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Ep. #170 - Jason Reynolds on the importance of children's literature
4 november 2017 · 35 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with Jason Reynolds about his powerful children's and YA books including Long Way Down, Ghost, and Patina. They discuss the stories from his life that inspire his books and why he gets angry when people say he's "Just a children's book author."
Jason's books are beyond inspiring and his attitude towards young readers is so wonderful. You'll love this discussion and we cannot recommend his books highly enough!
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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. #169 - Nancy Pearl visits OverDrive!
2 november 2017 · 30 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill recap OverDrive's Halloween extravaganza before discussing the books they're reading currently. Then, the main event: Nancy Pearl live and in our offices! Nancy visited Cleveland for some library events and took time out of her busy schedule to talk books with us because she is simply the best. Take a listen!
Books mentioned in this episode
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell Lees meerBlood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves
George & Lizzie by Nancy Pearl
In The Woods by Tana French
Half Magic by Edward Eager
Seven-Day Magic by Edward Eager
Directorate S by Steve Coll
Live from Cairo by Ian Bassingthwaighte
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Ep. #168 - Kerri Maniscalco, New York Times bestselling author of Hunting Prince Dracula
30 oktober 2017 · 33 min
On Today's episode, Jill and Adam talk about their Halloween plans and mutual love of classic candy before getting into a conversation Adam had with two-time New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco. Both of Kerri's YA thrillers, Stalking Jack the Ripper and her newest book Hunting Prince Dracula debuted on the NYT list and they are wonderful. Adam and Kerri discuss the haunted house she grew up in and how she deals with being terrified of supernatural beings through reading and writing about them. They also talk about the classic terrifying movies Fievel Goes West, Ferngully and the Labyrinth. Lees meer
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Ep. #167 - November New Book Releases!
26 oktober 2017 · 38 min
It's that time again! Our heroes journey out to the land of pre-pub books and offer up the ones their most excited about coming out in November. Come along, won't you!
November Releases mentioned in this episode
The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg
Breaking Free: How I escaped polygamy, the FLDS cult, and my father, Warren Jeffs by Rachel Jeffs
Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
What Unites Us by Dan Rather
Troublemakers: Silicon Valley's Coming of Age by Leslie Berlin
Heather, the Totality by Matthew Weiner
Artemis by Andy Weir
Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris
Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages that Shaped Europe by Deborah Cadbury
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
Dark Asylum by E.S. Thomson
The End We Start From by Megan Hunter
Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News by Kevin Young
It's All Relative by A. J. Jacobs Lees meerPBN Classics book suggestions in honor of National Novel Writing Month:
Water for Elephants
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Ep. #166 - Drew Magary, Author of The Hike
23 oktober 2017 · 41 min
On Today's episode, Adam sits down with Drew Magary, author of The Hike and contributor to GQ, Deadspin and several other sites Adam is obsessed with. They chat about the book (think modern day Iliad) as well as a myriad of topics ranging from covering sports, whether social media has been good or bad for how news is covered and whether he feels the need to have hot takes on everything that happens. They then get into the good stuff, the time Drew went on Chopped and won. Take a listen and then go read this book!
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Ep. #165 - Oh the Horror!
19 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 9 min
Last week, Adam talked Young Adult Horror with Andrea and Christina. This week, Christina and Andrea are back with Jill, along with their coworker Shannon, to discuss Adult Horror!
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton
City Infernal by Edward Lee
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Night Film by Marisha Pessl
Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Trembley
Dead Spots by Rhiannon Frater
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes
Foxlowe by Eleanor Wasserberg
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
The Ruins by Scott Smith
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Claudia's Story by Ashley Marie Witter
Ramses The Damned by Anne Rice and Christopher Rice
Sleeping Beauties by Owen King and Stephen King
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
It by Stephen King
The Countess by Rebecca Johns
The Shining by Stephen King Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #164 - Anna-Marie McLemore, author of Wild Beauty
16 oktober 2017 · 28 min
Today's episode is an interview Adam did with young adult author Anna-Marie McLemore at Book Expo America. Anna-Marie writes fairy tale style magical realism and her latest book Wild Beauty is now available. They discuss the origin of her stories and what defines "magical realism" in her mind. Take a listen!
