KDLcast
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KDLcast
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Three of our librarians explore award-winning middle-grade and teen books and the books they are most excited about that are coming out later this year. For a full list and links to our catalog of all the titles and authors we talked about, vis
We talk about the books to which we gave five-star reviews on Goodreads. There's a joy to tracking the books you read. Our discussion runs the gamut from food to art in fiction, how we feel about different writing styles and favorite TV shows.
We talk about books that were better, different or even worse that we thought they’d be. We also discuss reading for different reasons like for pure pleasure or for a challenge. The titles run the gamut from history, classics, superheroes, new
How amazing are our favorite genres of literature? Let us count the ways! Three KDL librarians talk about books that showcase their go-to book genres, covering nonfiction, romance, science fiction, historical mystery and more. For a full list a
Three of our staff reveal the books that shaped them into the people they've become. In the course of that conversation, they cover topics like generational books, teen novels suited for all ages and the ways books can expand our way of thinkin
For the young and the young at heart, four of our staff share their favorite teen reads in the latest KDLcast Book Talk. They cover adventure, fantasy, historical fiction and more. or a full list and links to our catalog of all the titles and a
We talk to Keith Hall, owner of The Grilling Company in Belmont, Mich., about the KDL Rib Cook-Off coming up on Aug. 12. Keith shares tips for grilling a great rack of ribs and expounds upon the fun of joining a grilling competition and sides t
Learn about the great possibilities of genealogy research with Adam Oster, an Adult Librarian at our Kentwood Branch. Adam talks about his love of exploring family history, how exciting genealogy can be and some tips for your own genealogical
When real life just doesn't cut it, science fiction and fantasy is one of our favorite genres to fill the void. In our latest KDLcast Book Talk, three of our staff explore a wide range of their favorite books, films and shows in this broad cate
We love a good story but there's something so irresistible about a true good story: It puts into perspective all that is past and possible. Three of our librarians convene for KDLcast Book Talk No. 5 to share their favorite nonfiction books in
We're thrilled to devote our first episode to exclusively kids' titles! For KDLcast Book Talk No. 4, three of our staff join to discuss some of their favorite juvenile books (both fiction and nonfiction) and picture books. For a full list and
This special KDLcast is a joint production with Loud in the Library (@user-928162047), a podcast with Forest Hills Public Schools teacher librarians Tracy Chrenka and Chris Patrick. The three of us have a conversation with Jason Reynolds and Br
Asking a librarian the title of his or her favorite book is like asking a parent to choose their favorite child: an impossible task! Nevertheless, we bravely soldier on for you, dear reader, in KDLcast Book Talk No. 3, in which three of our lib
Grand Rapids-based The Bootstrap Boys talk about how they came from different musical backgrounds to form a classic country band, how being a classic country band has unique challenges and their experiences recording music videos in unique plac
What is it about a favorite book that makes it irresistible to read again? Four of our librarians share their favorite titles to reread. For a full list and links to our catalog of all the titles and authors we talked about, visit http://www.kd
You can take the boy out of the brewery but not the brewery out of the boy, says Dave Ringler of Cedar Springs Brewing Company. Ringler, who honed his craft by working at breweries in Germany and Michigan, chats about how he founded Cedar Sprin
Rommie Bailey of Kitzingen Brewery in Wyoming, Mich., chats about being an entrepreneur, his obsession with hefeweizen-style beer and his unique path from Germany to brewery owner. Kitzingen Brewery provided Kent District Library patrons a brew
Three of our librarians sit down for our inaugural KDLcast Book Talk to each discuss their favorite author and their top three titles by that author. Recorded Nov. 23, 2016. For a full list and links to our catalog of all the titles and authors
Grand Rapids indie-folk group The Crane Wives formed in 2010 and have gone on to release four full-length albums. They chat about their creative process, the local music scene and what it means, to them, to be a successful musician. The Crane W
Prolific science fiction author Timothy Zahn, recently in town for the Grand Con Gaming Convention, talks about Star Wars, his writing process and the popularity of his Star Wars character, Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Thrawn Trilogy. Find his s
Jason Lummen chats about the origins of The Peoples Cider Company, which debuted in Grand Rapids in 2011, and his philosophy to cider and business. Join us for a KDL Uncorked tour and tasting at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at The People's Cider Co. Fin
Kayla Rae Cellars owner Karen Grossman shares the Rockford, Mich., winery's top sellers; what Michigan's wine and cider industry has to offer; and advice for attending a tasting. Sign up at http://bit.ly/2ckQiDy to enjoy exclusive discounts dur
Fourth-generation farmer Andy Sietsema talks about the family business of Sietsema Orchards & Cider Mill in Ada, Mich., and the craft of making hard cider. Join us for our KDL Uncorked tour of the orchards and cider mill on Sept. 28, 2016 at 6
Are we alone in the universe? Jason Smolinski, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Calvin College, talks about discoveries of planets outside our solar system and the conditions required for life to exist. (Recorded at the Grandv
Grand Rapids author Adam Schuitema, an associate professor of English at Kendall College of Art and Design, chats about the fourth annual Write Michigan short story contest, his most recent work Haymaker, and the literary life.
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