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
Because of Winn-Dixie
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.49 MBHelena shares one of her favourite books ever: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida. When Opal brings home a big, ugly dog she finds at the grocery store, it sets in motion the humorous misadventures that end up uniting the often misunderstood members of their small town.
Joann's Picks (SRC 2020)
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week Joann recommends three older titles for children age nine and up: City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, and Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Joann's Picks
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week Joann recommends three older titles for children age nine and up: City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, and Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Joann's Picks (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 14)
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week Joann recommends three older titles for children age nine and up: City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, and Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Naxos Music Library (ReadRadio, ep. 70)
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.6 MBJacque explores Naxos Music Library, the world's largest online classical music collection. You can access Naxos any time from your computer and most mobile devices. Look for it at the FVRL website under Digital Content.
The Montague Siblings - Teen Fiction (SRC 2020)
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.64 MBThe Montague Siblings is a historical young adult series by author Mackenzie Lee. In this episode of ReadRadio, Katie tells us about the first two titles in the series: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy.
The Montague Siblings - Teen Fiction (ReadRadio SRC2020, ep. 13)
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.64 MBThe Montague Siblings is a historical young adult series by author Mackenzie Lee. In this episode of ReadRadio, Katie tells us about the first two titles in the series: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy.
The Montague Siblings - Teen Fiction
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.64 MBThe Montague Siblings is a historical young adult series by author Mackenzie Lee. In this episode of ReadRadio, Katie tells us about the first two titles in the series: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy.
Learn About Poop (SRC 2020)
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.36 MBWhat's the scoop on poop? This week we're reading books about human and animal digestion – and the poopy stuff it leaves behind. Janine has three kids' non-fiction books to recommend: Who's Poop Is That?, The Real Poop on Pigeons, and Why Do We Poop?
Learn About Poop
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.36 MBWhat's the scoop on poop? This week we're reading books about human and animal digestion – and the poopy stuff it leaves behind. Janine has three kids' non-fiction books to recommend: Who's Poop Is That?, The Real Poop on Pigeons, and Why Do We Poop?
Learn About Poop (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 12)
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.36 MBWhat's the scoop on poop? This week we're reading books about human and animal digestion – and the poopy stuff it leaves behind. Janine has three kids' non-fiction books to recommend: Who's Poop Is That?, The Real Poop on Pigeons, and Why Do We Poop?
Music with Marnie Interview (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 11)
August 11, 2020 17:15 - 9 minutes - 22 MBGet the inside scoop on Summer Reading Club performer Music with Marnie. What's Marnie's favourite song to perform? What are her musical influences? What's the funniest vegetable? Marnie tells all in this exclusive ReadRadio interview!
Music with Marnie Interview (SRC 2020)
August 11, 2020 17:15 - 9 minutes - 22 MBGet the inside scoop on Summer Reading Club performer Music with Marnie. What's Marnie's favourite song to perform? What are her musical influences? What's the funniest vegetable? Marnie tells all in this exclusive ReadRadio interview!
Music with Marnie Interview
August 11, 2020 17:15 - 9 minutes - 22 MBGet the inside scoop on Summer Reading Club performer Music with Marnie. What's Marnie's favourite song to perform? What are her musical influences? What's the funniest vegetable? Marnie tells all in this exclusive ReadRadio interview!
Feed (ReadRadio, Ep. 69)
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.89 MBChris from Terry Fox Library shares one of her favourite crossover titles. Feed by M.T. Anderson is a teen science fiction novel that adults can enjoy too. It imagines a future where people are linked to a computer network through implants in their brains. Titus, a teenager from Earth, never questions his world until a hacker severs his feed during a trip to the moon.
George and Rick – Tween Fiction
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.03 MBIn this episode of ReadRadio, Teresa reviews the novels George and Rick by Alex Gino. These beautiful and heartwarming stories explore the complexities of LGBTQIA identities for middle school readers.
George and Rick – Tween Fiction (SRC 2020)
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.03 MBIn this episode of ReadRadio, Teresa reviews the novels George and Rick by Alex Gino. These beautiful and heartwarming stories explore the complexities of LGBTQIA identities for middle school readers.
George and Rick – Tween Fiction (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 10)
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.03 MBIn this episode of ReadRadio, Teresa reviews the novels George and Rick by Alex Gino. These beautiful and heartwarming stories explore the complexities of LGBTQIA identities for middle school readers.
Aristotle and Dante – Teen Fiction (SRC 2020)
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.51 MBKatie from Chilliwack Library shares one of her favourite young adult audiobooks: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel focuses on the relationship between two Latino boys. Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda brings the characters to life in the audiobook narration.
Aristotle and Dante – Teen Fiction (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep.9)
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.51 MBKatie from Chilliwack Library shares one of her favourite young adult audiobooks: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel focuses on the relationship between two Latino boys. Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda brings the characters to life in the audiobook narration.