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Ep. #163- YA Horror picks to prepare for Halloween! AND the return of Dawn Kurtagich
12 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
We're getting spooky on today's episode as Adam first chats with Andrea and Christina in the office about their YA Horror recommendations before calling the queen of YA Horror, Dawn Kurtagich, to get her picks. Adam and Dawn also chat about Halloween traditions and what Dawn has been working on since we last spoke.
Books Mentioned in this episode Lees meerOdd & True by Cat Winters
The Merciless by Danielle Vega
Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics
The Ravenous by Amy Lukavics
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Brother by Ania Ahlborn
Doll Bones by Holly Black
The Uninvited by Cat Winters
Juliet, Immortal by Stacey Jay
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney
A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis
The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender
House of Ash by Hope Cook
Stalking Jack the Ripper & Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco
Cinderella, Necromancer by F.M Boughan
The Hollow Girl by Hillary Monahan
Devil in Ohio by Daria Polatin
The Monstrumologist by Rick YanceyDawn Kurtagich's YA Horror picks
Such Small Hands by Andres Barba
Thornhill by Pam Smy
The Call by Peadar Ó Guilín
Spellbook of the Lost and Foun by Moïra Fowley-DoyleSay Hello!
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Ep. #162- Big Library Read Bonus Episode!
10 oktober 2017 · 36 min
On this special BONUS Big Library Read episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Adam welcomes back author Chelsea Sedoti to the show. Chelsea shares the real life stories that built the story in The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett, how falling down a rabbit hole on the internet can be both a blessing and a curse and why she feels readers of all ages love going back to the Young Adult genre.
You can learn all about the Big Library Read program, the world's largest digital book club, by visiting http://biglibraryread.com/. Lees meerSay Hello!
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Ep. #161 -- Interview with Tana French
9 oktober 2017 · 27 min
On today's episode, Jill got to interview one of her most favorite writers ever: Tana French, author of the award winning Dublin Murder Squad series. Tana shares where her ideas come from, how she approaches each book and detective and they even talk about just what exactly happened in "In the Woods." If you're a mystery fan and haven't yet picked up any of Tana's books, do it today!
Tana's Books
In the Woods
The Likeness
Faithful Place
Broken Harbor
The Secret Place
The Trespasser Lees meerSay Hello!
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Ep. #160 - The Professional Book Nerds and The Prisoner of Azkaban
5 oktober 2017 · 39 min
Rarely do single books come out that the we feel the need to do an entire episode on by themselves but the Harry Potter universe is an exception they'll always make. On today's show, we're celebrating the release of the illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!
These books have played a massive part in both Jill and Adam's lives and this title is the first of the series that truly goes dark. We discuss themes of the book, what it means to us and some of our favorite scenes.
Note: The illustrated versions of the Harry Potter titles are not available on OverDrive but you can check out the very cool and brand new Hogwarts Library Collection on OverDrive thanks to our friends at Pottermore.
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Ep. #159 - Linsey Miller, Author of Mask of Shadows
2 oktober 2017 · 31 min
On today's episode, we harken back to to June when Jill and Adam sat down with debut author Linsey Miller at the American Library Association's annual meetings. Linsey's book Mask of Shadows is now available and *spoiler alert* IT.FRICKIN.ROCKS.
Our trio talks all about Linsey's book, her background going from Biology student to writer and then wax poetic about their first library cards.
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October New Book Releases!
28 september 2017 · 40 min
Best day of the month! On today's episode the Nerds dive into the the new books coming out in October that they're most excited about. Spoiler Alert: There are SO. MANY. Laughs are had. Books are shared. Adam is awkward. The usual. Check out all the links below to get more information on every book discussed in this episode!
