Are you a St. Louis Trivia whiz or just love to learn new facts about our city and surrounding areas?  This week on the KPL Podcast we have Julius K. Hunter, and he delves into St Louis history with us.  His new book, Professor Julius K. Hunter's Stuff You Never Knew About St Louis History gives us 309  juicy tidbits of knowledge about our great city.

If you are a mystery lover and enjoy domestic thrillers, then listen to this week's KPL Podcast episode with international bestselling author, Mary Kubica.  We discuss her latest novel,  Just the Nicest Couple.  RecommendationsIt's One of Us by JT Ellison

World War 2 historical fiction lovers are going to love this episode.  This week on the KPL Podcast we have Michelle Gable discussing her latest novel, The Lipstick Bureau.  This book is set near the end of the war in Rome.  You'll get learn about a female operative that help end the war by spreading black propaganda.  Listen to learn more.Signal Fires by Dani ShapiroNow is not the Time to Panic by Kevin WilsonThe Way We Hide by Kristina McMorrisOne Woman's War by Christine WellsThe Librarian Spy by Madeline MartinThat Summer in Berlin by Lecia Cornwall

This week on the KPL Podcast we have author Wade Rouse.  He writes using the pen name Viola Shipman in honor of his grandmother.  His new book, A Wish for Winter, is a fun, heartfelt story about the family, friends, and the power of forgiveness.  Listen to learn more. 

This week on the KPL podcast we have returning guest Amy E. Reichert.  We discussed her new book, Once Upon a December, Henry Cavill, food, holiday movies, and books.  It's a fun light hearted episode to get you in the holiday mood.1. All I want for Christmas by Maggie Knox2. A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams3. Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss4. The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo

This week on the KPL Podcast we have Sharon C. Cooper. We talk about her new book In It To Win It, a second chance, opposites attract romantic comedy.  In addition, we learn how Sharon got interested in writing romance, she went from being a sheet metal worker to a romance writer.  Listen to learn more. Falling for Irish by Katie Reus

We have local author Bobby Bostic on this week's episode of the KPL podcast.  His is an incredible story of resilience in the face of adversity.  Bobby wrote several books while serving time in prison and he tells us all about those books.  @freebobbybosticBobby's Books1. Life Goes on Inside Prison2. When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade3. Dear Mama: The Life and Struggles of a Single MotherWebsitewww.freebobbybostic.com

This week on the KPL Podcast, we have returning guest Lecia Cornwall.  Her latest novel, That Summer in Berlin is a thrilling historical fiction set during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.  The story follows one young English woman spying on the German while pretending to be a tourist.  Who would suspect a photo crazy debutante of spying. Recommendations:One Woman's War by Christine Well

This week on the KPL Podcast, we award winning children's book author, Daniel Vandever.  Both of his books have won the American Indian Library Association's, Youth Literature Awards.  Listen to a reading of Herizon on the Kirkwood Public Library's Youtube Channel Fall In Line, Holden 2018 Youth Literature AwardHerizon won 2022 Youth Literature Awards, Picture Book

This week on the podcast we spoke with Alexa Martin author of best-selling Playbook Series.  Her latest novel is a great light-hearted read and we had fun during the interview.  Better than Fiction is a must read  and many others agree.  It is  Amazon's Best Romances of November, Buzzfeed’s New Romances to Read This Fall, Cosmopolitan's Best Books Coming Out In November, Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of November,  and Women's Health's Swooniest Romance Novels of 2022.  A recommendation list for books set in libraries or bookstores. 1.  The Boy With the Book Store by Sarah Echavarre Smith2. Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman3.  Still Standing by Kristen Ashley4. The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs5. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray6. The Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson7. The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan8. The Lyons of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis