KPL Podcast

Welcome to the paranormal romance themed episode of the KPL Podcast! This week we are joined by national bestselling and local author Laurell K. Hamilton, we will be discussing the newest title in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, Sucker Punch! Jigisha and Ryan will also recommend some of their favorite supernatural romance titles and discuss future programming. This episode of the KPL Podcast is one to sink your fangs into!Recommendations:1. Pitbull by Bronwen Dickey2. Pack of Two by Caroline Knapp3. Disc World by Terry Prachett4. Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs5. Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon6. Pushing Daisies7. What We Do In the Shadows 

Welcome back. It's the library episode, Ryan and Jigisha interview MLA president Cindy Dudenhoffer. She discusses the importance of libraries in our communities and how libraries are adaptable and evolve to continue to provide access to resources.  For the virtual conference visit www.molib.org  Next we interview bestselling author Fiona Davis about her new book, The Lions of 5th Ave.  A historical fiction and mystery set in the New York Public Library.  Please visit her website to learn about the launch event mentioned in the podcast, www.fionadavis.net.  Lastly go on short world tour of libraries around the world.  The 10 Weirdest and Most Wonderful Libraries in the WorldRecommended booksTeach Boldly: Use Edtech for Social Good by Jennifer WilliamsA Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank GreenThe Plaza by Julie SatowThe Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eva ChaseThe Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare 

It's time for another exciting adventure of the KPL Podcast. This week we speak with author and podcaster Clint McElroy of the Adventure Zone. We discuss his most recent title Adventure Zone Vol 3: Petals to the Metal. Jigisha and Ryan also provide fantasy themed recommendations, upcoming program information, and much more. Even everyone's favorite cleric Merle Highchurch makes a visit. This laughter filled episode is ready for you to enjoy! Website: www.themcelroy.family Books mentioned in the podcast:The Witchwood CrownMagic for Liars by Sara GaileyCritical Roll Vox Machina by Matthew ColvilleThe Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine HarrisWheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 

Welcome to another episode of the KPL podcast. Ryan and Jigisha will also provide their #ownvoices recommendations this week. The Library has a great collection of ownvoices titles. This week we speak to One Author One Kirkwood Lisa See. She'll discuss her most recent book, Island of Sea Women". Please listen and learn more about the amazing female divers of the Island of Jeju. Please visit her website: www.lisasee.com , Instagram: lisasee_writer, Facebook: lisaseebooksRecommendations1. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri2. The Marriage Game by Sara Desai3. Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo4. Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan5. A Burning by Megha Majumdar 

In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha talk about historical fiction novels. They have some great recommendations for you if you love that genre of books. They also interview bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson on her latest book, Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This book is Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s. A timeless story about courage, grit, and the power of books. Please visit Kim Michele Richardson's website to learn more. Recommendations:Oona Out of Order by Margarite MontimoreEvery Bone a Prayer by Ashley BloomsThe Lost Girls of Paris by Pam JenoffLady Clementine by Marie BenedictStep up to the Plate Maria Singh by Uma KrishnaswamiI Claudius 

Welcome back to another episode of the KPL Podcast. This week we have special guest Mary Kay Andrews telling us her latest book titled, "Hello Summer", Ryan and Jigisha give their recommendations for for summer beach reads. Links to movies and books mentioned in the podcast. Hello Summer by Mary Kay AndrewsGhost World The Engineer's Wife by Tracy Enerson WoodOne Perfect Summer by Brenda Novak 

June is Pride month and 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride Month Celebrations. This week we have Steven Brawley founder of the St Louis LGBTQ History project and author of "Gay and Lesbian St. Louis". He discusses some of his recommendations for Pride month. Our other special guest is Eric Cervini the author of "The Deviant's War, The Homosexual vs The United States of America". Please have a listen to two great authors.LGBTQIA+ authors, writers, journalists, playwrights, and poets who have called St. Louis homeOn the Outside A Story of Female to Male Transition and Therapy when you don't believe in Therapy By Terry WillitsFarm Boy to City Girl by John (Gene) DawsonThe Book of Pride by Mason FunkNaturally Tan by Tan FranceAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe by Benjamin Alire SaenzPrincess Cyd 

Hello again. This week we have local mystery writer Lynn Cahoon as our special guest. She will be discussing her newest book from her Tourist Trap Mystery Series: Murder in Waiting. The book will release June 30th. She also writes the Farm to Fork Mystery Series, The Cat Latimer Mystery Series, and the Kitchen Witch Mystery Series. You will not run out of books from this author. Please visit her website at https://www.lynncahoon.com/ Also the Missouri Arts Council has virtual events starting this week from Shakespeare adaptations to a Quarantine Concert. Please visit their website at www.missouriartscouncil.org/virtual-arts-events/ to get the list of events. 

Hi Everyone,Ryan and Jigisha have another episode for you.  This week we discuss, programming, the dial-a-story, and curbside services.  Don't forget summer reading is going strong, so log those page reads into your account and earn some prizes.  Lastly, in this week's recommendation section you'll learn about some titles regarding #blacklivesmatter. If you want to know more about the current events that happening right now then check out some of the recommendations.  

Welcome to another episode of the KPL Podcast. Curbside pick has started for the KPL library, be sure to listen to learn more about this new service the library is offering. Our library Director Christa van Herreweghe discusses curbside pickup. This week for recommendations we are discusses book and/or movies that had a impact or made us think about things differently. Ryan, Jigisha, and Christa will discuss books and movies that impacted them.