Books Mentioned in this episode:
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy by Serena Valentino
Origin by Dan Brown
The Book of Dust, Volume 1 by Philip Pullman
Homicide for the Holidays by Cheryl Honigford
It Devours! By Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire
Dunbar by Edward St. Aubyn
Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir by Amy Tan
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Strange Weather by Joe Hill
What the Hell Did I Just Read by David Wong
Periods Gone Public by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
From a Certain Point of View
Otherworld by Jason Segel & Kirsten Miller
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Fresh Complaint by Jeffrey Eugenides
The World of Lore by Aaron Mahnke
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Waiting for the Punch by Marc Maron
Paradox Bound by Peter Clines
We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Dare Not Linger by Nelson Mandela
Grant by Ron Chernow
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater
Endurance by Scott Kelly
Member of the Family: My story of Charles Manson, Life Inside His Cult, and the Darkness that Ended the Sixties by Dianne Lake and Deborah Herman Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #157 - Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous
25 september 2017 · 31 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with author Annalee Newitz to discuss her debut novel, Autonomous. Annalee is a giant in the science and tech industry as one of the founding editors of i09.com and Gizmodo and the Tech Culture Editor at Ars Technica.
Annalee shares what she's most excited about in the tech industry and the two of them geek out over The Dark Crystal prequel that's coming soon. Fans of Science Fiction will adore this book.
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Ep. #156 - Banned Books Week and National Book Awards longlist
21 september 2017 · 39 min
On today's episode, Jill and Adam talk about Banned Books Week, the National Books Awards and their newfound love of the the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Lootcrate. Below, you'll find all the books we discussed as well as the full Banned Books and National Book Award longlist collections from OverDrive.com: Lees meer
OverDrive's Banned Books Week collection
The full National Book Awards longlist collection
2016's most challenged books
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Make Something up by Chuck Palahniuk
Big Hard Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings
George by Alex Gino
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
This One Summer by Jillian TamakiBanned books that Adam and Jill will be reading during Banned Books Week
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Neverwhere by Neil GaimanNational Book Award longlist titles mentioned in the episode
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
Miss Burma by Charmaine Craig
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
Locking Up Our Own by James Forman, Jr.Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #155 - Ben Blum, author of Ranger Games
18 september 2017 · 33 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Ben Blum who wrote the recently released Ranger Games. Ben's book is a nonfiction recounting of his cousin's life as he prepared to become an Army Ranger since he was a child only to be arrested the week before his deployment for robbing a bank. Ben goes into the indoctrination of Rangers as well as what led to Alex's crime and the aftermath. This book is incredibly important and is getting LOTS of buzz and it's entirely deserved. Lees meer
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Ep. #154 -- We All Float Down Here
16 september 2017 · 29 min
Last weekend, Jill and Adam both watched the new adaptation of Stephen King's IT and loved it so much they decided to talk about it -- both the film, the book it is based on, and a little bit about the original TV miniseries.
SPOILER ALERT for anyone who hasn't read the book or seen the movie yet!