Aristotle and Dante – Teen Fiction
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.51 MBKatie from Chilliwack Library shares one of her favourite young adult audiobooks: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel focuses on the relationship between two Latino boys. Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda brings the characters to life in the audiobook narration.
Microhistories (ReadRadio, Ep. 68)
July 24, 2020 23:55 - 3 minutes - 8.44 MBA microhistory investigates one small thing – an object, event or person – and explores its significance in a broader historical context. This week, staff at Maple Ridge Public Library share a few of their favourite microhistory books. These fascinating titles cover topics as diverse as cadavers, curry, redheads and home life.
Tween Reads: Diamond Willow and Red Butterfly
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.57 MBJanet from Chilliwack Library shares two books, both written in verse, that will hold appeal for middle-grade students and adult readers alike: Diamond Willow by Helen Frost and Red Butterfly by A.L. Sonnichsen. Both feature strong young female characters who face almost unimaginable challenges as they grow into adulthood.
Tween Reads: Diamond Willow and Red Butterfly (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 8)
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.57 MBJanet from Chilliwack Library shares two books, both written in verse, that will hold appeal for middle-grade students and adult readers alike: Diamond Willow by Helen Frost and Red Butterfly by A.L. Sonnichsen. Both feature strong young female characters who face almost unimaginable challenges as they grow into adulthood.
Tween Reads: Diamond Willow and Red Butterfly (SRC 2020)
July 22, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.57 MBJanet from Chilliwack Library shares two books, both written in verse, that will hold appeal for middle-grade students and adult readers alike: Diamond Willow by Helen Frost and Red Butterfly by A.L. Sonnichsen. Both feature strong young female characters who face almost unimaginable challenges as they grow into adulthood.
Interview with Norden the Magician (SRC 2020)
July 21, 2020 17:54 - 6 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin us for an exclusive interview with Summer Reading Club performer Norden the Magician! Find out how he got interested in magic and learn about his favourite trick to perform. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website to see Norden's virtual show! fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Interview with Norden the Magician
July 21, 2020 17:54 - 6 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin us for an exclusive interview with Summer Reading Club performer Norden the Magician! Find out how he got interested in magic and learn about his favourite trick to perform. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website to see Norden's virtual show! fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Interview with Norden the Magician (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 7)
July 21, 2020 17:54 - 6 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin us for an exclusive interview with Summer Reading Club performer Norden the Magician! Find out how he got interested in magic and learn about his favourite trick to perform. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website to see Norden's virtual show! fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Skyward Teen Fiction (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 6)
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBCindy reviews the teen sci-fi novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (book one in the Skyward series). It's the story of Spensa, a girl from a world under constant attack by the alien Krell. When the attack escalates, Spensa's dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labelled a deserter.
Skyward Teen Fiction (SRC 2020)
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBCindy reviews the teen sci-fi novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (book one in the Skyward series). It's the story of Spensa, a girl from a world under constant attack by the alien Krell. When the attack escalates, Spensa's dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labelled a deserter.
Skyward Teen Fiction
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBCindy reviews the teen sci-fi novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (book one in the Skyward series). It's the story of Spensa, a girl from a world under constant attack by the alien Krell. When the attack escalates, Spensa's dream of becoming a pilot may come true, despite her deceased father being labelled a deserter.
Interview with Elspeth
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBLearn about the art of puppetry in this interview with Summer Reading Club performer and master puppeteer Elspeth Bowers. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website for stories and songs by Espeth and her friends! https://fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Interview with Elspeth (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 5)
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBLearn about the art of puppetry in this interview with Summer Reading Club performer and master puppeteer Elspeth Bowers. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website for stories and songs by Espeth and her friends! https://fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Interview with Elspeth (SRC 2020)
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBLearn about the art of puppetry in this interview with Summer Reading Club performer and master puppeteer Elspeth Bowers. Then head over to FVRL's SRC website for stories and songs by Espeth and her friends! https://fvrl-2020-src.mailchimpsites.com/events
Go for a Walk (ReadRadio, Ep. 67)
July 10, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.84 MBJacque from Aldergrove Library likes to go for a walk outside when she is feeling stressed. She also loves books about walking. These titles often examine themes of pilgrimage, reflection and self-discovery. In this episode of ReadRadio, Jacque shares her favourite walking-themed books. These include novels, memoirs and even a local walking guide!
Ramona Blue Teen Fiction(ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 4)
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.69 MBThis week Julie has a great book recommendation for our Teen Summer Reading Club: Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy. Set in coastal Mississippi a few years after Hurricane Katrina, this novel tells the story of Ramona Blue and her family and friends as they navigate issues of poverty, race, sexual orientation and growing up. It's an uplifting tale about regular people overcoming difficult challenges.
