KPL LIT TALKS

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Concetta Falcone-Codding about her book The Lonely Nest: The Story of Two Women Whose Short Lives Will One Day Make a Difference in the World. Send us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.Books Mentioned:Strangers in Time by David BaldacciWhen the Wolf Comes Home by Nat CassidyDinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy LenzThe Bright Years by Sarah DamoffThe Summer of You and Me by Denise HunterThe Wedding People by Allison EspachExpect Great Things!: How the Katharine Gibbs School Revolutionized the American Workplace for Women by Vanda KrefftThe Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie BostwickThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan HenryNot Nothing by Gayle FormanAll the Stars Align by Gretchen SchreiberSend us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Robert B. O'Connor about his book Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.Send us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Sarah Wolfburg, and Melissa Halford about their podcast Could Read, Should Read, Must Read. https://open.spotify.com/show/40GnqgZeRlf8yU9b3MHPruSend us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Carissa Decelles, owner of Wheelhaus Brands. Learn more here: Wheelhaus | making the world a bolder place through audacious creativitySend us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Wolfburg, Coordinator for the Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation.Send us a text

Join us as Claudette engages in another lit talk. In this episode, she meets with Drew Tingley in an interview style discussion for his class on Management. Send us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads. Books Mentioned:Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoThis Time Tomorrow by Emma StraubDark Room Etiquette by Robin RoeAmerica's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura KamoieHouse of Lincoln by Nancy HoranThe Librarian of Auschwitz by Salva RubioSend us a text

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, we ask Kylie many questions about her pregnancy and what she has learned.Send us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Dillion Daigle and Cassidy Ball, about eating fresh with Daigle Farm LLC.  You can also learn more by listening to their podcast, Simply Growing Food.Send us a text

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss books they can't wait to read in this new year.Books Mentioned: More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova  The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin HarmelWe all live here by Jo Jo Moyes  Last Twilight in Paris by Pam JenoffThe Jackal's Mistress by Chris BohjalianThe Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome by Dr. Steven R. GundryGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry The Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictThe River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Three Wild Dogs by Markus ZusakIt's a Love Story by Annabel MonaghanThe Complete Mold Detox: The Definitive Guide to Healing Your Body from Mold Illness and Mycotoxins by Becky CampbellRage by Linda CastilloThe Survivor: How I Made It Through 6 Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter by Josef Lewkowicz

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their top 4 reads of 2024.Books Mentioned:Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosReady or Not by Cara BastoneKeeper of the Lost Cities Series by Shannon MessengerAttached at the Hip by Christine RiccioTrajectory by Cambria GordonThe Brightwood Code by Monica HesseAll These Threads of Time by Sarah CrowneThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonHunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane GayThe Divorce by Moa HerngrenRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltLula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell.

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Frozen River by Arial Lawhon

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode, they talk with Josh Sandage about Twin Barrel Foxglove's new album Ode to the Old which is now available on all major streaming platforms!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple MusicListen on Amazon MusicListen on YouTubeFind TBF on InstagramFind TBF on Facebook

Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in Would You Rather questions based on Halloween. 

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss All These Threads of Time by Sarah Crowne.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Eva Mozes Kor's, and Danica Davidson, I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz.Also mentioned: Temple Bnai IsraelBook Lists - KILLINGLY PUBLIC LIBRARY (killinglypl.org) 

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Tayler Jenkins Reid.Also mentioned: How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Crowne, about her recently published YA novel, All These Threads of Time. Home - Sarah Crowne BooksWriting Programs - UCLATruby Writers Studio

Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Monikers in this review. 

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Annabel Monaghan's Summer Romance.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with June Griffiths, longest standing KPL volunteer of 35+years.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the very sensitive topic of fat shaming. Titles mentioned: Blubber by Judy BlumeDumplin by Julie murphyStarfish by Lisa FippsFat chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent read of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid.

Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Adelle, KPL's summer intern, about obtaining a Master's Degree in Library Science as well as other library degrees. 

Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Priorities: A Party Game of Absurd Choices in this review. 

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Amy Wilson's book Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a few rounds in this Red Flags review.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.Books mentioned:The Last One at the Wedding by Jason RekulakAfter Anna by Lisa ScottolineSlow Dance by Rainbow RowellSix More Months of June by Daisy GarrisonLove and Other Words by Christina LaurenI Wish You Would by Eva Des LauriersThe Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanLove, Off the Record by Smantha MarkumToday, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn SolomonBetting of You Lynn PainterBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterCribsheet by Emily OsterThe Hurricane Wars by Thea GuanzonThe Brightwood Code - Monica HessePrincess Gwenevere and the Jewell Riders - Jordie BellaireRebel Rising - Rebel Wilson

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with special guests, Drew and his mom, Melissa. Listen as a short walk down the 80's memory lane happens.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Summer Reading, 2024. Read, Renew, Repeat!

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with special guests, Drew and his mom, Melissa. Melissa is the owner of Wizard of Pawz in Dayville, Ct. From big dogs to small rabbits, pet grooming is her specialty. https://www.facebook.com/Windhams.Wizard.Of.Pawz/

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.Books Mentioned:Attached at the Hip by Christine RiccioOne Perfect Couple by Ruth WareI Wish You Would by Eva Des LauriersEveryone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonGwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex CroucherReady or Not by Cara BastoneKitchen Gardening for Beginners: Regrow Your Leftover Greens, Stalks, Seeds, and More by Katie Elzer-PetersThe Ex by Freida McFaddenThe Perfect Son by Freida McFaddenWard D by Freida McFaddenDefending Jacob by William LandayWe Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel ShriverYou by Caroline KepnesThe Housemaid by Freida McFaddenBeach Read by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenryTrajectory by Cambria GordonThe Burning by Linda CastilloThe Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry

Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in a game session. Listen as they play a condensed version of Really Loud Librarians in this review. 

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Patti George, advocate for the Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition, and Wreaths Across America. Learn about how you can honor local heroes and sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran's grave.http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0149http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Adam Rondeau, owner of Chubby Dog Coffee Co.https://www.chubbydogcoffee.com/

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Bob Hocking, about his life's journeys and all the books he has published. http://inmybackpack.com/

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Randi Mendes, Ph.D.  Program Manager & Community Liaison, and Katie Malgioglio, MSW, Community Liaison & Community Engagement Coordinator from the University of Connecticut's Technical Assistance for Brownfields (Region 1). https://tab.program.uconn.edu/

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie discuss the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss with special guest, Leslie McDonough, how an anthropologist becomes a library director.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie share embarrassing life moments for April Fool's Day. 

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss finding love later in life with special guests, Jeannie and Dave.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss when life throws you a curveball.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss how different life choices could present an alternate universe. Based on the book Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss car accidents.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the ways being an adult comes second nature when you've been one for a long time.

Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss how a random act of kindness goes a long way. 

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and special guest, Dwayne Mather, engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the love of music.

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the ways being an adult is tough.