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Ep. #153 -- In Their Own Words: Memoirs
14 september 2017 · 58 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Melissa, Megan, and Briana to talk about a genre they all love: memoirs! From celebrity memoirs like Eddie Izzard's "Believe Me" to a behind-the-scenes peek at the romance publishing business with "Romance Is My Day Job" by Patience Bloom to the difficult but necessary books of kidnapping survivors like Elizabeth Smart and Jaycee Dugard, this episode has a little bit of everything for readers. Lees meer
Books Mentioned In Today's Episode
From cradle to stage by Virginia Hanlon Grohl
I Can't Make This Up by Kevin hart
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell by W. Kamau Bell
Theft by Finding by David Sedaris
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Yes, Please by Amy Poehler
Believe Me by Eddie Izzard
Vacationland by John Hodgman
Redefining Realness by Janet Mock
Surpassing Certainty by Janet Mock
Spoiler Alert by Michael Ausiello
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher
The Keys by DJ Kahlad
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance
Morgue by Vince DiMaio
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughtey
From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughtey
Romance Is My Day Job by Patience Bloom
Crack the Cube by Ian Scheffler
I Will Find You by Joanna Connors
A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
My Story by Elizabeth Smart
Hope by Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
On Writing by Stephen King
Growing Up Fisher by Joely Fisher
North by Scott Jurek
Unqualified by Anna Faris
What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hunger by Roxane Gay
We Were Eight Years In Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden
The Giant of the Senate by Al FrankenSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #152 - Adrian J. Walker on running, very good doggos and writing dystopian novels
11 september 2017 · 29 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with author Adrian J. Walker and they instantly bond over their shared love of running, dogs and the dystopian genre that Adrian writes in. They discuss his books, The End of the World Running Club and The Last Dog on Earth as well as dealing with the tragic loss of heroes we may have never even met.
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Ep. #151 -- Recommendations from Nancy Pearl
7 september 2017 · 24 min
Our friend Nancy Pearl is back with some book recommendations!
Nancy's Recommendations
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
The Blue Hour by Laura Pritchett
Reading With Patrick by Michelle Kuo Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #150 - E. Lockhart!
4 september 2017 · 36 min
On Today's episode we finally get to share an amazing chat we had with E. Lockhart back in the Spring to promote both We Were Liars and her new release Genuine Fraud! We also discussed Broadway musicals and her inspiration for becoming a writer. We also touch on why she thinks adults still love YA books (us included) and so much more. Enjoy! Lees meer
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Ep. #149 - September new releases we're excited for AND Game Of Thrones!
31 augustus 2017 · 56 min
It's our favorite episode of the month! Today we're talking about the new books coming out in September we can't wait to read. Jill and Adam go back and forth discussing September's big new releases for the first half of today's show but we also give you some bonus content! We break down the season finale of Game of Thrones and try to decide if it was as good as the internet seems to think it was.
After you listen, let us know what books you're most excited for this month!
Books mentioned in this episode:
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
The Girl who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
Invictus by Ryan Graudin
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco
Liner Notes by Loudon Wainwright, III
Warcross by Marie Lu
A Column of Fire by Ken Follett
Queens of the Conquest by Alison Weir
An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock
Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss
Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart
The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
The Man from the Train by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James
The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall
In the Dark by E. Nesbit
What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Wizard's Cookbook by Aurelia Beaupommier
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King
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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. Lees meerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. #148 - Jack Gantos, Author of Writing Radar
28 augustus 2017 · 37 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Jack Gantos, who has written books for readers of all ages. The conversation focuses on Jack's latest work, Writing Radar, in which he details all the ways aspiring writers can set themselves up for success. We also discuss the many twists and turns his life has taken, including getting caught for helping traffic drugs and how this turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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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. #147 - Out of This World Science Fiction
24 augustus 2017 · 46 min
Half an hour after peak viewing time of the 2017 Solar Eclipse, Jill sat down with three of her colleagues (including first time caller, long time listener Bob) to discuss science fiction! From hard science fiction to dystopian fiction to everything in between. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in Today's episode
Dare Mighty Things by Heather Kaczynski
Hyperion by Dan Simmons
The Martian by Andy Weir
Artemis by Andy Weir
Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
The Salt Line by Holly Goddard Jones
The Last One by Alexandra Olivia
Red Rising series by Pierce Brown
Iron Gold by Pierce Brown
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jamison
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'engle
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Provenance by Ann Leckie
He, She and It by Marge Piercy
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Old Man's War by John Scalzi
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi
Future Home of the Living God by Louise ErdhrichSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #146 - Amanda Foody, author of Daughter of the Burning City
21 augustus 2017 · 35 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with his favorite debut author of 2017, Amanda Foody! Amanda is the author of Daughter of the Burning City which Adam lovingly describes as a YA-Fantasy Carnival Freak Show Murder Mystery. That's a lot of words...
