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Big Library Read Special episode with Tim Mason
1 augustus 2020 · 40 min
Playwright and novelist Tim Mason joins Jill and Adam to discuss The Darwin Affair, his historical fiction mystery novel set in London. They also discuss his life as a playwright, his inspirations, and working with Dr. Seuss. Lees meer
About the Big Library Read
Big Library Read (BLR), facilitated by OverDrive, is a reading program through your library that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds. It’s a worldwide digital version of a local book club, the program is free through your local library or school library and all you need to get started reading is a library card or student ID.
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Previewing August's biggest new books: Spooky recs, fantasies, memoirs, rom coms and so much!
30 juli 2020 · 40 min
Ep. #466 - On today's episode, we're diving into the new book releases we're excited for in August! There are incredible titles coming in all genres and we had a blast breaking them all down.
Books mentioned in this episode
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Being Lolita by Alisson Wood
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
The Last Stargazers by Emily Levesque
The Hollow Ones by Guillermo Del Toro & Chuck Hogan
Wandering in Strange Lands by Morgan Jerkins
Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig
The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi
The Game by Linsey Miller
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
Body Talk by Kelly Jensen
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
The Companion by Katie Alender
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Interview with Alisson Wood, author of Being Lolita
27 juli 2020 · 50 min
Ep. #465 - In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Alisson Wood to talk about her new memoir Being Lolita. Alisson's book is the powerful and personal story of a seventeen-year-old girl who was groomed by an English teacher at her high school who used the book Lolita to transform Alisson from student to lover to victim. But Alisson's book is also a memoir of survival that looks at the ways she rewrote her own story.
Today's episode is sponsored by Lord Jones. Visit http://www.lordjones.com/pbn to save 25% off your first order.
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A social justice conversation with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal
23 juli 2020 · 1 uur 23 min
Ep. #464 - Last week, we held a special social justice event via Zoom with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal, the New York Times bestselling co-authors of I'm Not Dying With You Tonight. We wanted to make sure as many people as possible could listen in so we decided to release the full conversation and Q&A here as well. We discuss what's going on in the world related to the Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19, having difficult conversations with those you're close with and those you aren't, performative brand management, white fragility and much more. We end with a bit of book recommendation fun.
Today's episode is sponsored by Literati. Visit literati.com/PROBOOKNERDS for 25% of your first two orders. Lees meerGet your PBN and Libby swag at http://shop.overdrive.com/
Books recommended during the social justice conversation
Odd One Out By Nic Stone
Fresh Ink - Anthology edited by Lamar Giles
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
The Brave by James Bird
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova
Reverie by Ryan La Sala
SLAY by Brittney Morris
I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Even If We Break by Marieke Nijkamp
Don't Read the Comments by Eric Smith
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Interview with Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching
20 juli 2020 · 44 min
Ep. #463 - On today's episode, Adam interviews debut author Alexis Henderson about her buzzy new book The Year of the Witching. They discuss how horror novels and movies help her deal with her anxiety, portraying witches in various mediums, and the line between extreme religions and cults.
Today's episode is sponsored by Freshly. Visit http://freshly.com/probooknerds to get $40 off your first two orders.
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Baby Sitters Club Super Special Episode with Kate and Lauryn from Generation BSC podcast
16 juli 2020 · 53 min
Ep. #462 - Jill is joined by her friends Kate and Lauryn from the Generation BSC podcast to talk all things Baby-Sitters Club! From the beloved books they all grew up reading to the recent Netflix television adaptation, the women discuss why the books are still cherished so many years later, which of the BSC members they most identify with, and more. Lees meer
Follow Generation BSC on Twitter and Instagram @generationbsc and find them on all podcast platforms.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Literati. Use https://literati.com/probooknerds to get 25% off your first two orders
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Interview with David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow
13 juli 2020 · 30 min
Ep. #461 - On today's episode, Adam sits down with bestselling author David Nicholls about his new novel Sweet Sorrow. They also discuss the difference between screen writing and writing novels, what he prefers, and his love for Shakespeare, and writing about nostalgia.
