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Ep. #320 -#MarchSadness 2019
21 maart 2019 · 57 min
Get your tissues ready, folks! No buzzer beaters. No brackets. Just a bunch of books that will absolutely make you cry. Adam and Jill are joined by Christina and Rickie to take a deep dive into some emotional reads. We also break the tension A LOT with jokes. Does Christina still cry? You'll have to listen to find out! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
Everything is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs
We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
Shrill by Lindy West
Room by Emma Donoghue
A Taste for Monsters by Matthew J. Kirby
He by John Connolly
Atonement by Ian McEwan
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
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Ep. #319 - Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King
18 maart 2019 · 26 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King, which was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club Central Pick. Wayétu shares the impact of storytelling in Liberia's cultural history and the importance of African voices in literature. She also discusses her non-profit One Moore Book.
Interview was recorded at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA during ALA Midwinter 2019
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Ep. #318 - Gretchen Rubin and The Books that Spark Joy
14 maart 2019 · 38 min
On today's episode Adam and Jill chat with Gretchen Rubin about her new book OUTER ORDER INNER CALM and offer tips about how decluttering our lives can help bring us happiness. Before that, Jill and Adam share the books that spark joy within them as well as share some answers from former guests! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen RubinThe Books that Spark Joy for us
Jill's Books:
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Misery by Stephen King
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline SusannAdam's Books
The Annotated Alice by Lewis Caroll
The works of Henrik Ibsen
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke NijkampR.O. Kwon - Episode 245
HOPSCOTCH by Julio CortazarJoe Abercrombie - Episode 248
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienMelissa Hartwig - Episode 263
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinMallory O'Meara - Episode 315
Come as You Are by Emily NagoskiKerri Maniscalco - Episodes 168 & 266
A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC by Shel SilversteinBrad Meltzer - Episodes 26 & 299
Justice League of America #150Marie Benedict - Episodes 52, 121, & 302
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyMadeline Miller - Episodes 278 & 300
Watership Down by Richard AdamsAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Zoraida Cordova - Episodes 34, 75, & 90
DONE DIRT CHEAP by Sarah Nicole LemonMarieke Nijkamp - Episodes 4, 56, and 200
HET RAD VAN FORTUIN by Thea Beckman
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Ep. #317 - Victoria "V.E." Schwab!
11 maart 2019 · 45 min
Oh my we have a superb episode for you fellow nerds! Adam chatted with Victoria (V.E.) Schwab about her all of her new upcoming projects including The Steel Prince (graphic novel), the re-release of The Near Witch (Fantasy), and her new Cassidy Blake series book coming later this year. She breaks down the difference between novel and comic writing and her need to inject humor into dark stories for the readers' sake. We also discuss our shared love of nonfiction audiobooks and dish out loads of recommendations.
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Ep. #316 - No Boys Allowed for Women's History Month
7 maart 2019 · 42 min
For today's episode, Jill is joined by Tiffany and Sydney for a "No Boys Allowed" episode celebrating Women's History Month. Books by women, books about women, and all things awesome.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Sing Unburied Sing by Jessamyn Ward
You Know You Want This by Kristen Roupenian
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Buffering by Hannah Hart
Hunger by Roxane Gay
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
Shrill by Lindy West
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, ed. by Michele Filgate
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
In the Woods by Tana French
The Witch Elm by Tana French
The Likeness by Tana French
The Secret Place by Tana French
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Little Friend by Donna Tartt
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara
Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald
Warcross by Marie Lu
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zenter
Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore Lees meerMusic: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
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Ep. #315 - Mallory O'Meara, author of Lady from the Black Lagoon
4 maart 2019 · 35 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews friend of the show, Mallory O'Meara about her new book Lady from the Black Lagoon! In this story Mallory tells the life story of the woman behind the design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon while also sharing her own experiences in the film world.
