Are you looking for something good to read? Or watch? Or listen to? Tune in to Fraser Valley Regional Library’s ReadRadio podcast for some great recommendations. In each episode we will highlight some of the library’s books, movies and TV shows that you might not know about. All reviewed materials are available for loan in the FVRL catalogue.
Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving nearly 680,000 people in its service area.
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In today’s podcast, Larissa discusses Claire North’s book Ithaca — a retelling of the famous Odyssey story with the focus on Penelope, Queen of Ithaca. This is book one of the Songs of Penelope series.
“Seventeen years ago, King Odysseus sailed to war with Troy, taking with him every man of fighting age from the isle of Ithaca. None of them has returned, and the women of Ithaca have been left behind to run the kingdom. Penelope was barely into womanhood when she wed Odysseus. While he lived, her position was secure. But now, years on, speculation is mounting that her husband is dead, and suitors are beginning to knock at her door. No one man is strong enough to claim Odysseus’s empty throne — not yet. But as everyone waits for the balance of power to tip, Penelope knows that any choice she makes could plunge Ithaca into bloody civil war . . .”
Find this title in the FVRL collection:
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1871451
24 Jul 2026
TheTroop
In today’s podcast, Larissa reviews The Troop by Canadian author Nick Cutter. This disturbing body horror is not for the faint of heart — or those with a sensitive stomach!
“Once every year, Scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a weekend camping trip. This year, something is waiting in the darkness. Something wicked. An intruder stumbles upon their campsite like a wild animal. He is shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry. Within his body is a bioengineered nightmare, a horror that spreads faster than fear. One by one, the boys will do things no person could ever imagine.”
Find this title in the FVRL collection:
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1643996
3 Jul 2026
Dragon Masters
In today’s podcast, Heather shares the Dragon Masters series by Tracie West. This series of first chapter books is perfect for kids ages 6 to 9. The chapters are not too long, and the words are not too tricky.
The first title in the series is Rise of the Earth Dragon:
“Eight-year-old Drake is snatched up by the King's soldiers and taken to the castle, where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori and Bo — and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.”
Find this title in the FVRL collection:
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1728136
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