Register to join our Social Justice online event with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/07/09/register-for-our-virtual-social-justice-conversation-with-kimberly-jones-and-gilly-segal/ Lees meerBuy PBN or Libby swag and help support libraries: http://shop.overdrive.com/
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So you watched Hamilton... Now what? Musical and book recommendations for all!
9 juli 2020 · 50 min
Ep. #460 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share some of their favorite musicals and book recommendations based off those productions. Yes, it's obviously based off of Hamilton being out last weekend. Lees meer
Register to join our Social Justice Zoom event with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal - https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GAPg11U0SMq6kz9iKqOgkA
Buy a PBN t-shirt and support libraries - https://stores.inksoft.com/the_overdrive_store/shop/homeBooks mentioned in this episode (by show)
Hamilton recommendations
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Revolutionary Mothers by Carol BerkinMean Girls recommendations
Queen Bees and WannabeesCabaret recommendations
The Berlin Stories by Christopher IsherwoodJagged Little Pill recommendations
Little Fires Everywhere
DopesickA Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder recommendations
Skippy Dies by Paul MurrayBeautiful recommendations
Girls Like Us
A Natural WomanKinky Boots recommendations
Reverie by Ryan La Sala
The Asylum by Simon DoonanHadestown recommendations
A Little Life
What Dreams May Come by Richard MathesonThe Producers recommendations
My Anecdotal Life by Carl Reiner
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Interview with Kalynn Bayron, author of Cinderella is Dead
6 juli 2020 · 42 min
Ep: #459 - On today's episode, Adam interview debut author Kalynn Bayron about her new young adult dark fantasy, Cinderella is Dead. Kalynn wrote this story because, as a BIPOC author, she never saw characters who looked like herself in the tales she adored growing up and wrote a new narrative. They also discuss how music and theater inspire her, living life in a military family, and Hamilton, obviously.
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Jack the Ripper recs, dog interruptions, and living in a library!
2 juli 2020 · 42 min
Ep. #458 - On today's episode, Andrea and Abbey return to join the nerds for a classic virtual book recommendation smorgasbord. The group dishes out a surprisingly amount of Jack the Ripper suggestions but also several thrillers, some historical fiction, and a few apocalypse-y books.
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Books mentioned in this episode
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Happy and You Know It by Laura Hankin
Being Lolita by Alisson Wood
Burn by Patrick Ness
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole
A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
The Kiss of Deception by by Mary E. Pearson
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
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Interview with Connie Shultz
29 juni 2020 · 47 min
Ep. #457 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Connie Schultz to talk about her debut novel, The Daughters of Erietown. They discuss Connie's inspiration for the book, working class America in the 1960s and now, and the state of journalism in 2020.
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July's biggest new books and the Black Lives Matter Community Read
25 juni 2020 · 37 min
Ep. #456 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share the books they're most excited about reading that are coming out in July. They also talk about OverDrive's new Black Lives Matter Community Read program. There are so many exceptional books coming our way in July. Lees meer
Keep supporting diverse voices and BIPOC authors, and keep lending your voice to those in your community that need it.
Read about the BLM Community Read program: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/06/22/now-available-free-to-libraries-without-waitlists-or-holds-black-lives-matter-titles-to-read-listen-learn-and-grow/Get your own Professional Book Nerds tshirt and support library charities: https://stores.inksoft.com/the_overdrive_store/shop/home
Books mentioned in this episode:
This Is My America by Kim Johnson
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green
Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis
The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase
The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
Trouble the Saints by Alaya Dawn Johnson
Intimations by Zadie Smith
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
Wonderland by Zoje Stage
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
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A DC Comics panel on addressing racism, LGBT representation, and tough topics through storytelling
22 juni 2020 · 44 min
Ep. #455 - On today's episode, Adam has a Zoom chat with Gene Luen Yang, Alex Sanchez, and Laurie Halse Anderson about their new comics and graphic novels from DC Comics.
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang
You Brought Me The Ocean by Alex Sanchez
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson
Each of these stories focuses on important topics like racism, child trafficking, and American idealism, as well as a coming out story.
This conversation is full of behind the scenes information about how these comics are put together, why it's so important to use this medium to discuss societal issues, and fun anecdotes about these authors' respective storytelling experiences. Comics are a great way to not only get children into reading but they're also a perfect medium to highlight these topics that they need to learn about. Readers of all ages will adore these books.