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Ep. #314 - March's Biggest Books
28 februari 2019 · 38 min
Jill and Adam are back with their monthly picks episode! This week they are diving into upcoming March books they can't wait to read. Lees meer
Books Mentioned In This Episode
The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara The F*ck it Diet by Caroline Dooner The Trials of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick The Catalogue of Shipwrecked Books by Edward-Wilson Lee Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams The River by Peter Heller The Quintland Sisters by Shelley Wood
A Question of Holmes by Brittany Cavallaro
Inspection by Josh Malerman The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson Woman 99 by Greer Macallister Internment by Samira Ahmed Funny Man by Patrick McGilligan
The Near Witch by V. E. Schwab
Once & Future by Cori McCarthy & Amy Rose CapettaMusic:
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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. #313 - Samantha Shannon, Author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
25 februari 2019 · 46 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with Samantha Shannon, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season series to discuss her new high fantasy standalone novel The Priory of the Orange Tree. This sweeping saga tells epic stories of four main characters, a divided world, a queendom, and so many incredible dragons.
Adam and Shannon discuss her world building process, devising stories out of history and legend, and how her editing process works. She also explains why this novel is 800+ pages instead of being a series. A must listen and a must read for any fantasy fan.
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Ep. 312 - Caterrific Books
21 februari 2019 · 24 min
A few weeks ago, Adam talked about dog books and now Jill is back with books featuring and about cats!
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
Dewey by Vicki Myron
Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe
Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot
The Cat Who... series by Lillian Jackson Braun
Mrs. Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Warrior series by Erin Hunter
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
Harry Potter series by JK Rowling Lees meerMusic:
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Ep. #311 -- NYT Bestselling author Alexandra Robbins
18 februari 2019 · 31 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Alexandra Robbins, author of The Overachievers, The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Pledged. Her latest book Fraternity is out now. Lees meer
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Ep. #310 - #PBNRead2019 recommendations!
14 februari 2019 · 51 min
On today's episode, Adam & Jill are joined by Emma and Kristin to dish out oodles of recommendations for the Professional Book Nerds 2019 Reading Challenge! Also they make lots of good, good jokes.
Books mentioned in this episode (broken out by category) Lees meerBook written by two or more authors
Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Josh and Hazel's guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Some Sing, Some Cry by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayeza
My Plain Jane Cynthia Hand & Brodi Ashton
All the President's Men by Bob Woodward and Carl BernsteinBook that has appeared on the ALA's frequently challenged book list
Scary Stories to tell in the dark
Perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Harry Potter
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Of Mice and men by John Steinbeck
A lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Grendel by John GardnerAudiobook of a memoir or autobiography read by the author
Heartland by Sarah Smarsh
Still Foolin' em by Billy Crystal
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
As You Wish by Cary Elwes
My Life as a Goddess by Guy Branum
We're going to need more win Gabrielle Union
In pieces by Sally Field
Hunger makes me a modern girl by Carrie Brownstein
Party of One by Dave Holmes
Yes, Please by Amy Poehler
This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy PhillipsRetelling of a classic book, fairy tale, or play
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The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson (The Winter's Tale)
Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson (The Merchant of Venice)
Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood (The Tempest)The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell - Genderbent Robin Hood
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Blanca and Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore - Swan Lake
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
My Lady's Choosing by Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris
A Blade so Black by LL McKinney
The Winters by Lisa Gabrielle
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Ep. #309 - Leife Shallcross, author of The Beast's Heart
11 februari 2019 · 35 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Australian author Leife Shallcross about her new book The Beast's Heart. This story is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast but through the beasts eyes. It's equal parts moving and funny and entirely whimsical. We also discuss her lifelong passion for fairy tales and Jim Dale doing her audiobook!
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Ep. #308 - Jill's ALA Adventures and what we've been reading
7 februari 2019 · 38 min
On today's episode, Jill makes her glorious return from Seattle where she was interviewing authors during the American Library Association Midwinter meetings. We discuss the wonderful people she met and the fun she had before getting into some good ole fashion reading recommendations. Come for the books, stay for the awkwardness of Adam and Jill laughing at each other. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in this episode:
An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo
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Ep. #307 - Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate and Max and the Midknights
4 februari 2019 · 37 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Lincoln Peirce, best known for his long running comic and novels in the Big Nate universe. He is back with a new book called Max and the Midknights, his first story outside of the the Big Nate world. They discuss the unique classification of his illustrated novels and how long it takes him to lay out a story and the comics combined into one book!
