FVRL ReadRadio Podcast
415 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre 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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Episodes
Amulet
July 12, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBLooking for a graphic novel series to read to add to your summer reading? In this episode Laura-Lea tells us about Kazu Kibuishi’s page-turner, Amulet. In this nine-volume series, a mysterious amulet opens the door to a beautiful but dangerous world of new friends, giant robots and shadowy enemies! Find the Amulet series in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=series%3A(Amulet)&searchType=bl&suppress=true&page=1
The Exiles
July 05, 2024 07:01 - 2 minutes - 6.09 MBIn today’s podcast, Mieke tells us about Christina Baker Kline’s The Exiles. This powerful, emotionally resonant novel captures the hardship, oppression and hope of four women’s lives — three English convicts and an orphaned Aboriginal girl — in nineteenth-century Australia. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1821874
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
June 28, 2024 07:01 - 3 minutes - 7.49 MBDo you have questions about what the future might look like? Do you wonder how you will fit into this new world? In today’s podcast, Thurza tells us about the audiobook 21 Lessons for the 21st Century written by Yuval Noah Harari and read by Derek Perkins. This book provides a kind of instruction manual for the present day to help readers find their way around the 21st century, to understand it, and to focus on the really important questions of life. Find this title in the FVRL collection: h...
Mister Magic
June 07, 2024 07:01 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBIn today’s podcast, coworkers Charlotte and Jessica get together to talk about Mister Magic, a '90s nostalgia-filled horror written by Kiersten White. Who is Mister Magic? In this dark supernatural thriller, former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show and discover the secret of its enigmatic host. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1890936
Me by Elton John
May 24, 2024 07:01 - 2 minutes - 6.5 MBJean tells listeners about a recent favourite audiobook listen, the fascinating autobiography of Elton John. In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1798192
Anthropocene Reviewed
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.16 MBMieke tells listeners about The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet, a deeply moving collection of personal essays from John Green, the author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down. The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the h...
Odder
May 03, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.95 MBDid you know that otters add air bubbles to their fur to help keep themselves warm? In this episode, Brenna tells listeners about Katherine Applegate's free verse novel, Odder. Learn all about otters in this environmental tale! Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practising her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, he...
This Is How You Lose the Time War
April 26, 2024 07:01 - 2 minutes - 6.25 MBIn this episode, Kaori tells listeners about a science fiction adventure: This Is How You Lose the Time War. From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-travelling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1788115
Abeni's Song
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.32 MBIn this episode, Charlotte shares an exciting middle-grade fantasy novel: Abeni's Song by P. Djèlí Clark. Abeni, a reluctant magical apprentice, and a team of spirit kids set out to save their village from the evil Witch Priest who captured and marched off everyone toward ghost ships bound for distant lands. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1900070
Books About Home
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.47 MBIn today’s podcast, Joys shares two children’s books about home. In these books, families seek home and redefine their home as they deal with tough realities and challenges together. Find these titles in the FVRL collection: Home by Tonya K. Lippert This lyrical story is timely and thoughtful, depicting the life of two children thrust into homelessness and uncertain housing situations as they move out of their house, to a motel, to a shelter, and finally to another, more permanent home. ht...
Caraval
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.46 MBIn this episode, Diane tells listeners about one of her favourite young adult series, Caraval by Stephanie Garber. This series will thrill readers as it explores a world of wonder, whimsy, adventure, mystery and romance. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their ruthless father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the legendary, once-a-year performance where the audien...
Circe
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.87 MBIn this episode Jennifer introduces listeners to one of her all-time favourite books, Circe by Madeline Miller, a narrative that transforms a minor Greek goddess into a complex heroine. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child — neither powerful like her father nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power: the power of witchcraft...
Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort of)
March 08, 2024 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.76 MBIf you like the classic novel Anne of Green Gables, you might like Anne: An Adaption of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of) by Kathleen Gros — a kids’ graphic novel that takes place in the present day. Anne Shirley has been in foster care her whole life. So when the Cuthberts take her in, she hopes it's for good. They seem to be hitting it off, but how will they react to the trouble that Anne can sometimes find herself in ... like accidentally dyeing her hair green or taking a dangerous dare tha...
How Do Dinosaurs
March 01, 2024 08:01 - 2 minutes - 4.79 MBIn this episode we are introduced to a picture book series called "How Do Dinosaurs" by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague. Each story begins with an example of silly, not-so-perfect dinosaur behaviour, followed by the polite ways dinosaurs (and kids) *should* act — whether it's at school, bedtime or dinner. This series will help your child become a confident reader, all while teaching them little life lessons. Find the How Do Dinosaurs series in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bib...
The Ash House
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 2 minutes - 6.1 MBCharlotte shares The Ash House, a wonderfully creepy story by Angharad Walker, perfect for kids ages 11 and up – or anyone who likes spooky books with lots of twists and turns. When 11-year-old Sol arrives at the Ash House, desperate for a cure for his complex pain syndrome, he finds a community of strange children long abandoned by their mysterious Headmaster. The children at the Ash House want the new boy to love their home as much as they do. They give him a name like theirs. They show hi...
People We Meet on Vacation
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 8.37 MBLooking for a romantic read? In this episode, Kaori tells listeners about Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation, a "sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations." Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1836234
A Wrinkle in Time
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 2 minutes - 6.62 MBIn this episode, Mieke tells listeners about two science fiction and fantasy novels for kids that explore time travel and mystery: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1049627 When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television gam...
The Great Bird Count
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 minute - 4.29 MBThe Great Backyard Bird Count takes place from February 16 to 19, 2024. Borrow a Birdwatching Backpack from FVRL, and identify bird species in this annual count! Learn more about the FVRL Birdwatching Backpack: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/birdwatching.php About the Great Backyard Bird Count: "Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can fin...
Doña Quixote
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 7.64 MBIn this episode, Charlotte introduces listeners to an adventurous graphic novel: Doña Quixote: Rise of the Knight by Rey Terciero. It tells the story of a young girl in Texas who is obsessed with becoming a modern-day knight and thwarting supernatural evil. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1904480
The Books of Andy Weir
January 19, 2024 18:38 - 3 minutes - 8.73 MBIn today's podcast, Ariel talks about her favourite science fiction writer, Andy Weir, author of The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary. Look for this author in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Weir%2C%20Andy&searchType=author
Megabat
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 2 minutes - 5.87 MBIn this episode, Brenna tells listeners about the first book of a chapter book series: Megabat by Anna Humphrey. In the first book of the series, Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. And it's haunted — or is it? Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scarin...
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise
January 05, 2024 18:23 - 2 minutes - 6.71 MBToday, Jennifer shares a thrilling story jam-packed with humour and heart: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley. This wildly surprising and entertaining novel features a college dropout and an 84-year-old woman on the run from the law. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1881500
Pepper Page
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 6.44 MBCharlotte 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 Ki...
Otto the Ornament
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 6.12 MBTis 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
The Name of This Book is Secret
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 5.25 MBAre 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: https://fvrl.bibl...
Three Holidays and a Wedding
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 6.05 MBDo 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 ...
Lightfall
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 5.52 MBIn 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
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes - 8.72 MBIn 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 co...
Joan Galat Author Interview
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBJoin 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
Climate Action Week 2023
November 06, 2023 22:24 - 4 minutes - 9.45 MBNovember 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 Lindstr...
Mushroom Fan Club
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.32 MBDo 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 ― an...
Reading Link Challenge 2023-2024 Book List
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 11.2 MBIn 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 Ang...
Iron Widow
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.18 MBIn 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
The Skull
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.25 MBLooking 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 t...
Cosy Fantasies
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.44 MBIn 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 ...
Hilda and Aster
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.82 MBLooking 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
Short Fiction
September 01, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes - 7.43 MBIn 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 Rose https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C18...
Iris and Walter
August 25, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 4.99 MBIn 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
Hidden Legacy
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.02 MBLaurel 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
Retelling Greek Myths
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.34 MBIn 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
The Last Binding
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 6.99 MBJessica 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: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Marske%2C%20Freya&searc...
Station Eleven
July 07, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 5.67 MBColin 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
Birdwatching Books for Kids
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.57 MBCurious 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 DeWitz. https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C18...
Finding Me
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.82 MBIn 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
Hollywood Lovers
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.23 MBLaurel 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 mus...
Dating Dr. Dil
May 26, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes - 7.03 MBLooking 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
Countess of Harleigh Mysteries
May 12, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 6.51 MBIn 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
When Stars Are Scattered
May 05, 2023 07:01 - 2 minutes - 5.42 MBIn 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: https://fvrl.bibliocommo...
Murderbot Diaries
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.7 MBIn 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
Garlic Graphic Novels
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.37 MBJessica 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