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Camp Candlewick, a book club for students of all ages
18 juni 2020 · 45 min
Ep. #454 - Today's episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press and all about their wonderful Camp Candlewick titles. These make a perfect reading list for students of all ages this summer. We open the podcast discussing some additional important collections being made available by OverDrive see the link below: Lees meer
OverDrive Blog to learn more about the COVID response collections and the new Black Lives Matter Community Read program: https://company.overdrive.com/blogs/library-blog/
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Camp Candlewick homepage: https://camp.candlewick.com/
Judy Moody Declares Independence
The Infamous Ratsos
Malamander
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
A Wish in the Dark
Ghetto Cowboy
Slider
Small as an Elephant
X: A Novel
Hearts Unbroken
Fat Angie
Juana and Lucas
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Interview with Robyn Schneider, bestselling author of You Don't Live Here
15 juni 2020 · 47 min
Ep. #453 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Robyn Schneider about her life as a writer, the journey she took from writing to the medical field, and back to science, and so much more. They discuss writing stories in the aftermath of tragedy, how their college experiences shaped their adulthood, writing sexually diverse stories, and so much more. Her new book, You Don't Live Here, is beyond moving and a must-read.
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Read and support Trans authors
11 juni 2020 · 28 min
Ep. #452- On today's episode, Jill and Adam are celebrating #PRIDE Month by highlighting some wonderful books by Trans authors. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary identities are valid. These authors deserve your attention not just in June but all year long.
For more information about how you can support LGBTQ members of your community and beyond visit The Trevor Project. Lees meerBooks mentioned on today's podcast:
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya
Amateur by Thomas Page McBee
Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Little Fish by Casey Plett
Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith
Dreadnought by April Daniels
The Pants Project by Cat Clarke
The Drowning Girl by Caitlin R. Kierna
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Interview with Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library
8 juni 2020 · 35 min
Ep. #451 - On today's episode, Janet Skeslien Charles sits down with Adam to discuss her new book The Paris Library. This astonishing true story is set in World War II France and the American Library in Paris. Literature has long brought people together and this book shows how words on pages are so much more than just stories to entertain and inform. Sometimes, they also help save us.
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An Antiracist Reading List
4 juni 2020 · 39 min
Ep. #450 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share a list of antiracism books written by black authors. These books are meant to inform and educate readers about the ongoing experience of Black Americans including racial profiling, police brutality, abuse, and more.
*Note: The titles selected lean more in the adult and young adult levels. If you're looking for titles more appropriate for young children, email us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com and we'll provide you additional suggestions.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Blackballed by Darryl Pickney
How to be Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
They Can't Kill Us All by Wesley Lowery
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
The Fire This Time collected and edited by Jesmyn Ward
When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & asha bandele
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Interview with Alex Aster, author of Emblem Island: Curse of the Night Witch
1 juni 2020 · 34 min
Episode #449 - Adam interviews Alex Aster, debut LatinX author of Emblem Island, Curse of the Night Witch. They discuss the joy she experiences of turning the stories she heard growing up into novels, her writing process, her experience as a debut author, and much more. This chat from back in January was a delight and her book is fabulous.
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June's biggest new books and some thoughts on the Labyrinth Sequel
28 mei 2020 · 40 min
Episode #448 - We highlight the new books coming out in June that we are most excited about. We also share what we think about the news that a sequel to the Labyrinth is being released. Dance magic dance! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Burn by Patrick Ness
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid
Heroes by Stephen Fry
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison
Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert
The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant
Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
The Daughters of Erietown by Connie Schultz
Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams
Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho
The Voyage of the Morning Light by Marina Endicott
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Ep. #447 - Mikel Jollett, author and lead singer of The Airborne Toxic Event
25 mei 2020 · 43 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Mikel Jollett to discuss his debut novel, Hollywood Park. Mikel grew up in the infamous Synanon Cult and is now the lead singer of one of Adam's all-time favorite bands The Airborne Toxic Event. They discuss how Mikel crafted his memoir through introspection, research, and magical realism. They also discuss how our brains work through childhood trauma, literary influences, and family.
