
KPL Podcast
Each week the Kirkwood Public Library Podcast delves into in depth conversations with bestselling authors, provides book and film recommendations.
KPL Podcast
KPL Podcast October 2025 Week 2 with Special Guest Kristen Loesch
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This week on the KPL Podcast, we welcome author Kristen Loesch to discuss her latest novel, The Hong Kong Widow. Set in 1950s Hong Kong, the story follows Mei, a young refugee fleeing the shadows of her past in Shanghai. When Mei is invited to compete in a chilling contest among six spirit mediums inside one of the city’s most haunted houses, she must confront both restless ghosts and her own buried secrets. Tune in for a conversation about history, hauntings, and writing gothic thrillers.
Author Recommendations
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gillman
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs
Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekuluk
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham