KPL LIT TALKS
Lit conversations about books, programs, life, and all things relevant.
Episodes
A New Chapter
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Drew Tingley, Director of the Scotland Public Library in Scotland, CT.Send us Fan Mail
Everybody Needs a Little Magic
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, K.J. Lavallee, author of The Leadville Series & Many More!Find more info here: Amazon.com: K. J. Lavallee: books, biography, latest updateSend us Fan Mail
Crossover Edition
Join us as Claudette and Kim bring a special crossover podcast edition. Listen to this The Library is Open podcast with host, Elise Aiello, Marketing Executive of ByWater Solutions, and her special guests, Azadeh Jamalian, Founder, CEO of The Giant Room, and Claudette Stockwell, Killingly Public Library Director.Send us Fan Mail
Monday's Most Likely: Summer Edition
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: American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac FitzgeraldA Deadly Inheritance by Kelly ArmstrongThe Calamity Club by Kathryn StocketteLies Between Us by Jessica GoodmanI, Spy by L.M. KempYou First: A Joe Goldbe
The Unbroken Pieces
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Jessica Toucinho, author of The Unbroken Pieces: The Journey to Finding Myself.Send us Fan Mail
How Girls are Made
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the book How Girls are Made by Mindy McGinnis.Send us Fan Mail
The Silver Fox
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Seth Eaton, author of The Silver Fox.Find more info here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61586297080263Send us Fan Mail
Wonderland Comics
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Zachery DiPalma, about all thing's comic-book related.Find out more about his store, Wonderland Comics, here: Home - Wonderland ComicsSend us Fan Mail
Budget Breakdown
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Brian Palaia, Town Manager, and Jennifer Hawkings, Finance Director for the Town of Killingly, CT.Send us Fan Mail
Tune In
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, Tune In.https://sarahcrownebooks.com/Send a textSend us Fan Mail
March's Most Likely
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: There's Always Next Year by George Johnson and Leah JohnsonThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageRun Home: A Graphic Memoir by Alyssa BermudezHow to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca PhilipsonA Scar like a River by Lisa
Paranormal Romance
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Desiree Niccoli, author of Untethering Dark, and the Haven Cove Series.Learn more here: Desirée M. Niccoli | Romance with a biteSend us Fan Mail
Swoonworthy
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss romance books.Books Mentioned: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins ReidDolly All the Time by Annabel MonaghanDear Emmie Blue by Lia LouisThings We Never Got Over by Lucy ScoreThe Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThe Romance Revival by Christina LaurenPart of Your World by Abby JimenezThe Night We Met by Abby Jim
Light is After Winter
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Justin Margadonna, author of Light is After Winter.Send us Fan Mail
Plot Twist of 26
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the books they are most excited to read in 2026. Books Mentioned: Dear Debbie by Freida McFaddenThe Last of Earth by Deepa AnapparaHalf His Age by Jennette McCurdyThe Astral Library by Kate Quinn Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Daughter of Egypt by Marie BenedictThe Lie You Don’t Know
The Top 5 of 25
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their Top 5 reads of 2025.Books Mentioned:Becoming by Michelle ObamaMaria by Michelle MoranThis is How it Always Is by Laurie FrankelThe Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictRage by Linda CastilloThe Little Liar by Mitch AlbomThe River is Waiting by Wally LambMy Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, PH.D.My Beauti
Grabtown
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Blanchard, author of Grabtown.Find more information here: https://sarahpblanchard.com/Send us Fan Mail
Think like an Herbalist
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Amelia South, author of Think like an Herbalist.Find more information here: https://nobsherbalist.com/think-like-an-herbalist/You can also see Amelia here: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalmealchanSend us Fan Mail
Monday’s Most Likely
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:Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by William GoldingIt Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life by Sanjay GuptaHow Girls are Made by Mindy McGinnisA Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipw
Manager on the Mic
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Brian Palaia, Town Manager for the Town of Killingly, CT.Send us Fan Mail
Parent’s Corner
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Jessica Gervais, Founder and CEO of Parent's Corner.Find out more information here: https://parentscorner.com/Send us Fan Mail
Monday’s Most Likely
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:Heartwood by Amity GaigeUp in Smoke by Nick BrooksThe Busybody Book Club by Freya SampsonStardust by Aki PoroyamaI See You’ve Called in Dead by John KenneyThe Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris Across the Crying Sands (Th
Confessions of A Cashier
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Charlene Malbaurn, author of Confessions of a Cashier.Send us Fan Mail
Pushing it down
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Keven McNeill, author of Pushing It Down: A Memoir. Learn more about Keven here: First In Tactics, LLCSend us Fan Mail
We're Talking Books
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent reads.Books Mentioned:With a Vengeance by Riley SagerThe Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictCount My Lies by Sophie StavaThe Little Liar by Mitch AlbomSay You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini
Mountain Laurel Floral Designs
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Gabby Benson, co-owner of Mountain Laurel Floral Designs. Learn more here: Mountain Laurel FloralSend us Fan Mail
Happy Hounds LLC
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Christopher Strout, and Amanda Strout, about their dog walking & pet care services, Happy Hounds, LLC. Learn more here: FacebookSend us Fan Mail
Strout’s Custom Acrylics
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Christopher Strout, and his wife, Amanda, about his specialized art designs. Learn more here: Strout's Custom AcrylicsSend us Fan Mail
Traveling Tales: The Carribean
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and special guest, Rachel Mather engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in the Caribbean.Send us Fan Mail
The Lonely Nest
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 Fan Mail
Monday’s Most Likely
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
The Jeep Show
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 Fan Mail
Could Read, Should Read, Must Read
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 Fan Mail
Wheelhaus
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 Fan Mail
Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation
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 Fan Mail
It’s All About Me
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 Fan Mail
March Mix Ups
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 Fan Mail
Does Kylie Know?
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 Fan Mail
Fresh Eats
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 Fan Mail
It's a Surprise in 25
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
Top 4 of 24
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
The Gift of Nothing
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell.Send us Fan Mail
The Frozen River
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss The Frozen River by Arial LawhonSend us Fan Mail
Twin Barrel Foxglove
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 FacebookSend us Fan Mail
Would You Rather Halloween Edition
Join us as Claudette, Kim, Heather, and Kylie engage in Would You Rather questions based on Halloween. Send us Fan Mail
All These Threads of Time
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss All These Threads of Time by Sarah Crowne.Send us Fan Mail
We Must Never Forget
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) Send us Fan Mail
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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. HoweSend us Fan Mail
The Power of Stories
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 StudioSend us Fan Mail
Monikers
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. Send us Fan Mail
Summer Romance
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.Send us Fan Mail
Thank You for Being a Friend
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.Send us Fan Mail
Fat Shaming
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 MaldonadoSend us Fan Mail
Freida McFadden
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.Send us Fan Mail
So You Want to Be a Librarian: All About Library School
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. Send us Fan Mail
Priorities
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. Send us Fan Mail
People pleasers
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.Send us Fan Mail
Red Flags
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.Send us Fan Mail
June’s Monthly Roundup
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
The Time of Our Lives
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.Send us Fan Mail
Let’s Go
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss Summer Reading, 2024. Read, Renew, Repeat!Send us Fan Mail
Wizard of Pawz
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/Send us Fan Mail
May Monthly Roundup
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:
Really Loud Librarians
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. Send us Fan Mail
Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition
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.orgSend us Fan Mail
Chubby Dog
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/Send us Fan Mail
Bob’s Journeys
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/Send us Fan Mail
It’s all about the books
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their recent reads.Books Mentioned:Powerless by Lauren RobertsFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Selection by Kiera CassThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsSunflower Sisters by Martha Hall KellyLilac Girls by Martha Hall KellyRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltHalf a Soul by Olivia AtawaterThe Vi
Help More Bees, Plant More Trees
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/Send us Fan Mail
Blinded by the Light
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie discuss the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.Send us Fan Mail
Long Overdue
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.Send us Fan Mail
The Joke's on Us
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie share embarrassing life moments for April Fool's Day. Send us Fan Mail
Looking for Love
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.Send us Fan Mail
When Life Throws You a Curveball
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss when life throws you a curveball.Send us Fan Mail
Alternate Universe
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.Send us Fan Mail
A Screeching Halt
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss car accidents.Send us Fan Mail
Old Hats
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.Send us Fan Mail
Kindness Matters
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. Send us Fan Mail
Let the Music Play
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.Send us Fan Mail
Adulting’s Tough
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.Send us Fan Mail
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