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In this episode, we explore the compelling story behind "The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man, by Stephen Snodgrass and Joshua Kezer.   The book takes us to a small town where the unthinkable happens—a young woman named Angela Mischelle Lawless is found brutally murdered.  A innocent man is arrested, tried, and sent to prison.  Our hosts recommend a few other true crime novels.1.  I'll be gone in the dark : one woman's obsessive search for the Golden State Killer / Michelle McNamara.2. Seventy times seven : a true story of murder and mercy / Alex Mar.Listen to the Podcast Episode3. Diamond Doris : the true story of the world's most notorious jewel thief / Doris Payne with Zelda Lockhart.4. Notorious Missouri : 200 years of historic crimes / James W. Erwin & Vicki Berger Erwin.Listen to the Podcast Episode5. The feather thief : beauty, obsession, and the natural history heist of the century / Kirk Wallace Johnson.

Welcome back, to another exciting episode of "The KPL Podcast" We have the pleasure of diving into the captivating novel Ten Years by Pernille Hughes. Known for her heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters, Hughes has written a delightfully funny and poignant book.  Listen to learn more.Pernille Hughes Recommendations1. The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston2. Break-Up Clause by Niamh Hargan3. Happy Place by Emily Henry4. Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood5. The Light We Carry: overcoming in uncertain times by Michelle Obama

This week on the KPL podcast, we wanted to share a captivating read that has left us in awe. If you're looking for a thought-provoking journey through history and the power of memory, we highly recommend "Retrospective" by the brilliant Juan Gabriel Vasquez. Listen to learn more. 

Welcome to the KPL podcast episode discussing "The One," the captivating debut novel by Julia Argy. This gripping story takes us on a journey into the world of reality TV dating shows and the quest for love. As we follow the story of Emily, a last-minute contestant on the popular show, "The One," RecommendationsLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith

We are back with another great episode of the KPL podcast. This week we are speaking to bestelling author Chanel Cleeton about, "The Cuban Heiress".  The mystery novel is set in 1934 during a cruise from New York to Havana aboard the SS Morro Castle. Danger lurks in every corner and the lives of two women collide as one seeks justice and the other must discover who wants her dead and why.

This week on the KPL Podcast, we have debut author Nick Medina.  We discuss his new novel 1, a book that part mystery, part coming-of-age and part Native mythology.  It also sheds light on the Native and Indigenous women that have gone missing throughout the US and Canada.

This week on the KPL podcast I have returning guest Lisa Scottoline to discuss her latest historical fiction novel, Loyalty.  You learn about the rise of the mafia in Sicily in the 1800s and so much more.  Listen to learn more. 

This week on the KPL Podcast we have journalist, Alex Mar to discuss her new novel Seventy times Seven.  A true story about the 1985 murder of an elderly woman by a fifteen year old girl.  Listen to learn more. 

This week on the KPL Podcase, we have Rachel Heng discussing her highly anticipated book of 2023, The Great Reclamation.  Oprah Daily, Bustle and Electric Literature named this novel the most anticipated book of 2023.  Listen to learn more about this epic novel.The Absolutes by Molly DektarThe Known World by Edward P. Jones 

Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.  Winner of the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Take My Hand is inspired by true story of government overreach in the forced sterilization of women and young girls. 

This week on the KPL Podcast we have returning author Jesse Q. Sutanto discussing her latest novel, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.  If you're in the mood for a light-hearted, fun whodunit, then this is the book for you.  Listen to learn more about the book.Recommendations1. The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz2. The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz3. Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

This week on the KPL Podcast, we have bestselling author Amy Poeppel, telling us about The Sweet Spot.   In the heart of Greenwich Village, three women form an accidental sorority when a baby—belonging to exactly none of them—lands on their collective doorstep.  When one woman's ex follows his lover across the country, leaving their squalling baby behind, the three women rise to the occasion in order to forgive, to forget, to Ferberize, and to track down the wayward parents. But can their little village find a way toward the happily ever afters they all desire? Welcome to The Sweet Spot.Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltStay Up With Hugo Best by Erin SomersThe Spectacular by Fiona DavisWorld According to Fannie Davis: My Mother's Life in Detroit Numbers by Bridgett Davis

This week on the KPL Podcast we have local author Laurell K. Hamilton to talk about Smolder, her latest Anita Blake novel.  This is book 29 in the series and 2023 marks the 30th year for the series.  This is a great episode where discuss the Anita's family, the upcoming wedding, and revisit some of LKH's past books. 

This week on the KPL Podcast we have returning author Sarah Penner discussing her new novel, The London Séance Society.  It's 1873 and  at an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.  Listen to learn more.Sarah Penner Social MediaInstagram : Sarah_Penner_authorFacebook: Sarah PennerTwitter: @sl_pennersarahpenner.com

This week on the KPL Podcast, a  novel about a young Black journalist’s search for answers in the unsolved murder of her great-grandfather in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, decades ago—inspired by the author’s own family history. Listen to learn more about Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head.Charlie Mack Series: Bury when I'm Dead by Cheryl HeadShutter by Ramona Emerson

This week on the KPL Podcast, we have January's GMA Book Club Pick, Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor.  A speeding Mercedes jumps the curb and in the blink of an eye, five people are dead. It’s a rich man’s car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.  It is an epic story about family, corruption, and class. Crematorio by Rafael Chirbes

This week on the KPL Podcast we have debut author Jennifer Herrera telling us about The Hunter. This is a riveting suspense set in a small town in Ohio.  A suspended NYPD detective returns to her hometown to help solve a triple homicide, hoping that this redeems her in the eyes of the NYPD and her husband.  Things are not that easy.The Likeness by Tana FrenchHeaven, My Home by Attica Locke

If you enjoy locked room mysteries than you'll love City Under One Roof.  It is a lock-city mystery by Iris Yamashita.  She is the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of the movie, Letters from Iwo Jima.  Iris makes her debut as a mystery author.  Just the Nicest Couple by Mary KubicaHappy Go Lucky by David Sedaris

Jayne Ann Krentz is back with a new trilogy. The first book in the series is Sleep No More.  Three women are invited to an abandoned hotel to help with renovations.  The have no recollections of what happened after they arrived and  they now have psychic abilities.It's One of Us by JT EllisonThe Hacienda by Isabelle CanasThe Hunter by Jennifer HerreraThe Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

This week on the KPL Podcast we have returning guest Marie Benedict.  Her latest book is an explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, the Mitfords.  You will be shocked to hear how these young debutantes had access and influence with leaders of that time.  The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict.