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Ep. #371 - September's Biggest Books
29 augustus 2019 · 36 min
It's a new month, which means it's time for Jill and Adam to share their favorite books coming out in September!
Books mentioned in this episode:
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Witches are Coming by Lindy West Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Our Dogs, Ourselves by Alexandra Horowitz The Institute by Stephen King Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett The Babysitters Coven by Kate Williams The Hotel Neversink by Adam O'Fallon Price A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab Lees meerMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
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Ep. #370 - Julia Whelan, author and audiobook narrator extraordinaire!
26 augustus 2019 · 36 min
This episode is sponsored by https://literatibooks.com/. Use our promo code PROBOOKNERDS for $20 off your first box of teacher-curated books and artwork for kids! Lees meer
Even if Julia's name isn't familiar believe us when we tell you that her voice is. Julia has over 300 narrator credits to her name and is THE go-to person for audiobooks. Adam and Julia chat about the prep that goes into her narration, what types of books she stays away from and her other passion... being a Tea sommelier!
Be sure to check out her debut novel My Oxford Year
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Ep. #369 - A Big Heckin' Grab bag of Book Recs!
22 augustus 2019 · 51 min
On today's episode... we had no plan! Therefore, we brought on Emma and Kristin and did a roundtable of book recommendations. There is, quite literally, something for everyone in this list. Lees meer
Book Mentioned in this episode
Again but Better by Christine Riccio
The Cozy Minimalist Home: More style, less stuff by Myquillyn Smith
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
Man-Eaters by Chelsea Cain
Yours Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick (Pumpkin Falls Mystery)
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Pan's Labyrinth by Guillermo Del Toro
The Rest of The Story by Sarah Dessen
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett
The Pandora Room by Christopher Golden
Beard with me and Beard necessities by Penny Reid
Disney's Land by Richard Snow
Carrie by Stephen King
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
The Body by Bill Bryson
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Ep. #368 - Philippa Gregory
19 augustus 2019 · 35 min
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On today's episode, Adam has the honor of sitting down with Philippa Gregory, well known for her Tudor and Plantagenet novels including The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Other Boleyn Girl.
Her latest novel, Tidelands, introduces readers the working class of the south coast of England in a launch of a sweeping new series. She also discusses how she researches the women she writes about and then Adam and Philippa nerd out swapping classic English and Russian Lit recommendations.
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Ep. #367 - Together We Read with Julie Evelyn Joyce
15 augustus 2019 · 43 min
Today's episode features Julie Evelyn Joyce, author of the award-winning Steeped in Love. This book was selected as the Together We Read Canadian digital book club. Hear Adam and Julie chat about RomComs, Hallmark movies, and her undying love for Canada.
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Ep. #366 - I said, now I've got my Magic Bus
15 augustus 2019 · 38 min
Working with libraries and schools, we think about back to school time every year around our office. To shake it up, we're talking a bit about some of our favorite MAGIC schools in literature! Lees meer
Book mentioned in this episode
The Summoner Series by Taran Matharu
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter
The Magic School Bus Series by Joanna Cole
Wayside School series by Louis Sachar
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
Sofia the First series by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
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Ep. #365: Sarah Gailey, Author of Magic for Liars
12 augustus 2019 · 36 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Sarah Gailey to discuss their debut noir novel Magic for Liars. They break down the structure of the magical rules in the book, the problematic issues with magic in Harry Potter, and the importance of secondary characters.
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Ep. #364 - Remembering Toni Morrison
8 augustus 2019 · 23 min
Adam and Jill share some brief thoughts on Toni Morrison who was, truly, one of a kind. Her books, speeches, and commentary gave a voice to African Americans who felt underrepresented all their lives. She gave a voice to many who felt voiceless. There will never be another Toni Morrison
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Ep. #362 - Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones, authors of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
5 augustus 2019 · 42 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with debut authors Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones about their heartwrenching novel I'm Not Dying with You Tonight. In our opinion, this is the most important Young Adult novel to come out since The Hate U Give and should be read by every teenager and parent around. Despite the heavy material of the book, this conversation is very lighthearted as Gilly and Kim are hilarious ladies.
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Ep. #361 - Holly Throsby, Singer/Songwriter and author of Cedar Valley
3 augustus 2019 · 33 min
On today's episode, Adam has a chat with Holly Throsby all the way from Australia. She is the author of Cedar Valley, which was selected as the next Together We Read book club pick for Australia and New Zealand. They discuss the difference between writing songs and books, creating stories in small-town settings, and they get rudely interrupted by Adam's pups.
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Ep. #360 - PBN Reading Challenge Check-in!
1 augustus 2019 · 29 min
We are more than halfway through the year (omg) and Adam and Jill are going through the PBN Reading Challenge to see what books they have read so far.
Visit professionalbooknerds.com to get your own Reading Challenge template to fill in! After you complete the challenge, be sure to send it to us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com or tag us on social @ProBookNerds to be entered into a device giveaway.
Books mentioned in this episode
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, ed. by Michelle Filgate
The Invasion by Peadar O'Guilin
Believe Me by JP Delaney
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
The Giver by Lois Lowry
War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy
They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzel Hall
We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Just the Funny Parts by Nell Schovell
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Ep. #359 - Elizabeth Eulberg
29 juli 2019 · 38 min
On today's episode, Adam nerds out with Elizabeth Eulberg, author of Past Perfect Life and the Shelby Holmes books! We discuss the difference between writing for middle grade and young adult, why she hated Sherlock Holmes growing up, and the creation of crime scene investigations. This was all over the place.
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Ep. #358 - Previewing exciting new books coming out in August!
25 juli 2019 · 36 min
It's that time once again! We're talking about the books we're most excited to read in August!
Also, in case you missed it, we were profiled by Authority Magazine for being a binge-able podcast. You can check that article right here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-to-become-the-center-of-influence-through-nerdy-podcasting-with-the-hosts-of-show-of-the-3be028f2f81f
Also, also - We're interviewing Elvis Duran LIVE this October in Parma, Ohio. Get tickets here: https://www.beyondbookjackets.com/duran
Books mentioned in this episode
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
Here There Are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Inland by Téa Obreht
Is There Still Sex in the City? By Candace Bushnell
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks
Bottle Grove by Daniel Handler
The Warehouse by Rob Hart
The World Doesn't Require You by Rion Amilcar Scott
Beneath the Attic by VC Andrews
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal & Kimberly Jones
We Are All Good People Here by Susan Rebecca White
The Swallows by Lisa Lutz
The Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
Consent by Donna Freitas
Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman
I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying by Bassey Ikpi
Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro & Emily Henry
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Ep. #357 - Kat Cho, Author of Wicked Fox
22 juli 2019 · 35 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Kat Cho, debut YA author of the splendid and fantastical Wicked Fox! They discuss how Kat realized her story and heritage were interesting to others, how K-Dramas relate to Young Adult literature, and the power of having a positive writing group.
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Ep. #356 - Interview with Daniel Silva
18 juli 2019 · 24 min
Today on the podcast, Jill has an interview with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. His new book The New Girl is out now. Daniel shares the real-life kidnapping that inspired the book and why he decided to get rid of the first 200 pages and start over. Lees meer
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #355 - Linda Holmes! Author of Evvie Drake Starts Over
15 juli 2019 · 34 min
You know her from her podcast and writing for NPR. Now getting to discover Linda Holmes as one of the best debut writers of 2019. Evvie Drake Starts Over will make you laugh and move you to tears. Her writing is so powerful and real and the characters jump off the page.
In this conversation, Adam and Linda discuss baseball, the struggle to break the 25,000-word barrier and act two of books, and the everlasting awesomeness of Nick Offerman and Keanu Reeves.