Amanda takes us through building her worlds, determining how magic works in these and explains why this incredible fantasy is a standalone novel. After taking a listen we absolutely implore you to get this book. It's magical and dark and mysterious and all and all wonderful.
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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. #145 - Young Adult, New Adult, Mystery AND Romance
17 augustus 2017 · 47 min
On today's episode, Adam is joined by frequent friends of the pod (and 2/3rds of the 3-headed Sass Monster) Andrea and Christina. The three of them hand out bunches of book recommendations that would best be categorized as falling under Young Adult, New Adult, Mystery AND/OR Romance. They talk diverse books, fan fiction, Andrea's birthday and the fact that since the birth of her child she's been reading some DARK novels.
Books mentioned on this episode:
The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn Lees meerHush by John Hart
The Last Child By John Hart
One of us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
Magic City by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Pigeon Man by Joel Edward Stein
The Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley
The Man in the High Castle by Phillip K. Dick
The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
The Summer that Melted Everything by Tiffany McDaniel
Big Little Lies by Lane Moriarty
The 6 Tudor Queens series by Allison Weir
The Clipped Wings Series by Helena Hunting
My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbelestier
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
Afterwards by Rosamund Lupton
Fragile by Jandra Sutton
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich
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Ep. #144 -- Brandy Colbert, Author of Little & Lion
14 augustus 2017 · 32 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with the incredible Brandy Colbert. Brandy's well known for her debut novel Pointe and her latest book Little & Lion was just released. Brandy and Adam discuss diversity in YA novels, the importance of being able to find characters like yourself in books and what goes into creating her characters.
We can't recommend Little & Lion enough. It's an incredibly powerful book about understanding and the strength of family bonds. Give a listen!
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Ep. #143 -- Jill's Favorite Fantasy Libraries
10 augustus 2017 · 21 min
As a librarian who loves fantasy novels, Jill naturally loves fantasy novels that feature a fantastic library! For today's episode she's giving a rundown on some of her favorite fantasy libraries and librarians.
Share your own favorite fantasy libraries by emailing us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com or find us on Twitter @ProBookNerds Lees meerBooks Mentioned in this Episode
Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin
The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss
The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde
The Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman
Discworld series by Terry Prachett
Sandman series by Neil GaimanSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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. #142 - Meg Cabot!
7 augustus 2017 · 36 min
On today's episode, Adam sits down with the incredible and wildly popular bestselling author Meg Cabot. Meg is best known for her Princess Diaries series and she's written 8- books in total, having sold over 25 million copies. Meg is promoting her latest book Royal Crush but we touch on all of her work as she's written books for readers of all ages.
Meg shares her experiences of struggling before finally getting published, writing under pen names and being persistent in her craft. She also tells us how she stays motivated to create as much content she does and informs us of a project she's working on that she hasn't told anyone else about yet!
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Ep. #141 - August Books we're most excited about!
3 augustus 2017 · 32 min
The calendar has turned to a new month which means we get to share our picks for the top books of August! Join us as we dive into the new releases coming this month we're most excited for including everything from bestsellers to debut authors, fiction and nonfiction alike! We're crossing all genres here so there is something for everything. Be sure to connect with us and share your favorite new books as well. Our TBR list can never be too long...
