Explore every episode of the podcast KPL LIT TALKS
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top 5 of 25 | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:49:10 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their Top 5 reads of 2025. Becoming by Michelle Obama Maria by Michelle Moran This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict Rage by Linda Castillo The Little Liar by Mitch Albom The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, PH.D. My Beautiful Boy by David Sheff A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon | |||
| Grabtown | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:44:44 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Blanchard, author of Grabtown. Find more information here: https://sarahpblanchard.com/ | |||
| Mountain Laurel Floral Designs | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:33:00 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Gabby Benson, co-owner of Mountain Laurel Floral Designs. Learn more here: Mountain Laurel Floral | |||
| Prevention | 01 May 2023 | 00:49:22 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kylie engage with two special guests. In this episode, they speak with Kelsey Hust, Community and Worksite Wellness Program Manager, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Coordinator and Julia Resener, Assistant Development & Prevention Coordinator and Tobacco Treatment Specialist, from United Services discuss prevention services and share their stories. | |||
| Fashionista | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:47:11 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss the trials and tribulations of fashion today. | |||
| Deja Drew | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:36:32 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they connect with an old friend and find out the latest developments in Drew's life. | |||
| Good Parenting? | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:28:18 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on parenting. | |||
| March Wrap Up | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they wrap up the month of books. | |||
| Totally April Fools | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:05:19 | |
In this special edition, listen to these several attempts to podcast as we learned our way and now share these silly bloopers with you. | |||
| No April Fools | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kylie engage with two special guests. In this episode Lauryn Hart & Joshua Sandage, the owners of Ra Ra's Ice Cream Shop, share all about their first year of business and when their opening day will be for the 2023 season. | |||
| More of the Last Green Valley | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:50:22 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kylie engage with another special guest. In this episode, Kyle Gregoire, Community & Donor Relations Manager of the Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor, shares a detailed account of the Last Green Valley and the unique role he has within this organization. | |||
| New Kid in Town | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:01:28 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode, Bucky Lohbusch, the new Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks. | |||
| New Releases | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:28:22 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss where they discover new releases for the library. | |||
| Happy Hounds LLC | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:22:46 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guests, Christopher Strout, and Amanda Strout, about their dog walking & pet care services, Happy Hounds, LLC. Learn more here: Facebook | |||
| On our nightstand | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what they are currently reading. | |||
| Interlibrary Loan | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:26:25 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion about things that happen behind the scenes with KPL’s Interlibrary Loan, featuring Heather Tarbox. | |||
| The Guys We Hate to Love | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:17:41 | |
Join us as Claudette & Brittany discuss their love of bad guys with a special focus on AMC’s Walking Dead and the Netflix seriesYou. There’s even a sneak peek into For You & Only You by Caroline Kepnes out in bookstores at the end of April, 2023. | |||
| Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:38:07 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Matt Geeza, Director of the Connecticut State Library for Accessible Books. Learn all about the services they provide and their partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled. | |||
| Hobbies | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:37:36 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, the world of hobbies is explored. | |||
| Tidy Homes | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:27:45 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on how to keep a tidy home. | |||
| Current Reads | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:26:54 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss what they are currently reading. | |||
| Regret | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:34:11 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they reflect on past regrets. | |||
| Looking Forward to 2023! | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:30:00 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in a Lit Talk about all they are looking forward to in the new year. | |||
| More of the Best of 2022 | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:38:06 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie reflect on the past year. In this episode, they discuss more of the best of 2022. | |||
| Strout’s Custom Acrylics | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:30:22 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Christopher Strout, and his wife, Amanda, about his specialized art designs. Learn more here: Strout's Custom Acrylics | |||
| The Best of 2022 | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:44:26 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie reflect on the past year. In this episode, they discuss some of the best books and music from 2022. | |||
| Kylie Wants to Know | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Kylie engage in another lit talk. In this episode, Kylie seeks advice on interpersonal relationships & self-care. | |||
| Behind the Scenes | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:45:03 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion about things that happen behind the scenes with KPL’s new Marketing & Technology Librarian, Kylie Hart. | |||
| Technology, Good or Bad? | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:27:05 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion on the pros and cons of technology. | |||
| Friendships | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:31:51 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage in a discussion focused on the merits of friendship during this season of thankfulness. | |||
| Wreaths Across America | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:47:13 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Patti George, advocate for Wreaths Across America, and the Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition. Learn about how you can honor local heroes, and sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave. | |||
| Last Dance | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they wish Drew well as he gets ready to embark on a new career. | |||
| The Last Word | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a game of Last Word and review it. | |||
| It’s All About Performance | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:59:35 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with James Newman, owner of Human Performance Tools. | |||
| Encore | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:46:26 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew have an engaging game session for you. Listen as they play a game of Encore and review it. | |||
| Traveling Tales: The Carribean | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:40:44 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and special guest, Rachel Mather engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss vacationing in the Caribbean. | |||
| Singing to the Green Monster | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:48:55 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Elina Van Den Berg about her recent experience singing to the Green Monster at Fenway Park. | |||
| Heirloom Foods | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:03:11 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Wendy Garosshen, owner of Heirloom Food Company. | |||
| The Hereafter | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:50:29 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kylie, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with local author, Matthew Sandage, about his recently published book The Hereafter. | |||
| Would You Rather Superhero Style | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:37:00 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they choose different superhero options when faced with “Would You Rather” questions. | |||
| An Exclusive Story of 9/11 | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:56:08 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Ryan Mason, co-owner of ServiceMaster by Mason. Learn about his experience as a part of the cleanup crew at the Pentagon directly following 9/11. | |||
| We’re Keeping It Clean | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:57:56 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Beth Markowski-Roop, Marketing Director of ServiceMaster by Mason. Learn about her journey, and all the things that are so important for homeowners and businesses. | |||
| The Boroughs Brewing | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:52:05 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with two special guests. In this episode they speak with Greg Ledogar and Josh Bourque, owners of Boroughs Brewing. Learn about their journey, and all about unique brews. | |||
| Busy Bees Concierge,LLC. | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:33:50 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Kim engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Rachel Mather, owner of Busy Bees Concierge, LLC. Learn about her journey, and hear about what her business can do for you. | |||
| Goodbye Bad Vibes | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:38:10 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the little things that make them slightly less cranky. | |||
| Pet Peeves | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:40:55 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage in a another special lit talk. In this episode, they discuss all the little things that tend to get under their skin. | |||
| The Lonely Nest | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:24:54 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Concetta Falcone-Codding about her book The Lonely Nest: The Story of Two Women Whose Short Lives Will One Day Make a Difference in the World. | |||
| Get Organized | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss the little ways they stay organized. | |||
| Consulting With The Boss | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:52:59 | |
Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode they speak with Dana Dowdell, owner of Boss Consulting HR. Learn about her journey, Human Resources, and even listen to her very own podcast, Quirky HR. | |||
| Paint the Town | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:52:47 | |
Join us as Claudette, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode, they speak with paint specialist Eva-Marie Van Den Berg Roberts. | |||