Episodios

  • The Exorcist Files

    The Exorcist Files
    Mar 27 2026
    In today’s podcast, Reading Adviser Margarita delves into a chilling, conversation-sparking book: The Exorcist Files by Father Carlos Martins, a collection of case files that explores some of the strangest and most unexplained human experiences. “In his blockbuster podcast, The Exorcist Files, Fr. Martins uncovers the disturbing reality of the forces of evil in our world, guiding listeners through many of his most graphic encounters with demonic entities. In this groundbreaking book, he dives deeper into the nature of evil to expose its dangers and to help us understand how to remain free from its influence and control. “ Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1956118
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    3 m
  • Nightbooks

    Nightbooks
    Mar 20 2026
    Today, Sally has a super-creepy book to tell us about: Nightbooks by J.A. White. It’s a chapter book perfect for kids ages 8 and up. This story is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, and it’s an excellent read if you like fairy tales, creepy stories and books with unforgettable characters. “A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive…. Alex's original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he'll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever.” View this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1760799
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    3 m
  • The Seventh Champion

    The Seventh Champion
    Mar 13 2026
    In today’s podcast, Laurel reviews The Seventh Champion by Sylvia Mercedes. If you like your fantasy mixed with romance, you will enjoy this book. “Swept from her quiet life as an apothecary's apprentice to the treacherous court of the High King, Rosie Harpwood is shocked to discover she is the long-lost daughter of the demonic Dragon Queen. Reawakening her dormant magic is the kingdom's only hope for salvation, but the journey is perilous, and she'll need a champion to guide her. So the High King hosts a series of trials to determine which prince is worthy of the honour — as well as claiming Rosie's hand in marriage.” Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1987318
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    2 m
  • The Grace Year

    The Grace Year
    Feb 27 2026
    Today, Sally shares a powerful, gritty YA novel — The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. “Tierney James, sixteen, struggles to endure the year in which she and other young women are banished to the wild until, purified, the survivors are allowed to return home and marry.” Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1797576
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    4 m
  • The Eyes and the Impossible

    The Eyes and the Impossible
    Feb 20 2026
    Today, Dave tells us about a book called The Eyes & the Impossible by author Dave Eggers. It’s a great read for kids 8 to 12 years old. “Free dog Johannes' job is to observe everything that happens in his urban park and report back to the park's three bison elders. But changes are afoot, including more humans, a new building, a boatload of goats and a shocking revelation that changes his view of the world.” Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1895600
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    4 m
  • Desperate Measures

    Desperate Measures
    Feb 13 2026
    Today, Reading Advisor Margarita dives into Desperate Measures, the first novel in Katee Robert’s Wicked Villains series. In this dark, erotic reimagining of Aladdin, Jasmine flees an abusive sultan and enters a dangerous, desire-charged alliance with Jafar. As power, control and pleasure blur, Jasmine must decide what freedom truly costs — and who she wants to become. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1944396
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    3 m
  • Hazel Hill is Gonna Win This One

    Hazel Hill is Gonna Win This One
    Feb 6 2026
    In today’s podcast, Charlotte shares a riveting book for kids 11 and up: Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One by Maggie Horne. It’s a hopeful story about facing online bullying and standing up for what you believe in. "When she discovers her nemesis, Ella Quinn, is being harassed by golden boy Tyler Harris, seventh grader Hazel Hill is determined to prove it, since no one believes he would do such a thing, even if it means risking everything." Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1924432
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    3 m
  • Fantasticland

    Fantasticland
    Jan 30 2026
    Today, Larissa shares her review of Mike Bockoven’s Fantasticland, a book she describes as “brutal, gruesome and unnervingly believable.” “Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where 'Fun is Guaranteed!’ But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror.” Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1725794
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    3 m