Dmpl Podcast

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The official podcast of the Des Moines Public Library. Featuring interviews with authors, special guests to the library, your favorite library staff, and more!

Episodios

  • Beyond the Shelves E1: Reading Resolutions

    07/02/2023 Duración: 38min

    Welcome to Beyond the Shelves, a new podcast hosted by the Des Moines Public Library! This podcast is hosted by DMPL Librarians Brooklyn and Jes, both of whom are on the Book Chat team. In this first episode, they introduce themselves and talk about their reading goals this year, while also providing recommendations to each other in regards to those goals. Beyond the Shelves will be released monthly. You can find it in the DMPL Podcast feed.

  • Sean Adams, Author of 'The Thing in the Snow' and Moderator for Author Spotlight: Stephen Markley

    19/01/2023 Duración: 30min

    The latest episode of the DMPL Podcast features Des Moines author Sean Adams. Sean wrote the 2020 acclaimed novel The Heap, and released his newest novel, The Thing in the Snow, this month. He's also the moderator for the upcoming author visit from Stephen Markley. Markley recently released The Deluge, and previously has written Ohio. Adams talks about his book, his friendship with Markley, and what he's excited to ask Markley about. Show Notes Author Spotlight: Stephen Markley | Saturday, January 28, 7 PM | Central Library Stephen Markley Books at the Library New York Times review of The Deluge Interview with Seth Myers Website Instagram Facebook Sean Adams Books at the Library Website

  • Iowa Children's Author Victor D.O. Santos

    14/11/2022 Duración: 33min

    Victor D.O. Santos, author of several children's books, including My Dad, My Rock, joins the DMPL Podcast today. Victor will be taking part in the Des Moines Public Library's Iowa Author Series this Thursday, November 17. The program begins at 5:30 PM at the Central Library and is free to all! On the podcast, Victor talks about getting started as a children's author two years ago, the process of independently publishing children's books, and why he and his wife are raising their children in a trilingual household. Show Notes Victor at the Iowa Author Series Borrow My Dad, My Rock Victor on Instagram Victor's other books

  • Atmospheric Book Picks with Rebecca

    20/10/2022 Duración: 30min

    Crashing waves, falling leaves, a shadowy forest - books that provide a strong sense a place are what we're talking about on the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast. Book Chat team member Rebecca talks about three new books that she thinks of when she thinks "atmosphere." Rebecca's Picks What Moves the Dead, by T. Kingfisher Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney Our Wives Under the Sea, by Julia Armfield   Other Book Suggestions Her Body and Other Parties, by Carmen Maria Machado Crooked House, by Agatha Christie Just Like Home, by Sarah Gailey White is for Witching, by Helen Oyeyemi Black Rabbit Hall, by Eve Chase Wilder Girls, by Rory Power Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgeshig Rice Five Little Indians, by Michelle Good Once There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy Stephen Graham Jones books Alice Hoffman books

  • Iowa Author Award Honoree Heather Gudenkauf

    05/10/2022 Duración: 23min

    Iowa Author Award Honoree Heather Gudenkauf is the latest guest on the DMPL Podcast! She discusses her newest book, The Overnight Guest, as well as her 14-year career.  Gudenkauf is one of three honorees at the 2022 Iowa Author Awards Dinner, which takes place Friday, October 14, at 6:30 PM at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines. The program, titled The Magic of Libraries, will also feature honorees Art Cullen and Nate Staniforth.  Show Notes 2022 Iowa Author Awards Heather Gudenkauf books Authors Heather mentions: Kimberly Bell Lisa Unger Pam Jenoff Kristina McMorris Books Heather mentions: My Ántonia, by Willa Cather Autopsy, by Patricia Cornwell Night Will Find You, by Julia Heaberlin Where Coyotes Howl, by Sandra Dallas

  • Banned Books Week with the ACLU of Iowa

    21/09/2022 Duración: 23min

    This week is Banned Books Week! Veronica Fowler, the ACLU of Iowa Communications Director, joins us to discuss Banned Books and the Freedom to Read. This is one of many things happening at the library this week celebrating the Freedom to Read. Check out our social media accounts, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, to see videos from staff discussing banned books and which are their favorites. Check out our Banned Books site, for a Q&A with our Director, Susan A. Woody. And then be sure to check out our new Raygun store, where you can purchase a “I Read Banned Books” shirt!