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Ep. #354 - Food and Stories with Lizzy Saxe
11 juli 2019 · 43 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill welcome Lizzy Saxe to the show to nerd out about the connection between food and stories. We get into the power of food in fantasy novels, their favorite fictional meals from books, wonderful food memoirs of the past, and the new and unique forms of cookbooks coming out including graphic novels and comics.
Fair warning, this episode will make you hungry!
Book mentioned in this episode
Food Politics by Marion Nestle
A Feast of Ice and Fire by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel & Sariann Lehrer
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire
To Drink and to Eat by Guillaume Long
Heat by Bill Buford
Blood, Bones and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton
Cook Korean! by Robin Ha
Dirt Candy by Amanda Cohen & Ryan Dunlavey
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Ep. #353 - Lisa Taddeo author of THREE WOMEN
8 juli 2019 · 32 min
Today on the podcast, Jill talks with Lisa Taddeo about her new book THREE WOMEN. This discuss what made Lisa want to write the book and what her process was. Lees meer
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Ep. #352 - Danika Stone, author of Switchback
4 juli 2019 · 38 min
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On this episode, Adam sits down in New York with Danika Stone, author of Switchback, a wonderful human vs. nature story of two teens who get lost in the mountains during a class trip and struggle to survive. They also discuss how Danika remains positive on the internet, her writing process as a "plantzer", and the hectic nature walks she took as a kid with her dad that helped inspire this book.
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Ep. #351 - Jill Has A New Book Out!
1 juli 2019 · 34 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney to talk all about her new prison librarian memoir Reading Behind Bars. Thanks to all of the listeners who sent in questions. The pair discuss some of Jill's experiences and her writing process. Lees meer
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #350 - July's Biggest Books
27 juni 2019 · 35 min
It's almost July, which means it's time for Jill and Adam to discuss the books coming out next month they can't wait to read!
Books mentioned in today's episode:
Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald
Pan's Labyrinth by Guillermo Del Toro
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Dark Age by Pierce Brown
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Growing Things and Other Stories by Paul Tremblay
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
The Paper Wasp by Lauren Acampora
Wanderers by Chuck Wendig
Beneath the Tamarind Tree by Isha Sesay
Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber
A Prayer for Travelers by Ruchika Tomar
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
Semicolon by Cecaelia Watson
The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisle Lees meerOther books coming out in July
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Need by Helen Phillips
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Ep. #349 - Christine Riccio, author of Again, But Better
24 juni 2019 · 31 min
Adam sat down with Christine Riccio, debut author of Again, but Better and created of the immensely popular PolandBananasBooks YouTube channel. They discuss her travels abroad, writing as catharsis, and how Christine realized her feelings of isolation and loneliness are shared by countless other people around the world.
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Ep. #348 - All about audiobooks!
20 juni 2019 · 37 min
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Get your headphones ready because today Jill and I are offering up a big pile of audiobook recommendations! A cool new update in Libby that just came out lets you enjoy your audiobooks through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so it's perfect timing! Enjoy!
Books mentioned in this episode
La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust) by Philip Pullman
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (Narrated by Xe Sands)
Seafire by Natalie C. Parker (Narrated by Rebecca Soler)
House of Furies by Madeleine Roux
Internment by Samira Ahmed (Narrated by Soneela Nankani)
Believe Me by Eddie Izzard
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
We are never meeting in real life by Samantha Irby
Ready Player One by Ernest ClineRecommended by listeners:
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
The Expanse series by James S.A. CoreyClick here to see all the audiobooks Team OverDrive is loving right now
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Ep. #347 - Cadwell Turnbull, author of THE LESSON
17 juni 2019 · 50 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with Cadwell Turnbull about his novel The Lesson, which comes out June 18th. This story about an advanced race of aliens coming to The U.S. Virgin Islands explore colonialism and the history of an oft-overlooked part of the world.
