KPL Podcast

Jan 31 2025 260 ep. 33 mins
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Each week the Kirkwood Public Library Podcast delves into in depth conversations with bestselling authors, provides book and film recommendations. 

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KPL Podcast January 2025 Week 5 with Special Guest Rufi Thorpe

Jan 31 2025 59 mins  
Another amazing episode is ready. This week we spoke with author Rufi Thorpe about her new novel, Margo's Got Money Troubles. This is a hilarious novels about the trials and and tribulations of single motherhood, addiction, family, and sex work. Listen to learn more. Author Reads 1. Vantage Point by Sara Sligar 2. This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter 3. Slough House by Mick Herro

KPL Podcast January 2025 Week 4 with Special Guest John Inazu

Jan 23 2025 31 mins  
We're are back with another great episode. This week we speak with law professor John Inazu about his book Learning to Disagree. This is a wonderful guide on the art of discourse. Listen to learn more.

KPL Podcast January 2025 week 3 with Special Guest Linda Murphy Marshall

Jan 16 2025 37 mins  
This week on the KPL podcast, I have Kirkwood author, Linda Murphy Marshall. We had a wonderful discussion about Immersion, her latest novel about her work with the State Department as a multilinguist. Listen to learn more. Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery by Linda Murphy Marshall Immersion: A Linguist's Memoir by Linda Murphy Marshall

KPL Podcast January 2025 Week 2 with Special Guest Susan Barker

Jan 10 2025 24 mins  
Happy New Year. Welcome back to the KPL podcast for 2025. This week we interviewed author Susan Barker about her new book, Old Soul. This novel is a horror novel but also a love story that explores the nature of evil. Author ReadsYou Like it Darker by Stephen KingQuestion 7 by Richard Flanagan

KPL Podcast December 2024 Week 4 2024 Favorites

Dec 26 2024 16 mins  
This week on the KPL Podcast we provide and list of some of our favorite books of 2024. We tried to limit ourselves to 4 books apiece so 8 in total.1. Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb episode 2262. The Measure by Nikki Erlick3. The Golem of Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach episode 2564. The Cook's Book: recipes for keeps and essential techniq

KPL Podcast December 2024 Week 3 with Special Guest Adam Mansbach

Dec 19 2024 45 mins  
This week on the KPL Podcast, we have bestselling author Adam Mansbach. We talk Golems, Judaism, and his novel, The Golem of Brooklyn. This is a timely book that wonders how a Golem in the modern world would work. Listen to learn more. Author Reads 1. Rule of Bone by Russell Banks 2. 2666 by Roberto Bolano 3. Apeirogon by Colum McCann

KPL Podcast December 2024 Week 2 with Special Guest Anne Shaw Heinrich

Dec 12 2024 36 mins  
This week on the KPL Podcast, we have debut author Anne Shaw Heinrich. We discuss her first novel, God Bless the Child. This book is an emotionally charged story of motherhood, family, and redemption. Listen to the episode to learn more about this amazing story. Author reads The Awakening by Kate Chopin Nora by Nuala O' Connor Fortune's Rock by Anita Shreve

KPL Podcast December 2024 week 1 with Special Guest Beth Kander

Dec 06 2024 34 mins  
This week on the podcast, I have awarding winning author and playwright Beth Kander. We discuss her latest book, I Made It Out of Clay. A funny rom com that tackles themes of grief, family, and safety. Eve is still reeling from the death of her father but needs to find a date for her sister's wedding. So she creates a golem to be her date. Listen to learn more. Author Reads The Mea

KPL Podcast November 2024 week 4 It's all about Audiobooks

Nov 21 2024 13 mins  
It's all about audiobooks this week. If you are ready to travel for the holiday season then you may enjoy the following audiobooks. 1. The Measure by Nikki Erlich 2. The Housekeepers by Alex Hay 3. Mind Games by Nora Roberts 4. The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 5. Yellowface by RF Kuang 6. Leg by Greg Marshall 7. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 8. Fourth Wing by Reb

KPL Podcast November 2024 Week 3 with Special Guest Julie Leong

Nov 14 2024 21 mins  
This week on the KPL podcast we have debut author Julie Leong. Her first novel, The Teller of Small Fortunes, is a wonderful, whimsical cozy fantasy about a traveling fortune teller who only tells small fortunes. Along the way she makes friends and uses her gift to locate the daughter of a soldier. Listen to learn more. Author reads 1. The City in Glass by Nghi Vo 2. The Last Gifts