KPL Podcast

About KPL Podcast

Each week the Kirkwood Public Library Podcast delves into in depth conversations with bestselling authors, provides book and film recommendations.

Publisher

Kirkwood Public Library

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Dec 2018

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

349 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   KPL Podcast October 2026 Week 4 with Special Guest Nick Medina

   Spooky season is upon us and if you like the horror genre then I have a great new book for you. Nick Medina is back with another great read. Check out Savage Lake, a cabin in the wood horror novel that keeps you on your toes. Author suggestions Misery Evil Dead Burn Cabin in the Woods The Strangers The Shining The Silent Women by Tara Lynn Massey The Caretaker by Marcus Kliever Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night, Part 2

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   16 Oct 2026

   KPL Podcast October 2026 Week 3 with Special Guest Eva Jurczyk

   This week on the podcast we have returning author Eva Jurczyk discussing her latest novel, The Paris Files. A woman meets a man and the fall in love. They meet up in Paris for two weeks enjoying the city. Then the man suddenly disappears and no one knows what happened. The novel is told entirely through police reports. Author reads Ghosts by Dolly Alderton Dracula by Bram Stoker We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver Petty LIes by Sulmi Bak Penance by Eliz...

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   9 Oct 2026

   KPL Podcast October 2026 Week 2 with Special Guest E. Madison Shimoda

   This week on the KPL Podcast, we are doing something a little different. We spoke with E. Madison Shimoda who translated Welcome to Kokoro Cat Clinic by Syou Ishida. In this episode we learn more about literary translation from Japanese to English. Author Reads Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley

Who has been a guest on KPL Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maxie Dara
• Aaron John Curtis
• Alicia Thompson
• Nghi Vo
• Lucas Schaefer

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

17,264

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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