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Ep. #306 - February's biggest books and some great literary ensemble casts
31 januari 2019 · 52 min
On today's episode, Christina is back! She helps Adam break down February's biggest books before providing a few of her favorite books with big casts of characters. Lees meer
February's Biggest Books
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
The Familiars by Stacey Halls
The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie
Stranger Things Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond
The care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Early Riser by Jasper Fforde
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
Wild Bill by Tom Clavin
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
The Blood Spell by C. J. Redwine
Four Dead Queens by Astrid ScholteEnsemble cast books
One of Us is Lying, by Karen McManus
Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo
Game of Thrones by George RR Martin
The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
Harry Potter Series By JK Rowling
Casual Vacancy Series by Robert Galbriath
The Raven Boys series by Maggie Steifvater
The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan
American Gods by Neil Gaimon
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Ep. #305 - Sarah Smarsh, National Book Award finalist and author of Heartland
28 januari 2019 · 38 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author of the New York Times best selling memoir Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth. Lees meer
They discuss today's political climate, the struggle of lower class farmers, the effect the news and classism have society, and the similarities and differences between poverty in urban and rural areas. She also explains what led to her breaking free from the cycle of poverty and struggle in own family.
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Ep. #304 - DOG BOOKS!
24 januari 2019 · 26 min
Last week we got a message on Twitter suggesting we do an episode all about dog books. Well, Jill is on the road for some interviews so Adam took full advantage. Enjoy these wonderful adventures of very good pups and the bork through ruff times and good times alike. Not all dogs are good bois... Some are good girls!
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Adventures of Balto: The Untold Story of Alaska's Famous Iditarod Sled Dog
Where the Red Fern Grows
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford Lees meerEb White On Dogs
Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
White Fang
Lily and the Octopus
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Ep. #303 - Kristen Roupenian, author of You Know You Want This
21 januari 2019 · 44 min
On today's episode, Adam interviews Kristen Roupenian about her new collection of short stories You Know You Want This featuring the widely read and hotly debated Cat Person. They discuss how she avoided the craze that Cat Person created, why she loves the short story format, and how she feels about the novel she's currently working on. Her stories explore human emotion and are darkly funny. This collection is splashed all over countless "best of" lists and is a must read.
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Ep. #302 -Marie Benedict on The Only Woman in the Room
17 januari 2019 · 26 min
Our incredible friend Marie Benedict stopped by the office on her way to Indianapolis so we just had to record a quick chat about her new book The Only Woman in the Room. In keeping with her style of telling stories about underappreciated woman of history, this book is all about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress, escaped a marriage to Austrian's most powerful arms dealer, and an inventor whose creation was the foundation for modern day WiFi. Her story is amazing.
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Ep. #301 - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
14 januari 2019 · 34 min
On today's interview, Adam interviews bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen about their new thrillers An Anonymous Girl. They talk about the ethical decisions we all make every day and the psychology involved with morality. They also explain their unique writing process. This episode is a must listen for fans of thrillers and suspense!
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Ep. #300 - Madeline Miller on the magic of Shakespeare and Theatre
10 januari 2019 · 52 min
On today's extraordinarily round numbered episode, Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE, returns to talk more mythology, Shakespeare and theatre. We kick off the episode by discussing a very special giveaway Adam and Jill are doing to celebrate 300 episodes before Madeline talks about some recent books she's read. They then dive into all things stage related!
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Ep. #299 - Brad Meltzer returns!
7 januari 2019 · 44 min
On today's episode, Adam and Brad Meltzer rekindle their Muppet-fueled friendship after nearly 2 1/2 years apart. They discuss his new book The First Conspiracy which he co-wrote with Josh Mensch about the time George Washington was nearly assassinated before the Revolutionary War ever began. This fascinating true story will blow your mind. This was recorded before Christmas so naturally they discuss Emmet Otter and Brad demands to do the Nerd 9 again to see if his answers are the same as last time. Go borrow/buy/request The First Conspiracy today!
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Ep. #298 - January's Biggest Books
3 januari 2019 · 37 min
It's 2019! New year, new month, new books from Jill and Adam. This time, they are sharing their books for January. Lees meer
Books Mentioned In This Episode
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
The Paragon Hotel by Lindsay Faye
We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh
The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
Burned by Edward Humes
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
The Similars by Rebecca Hanover
Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss
Looker by Laura Sims
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
The Plotters by Un-Su Kim
Annelies by David R. Gillham
Breaking and Entering by Jeremy N Smith
Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen
Black is the Body by Emily Bernard
An Orchestra if Minorities by Chigozie Obioma
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Ep. #297 - Rebecca Hanover, Author of The Similars
31 december 2018 · 31 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with debut YA author Rebecca Hanover about her debut novel The Similars. She tells a wonderful story about high school, clones, acceptance and mystery. You're absolutely going to love it!