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Ep #446 -- What we're reading and what we're not reading (and what we're watching instead!)
21 mei 2020 · 45 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by her friends Sydney and Tiffany! Along with talking about some of the books they have been reading, they also discuss how difficult it can be to read during the pandemic and what television shows and movies they are watching instead.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Crisis in the Red Zone by Richard Preston
The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Fifty Shades of Grey series by E.L. James
Good Talk by Mira Jacob
One by One by Ruth Ware
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook by Thomas Perry
A Feast of Ice an Fire by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrer
Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg
The Fixed Stars by Molly Wizenberg
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Locke & Key series by Joe Hill
In the Woods by Tana French
The Likeness by Tana French
Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
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Interview with Emma Straub
18 mei 2020 · 30 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did at ALA Midwinter with bestselling author Emma Straub. Along with discussing her new book ALL ADULTS HERE, Jill and Emma talk Miss Piggy and Gilmore Girls.
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Ep. #444 - Serious about Cereal (and book recommendations)
14 mei 2020 · 56 min
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On today's episode, we're doing another round table of book recommendations with Maria and Regis. Before that, though, Maria tells us about her amazing cereal bracket she's doing with her fiance. Maria's Instagram to follow the Golden Bowl: @feszml
Books mentioned in this episode (Recommendations start at 9:00 mark)
Family Meal by Penguin Random House
Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
Blindness by Jose Saramago
The Winters by Lisa Gabriele
Mumbo Jumbo by Ishmael Reed
The Chris Farley Show Tom Farley, Jr. & Tanner Colby
The Tradition by Jericho Brown
Killing November by Adriana Mather
All the Names They Used for God by Anjali Sachdeva
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
The Ruins by Scott Smith
The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Kill the Farm Boy by Kevin Hearne & Delilah S. Dawson
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Ep. #443 - Brad Meltzer is Back!
11 mei 2020 · 47 min
PBN legend Brad Meltzer returns to chat with Adam about his latest book, The Lincoln Conspiracy. They get into how Brad and his family are handling the Stay At Home order, the creative ways they've been entertaining themselves, and a whole bunch of interesting stuff about Abraham Lincoln. There's nothing better than catching up with Brad and the new book is wonderful.
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Bonus Episode! Reading Glasses and The Professional Book Nerds recommend...
8 mei 2020 · 1 uur 9 min
It was written in the stars that someday we'd join forces with the Reading Glasses gals and create the nerdiest book event ever. Here it is. An hour of live book recommendations done over Zoom. If you missed out and would like us to do this again, reach out to us via twitter or email and let us know!
Book requests and our recommendations"
“I just finished the first book in The Witcher series and I’d love more fantasy short story recommendations.” Lees meerJill - Rogues (Anthology)
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780345537263
Dangerous Women
https://www.overdrive.com/media/2052864/dangerous-women
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780765332073Adam - Toil and Trouble (Anthology)
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781335016270“Looking for a read-a-like for Little Women and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.”
Mallory - Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316204262
https://www.overdrive.com/media/650438/whered-you-go-bernadetteWhen We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781534432871
https://www.overdrive.com/media/4815623/when-we-were-magicThe Girl Who Slept With God by Val Brelinki
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780143109433
https://www.overdrive.com/media/2015858/the-girl-who-slept-with-god“Looking for recommendations for books about small towns with quirky characters, with a sense of a small community where the characters get all up in each other’s business”
Adam - Cedar Valley by Holly Throsby
https://www.overdrive.com/media/4297634/cedar-valleyNathan Coulter by Wendell Berry
https://www.overdrive.com/media/228070/nathan-coulter
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781582434094
Mallory - The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781492623441
https://www.overdrive.com/media/2139814/the-readers-of-broken-wheel-recommend“Looking for a read-a-like for Bunny by Mona Awad, something weird and creepy but with no violence and or horror.”
Mallory - The Return by Rachel Harrison
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Ep. #442 - Creatively named quarantine book recommendations episode
7 mei 2020 · 47 min
We're still here, in our respective homes, dishing out reading recommendations for all the fellow book nerds of the world. Join us as we bring it back to the beginning of the #SocialDistance reading odyssey by having Andrea and Abbey join us to discuss what they've been reading these some 7 odd weeks.