Today's episode is sponsored by Blackstone Publishing. In addition to The Lesson, here are two more great books to check out from Blackstone:
-ANOTHER LIFE by Robert Haller (June 4, 2019)
Description: Set during one summer in a small town in upstate New York, Robert Haller’s debut novel, Another Life, is a modern comedy with a dark edge, centered around an evangelical church. Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men, praised the novel, saying: “A fresh voice meets an old soul in Robert Haller, whose Another Life won me over completely with its dark humor, refined earnestness, and uncommon wisdom.” Another Life releases from Blackstone Publishing, on June 4th in hardcover, e-book, and audio. Lees meer-BLACKBERRY AND WILD ROSE by Sonia Velton (May 7, 2019)
Description: In eighteenth-century London, a household of Huguenot silk weavers pursue the perfect silk design, while unrest among the journeyman silk weavers boils over into riot and rebellion, in Sonia Velton’s Blackberry and Wild Rose, an historical fiction debut, now available. Booklist raves “fans of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist will thoroughly enjoy this engrossing, atmospheric tale of two women struggling for control of their own lives.”
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Ep. #346 - Big Library Read is back with author LP Fergusson
15 juni 2019 · 33 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness, which was selected as the latest Big Library Read global ebook club title. They discuss her upbringing as a child with two parents who fought in WWII, how her childhood and her local libraries inspired this historical fiction, and not judging individuals for the acts of the many. 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 of 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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Ep. #345 - PRIDE Month Picks!
13 juni 2019 · 23 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill are back in the same room finally and are handing out some wonderful LGBTQIA book recommendations for PRIDE month and beyond! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
Gentleman Jack by Anne Chrome
Courting Mr. Lincoln by Louis Bayard
Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu
The Stonewall Reader, edited by NYPL
Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthy
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
Unbroken edited by Marieke Nijkamp
Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia
The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta
Birthday by Meredith RussoAlso here is a great collection of LGBT books written so far this year:
2019 PRIDE month collection
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Ep. #344 - Interview with Blake Crouch
10 juni 2019 · 28 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with bestselling author Blake Crouch about his new book Recursion. They discuss false memories, the reality of time, and even the Berenstain Bears.
Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019.
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #343 - Sarah Enni!
6 juni 2019 · 47 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Enni in New York City about her debut novel Tell Me Everything! Sarah also hosts the wonderful First Draft podcast where she interview authors and they discuss how this experience has affected her writing and her publishing life. They also get into their shared appreciation for creating stories through human connections.
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Ep. #342 - Interview with bestselling author Jennifer Weiner!
3 juni 2019 · 49 min
Today's interview is one Jill did with the immensely popular author, Jennifer Weiner about her new book MRS EVERYTHING. The book covers multiple decades and the pair discuss Jennifer's research process, the idea of "chick lit" and how Jennifer's mom inspired this book.
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Ep. #341 - June's Biggest Books
30 mei 2019 · 24 min
It's almost June which means it's time for Adam and Jill's monthly roundup of books to read this month.
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
Recursion by Blake Crouch
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim
The Grand Dark by Richard Kadrey
The Girl In Red by Christina Henry
Her Daughter's Mother by Daniele Petrova
The Evil Queen by Gena Showalter
The Van Apfel Girls are Gone by Felicity McLean
The Last Pirate of New York by Rich Cohen Lees meerMusic:
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Ep. #340 - Ali Benjamin, National Book Award finalist and International bestselling author
27 mei 2019 · 42 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with Ali Benjamin about her latest novel, The Next Great Paulie Fink. The book is all about how storytelling can shape an individual, how we experience stories, and how we relate them to others. Adam and Ali discuss finding oneself in stories, and the various forms of storytelling throughout history.
Today’s episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Visit https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds to unlock a free month of unlimited access to their entire library of lectures from professors and experts! No matter your interest, they have something incredible for you to discover and learn!
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Ep. #339 - Brian Jay Jones!
23 mei 2019 · 51 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Brian Jay Jones, the award-winning biographer whose latest book Becoming Dr. Seuss is now available. They discuss the life of Theodore Geisel both before and after becoming the cultural phenomenon that is Dr. Seuss. They also discuss Jim Henson, George Lucas, and the monumental content they've created for generations of fans.
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Ep. #338 - Recent Reads and Game of Thrones Finale Thoughts
20 mei 2019 · 44 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill share the books they've enjoyed recently before getting into their big thoughts after watching the Game of Thrones finale. What they think might surprise you! Lees meer
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Books mentioned in this episode
Believe Me by JP Delaney
Nathan Coulter by Wendell Berry
Andy Catlett by Wendell Berry
Remembering by Wendell Berry
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel
Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
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Ep. #337 - Books Behind Bars: Titles Set In Prison
16 mei 2019 · 32 min
Jill has a new memoir coming out on July 2 called Reading Behind Bars which is all about her experiences as a prison librarian. In today's episode, along with talking about her book she also discusses some other books set in prison. Her list includes fiction, nonfiction, and titles written from prison.
To get a sneak peek of Jill's book Reading Behind Bars, visit her website at https://www.jillgrunenwald.com/sneak-peek Lees meerBooks Mentioned In This Episode:
Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald
Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman
Out of Orange by Cleary Wolters
Shakespeare Saved My Life by Laura Bates
American Prison by Shane Bauer
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
Affinity by Sarah Waters
Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King
Green Mile by Stephen King
Cherry by Nico Walker
Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet
Shantaram by Gregory David RobertsMusic:
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Ep. #336 - Interview with Karen Russell
13 mei 2019 · 33 min
In today's episode, Jill interviews author Karen Russell about her new short story collection Orange World and Other Stories. They discuss the differences in writing short fiction v. a novel and how she organized the collection.
Interview was recorded at ALA Midwinter 2019 in Seattle, WA.
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We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #335: Recent Reads and how books helped me fight depression
9 mei 2019 · 30 min
On today's episode, Adam chats about his recent book festival travels before discussing the books he's enjoyed recently. Then, he gets into how he overcame depression last year by focusing on stories in the books he was reading.
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Ep. #334 - Kim Michele Richardson
6 mei 2019 · 24 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Kim Michele Richardson about her new book The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Inspired by the true story of the Blue People of Kentucky, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek looks at the fierce pack horse librarians and the impact they had on a isolated community.
Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019 in Seattle. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. #333 - Alafair Burke
2 mei 2019 · 37 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with Alafair Burke who was in town for a library event! They discuss her latest thriller The Better Sister, how she uses tension from the criminal justice system to up the stakes for family dramas, and what it's like getting to work with Mary Higgins Clark.
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Ep. #332 - Fiona Barton
29 april 2019 · 24 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with bestselling author Fiona Barton about her latest book The Suspect. They discuss Fiona's writing process, along with her decision to make a journalist the investigator in her novels.
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We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com
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Ep. #331 - May's Biggest new books!
25 april 2019 · 34 min
~It's gonna be MAYYYY~
Sorry, Justin. Today we're talking about the books we're most excited about that are coming out in May (oh my god, it's May)... You know the drill. Lees meerBooks Mentioned in this episode
The Farm by Joanne Ramos
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla & Chimene Suleyman
Cari Mora by Thomas Harris
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs
Kingsbane by Claire LeGrand
Biloxi by Mary Miller
Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones
Anna of Cleve by Alison Weir
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson
There's Something about Sweetie by Sandhya Menon
The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy
Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell
The Obsoletes by Simeon Mills
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio
Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum
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Ep. #330 - Helen Ellis, author of Southern Lady Code
22 april 2019 · 34 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Helen Ellis about her new book Southern Lady Code. Helen shares what it was like writing essays based on her real life and why she loves the Libby app so much!
Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter.
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #329 - Chill with the return of our Summer Reading Program
18 april 2019 · 29 min
On today's episode, Adam returns from LA to chat with Christina about the upcoming OverDrive Summer Reading Program! She breaks down the awesome collection available to our school and library partners and then dives into the titles she's most excited about.
You can find the Summer Reading Program page with complete information here: https://resources.overdrive.com/summer-read/ Lees meerBooks mentioned in this episode
Niko Draws a Feeling by Robert Raczka
Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids by Alain M. Bergeron
Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See? By Chris Ferrie
The Flight of the Swans by Sarah McGuire
The Vast Wonder of the World Extraordinary by Mélina Mangal
A Date with Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
I, Claudia by Mary McCoy
The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. (Terry) Nelson
Rules of the Ruff by Heidi Lang
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Ep. #328 - Rachel Howzell Hall
15 april 2019 · 24 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with suspense writer Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the new book They All Fall Down. Jill and Rachel discuss Agatha Christie, seven deadly sins, and locked room mysteries.
Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #327 - There Were Never Such Devoted Sister Books
11 april 2019 · 1 uur 1 min
Christina and Rickie are back, this time joining Jill to discuss books featuring sisters! From going into hell to save your sister's soul to helping your sister cover up multiple murders to fighting your sister over the King of England, there's a little something for everyone in this list.
Books mentioned in this episode
My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Lucky by Alice Sebold
The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory
City Infernal by Edward Lee
Sisters by David McPhail
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Lees meerMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #326 - Emily Duncan, Author of Wicked Saints
8 april 2019 · 32 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Emily Duncan, author of the new young adult book Wicked Saints.
Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019 Lees meerMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #325 - True Crime
4 april 2019 · 28 min
Adam's out this week in Jury Duty, so Jill is on her own and decided to stay on brand and talk about some True Crime books! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
American Fire by Monica Hesse
A Serial Killer's Daughter by Kerri Rawson
The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman
The Lazarus Files by Matthew McGough
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
Burned by Edward Humes
The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Lucky by Ann Sebold
My Friend Dahmer by Derf BackderfMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #324: Harlan Coben!!!
1 april 2019 · 52 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam sit down with Harlan Coben for a live interview in front of a sold out crowd of 400 readers at their home away from home, Cuyahoga County Public Library. Speaking of homes, his new book RUN AWAY, deals with tracking down someone who ran away from theirs...
They also discuss his work with Netflix, his ability to write anywhere, and using the things he sees in his daily life and the question, "What if" as catalysts for his writing.
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Ep. #323 - Big Library Read is Back!
30 maart 2019 · 20 min
On today's very special episode, Jill and Adam speak with Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, co-creators of Homes: A Refugee Story. Abu Bakr is an ESL student of Winnie's, who helped him tell his family's story of leaving the Middle East to start a new life in Canada and how the challenges they overcame, all while maintaining a beautiful outlook on life. Hear how they put the book together using frequent interviews, Google Translate, and the stories of Abu Bakr's family.
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Ep. #322 - April's Biggest Books!
28 maart 2019 · 43 min
April is around the corner, which means it's time for Jill and Adam to return with their picks of books being published next month!
Books Mentioned In this Episode:
The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan
No Country for Old Gnomes by Kevin Hearne & Delilah S. Dawson
Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis
Odd Partners edited by Anne Perry
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
Little Darlings by Melanie Golding
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell
White by Bret Easton Ellis
The Better Sister by Alafair Burke
The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth
King of Fools by Amanda Foody Lees meerOther April Picks:
Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, ed. by Michele Filgate
Mentors by Russell BrandMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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Ep. #321 - Interview with Jasper Fforde
25 maart 2019 · 35 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with New York Times Bestselling author Jasper Fforde. His latest book Early Riser is out now.
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Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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