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Ep. #296 - Best Books of 2018
27 december 2018 · 28 min
It's the last Thursday of 2018 and Adam and Jill are here with their roundup of the best books they read in 2018. Both books published this year but also books they read that were published other years. Lees meer
The Professional Book Nerds Best Books of 2018
Landwhale by Jes Baker
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D Jackson
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Not That Bad, ed. By Roxane Gay
The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonThe best books we read this year that weren't published in 2018
Lillian Boxfish takes a walk by Kathleen Rooney
Marathon Man by William Goldman
The Call by Peadar O Guilin
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
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Ep. #295 - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing
24 december 2018 · 29 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam interview NYT bestselling author Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing. They discuss her fascinating life studying wildlife in Africa and how she learned to adjust to her life upon returning. Her life has been a beautiful journey and her debut work of fiction is just as good.
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Ep. #294 - Charlaine Harris (!!) and announcing the PBN 2019 Reading Challenge
20 december 2018 · 36 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam interview the great Charlaine Harris, well known author of the Sookie Stackhouse Chronicles, The Aurora Teagarden series, and the Midnight, Texas series, all of which have been turned into television adaptations. Charlaine called in to promote her NEW Gunnie Rose series, beginning with her latest book An Easy Death. This conversation was a joy and Charlaine is the funniest person we've ever interviewed. Lees meer
BEFORE the interview, we announce a brand new thing we're launching for the new year: The 2019 Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge! Be sure to listen in to hear all about it and how you can win a free reading device!
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Ep. #293 - Interview with Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal Method PLUS A GIVEAWAY!
17 december 2018 · 38 min
On today's episode, Jill chats with Ryder Carroll, inventor of the wildly popular Bullet Journal Method. He has a new book out about the practice called The Bullet Journal Method and he and Jill chat all things bujo.
With just a couple weeks left in 2018, now is the perfect time to start thinking about 2019 and your goals and plans and to help you with those, we have a giveaway! Head on over to our Instagram @ProBookNerds for your chance to win a copy of Ryder's book The Bullet Journal Method plus the same blue Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid journal that Jill loves to use for her own bullet journal. Lees meerSay Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #292 - Give the gift of reading: Helping listeners shop for their book lovers
13 december 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
On today's episode, Adam is joined by three of OverDrive's staff librarians to answer a few of the book request emails we've received over the last few weeks. Emma, Kristin, and Maria do not disappoint. Check out all these amazing books! Lees meer
Books our librarians (and Adam) are reading:
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
The First Conspiracy by Brad MeltzerHistorical Fiction with a Medical Slant
The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman
The Physician by Noah Gordon
Outlander by Diana GabaldonYA Poetry & Novels in Verse
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
The Dark Between Stars by Atticus
If They Come For Us by Fatimah Asghar
Swing by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand HessSteampunk/Dieselpunk, Modern & Urban Fantasy
The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher
The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
The Queen of All Crows by Rod Duncan (Book One of the Map of Unknown Things series)
The Broken Earth series by N.K. JemisinDark, Intense and Creepy audiobooks (based off of I'll be Gone In The Dark)
You by Caroline Kepnes
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
Pieces of Her by Karin SlaughterDark Fantasy and moral ambiguity
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Furyborn by Clarie Legrand
Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris
Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones
The Sisters of the Winter WoodThrilling dad books!
Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park, Micro)
Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Marathon Man by William GoldmanHP Read Alikes and Literary Fiction
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James (2019)True Crime and books about drug dealers
The Power of the Dog trilogy by Don Winslow
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
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Ep. #291 - Kari Lynn Dell, author of Mistletoe in Texas
10 december 2018 · 57 min
Today’s episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks and Sourcebooks Casablanca and features a conversation with romance suspense writer Kari Lynn Dell whose contemporary western romance series Texas Rodeo includes Reckless in Texas, Tangled in Texas, Tougher in Texas, Fearless in Texas and the new holiday special Mistletoe in Texas. Kari brings a lifetime of personal experience as a horse trainer and rodeo competitor to her writing about the exciting, dangerous – and romantic -- world of the Texas rodeo. Lees meer
Look for other new Sourcebooks Casablanca Christmas titles such as You Had Me at Cowboy by Jennie Marts, Cowboy SEAL Christmas by Nicole Helm, Billionaire Wolf for Christmas by Terry Spear and Cowboy Christmas Jubilee from Dylann Crush.
