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FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

Fraser Valley Regional Library

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

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00:02:26

Birdwatching Books for Kids

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/06/30

Curious about giving bird watching a try this summer? In this episode Lori tells listeners about a selection of titles to guide adventures in backyard bird watching and identification. Items mentioned in this episode include: Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology by Erika Zambello https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1862762 Look at That Bird! A Young Naturalist's Guide to Pacific Northwest Birding by Karen

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00:02:58

Finding Me

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/06/23

In this episode, Margarita discusses Finding Me, a fast-paced and deeply personal memoir by Viola Davis. The critically acclaimed film, television and theatre actress presents an inspiring and deeply honest story of her life, from her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her current hard-won success. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1859018

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00:03:35

Hollywood Lovers

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Laurel shares two romance reads with Hollywood themes: All the Feels by Olivia Dade and The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. All the Feels: Following Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor — who actually cares more than anyone knows — and the no-nonsense woman hired to keep him in line. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1851761 The Bodyguard: Hired as superstar actor Jack Stapleton’s bodyguard, Hannah Brooks must pose

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00:03:04

Dating Dr. Dil

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/05/26

Looking for a quick, fun summer read? Margarita tells listeners about Dating Dr. Dil, a classic enemies-to-lovers romance with Desi characters by author Nisha Sharma. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1867990

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00:02:50

Countess of Harleigh Mysteries

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/05/12

In this episode, Laurel tells listeners about Dianne Freeman's A Countess of Harleigh Mysteries. In this exciting historical mystery series, we meet Frances Wynn, a wealthy young widow, as she navigates the pleasures and scandalous pitfalls of the Victorian London social scene. Look for this book series in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Freeman%2C%20Dianne&searchType=author

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00:02:22

When Stars Are Scattered

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/05/05

In today's podcast, Margarita shares a graphic novel for kids ages 8 to 12: When the Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. This is the true story of Omar and his younger brother Hassan, who live in a refugee camp. When Omar has the opportunity to go to school, he knows it might be a chance to change their future . . . but it would also mean leaving his brother, the only family member he has left, every day. Find this title in the FVRL collection:

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00:03:47

Murderbot Diaries

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/04/28

In this episode, Chris tells listeners about an engaging science fiction adventure series her colleague Candra really enjoyed: Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Set in a space-faring colonial future, this series follows a newly sentient cyborg from servitude to freedom…eventually. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Murderbot%20Diaries&searchType=series

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00:02:20

Garlic Graphic Novels

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Jessica introduces listeners to two volumes in a graphic novel series by Bree Paulsen: Garlic and the Vampire, and Garlic and the Witch. The main character just happens to be a bulb of garlic! Follow Garlic, her fellow garden-dwelling vegetables and the witch they work with in this cute illustrated book series. Look for these titles in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Paulsen%2C%20Bree%2C&searchType=author

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00:03:53

Reality TV Romance

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/04/14

If you like reality TV competitions, you’ll love these romances whose characters star in imaginary reality TV shows: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy and The Love Con by Seressia Glass. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: If the Shoe Fits — https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1848625 The Love Con — https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1864399

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00:02:34

Delilah Green Doesn't Care

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Jessica tells listeners about a captivating contemporary romance. Delilah Green Doesn't Care is a clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love — with all its complications — by debut author Ashley Herring Blake. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1870116

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00:02:35

Mystery of Black Hollow Lane

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Looking for a page-turner? Sally tells listeners about Julia Nobel's The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane. Twelve-year-old Emmy investigates the connection between her father's disappearance and a secret society at her prestigious English boarding school. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1790974

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00:02:32

Senlin Ascends

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Colin introduces listeners to Josiah Bancroft's fantasy novel Senlin Ascends. When mild-mannered Thomas Senlin's wife disappears on their honeymoon, he must enter the Tower of Babel — a place of luxury and deception — to save her. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1754840

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00:03:37

Enola Holmes

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/03/10

In this episode, Donna tells listeners about one of her favourite series: Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer. Enola is the younger sister of Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes and takes centre stage in a series of mysteries where she leads both criminals and her own brothers on a merry chase through London, rescuing people and solving crimes right under their noses. Find this book series in the FVRL collection:

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00:02:36

Love & Series

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Brianne tells listeners about Jenna Evans Welch's young adult fiction series, Love &. These novels are about teenage girls who find themselves — and maybe even true love — while visiting faraway places. In this podcast, we hear about the first two titles: Love & Gelato and Love & Luck. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1844134

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00:02:33

Space Race of 1869

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/22

In this episode, Colin introduces Book 1 of the Castle in the Stars graphic novel series by Alex Alice: The Space Race of 1869. A year after his mother disappeared in her hot air balloon, Seraphin and his father receive a clue that sends them to a Bavarian castle where lurks a force that would stop at nothing to conquer the stars. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1762450

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00:03:25

Motherhood Horror

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Motherhood can be horrifying in so many different ways — from children with psychotic tendencies to supernatural situations. In this episode Sally (our resident horror expert) shares two titles by Zoje Stage that feature different looks at horror and motherhood: Baby Teeth and Wonderland. Find these titles and more in our Motherhood Horrors reading list: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1059338207_readingadviser_sally/2222231687_motherhood_horrors-_january_2023-_fvrl

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00:03:41

Jayne Ann Krentz

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/10

In this episode of Read Radio, Laurel tells us about her favourite romantic suspense writer. This prolific author writes under three different names, depending on what era the book is set in. She writes contemporary as Jayne Ann Krentz, historical as Amanda Quick, and futuristic as Jane Castle. No matter which name she is writing under, you can always be sure there will be a pair of equally matched leads with great chemistry and a nefarious bad guy out to kill one of them. Find books by this

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00:02:59

First Chapter Books

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/08

In today's podcast, Sally shares two first chapter books featuring characters who would make great friends: Stella Diaz Has Something to Say by Angela Dominguez and Shipwreck in Seal Bay by Jen Marlin. Find these books in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1755912 https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1859983

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00:03:16

Book Eaters

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/02/03

In this episode, Jessica tells listeners about a fantasy debut recommended to her by her colleague Erin: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean. Part of The Family, a secret line of people for whom books are food, Devon, raised on a carefully curated diet of fairytales and cautionary stories, discovers that real life doesn’t always come with happy endings when her son is born with an insatiable hunger for human minds. Find this book in the FVRL collection:

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00:03:07

The Weight of Blood

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/01/27

In this episode, Sally tells listeners about a young adult novel inspired by Stephen King's Carrie: The Weight of Blood. Author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America’s history and legacy of racism in this suspenseful story following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1872049

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