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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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00:02:48

Pepper Page

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Charlotte introduces listeners to a graphic novel to add to your winter reading list: Pepper Page Saves the Universe! by Landry Q. Walker. The year is 2421. Awkward and shy, Pepper buries herself in the universe of the classic fictional superhero Supernova to avoid dealing with the perils of the ninth grade. But then fate intervenes when Pepper encounters a strange cat named Mister McKittens and stumbles into a volatile science experiment run by a sinister substitute teacher named Doctor

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00:02:40

Otto the Ornament

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Tis the season for holiday reads! Liana introduces listeners to a recently published, feel-good Christmas story: Otto the Ornament by Troy Cummings. Initially, super-snazzy Christmas tree ornament Otto thinks he should be placed at the top of the tree to be admired, but then he realizes where he really wants to be. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1901587

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00:02:17

The Name of This Book is Secret

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Are you a fan Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and are searching for a new series to read? Mac suggests checking out the Secret series by Pseudonymous Bosch. In this episode listeners learn about the first book in the series: The Name of This Book Is Secret. Two eleven-year-old misfits try to solve the mystery of a dead magician and stop the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais, who are searching for the secret of immortality. Find this title in the FVRL collection:

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00:02:38

Three Holidays and a Wedding

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/12/08

Do you enjoy cosy holiday romances? Are you a fan of Hallmark movies? If yes, Margarita has a recommendation for you: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley. From two bestselling Canadian authors comes a multi-faith holiday rom-com about the delightful havoc that occurs when Christmas, Ramadan and Hanukkah all fall at the same time, and two strangers-turned-friends are snowbound in the small, charming town of Snow Falls along with the cast and crew of a holiday romance

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00:02:24

Lightfall

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/12/01

In this episode Colin tells listeners about the first book in the graphic novel series Lightfall by Tim Probert: The Girl and the Galdurian. For fans of Amulet and middle grade readers who love sweeping worlds like Star Wars, the first book of the Lightfall series introduces Bea and Cad, two unlikely friends who get swept up in an epic quest to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1824527

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00:03:48

The Korean Vegan Cookbook

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/11/24

In this episode, we'll learn about the rich heritage of The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes From Omma's Kitchen by Joanne Lee Molinaro. Joanne Lee Molinaro has captivated millions of fans with her powerfully moving personal tales of love, family and food. In her debut cookbook, she shares a collection of her favourite Korean dishes, some traditional and some reimagined, as well as poignant narrative snapshots that have shaped her family history. Find this title in the FVRL

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00:23:07

Joan Galat Author Interview

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/11/17

Join us for a special episode of Kids’ ReadRadio Podcast! Today, Deanna chats with children’s author Joan Galat. Joan is the award-winning author of more than 25 books. Her recent title, Mortimer: Rat Race to Space, is about a journal-keeping lab rat on the International Space Station who sets out to use science and YouTube to prove his species should be the one to colonize Mars. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1902340

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00:04:07

Climate Action Week 2023

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/11/06

November 4 to 10 is #BCCliimateActionWeek – a chance for us to focus on the climate-related challenges and emergencies facing our communities. Your library has resources to raise awareness about climate change and actions you can take to help our earth. In today’s podcast, Amy shares two books that provide insight into climate issues and hope for our planet. The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1880194 We Are the Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and

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00:02:45

Mushroom Fan Club

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Do you want to learn more about the fascinating world of fungus? In this episode, Deanna discusses Elise Gravel's book The Mushroom Fan Club. The author takes us on a magical tour of the forest floor and examines a handful of her favorite alien specimens up close. While the beautiful coral mushroom looks like it belongs under the sea, the peculiar Lactarius indigo may be better suited for outer space. From the fun-to-stomp puffballs to the prince of the stinkers ― the stinkhorn mushroom ― and the

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00:04:54

Reading Link Challenge 2023-2024 Book List

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/11/01

In this episode of Kids' ReadRadio, Jessica makes the BIG announcement you’ve all been waiting for: the 2023–2024 Reading Link Challenge book list! She introduces listeners to the main characters of each book, and the stories you’re about to fall in love with. Ready, set, read! The books are: 1. Astrid the Unstoppable by Maria Parr 2. Because of the Rabbit by Cynthia Lord 3. J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard 4. Linked by Gordon Korman 5. Peter Lee’s Notes from the Field by Angela

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00:03:08

Iron Widow

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/10/27

In this episode Jennifer discusses Xiran Jay Zhao's young adult science fiction title Iron Widow. Offering herself up as a concubine-pilot to assassinate the man responsible for her sister’s death, 18-year-old Zetian discovers her true destiny as an Iron Widow and must use her strength to force her society to stop failing its women and girls. Find this title in the FVRL catalogue: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1850224

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00:02:43

The Skull

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Looking for a spooky read for the Halloween season? Bryan tells listeners about The Skull by Jon Klassen, a story based on an old Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Find this title in the FVRL

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00:03:14

Cosy Fantasies

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/10/13

In this episode, Jessica tells listeners about her favourite genre: the cosy fantasy. The cosy favourites discussed include: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1885636 Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

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00:03:24

Hilda and Aster

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/10/06

Looking for a graphic novel recommendation? Colin tells listeners about two series for kids: Hilda by Luke Pearson and Aster by Thom Pico. Find these graphic novels in the FVRL collection: Hilda series by Luke Peason https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Pearson%2C%20Luke&searchType=author Aster series by Thom Pico https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Pico%2C%20Thom%2C&searchType=author

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00:03:14

Short Fiction

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/09/01

In today’s podcast, Charlotte makes a case for short fiction: “Short fiction is a snack when you aren't quite hungry for a meal. In only a few thousand words, an author can craft haunting narratives that really stick with you.” Charlotte shares three collections to pique your interest: Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1674988 The Octopus Has Three Hearts by Rachel

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00:02:10

Iris and Walter

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/08/25

In today’s podcast, Tessa tells us all about her favourite easy reader series, Iris and Walter, by author Elissa Haden Guest. It’s an exciting series about new experiences that can seem scary at first but become enjoyable when you have a friend by your side. Find these books in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=series%3A(Iris%20and%20Walter)&searchType=bl&suppress=true

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00:03:03

Hidden Legacy

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Laurel reviews Hidden Legacy, an urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews. The first book in the series is Burn for Me. While searching for Adam Pierce, who can set anyone and anything on fire, private investigator Nevada Baylor is kidnapped by Connor "Mad" Rogan, a billionaire with dark powers who is also searching for Pierce and needs her help. Find this series in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1780995

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00:03:12

Retelling Greek Myths

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/08/04

In this episode, Lori tells listeners about stories that take place in the world of Ancient Greece by authors Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes. Find books by Madeline Miller: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Miller%2C%20Madeline&searchType=author Find books by Natalie Haynes: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Haynes%2C%20Natalie&searchType=author

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00:03:03

The Last Binding

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/07/21

Jessica tells listeners about a heartwarming and magical queer fantasy series by Freya Marske: The Last Binding. Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this charming trilogy is full of magic, contracts and conspiracy. The first two titles in the series are A Marvellous Light and A Restless Truth. The final book of the trilogy, Power Unbound, will be available in November 2023. Find these titles in the FVRL collection:

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00:02:28

Station Eleven

FVRL ReadRadio Podcast ·

2023/07/07

Colin tells listeners about Station Eleven, a captivating novel by Emily St. John Mandel. The story follows characters before and after the end of civilization, all survivors of a flu that wipes out 98% of the world's population. From the terrifying opening chapter, as Jeevan raids a grocery store, this book combines tension, suspense, beauty and even flashes of humour. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1664256

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