Books mentioned in this episode:
Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker Lees meerThe Address by Fiona Davis
America 51 by Corey Taylor
The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory
Hail to the Chin by Bruce Campbell and Craig Sanborn
Sour Grapes by Jenny Zhang
Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel Wilson
The Rattled Bones by S.M. Parker
The Half-Drowned King by Lianna Hartsuyker
Little and Lion by Brandy Colbert
The Readymade Thief by August Rose
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt
The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun
Solo by Kwame Alexander
Things That Happened Before the Earthquake by Chiara Barzini
The Dark Net by Benjamin Percy
Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka
The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers
The Kelloggs by Howard Markel
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Ep. #140 - Fiona Davis, Author of The Address
31 juli 2017 · 34 min
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Ep. #139 - The Suspense Is Killing Me
27 juli 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
Who doesn't love a good murder to set off their summer vacation? In today's episode, Jill is joined by previous guests Emma, Meghan, and Kristin to discuss some of their favorite mystery, suspense, and thriller books! They also share some of the cozy mysteries they have been reading, complete with puntastic titles.
Books Mentioned In This Episode:
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris The Breakdown by B. A. Paris My Husband's Wife by Jane Corry The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn The Girl Before by JP Delaney The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter The Dark Room by Jonathan Moore Cormoran Strike series by Robert Galbraith The Trespasser by Tana French Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware The Lying Game by Ruth Ware Once Upon a Spine by Kate Carlisle Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton Crime and Poetry by Amanda Flower Addressed to Kill by Jean Flowers The Dying Game by Asa Avdic There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins Caroline by Sarah Miller Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #138 - Dav Pilkey, Creator of Captain Underpants
24 juli 2017 · 36 min
Tra la Laaa! Today's episode is a chat with legendary children's author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Dav is best known for creating Captain Underpants which has been read by millions of children around the world and is responsible for countless people falling in love with reading.
Dav shares how he created his characters and what it feels like to interact with so many fans around the world. He also happens to have the best "Favorite reading spot" of all time. Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #137 - Book Recommendations with Nancy Pearl, America's Librarian
20 juli 2017 · 45 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill chat with Nancy Pearl! Nancy regularly offers book recommendations on NPR, was named Librarian of the Year in 2011 by Library Journal and even has her own action figure. Nancy has long been known for her ability to recommend books and now she's written her own debut novel, George and Lizzie.
During the conversation, Nancy discusses her new book, libraries and a whole slew of other fun topics. She then does us the honor of providing loads of book recommendations (listed and linked below). Take a listen!
Books featured in this episode
George and Lizzie by Nancy Pearl Lees meerThe Boy on the Bridge by M. R. Carey
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
The True Flag by Stephen Kinzer
The Brothers by Stephen Kinzer
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
Half Magic by Edward Eager
Defectors by Joseph Kanon
A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre
August Snow by Stephen Mack Jones
Design for Dying by Renee Patrick
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
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Ep. #136 - B. A. Paris, author of The Breakdown
17 juli 2017 · 28 min
On today's episode, Adam is joined by #1 bestselling author B. A. Paris whose debut novel, Behind Closed Doors, became an instant international sensation. Her latest novel, The Breakdown, is being released on July 18th and is already garnering massive amounts of buzz and praise.
During their chat, B. A. discussed the difference between writing her first novel as a complete unknown and writing her second with the expectations of so many readers and what is was like to experience her whirlwind journey to becoming a bestseller. Adam and B. A. spoke about how she finds her ideas in normal everyday experiences as well as the books she read growing up.
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Ep. #135 - Colson Whitehead, 2017 Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Underground Railroad
13 juli 2017 · 33 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill travel to Chicago to speak with Colson Whitehead about his #1 New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Underground Railroad. Their conversation covered how this book came to be, how he views his book in relation to the incredible success it has achieved, race relations throughout American history and a dive into the music Colson listens to while writing.
In addition to winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, the Underground Railroad was also selected as the winner of the National Book Award and Carnegie Medal. Both Oprah and President Obama chose it for their respective book clubs and the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Buzzfeed and Esquire named it their best book of the year.
It was an honor to speak with Colson and we'd love to hear your thoughts on this conversation!