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Ep. #290 - Best audiobooks of 2018 with Robin Witten
6 december 2018 · 33 min
On today's episode, Robin Witten from Audiofile Magazine and the Behind the Mic podcast joins us to talk about the absolute best audiobooks of the year. Behind the Mic is a daily podcast where you can get quick audiobook recommendations across multiple genres. It's a must listen for any fellow audiobook nerd. Subscribe to it today!
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Ep. #289 - Katie Ruggle, Suspense Romance writer extraordinaire!
3 december 2018 · 44 min
Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks and Sourcebooks Casablanca and features a conversation with romance suspense writer Katie Ruggle. Lees meer
Katie's newest book is Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas, the first in the new Rocky Mountain Cowboy series which brings pulse-pounding romantic suspense to a cowboy’s Colorado Christmas.
You’ll love the four books in her most recent series Rocky Mountain K9 Unit about K9 officers, their trusty dogs and the women they swear to protect. Track down Run to Ground, On the Chase, Survive the Night and Through the Fire.
Katie’s first series Search and Rescue included 6 titles about Rocky Mountain rescue divers courting danger—and each other.
Look for other new Sourcebooks Casablanca Christmas titles such as You Had Me at Cowboy by Jennie Marts, Cowboy SEAL Christmas by Nicole Helm, Billionaire Wolf for Christmas by Terry Spear and Cowboy Christmas Jubilee from Dylann Crush.
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Ep. #288 -- December's Biggest Books
29 november 2018 · 35 min
December is right around the corner and Jill and Adam are here with their top picks for next month!
Books mentioned in this episode:
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield Born to be Posthumous by Mark Dery Pandemic by Robin Cook The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash Art Matters by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell We are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin The Noma Guide to Fermentation Guide by Rene Redzepi The Mansion by Ezekiel Boone Light Years by Kass Morgan The Disasters by MK England For the Sake of the Game by Laurie R King The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke We Can Save Us All by Adam Nemett Milkman by Anna Burns Lees meerSay Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #287 - Alan Cumming Redux
26 november 2018 · 1 uur 7 min
Today's episode is a bit of a flashback as Jill and Adam pull an old episode from the archives. In this case, the amazing and incredible ALAN CUMMING OMG. Original episode was #73 back in December 2016, so for longtime listeners hope you enjoy this Monday rewind and for new listeners, enjoy this interview!
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Ep. #286 - Thankful Thursday! Spoiler alert: we are thankful for YOU, our listeners!
22 november 2018 · 31 min
Today's episode is being released on Thanksgiving in the United States and Adam and Jill decide to talk about what they are thankful for which is OUR AMAZING AND AWESOME LISTENERS! They share emails and reviews from some listeners. Reach out to us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com with your own questions and comments and maybe you'll also get an on air shout out on a future episode.
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Ep. #285: Stuart Turton, Author of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
19 november 2018 · 40 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam interview Stuart Turton, author of the phenomenally mysterious The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. We discuss his passion for Agatha Christie, how to make a murder mystery that lives up to her legacy, editing this masterpiece, why it's named differently in the U.S. and the U.K. and so much more. This novel is a masterpiece of intrigue and Stuart is a delight. Lees meer
Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks, publishers of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Be sure to check out these other excellent new releases in their cataloge:
Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley
Part history, part romance, and all kinds of magic, author Susanna Kearsley's latest masterpiece will draw you in and never let you go, even long after you've closed the last page.Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Inspired by a newspaper photo that stunned readers throughout the country during the depression, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of ambition, redemption, love and family.The Fallen Architect by Charles Belfoure
In this riveting novel from The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect, a man in disgrace finds that digging up the past is the only road he can take.