Ramona Blue Teen Fiction
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.69 MBThis week Julie has a great book recommendation for our Teen Summer Reading Club: Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy. Set in coastal Mississippi a few years after Hurricane Katrina, this novel tells the story of Ramona Blue and her family and friends as they navigate issues of poverty, race, sexual orientation and growing up. It's an uplifting tale about regular people overcoming difficult challenges.
Ramona Blue Teen Fiction (SRC 2020)
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 7.69 MBThis week Julie has a great book recommendation for our Teen Summer Reading Club: Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy. Set in coastal Mississippi a few years after Hurricane Katrina, this novel tells the story of Ramona Blue and her family and friends as they navigate issues of poverty, race, sexual orientation and growing up. It's an uplifting tale about regular people overcoming difficult challenges.
Kids' Canadian Non-Fiction
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.27 MBHappy Canada Day! To celebrate our great country, Helene has chosen three kids' non-fiction books from TumbleBookLibrary. From the Arctic tundra to the Great Bear Rainforest, these books will take you on a cross-country adventure and show you some of the amazing places that make Canada special.
Kids' Canadian Non-Fiction (SRC 2020)
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.27 MBHappy Canada Day! To celebrate our great country, Helene has chosen three kids' non-fiction books from TumbleBookLibrary. From the Arctic tundra to the Great Bear Rainforest, these books will take you on a cross-country adventure and show you some of the amazing places that make Canada special.
Kids' Canadian Non-Fiction (SRC 2020, Ep. 3)
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 8.27 MBHappy Canada Day! To celebrate our great country, Helene has chosen three kids' non-fiction books from TumbleBookLibrary. From the Arctic tundra to the Great Bear Rainforest, these books will take you on a cross-country adventure and show you some of the amazing places that make Canada special.
One Story, One Song (ReadRadio, Ep. 66)
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 9.06 MBAre you feeling a little overwhelmed with too many thoughts and feelings filling your mind and your heart? Corinne from Murrayville Library encourages you to check out One Story, One Song, a collection of essays by the late Canadian Ojibway author Richard Wagamese.
Kids' Read Along Books (SRC 2020)
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.81 MBRead-along books are ebooks read aloud slowly by a narrator so children can follow along. This week Kelly from Ladner Pioneer Library explores read-alongs for kids of all ages and reading abilities. All titles mentioned are available to FVRL customers through OverDrive's Libby app.
Kids' Read Along Books (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 2)
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.81 MBRead-along books are ebooks read aloud slowly by a narrator so children can follow along. This week Kelly from Ladner Pioneer Library explores read-alongs for kids of all ages and reading abilities. All titles mentioned are available to FVRL customers through OverDrive's Libby app.
Kids' Read Along Books
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.81 MBRead-along books are ebooks read aloud slowly by a narrator so children can follow along. This week Kelly from Ladner Pioneer Library explores read-alongs for kids of all ages and reading abilities. All titles mentioned are available to FVRL customers through OverDrive's Libby app.
Summer Reading Club 2020 Launch (ReadRadio, ep. 65)
June 19, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MBTsawwassen Library staffers Joann and Leanna share Summer Reading Club picks for all ages. For the little ones: Sunny Day – A Celebration of Sesame Street by Joe Raposo. For kids: The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan. For teens: The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones. And for adults: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. FVRL has a Summer Reading Club for everyone. Go to www.fvrl.ca to join!
Space Books for Kids
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to the first podcast in our FVRL ReadRadio Summer Reading Club playlist – especially for kids and teens! This year's SRC theme is Explore Our Universe! Cindy from Abbotsford Community Library shares two great space-themed kids' books: The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Satellite Space Mission by AnnMarie Anderson and Star Fighters: Alien Attack by Max Chase.
Space Books for Kids (ReadRadio SRC2020 Ep. 1)
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to the first podcast in our FVRL ReadRadio Summer Reading Club playlist – especially for kids and teens! This year's SRC theme is Explore Our Universe! Cindy from Abbotsford Community Library shares two great space-themed kids' books: The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Satellite Space Mission by AnnMarie Anderson and Star Fighters: Alien Attack by Max Chase.
Space Books for Kids (ReadRadio SRC2020, Ep. 1)
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to the first podcast in our FVRL ReadRadio Summer Reading Club playlist – especially for kids and teens! This year's SRC theme is Explore Our Universe! Cindy from Abbotsford Community Library shares two great space-themed kids' books: The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Satellite Space Mission by AnnMarie Anderson and Star Fighters: Alien Attack by Max Chase.
Space Books for Kids (SRC 2020)
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to the first podcast in our FVRL ReadRadio Summer Reading Club playlist – especially for kids and teens! This year's SRC theme is Explore Our Universe! Cindy from Abbotsford Community Library shares two great space-themed kids' books: The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Satellite Space Mission by AnnMarie Anderson and Star Fighters: Alien Attack by Max Chase.