Keep It Fictional
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month (Part Three - More Books for Adults)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are just so many great books by authors of Asian descent that we are back to suggest more titles for adults. Books mentioned in this episode: Ma...
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month (Part Two - Books for Kids and Teens)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we highlight kids' and teen book by authors of Asian descent. Books mentioned in this episode: The Comeback by E.L. Shen, Midsummer's Mayhe...
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month (Part One - Books for Adults)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. We will be highlighting titles by authors of Asian descent this month. Books mentioned in this episode: She Who...
Most Anticipated Reads of Spring/Summer 2021 Part 2
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia continue to gush about books they are looking forward to reading this summer. Be sure to check out Part One. B...
Most Anticipated Reads of Spring/Summer 2021 Part 1
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some books coming out in May-August 2021 we're excited to read. What books caught your eye? Books mentioned in this episode: The Reading List...
Books about Animals
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all animal lovers on this show, but none of us read a lo...
Amateur Sleuth and PI
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many bodies. Who do you call when you need a mystery solved? Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia have some suggestions for amateur sleuths and ...
Books Set in Small Towns
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's definitely more that happens in these small towns than you might think. Books mentioned in this episode: The Bright Lands by John Fram, The We...
Good Book, Bad Cover
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're totally judging a book by its cover in this episode, but don't let these bad covers (according to us) fool you. These are great books, we promis...
Magical Realism
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do we know what "magical realism" is? Are the books we picked for this episode really "magical realism"? Can Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia s...
The Immigrant and Refugee Experience
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia talk about fiction and non-fiction that help us build empathy and learn more about the immigrant and refugee e...
Historical Fiction
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another book chat, where we share our historical fiction picks, and our strong feelings about prequels and sequels. Books mentioned in thi...
Books to Movies and TV Shows
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of movie and TV adaptations of books? Find out who is and who isn't on our panel. Regardless of our strong feelings, we did each read a ...
I Read Canadian Day
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
February 17, 2021 is the first ever "I Read Canadian Day". The Keep It Fictional team celebrate it by sharing some of our recent favourite CanLit. We ...
True Crime
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Corene's favourite topic! In this book chat, we talk about a variety of True Crime books for readers with different comfort levels. Books discuss...
Books about Music and Musicians
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking music today: biographies of musicians, novels about made-up bands, and thoughts on live concerts. Books mentioned in this episode: Dais...
Novellas
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode for the shortest month of the year is fittingly about novellas. Even though we are talking about this short form of writing, we sure...
Most Anticipated Reads of Winter/Spring 2021 Part 2
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many new books! We highlight more upcoming book releases we are looking forward to reading in the next few months. Books mentioned in this episode:...
Most Anticipated Reads of Winter/Spring 2021
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new year means brand new books! We highlight some upcoming book releases that we are excited to read. Books mentioned in this episode: The Los...
Self Help Self Care for the New Year
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone! Today, Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie and Virginia talk about a Self Help book that they're reading to start their new year. ...
Top Five Books of 2020
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are counting down our top five 2020 reads. Find out which books made Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia's lists. Hope you'll add some of our f...
Festive Reads
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Tis the season for cozy, heartwarming reads, served occasionally with a side of murder. Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia discussed books, favo...
Retellings
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia talk about our favourite reimagined fairy tales, myths, classics...and Muppet's adaptations. Books mentioned i...
Black Authors
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia suggest graphic novels, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy books by black authors. Books mentioned in this ...
Graphic Novels
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's impossible to choose just one graphic novel to talk about, but we did it, just for you. We hope our suggestions showcase the variety of stories t...
Mmmm... Books about Food
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: This episode may induce hunger. Books mentioned: Bloom, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, A Cook's Tour, and the Sin du Jour series.
Books with Blue Covers
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you judge a book by its cover? How do you feel about the colour blue? Corene, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia ponder these questions, and suggests great b...
Books in Translation
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to all the wonderful translators out there that made these amazing books accessible to more readers! Books mentioned in this episode: The Me...
LGBTQ+ Authors
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recommend great reads by LGBTQ+ authors. and find out Fiona's favourite book of all time. There may also be talk of cats. Books mentioned in this e...
Spooky Reads
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last week of October seems like the perfect time for a spooky read. Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia talk about their favourite horror nove...
Book Series
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a good binge read? Port Moody librarians talk about some of their favourite book series. Books mentioned in this episode: Call Down the Ha...
Indigenous Authors
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia suggest books by Indigenous authors. Books mentioned in this episode: Starlight, An Indigenous Peoples’ Hist...
New Fall 2020 Books We Can't Wait to Get Our Hands On
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staff from the Port Moody Public Library talk about the books they are most looking forward to reading this Fall. We can't wait! Books mentioned in th...
Booktoberfest Readathon!
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Port Moody Public Library is kicking off their 2020 Booktoberfest with a Readathon. Find out what staff are planning to read in the 72 hours. Read alo...
Back to School
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia reminisce about school supplies and talk books that are set in schools. Books mentioned in this episode: Ninth...
Introducing Keep It Fictional
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia, the hosts of a new podcast from the Port Moody Public Library.