KPL Podcast November 2025 Week 3 with Special Guest Peggy Townsend

 This week on the KPL Podcast, we’re joined by author Peggy Townsend to discuss The Botanist’s Assistant. If you’re looking for a cozy mystery with a STEM twist, this one’s for you. The story follows a research scientist whose life is upended when her boss is murdered—and no one seems interested in finding out why. Filled with quirky characters and light-hearted intrigue, this fun mystery will keep you turning the pages.  Author Reads 1. The light eaters: how the unseen world of plant intelligence offers a new understanding of life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger 2. Chasing Hope by Nicholas D. Kristof 3. The Handmade God by Rachel Joyce 4. The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen