A West Allis Public Library podcast about books, resources, lifelong learning and what makes this Milwaukee area community great. Join WAPL librarians as they chat with fellow staffers, authors, neighbors and each other about true stories and fiction that moved them—and that they hope will inspire you.
Brynne and Sarah talk about Chloe Benjamin's Under Story with local book buyer Jason. The novel follows Laurel, a scientist reeling from a personal loss, who flees to Antarctica, only to encounter a strange, beguiling light across the ice.
Also mentioned: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, The Overstory by Richard Powers, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard, and Wedding of the Foxes by Katherine Larson.
Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org.
Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
28 Aug 2026
Whistler
Sarah discusses Ann Patchett’s Whistler with West Allis book club regulars Michele and Heather. The novel is a moving look at family relationships and tells a story you won’t soon forget.
Also mentioned: The Dutch House, Tom Lake and The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett, the movie The Holiday, Writers & Lovers and Heart the Lover by Lily King, Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín, and The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt.
Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org.
Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
27 Jul 2026
Mysteries and Thrillers
Whether you enjoy a character-driven mystery, cozy or suspenseful ride, you’re sure to discover something to add to your TBR list in this episode featuring librarians Desirae and Sarah.
Books mentioned: Missing by E.A. Jackson, How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally, With My Little Eye and Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson, Heartwood by Amity Gaige, Whidbey by T Kira Madden, Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto, and A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny.
Find the bonus chapter of That’s Not My Name here: https://www.meganlallywrites.com/tnmn-bonus-chapter (https://www.meganlallywrites.com/tnmn-bonus-chapter)
Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org.
Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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