  • 2022 All-Iowa Reads Author Rachel Mans McKenny

    08/09/2022 Duración: 22min

    Rachel Mans McKenny, author of The Butterfly Effect, is the newest guest on the DMPL Podcast! Rachel stopped by as she gets ready to appear at the Iowa Author Spotlight Series on Thursday, September 15, at 5:30 PM at the Central Library. The Butterfly Effect was selected as the 2022 All Iowa Reads book. During the podcast, Rachel and host Aaron Gernes chat about writing about Central Iowa, the ways in which writing a novel is different than short pieces, and how the pandemic impacted the cover of The Butterfly Effect. Show Notes The Iowa Author Spotlight Series Presents Rachel Mans McKenny Thursday, September 15, 5:30 PM | Central Library The Butterfly Effect at the library Blind Date with a Book (a podcast Rachel co-hosts)

  • AViD Author Karin Slaughter

    16/08/2022 Duración: 15min

    AViD author Karin Slaughter joins host Aaron Gernes on the newest episode of the DMPL Podcast! Karin will be in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 24, at 7:00 PM as part of the AViD series. Her best selling novels include Cop Town, Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her, among others. Her newest book, Girl, Forgotten, arrives at the library and in bookstores on Tuesday, August 23. Show Notes Event Info Karin's Book Recs Empire of the Summer Moon, by S.C. Gwynne Things We Do in the Dark, by Jennifer Hillier

  • Spark Stories: Dr. Richard L. Deming

    10/08/2022 Duración: 30min

    What's the "spark" that shaped the lives of our local leaders? Each month, librarian Elizabeth Hoover de Galvez as they share their "Spark Story," the specific experience that sparked them to create change in the community. In addition, we’ll hear details about the work they are doing and what keeps them motivated to stay involved.  Previously a video series, Elizabeth is bringing the series to podcast form each month, found on the DMPL Podcast feed. This month's guest is Dr. Richard L. Deming. Dr. Deming is the Medical Director of MercyOne Cancer Center in Des Moines and the founder of of Above + Beyond Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of those touched by cancer.

  • 'Baking Blue Ribbons' with Kay Fenton Smith

    09/08/2022 Duración: 31min

    It's Iowa State Fair time, and the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast is sure to make you hungry to head to the fairgrounds. Kay Fenton Smith is the author of Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories and Recipes from the Iowa State Fair Food Competitions. Smith and host Aaron Gernes talk about what happens during the food competitions, popular foods throughout history, and some of her favorite recipes in the book.   Show Notes Baking Blue Ribbons at the Library Blue Ribbon Foundation Elwell Family Food Center  

  • Series Starters with Haley

    26/07/2022 Duración: 19min
  • Chuy Renteria, author of 'We Heard It When We Were Young'

    30/06/2022 Duración: 35min

    Author Chuy Renteria joins the DMPL Podcast to talk about his memoir, We Heard It When We Were Young.' The book details Chuy's life growing up Mexican-American in West Liberty, Iowa, the first minority-majority town in Iowa. During the talk, Chuy and host Aaron Gernes talk about his experience dancing as a "b-boy," long summer nights in a small town, and how growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s was a different expereince than what kids have today. SHOW NOTES We Heard It When We Were Young at the library Chuy Renteria in Little Village Magazine

  • Romance Read Recs from Book Chat

    08/06/2022 Duración: 19min

    On today's DMPL Podcast, Sarah from the Book Chat team is talking about some of her favorite recent romance reads. Listen to the podcast, and then be sure to come to Meet Cute, Book Chat's romance event on Wednesday, June 15!  Show Notes Meet Cute: Reading Romance with Denise and Elisa Come to the Franklin Avenue Library on Wednesday, June 15, at 6:00 PM to learn about romance books from people who know them best! Meet local author Denise Williams (The Fastest Way to Fall and other titles) and Bookstagramer @LovinglyRead Sarah's Picks The Viscount Made Me Do It, by Diana Quincy Love in Color, by Bolu Babalola Spanish Love Deception, by Elena Armas

  • DMPL Podcast: AViD Author Jason Mott

    16/05/2022 Duración: 22min

    AViD Author Jason Mott joins us on the newest episode of the DMPL Podcast! During this chat, he talks about the development of Hell of a Book, including when how the special cameo by Nic Cage came to be. He also talks about the book's amazing reception and what surprising nonfiction topic he enjoys reading. Mott will take part in Authors Visiting in Des Moines on Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 PM at the Central Library. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more on our AViD page. Show Notes Jason Mott's Books Hell of a Book (2021) The Crossing (2018) The Wonder of All Things (2014) The Returned (2013) Jason Mott | Website Jason Mott | Facebook Jason Mott | Twitter Books Mentioned Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius

  • Beth Hoffman, Author of 'Bet the Farm'

    19/04/2022 Duración: 30min

    On the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast, host Aaron Gernes sits down with Beth Hoffman, author of Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America. The book traces the journey Beth and her husband have taken as they started farming on a 5th generation family farm in south central Iowa.  Beth was a long-time food and agriculture reporter, covering the industry for 25 years before moving with her husband John to begin operating Whippoorwill Creak Farm. The book explores the challenges they faced as they transitioned the farm from a conventional operation to an organic and grass-fed operation, as well as the challenges faced in making money in agriculture as a whole.  Mark your calendars: Beth will be at the Central Library on Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 PM! Show Notes Bet the Farm at the library Whippoorwill Creek Farm | Website Whippoorwill Creek Farm | Instagram Beth Hoffman | Twitter

  • AViD Author Amanda Montell

    04/04/2022 Duración: 28min

    On the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Montell! Amanda is the author of Cultish: the Language of Fanaticism, and she co-hosts the hit podcast “Sounds like a Cult.”  She is also the next author in our Authors Visiting in Des Moines series! Amanda will be in Des Moines on Thursday, April 21, at 7:00 PM at the Central Library. Doors open at 6:00 PM for this free event, and seating is first-come, first-served. More information can be found at dmpl.org/avid. During today’s podcast Amanda talks about her family’s personal experience with cults, which cultish groups she wished she had the space to write about in her book, and what movie she says put linguistics on the map!   Show Notes Amanda's Books Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism (2021) Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language (2019) Sounds Like a Cult Amanda on Instagram

  • AViD Author Angeline Boulley

    21/03/2022 Duración: 30min

    The newest episode of the DMPL Podcast features Angeline Boulley, author of the hit novel Firekeeper's Daughter. Boulley chats with host Aaron Gernes about the whirlwind of a year she's had since her book was released to rave reviews from both the professional press and readers. She also discusses a story from high school that in part inspired her to write Firekeeper's Daughter and reveals what her next book has to do with Laura Croft. Angeline will be taking part in Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) on Saturday, March 26, at 5:00 PM as part of the DSM Book Festival. The Book Festival takes place at Capital Square (400 Locust Street) from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. The event is free, and seating is first-come, first-served. More information about AViD and the DSM Book Festival can be found in the Show Notes below.   Show Notes AViD 2022 DSM Book Festival Angeline Boulley | Website Angeline Boulley | Twitter Angeline Boulley | Facebook Angeline Boulley | Instagram Angeline Boulley | Goodreads Firekeeper's Daughte

  • DMPL Podcast: AViD Author Brad Meltzer

    04/03/2022 Duración: 18min

    AViD author Brad Meltzer joins us on the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast! Brad will be kicking off the AViD series on Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 PM at the Central Library. But before coming to town, he comes on the podcast to discuss how excited he is to be back on the road again. He also talks about what he finds so enthralling about being a novelist, and what inspired him to write his Ordinary People Change the World children's book series. Brad's newest book, The Lightning Rod, comes out on March 8! Show Notes Brad Melter at AViD The 2022 AViD Series   The Lightning Rod (2022) The Escape Artist (2018) Ordinary People Change the World Other Brad Meltzer books   Brad Meltzer | Website Brad Meltzer | Facebook Brad Meltzer | Twitter Brad Meltzer | Instagram

  • Reading Challenge Book Suggestions

    28/02/2022 Duración: 21min

    The DMPL Podcast returns with Book Chat team member Carrie! She's chatting about books she loves that fulfill one or more categories of the 2022 Reading Challenge. If you haven't signed up for the Reading Challenge, do so now! It's a great chance to win books and win prizes in the process. Show Notes Carrie's Suggestions Sigh, Gone, by Phuc Tran Categories fulfilled: BIPOC memoir, book about books Tsunami Tattoo, Phuc's tattoo shop Pride and Premeditation, by Tirzah Price Categories fulfilled: YA/Middle Grade book; historical fiction not set during World War II, book about books The Paragon Hotel, by Lyndsey Faye Category fulfilled: Historical fiction not set during World War II

  • Amy Lee Lillard, Author of 'Dig Me Out'

    02/02/2022 Duración: 29min

    On the most recent episode of the DMPL Podcast, local author Amy Lee Lillard joins the show to discuss her debut short story collection, Dig Me Out. Amy and host Aaron Gernes her popular podcast Broads and Books.   Show Notes Amy Lee Lillard | Website Amy Lee Lillard | Facebook Amy Lee Lillard | Twitter Amy Lee Lillard | Instagram Broads and Books Dig Me Out at the Library Dig Me Out

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