Books mentioned in this episode
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
The Reason You're Alive by Matthew Quick
I Must Say by Martin Short
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Mermaid by Carolyn Turgeon
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki
One by One by Ruth Ware
Point B by Drew Magary
Dear Girls by Ali Wong
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Ep. #441 - Francesca Serritella
4 mei 2020 · 31 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Francesca Serritella to discuss her first-ever solo novel The Ghost of Harvard! Francesca has been writing bestselling books for years with her mother, Lisa Scottoline, but this is quite the dark departure from their normal work. It's a mystery and a ghost story and an exploration of mental health all wrapped up into one fantastic story. You're going to love it.
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Ep. #440: Previewing May's Biggest Books (and Jill's harrowing kitty tale!)
30 april 2020 · 55 min
On today's episode we're diving into the books coming out in May we can't wait to read! But first, Jill shares an incredible story about her newly adopted kitties. It's must-listen content!
Books mentioned on today's episode (recommendations start at 11:30 mark) Lees meerHollywood Park by Mikel Jollett
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
Officer Clemmons by Dr. François S. Clemmons
Katheryn Howard, the Scandalous Queen by Alison Weir
All Adults Here by Emma Straub
The Lincoln Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch
Happy and You Know It by Laura Hankin
More Than Love by Natasha Gregson Wagner
Goldilocks by Laura Lam
Who Ate the First Oyster? by Cody Cassidy
Forged in Fire and Stars by Andrea Robertson
The Mother Code by Carole Stivers
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
The Library of Legends by Janie Chang
A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet
Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella
The Book of V. by Anna Solomon
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Ep. #439 - Deborah Wiles
27 april 2020 · 37 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Deborah Wiles about her powerful new book Kent State. This quick read looks at the horrific events of May 4th, 1970 on Kent State's campus when the National Guard opened fire on student protestors, killing four and wounding several others. Adam's parents were students at Kent State at the time and were on campus during these events, so this story very much struck home with him. They get into the details that lead up to this awful moment in history as well as the aftermath. This is a must-listen about an event that changed the United States forever and a must-read for history fans everywhere.
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Ep. #438 - A (virtual) round table of recommendations!
23 april 2020 · 52 min
What has quickly become our new Thursday tradition is back as two new coworkers join us (Katie and Regis!) to do a round table of recommendations! Lees meer
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Books mentioned in today's episode
A Fortune For Your Disaster by Hanif Abdurraqib
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
GuRu by RuPaul
Animal Kind by Emma Lock
100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Mars' First Friends by Susanna Leonard Hill
Alfred Hitchcock: A Brief Life by Peter Ackroyd
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston
Rant by Chuck Palahniuk
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Dreaming the Beatles by Rob Sheffield
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Everything I know about Love by Dolly Alderton
A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes
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Ep. #437 - Lauren Myracle
20 april 2020 · 56 min
On today's episode, we Zoom chat with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle! Her new book This Boy is out now and must-read contemporary young adult book. We discuss the strange life we're all living in quarantine, writing teenage characters into her stories while having teenagers herself, and staying productive in a time when it's a bit hard to focus. This is a wonderful conversation for anyone looking for inspiration and motivation.
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Ep. #436 -Dishing out book recs while social distancing
16 april 2020 · 50 min
On today's episode, we bring in some coworkers, their kiddos, and a kitty to offer up book recommendations perfect for cozying up in your favorite reading nook. Let's keep staying safe at home and do some reading, y'all,
Books mentioned in this episode
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
Broken Faith by Mitch Weiss & Holbrook Mohr
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Rust by Eliese Colette Goldbach
Janesville by Amy Goldstein
Heartland by Sarah Smarsh
The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren
The Complete Poems by Anne Sexton
The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
The Animated Man by Michael Barrier
Street Gang by Michael Davis
Bulfinch's Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch
Life Undercover by Amaryllis Fox
The Farm by Joanne Ramos
The Roxy Letters by Mary Pauline Lowry
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Ep. #435 - Louisa Morgan
13 april 2020 · 42 min
On today's episode, Adam Zoom chats with Louisa Morgan about her new book The Age of Witches. They talk about being a novelist during this time of quarantine, how her career as an opera singer helped her in her character building, Guilded Age New York, and lots more.