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Ep. #284 - ~So you say you want a RESOLUTION~
15 november 2018 · 29 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam look back at how they're doing on their 2018 reading resolutions, discuss the different ways they handle depression and provide a bunch of different ideas for setting 2019 reading goals. Lees meer
Books Adam and Jill have read lately:
The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
Fraternity by Alexandra Robbins
Pledged by Alexandra Robbins
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
North by Scott Jurek
Marathon Man by Bill Rodgers
Hunger by Roxane Gay
LandWhale by Jes Baker
You Have the Right to Remain Fat by Virgie Tovar
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Ep. 283: Fiona Davis, author of The Masterpiece
12 november 2018 · 26 min
Former guest and friend of the podcast Fiona Davis returns to talk about her latest book, The Masterpiece Lees meer
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Don't Blink or you'll miss this wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey Doctor Who comics episode!
8 november 2018 · 39 min
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Andrew James, Managing and Launch Editor for Titan Comics. Andrew manages the Doctor Who series of Titan Comics and both Whovians nerd out about The Doctor and his (or her!) companions and Andrew gives listeners a peek behind the curtain of comic production.
For our library friends listening, you can save 75% on Titan Comics Doctor Who series by visiting Marketplace between now and November 25, 2018! If you've been thinking about adding Titan Comics Doctor Who series to your OverDrive collection, now is the perfect time.
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Ep. #281: Ngozi Ukazu, creator of the Check, Please! comics
5 november 2018 · 30 min
What do hockey, baking, vlogging and comics have in common? They're all a part of what makes Ngozi so amazing! She is the creator of Check, Please! the fabulous web comic that took kickstarter by storm and is now available to purchase and borrow as complete collections of the stories of Bitty and his hockey adventures. Ngozi chats with Adam about where the idea came from for Check, Please! and how she creates each episode. She also guesses Adam's favorite pie correctly because she's clearly a savant.
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Ep. #280- New Mommas talkin' kid books for Picture Book Month!
1 november 2018 · 51 min
On today's episode, Adam is joined by Christina, Andrea and Melissa all of whom have little babes at home (and Andrea is expecting another)! We discuss the books they love reading to their little ones and the books they can't wait to share with them as they grow.
This episode has been officially rated 100% certified adorable.
Books and series mentioned in this episode
Pete the cat books
Rainbow Fish
Chu's Day at the Beach
Llama, Llama, red pajama
How do dinosaurs say goodnight
Fancy Nancy
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog
Because I'm Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa
Vader's Little Princess
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Aggie and Ben
Where the wild things are
The Giving Tree
Harriet the spy
Charlotte's Web
Harry Potter series
How the Grinch stole Christmas
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Ep. #279 - Interview with Jasmine Guillory
29 oktober 2018 · 29 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Jasmine Guillory, author of the new book The Proposal. Jill and Jasmine discuss romance books, Roxane Gay, and writing with a full-time job.
Interview was recorded in person at ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA
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Ep. #278 - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
27 oktober 2018 · 31 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Madeline Miller about her instant bestselling novel CIRCE. The title was selected for the upcoming Together We Read digital book club which runs from November 1-15 in the United Kingdom.
Madeline and Adam discuss her love of Mythology, writing the story for people who have no previous knowledge of the myth and their shared obsession with theater.
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Ep. #277 - November's biggest new books!
25 oktober 2018 · 32 min
On today's episode we're talking about November new releases we're most excited for! There's something for everyone here! Click on any of the books below to sample them and then go borrow or buy them! Lees meer
November books
Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean
5 Hazards of Time by Joyce Carol Oates
Heirs of the Founders by H. W. Brands
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
The Museum of Mysteries by Steve Berry & M. J. Rose
Fire & Blood by George RR Martin
Vita Nostra by Sergey & Marina Dyachenko
How Long 'til Black Future Month by NK Jemisin
Queer Eye: Love Yourself. Love Your Life.
Pulp by Robin Talley
Thanks a Thousand by A. J. Jacobs
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Ep. #276 - Interview with Whitney Gardner
22 oktober 2018 · 20 min
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by Whitney Gardner, author and illustrator of Chaotic Good and You're Welcome, Universe. Her latest book, Fake Blood, is out now!
