FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

Are you in the mood for a charming escape with a touch of enchantment? This week, Reading Adviser Sally reviews Do Your Worst, a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance, with strong “Practical Magic” vibes. Sparks fly...

In today’s podcast, Sally shares some of her favourite books featuring Pete the Cat. These easy readers are perfect for kids who are starting to read books on their own or with a little help: Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat...

In today’s podcast, Reading Adviser Sally introduces us to the books of Darcy Coates. These cosy horror novels are both unnerving and comforting at the same time. Featured titles by Darcy Coates include: The Haunting of...

In today’s podcast, Deanna shares the book Bob by Wendy Mass. It's a good read for kids ages 8 to 12, especially those interested in stories about friendship, reconnecting with old friends, and uncovering mysteries...

In today’s podcast, Liana tells us about a non-fiction title by Andrew Ross Sorkin — 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — and How It Shattered a Nation. “In 1929, the world watched in shock as the...

In today’s podcast, Sally shares a kids’ graphic novel called Schoolbot 9000, written and illustrated by Sam Hepburn. This story is packed with questions that really make you think! “When the school district replaces...

In today’s podcast, Sally shares a couple of book picks with a similar theme: sinister seniors. There’s something fascinating about a strong senior woman with a dark edge! If this theme interests you, check out these...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...