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Ep. #434 - Nontraditionally formatted books #PBNread2020
9 april 2020 · 47 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill are joined by Emma and Maria to share some book picks for another Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge task. We're sharing some books with unique formats including oral histories, mixed format, unique narrators, diaries, and much more. This was a blast.
Jill’s Picks
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris
The Last One by Alexandra Oliva Lees meerEmma’s Picks
The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot
Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple
Attachments by Rainbow RowellMaria’s Picks
Sadie by Courtney Summers
The Flame by Leonard Cohen
Illuminae by Amie KaufmanAdam’s Pick’s
Wink, Poppy, Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke
White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
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Ep. #433 - Joe Pulizzi
6 april 2020 · 47 min
Today's episode is sponsored by Literati. Visit https://literati.com/probooknerds for 25% off your first two orders.
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Joe Pulizzi to discuss his debut novel The Will To Die. Joe is an icon in the world of Marketing and someone we've long known about as the creator of the Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World and so getting to sit down with him was an honor. Adam and Joe discuss they're Northeast Ohio roots, connecting content marketing to writing, and his unique background working in funeral homes. This was such a blast to record.
Recording Note: This was recorded back in February before Covid-19 created a need for social distancing.
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Ep. #432: Book Recs in the Time of Corona
2 april 2020 · 44 min
Hey Nerds! Hope you're doing okay and continuing to practice social distancing. In case you need some book recommendations in our new world of quarantining at home... We're here to help. We bring great friend of the pod Andrea and newcomer Abbey onboard to round out the Zoom crew. Also several kitties, puppies, and a baby. We're podcasting on a budget, nerds. Enjoy!
A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
Matched by Ally Condie
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
6 Women of Salem by Marilynne K Roach
In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winter
Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan
The Likeness by Tana French
Gumption by Nick Offerman
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Ep. #431 - Rachel Harrison
30 maart 2020 · 43 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews debut author Rachel Harrison about her new book The Return. They talk about her writing horror despite being very afraid of everything. They also break down how relationships and friendships change as we grow older. This chat was so much fun and extremely introspective.
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Ep. #430 - Previewing April's biggest books (and practicing social distancing)
26 maart 2020 · 34 min
On today's episode, we're looking at the books we can't wait to read in April while our respective homes. We hope you're self quarantining as well and staying safe. These books are a great way to pass the time during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Books Mentioned in this episode:
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Sin Eater by Megan Campisi
Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan
Conjure Women by Afia Atakora
Rules for Being a Girl by Candace Bushnell & Katie Cotugno
The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni
Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
They Went Left by Monica Hesse
No Filter by Sarah Frier
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
The Glass Magician by Caroline Stevermer
Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
Master Class by Christina Dalcher
Rick by Alex Gino
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Ep. #429 - Emily St. John Mandel
23 maart 2020 · 27 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Emily St. John Mandel about her new book The Glass Hotel. The briefly discuss Station Eleven, her massively popular title based around a pandemic but, as this interview was recorded in January, the current Covid-19 pandemic isn't discussed. They get into why she was fascinated by Ponzi schemes a bunch more.
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Big Library Read interview with Michael McCreary, author of Funny, You Don't Look Autistic
21 maart 2020 · 23 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill interview Michael McCreary, comedian and author of Funny, You Don't Look Autistic. Michael's book was chosen as the next Big Library Read title. From March 30th through April 13th you can borrow it on the reading app Libby without any wait lists or holds.
Be sure to join the global discussion at biglibraryread.com
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Ep. #428 - Interview with Sharon Cameron, author of The Light in Hidden Places
19 maart 2020 · 35 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Sharon Cameron about her new book The Light in Hidden Places. This historical fiction novel tells the remarkable story of Stefania Podgórska, who hid several Jews in her Nazi-occupied home. For the interview, Sharon and Jill were joined by Stefania's son, Ed.
To learn more about the Stefi Foundation visit https://thestefifoundation.org/
Interview was recorded in person at 2020 PLA in Nashville, TN, in February 2020.
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Ep. #427 - Stephanie Wrobel
16 maart 2020 · 30 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Stephanie Wrobel, debut author of Darling Rose Gold, a thrilling family mystery about Munchausen By Proxy that is equal parts dark and haunting. Adam and Stephanie talk about why this subject interested her, the psychology of the illness, and playing with timelines in writing.
Today's episode is sponsored by Literati. Visit https://literati.com/probooknerds/ to get 20% off your first two orders.
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Ep. #426 - Stay home and read one of these books
12 maart 2020 · 41 min
Hey nerds. It's a scary time right now We're all feeling it. If you're looking for some books to read in the next week, try one of today's recommendations from our co-workers Emma and Kristin.
Books mentioned in today's episode
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Love Walked in by Marisa de los Santos
The Institute by Stephen King
Go To sleep (I miss You) by Lucy Knisley
The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp
Shadow of the Batgirl by Sarah Kuhn
Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi
Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
Cribsheet by Emily Oster
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda & Valynne E. Maetani
Hound Won't Go by Lisa Jean Rogers
I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
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Ep. #425 - Dr. Ibram X. Kendi & Jason Reynolds
9 maart 2020 · 45 min
On today's episode, we have National Book Award-winning author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Dr. Kendi and Jason have collaborated on Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, & You a remixed version of Dr. Kendio's NBA-winning Stamped from the Beginning.
This book is perfect for young adults, students and readers of all ages to better understand the history of racism in America. Adam interviews Dr. Kendi first about his original work and then Jason at about the 25-minute mark. These are both exceptional conversations. Special Thanks to Clark-Pleasant Middle School for hosting the chat with Jason.
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Bonus Episode! Colum McCann, National Book Award-winning author of Apeirogon
7 maart 2020 · 59 min
Surprise! We have a Saturday episode for you because we just had to share this conversation with Colum McCann. Adam sat down with Colum for a live event at Cuyahoga County Public Library where they discussed his new book Apeirogon, cultural appropriation vs. cultural celebration, his nonprofit Narrative 4, and why sharing stories is so important. His book is a masterpiece and you'll love this conversation.
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Ep. #424: Breaking down the Audie Award Winners with Robin Whitten of AudioFile Magazine
5 maart 2020 · 42 min
On today's episode, Robin Whitten from AudioFIle joins Adam to dive into all the major Audie Award winners for the best audiobooks of 2019! They talk about the Audie Award gala and how the awards are selected before breaking down some of the biggest categories.
Audie Award winners mentioned in this episode
Audiobook of the year - The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
Audio Drama - Angels in America by Tony Kushner
Female Narrator -Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Male Narrator - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny
Fantasy - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Fiction - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Nonfiction - Grace Will Lead Us Home by Jennifer Berry Hawes
History/Biography - American Moonshot by Douglas Brinkley
Mystery - The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
Short Story Collection -Full Throttle by Joe Hill
Thriller - The Institute by Stephen King Lees meerOther audiobooks discussed:
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Lost Man by Jane Harper
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Ep. #423 - Cassandra Clare
2 maart 2020 · 53 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews YA Queen Cassandra Clare! They discuss her new Shadowhunter novel Chain of Gold, her research into Edwardian England, and they have a long conversation about tattoos. Her friend (and previous PBN guest) Holly Black naturally comes up as well.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit grove.co/pbn to get a free five piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer and Grove as part of your first order
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Ep. #422 - March's Biggest Books
27 februari 2020 · 37 min
Spring has... just kidding, it's dark and dreary here in Nerd land but thankfully March is jampacked with a ton of amazing new books to keep us company while we wait for the sun to come out. Listen in to hear the new books coming out this month that we're most excited about.
Books mentioned in this episode
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
Stamped--Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk
New Waves by Kevin Nguyen
The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey
Days of Distraction by Alexandra Chang
These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
The Deep by Alma Katsu
The Body Double by Emily Beyda
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
The Sea of Lost Girls by Carol Goodman Lees meerDonate to help us support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
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Ep. #421 - Elizabeth Little
24 februari 2020 · 39 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews mystery author Elizabeth Little in Philadelphia about her new novel Pretty as a Picture. They breakdown the storytelling aspects of writing a murder mystery, surprising herself as a writer, and they have a lengthy discussion about their favorite films.
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