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Ep. #134 - Jonathan Safran Foer, New York Times Bestselling Author
10 juli 2017 · 40 min
In today's episode, Adam and Jill sit down with bestselling and award winning author Jonathan Safran Foer. Well known for his immensely popular novels Extremely Loud and Incredible Close and Everything is Illuminated, Jonathan published his latest hit, Here I am, in 2016. Lees meer
During their chat, Jonathan discussed how he takes on the craft of writing, how he traveled to Eastern Europe to research his first novel and his thoughts on being considered one of the defining writers on contemporary Jewish life.
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Ep. #133 - July Books We Can't Wait To Read!
6 juli 2017 · 37 min
It's our monthly episode of forthcoming books we can't wait to read! ::Insert Kermit Arms:: Like every month, Jill and Adam break down some of the books coming out this month that they can't wait to read. So get your TBR lists ready!
Books Mentioned in This Episode
The Breakdown by BA Paris
Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris Because You Hate To Love Me by Ameriie The Many Lives of Catwoman by Tim Hanley Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell Policing the Black Man by Angela J. Davis What She Ate by Laura Shapiro, et. al. The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons An Oath of Dogs by Wendy Wagner The Wildling Sisters by Eve Chase
Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase The Witches of New York by Ami McKay Sorry to Disrupt the Peace by Patty Yumi Cottrell Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody
Dangerous Ground: My Friendship with a Serial Killer by M. William Phelps Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong In the Days of Rain: A Daughter, A Father, a Cult by Rebecca Stott Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #132 - Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
3 juli 2017 · 34 min
On this week's author interview episode we feature Greg Iles, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Natchez Burning series. Greg talks about his experiences as a writer of the South and the importance of dealing head on with the past and the real life situations that inspired his series.
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Ep. #131: ALA Recap! Interviews, Books, and Chicago, Oh My
29 juni 2017 · 34 min
Last weekend, Adam and Jill were in Chicago for the American Library Association. Along with getting to meet some of our library partners, podcast listeners, publishing company friends, they also got to interview some incredible authors and Jill, at least, got to do some sightseeing in the Windy City.
Books mentioned in this episode
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Evicted by Matthew Desmond
This Is What a Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy
Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict
The Address by Fiona Davis
Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller
Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #130 -- Doree Shafrir, Author of STARTUP
26 juni 2017 · 44 min
This episode is presented by Libby, the new app from OverDrive that's the fastest and easiest way to enjoy your next great digital read.
Today's episode is an interview Adam did with Doree Shafrir. Doree has worked at Buzzfeed and Gawker Media, amongst other sites and her new debut novel STARTUP is now available.
During their chat, Adam and Doree go into her book, working at Buzzfeed, having a podcast of her own with her husband Matt Mira and what she's excited about in the tech industry. Take a listen! Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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Ep. #129 -- ALA Week! Library Love and OverDrive History Lesson
22 juni 2017 · 55 min
Today's episode is presented by Libby, the new app from OverDrive that's the fastest and easiest way to enjoy your next great digital read.
Our episode today is a very special conversation as Jill and Adam sat down with two librarians who were integral in the creation of OverDrive. Both these women have decades of experience working as libraries and now they offer their services consulting IN OUR OFFICES. They have worked closely with OverDrive's CEO, Steve Potash, over the years and have helped make OverDrive the global company it is today. Hear how the company came to be while also celebrating the importance of libraries in our community on this American Library Association special episode.
Book Recommendations
Check out these two lists at overdrive.com for some perfect books to enjoy now that summer has arrived.
2017 Beach Reads
OverDrive Staff Librarians Summer Picks
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Ep. #128 - Kyle Cassidy, author of This is What a Librarian Looks Like
19 juni 2017 · 41 min
On today's episode, Adam & Jill are joined by Kyle Cassidy, author of This is What a Librarian Looks Like. The trio celebrate this week's American Librarian Association annual meetings by discussing all the amazing library stories Kyle has in his book. In This is What a Librarian Looks Like, Kyle not only shares hundreds of wonderful stories by librarians but also several essays and interviews from bestselling authors including Neil Gaiman, Paula Poundstone and George R.R. Martin.
