrate Latin American authors and stories, Margarita tells listeners about Miss Quinces, a graphic novel by Kat Fajardo.

October is Canadian Latin American Heritage month. To celebrate Latin American authors and stories, Margarita tells listeners about Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sally shares three books written by Canadian Indigenous authors: The Evolution of Alice by David Robertson, Luschiim's Plants by Luschiim Arvid Charlie, and A Perfect Likeness by Richard Wagamese.

This Climate Action Week, Chris and Jessica discuss climate awareness themed books that have inspired them, and library colleagues, to action.

We're celebrating Science Literacy Week! Jacque recommends some great science titles for beginner readers: The Animals in My Yard series by Amy McDonald and the Loves Science series by Kimberly Derting.

Looking for book recommendations while you are waiting on popular title holds by Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry? In this episode, Jessica shares some suggestions: Much Ado About You by Samantha Young, In Five Years by Rebecca Serle and If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy.

In this episode Jessica and Naomi introduce listeners to a picture book by Mo Willems: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.

Kelli introduces listeners to one of her favourite graphic novel series: Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. Adapted from a popular webcomic, the story is a modern retelling of the relationship between the Greek goddess Persephone and the god Hades.