KPL Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the KPL podcast.  This week we have author Ben Purkert telling us about his debut novel, The Men Can't Be Saved.  This book was considered one of the most anticipated book of this summer and received numerous raving reviews.
Luminous Republic by Andres Barba
Such Small Hands by Andres Barba

This is week on the KPL Podcast we have first time author Greg Marshall to tell us about his memoir, Leg:  The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It. A hilarious and poignant memoir grappling with family, disability, and coming of age in two closets—as a gay man and as a man living with cerebral palsy
Author Reads
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones
Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCraken
Impossible People by Julia Wetz

This week on the KPL podcast explore the fascinating history of Ice with author Amy Brady.  Her new book, Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity, details the how ice came to be such a major part of American life.
Author Reads
Ice Book by Camper English
Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley
Liquid Intelligence: the Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

This week on the KPL podcast, we discuss Lauren J.A. Bear's novel, Medusa's Sisters. If you are a fan of Greek mythology and enjoyed Circe by Madeline Martin and Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker, you will enjoy this novel.
Author Reads
Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker Chan
Yellowface by RF Kuang

This week on the KPL Podcast we have bestselling author, Shari Lapena.  She has written several domestic suspense novels such as, An Unwanted Guest, The End of Her, Not a Happy Family, Someone We Know, The Couple Next Door, and A Stranger in the House. We discuss her latest novel, Everyone Here is Lying
Author Recommendations
The Collector by Daniel Silva
The Traitor by Ava Glass
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

Allow me to introduce you to "Hope," a compelling story that takes us back to the year 2013, in the heart of Brookline, Massachusetts. Meet the Greenspans, a family that seems to have it all – success, community standing, and bright futures ahead.But life has its own way of challenging even the most exceptional families. So, if you're looking for a book that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster while reminding you of the indomitable spirit of the human heart, then dive into Hope by Andrew Ridker.

Author Reads/Recommendations
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Looking for a captivating read that takes you on a journey through history? Look no further!  Allow me to introduce you to "First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.  "First Ladies" is a powerful novel that intertwines the lives of extraordinary women who stood by the side of the most influential men in American history. From the talented pen of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, this book unravels the untold stories of these remarkable women who played pivotal roles behind the scenes.

If you're a horror fan, this week's KPL Podcast episode is a must-listen! We had the privilege of interviewing the talented author Josh Winning, who will send chills down your spine with his latest novel, "Burn the Negative." This gripping book delves into the eerie world of a haunted film remake, where a spine-tingling mystery unfolds as the original cast and crew tragically meet the same fate as their on-screen characters.
Recommendations
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede

This week on the KPL podcast, we discuss One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris.  This is a soul-stirring narrative that explores the complexities of human emotions, the power of forgiveness, and the beauty of second chances. Harris weaves a vivid tapestry of emotions, seamlessly blending heartache and hope, love and redemption.

Recommendations
1. The Favor by Adele Griffin
2.  No Man's Ghost by Jason Powell

This week on the KPL podcast we have returning guest Fiona Davis.  She is known for writing novels set at famous NYC landmarks, such as the New York Public Library, Grand Central Station, and the Frick Museum.  Her latest novel, The Spectacular is about the Radio City Rockettes and the Big Apple Bomber.
1. Hedge by Jane Delaney
2. A Heart that Work by Rob Delaney