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Ep. #275 - Read Harder Challenge 4
18 oktober 2018 · 34 min
On today's episode we're once again helping you tackle your 2018 Read Harder Challenge. Book Riot has one of the best yearly reading challenges but how do you find books to match each task? We've got your back. To find additional challenge book ideas check out episodes #192, #217, and #245. Lees meer
A comic written or drawn by a person of color
Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu
Monstress by Marjorie Liu
Malice in Ovenland by Micheline Hess
Bingo Love by Tee Franklin
M.F.K. by Nilah Magruder
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Today's task recommendations:
The first book in a new-to-you YA or middle grade series
Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi
The Belles by Dhionelle Clayton
Strange Fire by Tommy Wallach
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
You Don't Know My Name by Kristen Orlando
The all the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny HanA mystery by a person of color or LGBTQ+ author
Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Speakers of the Dead by J. Aaron Sanders
Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
The Monkey's Mask by Dorothy PorterA book with a female protagonist over the age of 60
FYI - Any Miss Marple mystery by Agatha Christie will work
The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Lillian Boxfish Take a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J Gaines
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Ep. #274 - Alex London, author of Black Wings Beating
15 oktober 2018 · 48 min
On today's episode, Alex London joins Adam to chat about his new YA saga BLACK WINGS BEATING! We discuss falconry, LGBTQ+ writing, his experience with putting animals in his books and loads more!
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Ep. #273 - The Great American Read! with Bill Gardner, VP of Programming and Development at PBS
11 oktober 2018 · 30 min
It's a question we're asked daily: what is your favorite book? PBS took that idea and expanded it to find America's favorite book and they've been working tirelessly to find the answer. Through The Great American Read they've found America's top 100 most popular books and all fall long they've been highlighting different genres and titles in their weekly episodes. On today's episode, Bill Gardner, the VP of Programming and Development at PBS stopped by to chat about the list ahead of the upcoming finale and unveiling of America's favorite book!
You can catch up on all the previous episodes and cast your vote for America's favorite book by visiting http://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/.
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Ep. #272: April Genevieve Tucholke, author of Boneless Mercies
8 oktober 2018 · 35 min
On today's episode, April Genevieve Tucholke joins Adam to discuss her latest novel Boneless Mercies, dive DEEP into Beowulf and how its viewed today. We also discuss story structure by comparing linear story lines versus circular stories with multiple points of view like her book WINK POPPY MIDNIGHT. We also discuss her absolutely amazing choice for her background music while writing. April is a delight of a human and this conversation was so much fun. Lees meer
Go get yourself a copy of BONELESS MERICES today!
Today's episode was sponsored by Britannica Digital Learning, providers of incredible nonfiction digital content to hundreds of OverDrive library and school partners. To find your library or schools Britannica Digital Learning content, simply search for them by name in the search bar in Libby or on their OverDrive website. And if you’re a library or school library selector, be sure to check out all of EB’s wonderful titles in OverDrive Marketplace today!
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Ep. #271 - Monsters, Murder and More with Mallory O'Meara!
4 oktober 2018 · 30 min
On today's show we welcome in Mallory O'Meara, author and cohost of the wonderful Reading Glasses podcast on the Maximum Fun network! Mallory is, in our opinion, THE person to go to when you're looking for horror book recommendations. So now that October has arrived we HAD to bring her on. Our chat is all about the horror books she loves, both truly terrifying and others that are less so. We offer recommendations for everyone, regardless of your fright level. Lees meer
ALSO: Mallory has written a book called The Lady from the Black Lagoon that comes out March 5th and you can recommend it to your library or preorder it right now. It tells the true story of Milicent Patrick, the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood's classic movie monsters and we can't wait to read it.
After you check out this episode be sure to subscribe to Reading Glasses as well. It's a phenomenal, weekly chat about everything in the book world between Mallory and her co-host Brea Grant. They are a Thursday release friend so you can enjoy both our shows together where they belong.
Mallory's horror book recommendations!
Definitely Scary:
A Head full of ghosts by Paul Tremblay
The Red Tree by Caitlin Kiernan
The Elementals by Michael McDowellShort story collections
Ghost Summer by Tananarive Due
Revenge by Yoko OgawaJust a little Spooky
White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
The Halloween Tree by Ray BradburyThe book that made Mallory fall in love with horror
Creepshow graphic novel by Stephen KingOther books discussed
We have always lived in the castle by Shirley Jackson
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
The Deadhouse by Dawn Kurtagich
And the Trees Crept In by Dawn KurtagichMallory's All Hollow's Read book
This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero
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