As Kyle states in the episode, "Every author I spoke to had stories about librarians because they all grew up in libraries. They wouldn't be who they are today If it wasn't for libraries."
Take a listen and support your local libraries!
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Ep. #127 - Wonder Women: the 10 most bad ass female writers
15 juni 2017 · 26 min
On today's episode, Adam and Jill unveil their top 10 most bad ass female writers working today. Inspired by Wonder Woman, they decide to share this list of incredible ladies in the hopes that you'll discover some authors you may not have known about or never considered reading. You can click each name below to see that author's OverDrive page and borrow all their books. Once you've listened to the episode, be sure to send us some tweets or emails to let us know who would be on your list! Lees meer
Leigh Bardugo
Marie Benedict
Victoria Aveyard
Janet Mock
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Lindy West
Marieke Nijkamp
Roxane Gay
Zadie Smith
Margaret AtwoodSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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. #126 - Interview with Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga
12 juni 2017 · 1 uur 4 min
Episode Overview
Today's episode is a conversation Jill had with Instagram yogi rockstar Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga. More than just a discussion about yoga, Jill and Jessamyn discuss body image, diet culture, and being an untraditional looking athlete.
Episode was recorded live at the Parma-Snow branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on May 18, 2017.
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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. #125 - Interview with Sarah Dessen, New York Times Bestselling author
8 juni 2017 · 41 min
Adam and Jill are both back in the office this week! ::FLAILING KERMIT ARMS::
In our intro, Adam shares some of the adventures he had in New York City when he was visiting the Big Apple for Book Expo and then Jill has an interview with New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen! Her latest book Once and For All is out now. Lees meerSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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. #124 - Interview with Marcus Sedgwick, author of Saint Death
5 juni 2017 · 31 min
Episode Overview:
Today's episode is an interview Jill did with award-winning author and illustrator Marcus Sedgwick, whose latest book Saint Death was published back in April. Lees meerOther Books Mentioned in this episode:
The Psychopath Test by Jon RonsonSay Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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. #123 - Mail Bag Recs and Adam and Jill Ramblings
1 juni 2017 · 33 min
Episode Overview
Adam and Jill are currently podcast hosts passing in the night, with Adam currently in New York City for Book Expo America while Jill is back in the office after having just returned from the Big Apple!
In the first half of the episode, Adam gives some book recommendations to some of our listeners who emailed in and in the second half Jill talks all about her recent trip to New York and hitting the Great White Way for a musical.
Book Recs:
Nonfiction books for teens about the Holocaust:
Children of the Holocaust
I have lived a thousand years
Kristallnacht
Children of La Hille
The Historian Read-alikes
The Dante Club Lees meerThe Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
The Gargoyle
Labyrinth
Crime novels with body language
The novels of Robin Cook
The Gauguin Connection
Three Minutes to Doomsday
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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. #122 - Cat Clarke, bestselling author of The Pants Project
29 mei 2017 · 41 min
On today's episode, Adam has the honor of chatting with Cat Clarke about her book The Pants Project. Cat has written a story about a Transgender student entering a new school where Liv is forced to wear a skirt even though he knows inside he was meant to be a boy. This powerful story about equality is something everyone should read. In their chat, Adam and Cat discuss what went into the decision to write this book, Cat's research process and so much more. Take a listen and then go borrow, buy or place a hold on this title. You won't regret the new perspective it provides.
Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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. #121 - Marie Benedict is back!
27 mei 2017 · 41 min
On this very special episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, we sit down with Marie Benedict once more to discuss The Other Einstein which was chosen by our readers as the next Big Library Read global eBook club! Marie came to our offices in Cleveland and the three of us bonded and now we're the best of friends.
After you listen to this episode head to http://biglibraryread.com/ to join our global discussion around The Other Einstein as the Big Library Read kicks off once again on June 12th.
Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
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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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