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Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
8 april 2024 · 48 min
On this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press).
They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong "walk-on" characters versus writing your main character's whole life story, and of course, what the library means to Doug.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Nerd Chat: April 2024
4 april 2024 · 46 min
Emma and Joe are back for their casual nerd chat. The nerds discuss what they've been reading, audiobook preferences, comfort reads, the upcoming solar eclipse, reading pauses, and live events at Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Emma’s books: Lees meerYours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Just for the Summer by Abby JImenez
House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio)
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
To Sir Phillip with Love by Julia Quinn
Think Twice by Harlan Coben (Tickets for the CCPL event here)
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
Joe's books:
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
The Long Walk by Stephen King
The Running Man by Stephen King
The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
And Then? And Then? What Else? by Daniel Handler (Register for the CCPL event here)
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High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez
1 april 2024 · 49 min
Emma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer! In this casual chat, they also talk high standards, "if he wanted to he would, " drawing inspiration from pop culture, Easter eggs galore, how being a reader made Abby a writer, vanilla cappuccinos, book tour with baby goats, and so much more!
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerPart of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
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April Book Picks
28 maart 2024 · 54 min
Emma and Joe return for their monthly round up of books they're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! Settle in for a long list of great books due to release in April 2024.
Author interviews: Lees meerJust for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
Joe’s Picks:
A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon
Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee
The Black Girl Survives in This One Edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell
Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall
Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho
The Harrowing by Kristen Kiesling
Henry Henry by Allen Bratton
The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard
We’re Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua
Emma’s Picks:
Funny Story by Emily Henry
She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
The Darkness Rises by Stacy Stokes
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
The Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)
21 maart 2024 · 55 min
In this episode, Emma and Joe are joined by their coworker Katie to discuss their favorite new features of the Libby app. They talk about the evolution of Libby over the years and how user feedback has played a crucial role in shaping the app. They also highlight features like multi-library search, deep search, and notify me tags that make it easier for readers to find and access titles! Come and listen to hear this and so much more on today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh
House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio Dramatization) by Sarah J. Maas
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Think Again by Adam Grant
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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Romance on Mars - A Conversation with Natasha Pulley
18 maart 2024 · 51 min
Joe is joined by Natasha Pulley to talk about her new book, The Mars House (out March 19). Natasha shares how her high school astronomy class inspired her first dive into Sci-Fi writing, writing a marriage of convenience plot to save a character's political aspirations, her deep love of science and doing your own calculations (even if they might be wrong). Come and hear how Natasha's experiences in life, academia and travel shaped her writing of this work. Lees meer
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Borrow, Buy, Bin
14 maart 2024 · 40 min
On this episode, Joe and Emma play a little game of Borrow, Buy, Bin, a bookish take on the infamous game, Snog, Marry, Avoid. They've provided each other with authors to choose from, but without knowing what the books will be, Emma and Joe have to decide if they're going to Borrow the book for a little bit, Buy it to add to the collection at home, or put it in the donate Bin!
Titles in this game:
Sarah J Maas Lees meerA Court of Thorns and Roses
House of Earth and Blood
Throne of Glass
Stephenie Meyer
New Moon
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Midnight Sun
Meg Cabot
The Princess Diaries Series
The Mediator Series
Queen of Babble
Rachel Harrison
Black Sheep
Such Sharp Teeth
The Return
Tana French
In the Woods
The Searcher
The Secret Place
Caroline Kepnes
You
You Love Me
For You and Only You
Penny Reid
Truth or Beard
Beard Science
Beard Necessities
Lemony Snicket
The Bad Beginning
The Hostile Hospital
The End
Emily Henry
Book Lovers
People We Meet on Vacation
Happy Place
Riley Sager
The House Across the Lake
The Only One Left
The Last Time I Lied
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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How to Be Bold With Tarryn Fisher
11 maart 2024 · 37 min
Emma catches up with Tarryn Fisher to discuss her new book, Good Half Gone. Tarryn also shares the inspiration behind the story, her fascination with siblings and the dynamic between twins, how women nurture in different ways, her friendship with Colleen Hoover, and being BOLD.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Reading Triumph: Conquering Goals and Slumps
7 maart 2024 · 51 min
Today on the podcast, Joe and Emma talk with their reading pals Andrea, Melissa and Shannon about how they set reading goals for the year to keep motivation and celebration high while also battling the reading slump. Join us for different ways to inspire how you view your year in books!
Don’t forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Lees meerWhat Everyone's Reading Right Now:
Nightbane by Alex Aster
Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings / House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio) by Sarah J. Maas
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
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Nerd Chat: March 2024
4 maart 2024 · 49 min
Emma and Joe are back with another casual, chatty episode! They discuss Joe's Frieda McFadden reading marathon, Emma's thoughts on House of Flame and Shadow, and share candle recommendations, craft updates, recent book mail, and answer some questions from an AMA. Don't forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Beard Science by Penny Reid
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas
Freida McFadden
The Coworker by Frieda McFadden
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
Manacled fanfiction
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
Grave Expectations by Alice Bell
You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Running Man by Stephen King
The Long Walk by Stephen King
Heartless by Elsie Silver
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
The Neighbor Wager by Crystal Kaswell
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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March 2024 Book Picks!
29 februari 2024 · 55 min
It's that time again - time for Emma and Joe to look at the upcoming month's releases and share what they're most excited for! So many books, so little time... To make sure we're keeping things fresh, we've excluded titles included in our Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Author Interviews for March: Lees meerGood Half Gone by Tarryn Fisher
The Mars House by Natasha Pulley
Emma’s Titles:
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird
The Extinction of Irena Ray by Jennifer Croft
Such a Lovely Family by Aggie Blum Thompson
Joe’s Titles:
Watch Where They Hide – Tamron Hall
The Baker & the Bard by Fern Haught
Bad Like Us by Gabrielle Lepore
Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls
What I Should’ve Texted by Pierre Alex Jeanty
The Invisible Hotel by Yeji Y. Ham
Cirque du Slay by Rob Osler
Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge
Memory Piece by Lisa Ko
Dead Girls Walking by Sami Ellis
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Seasons of Books
22 februari 2024 · 54 min
Joe and Emma are joined by their colleague, Tiffany, to chat about seasonal reading! They chat about how they "plan" out their reading year, if the seasons influence what books they read and when, and recommend some of their favorites along the way. The group also realize what their reading "patterns" or schedules say about their tastes and preferences!
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerYou series by Caroline Kepnes
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Will They Escape? by Daniel Huiet
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
Laura Vanderkam
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michellon
Holes by Louis Sachar
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
Priest Series or anything by Sierra Simone
Maya Banks
Elin Hilderbrand
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Listen to Joe's winter reads episode with Amy from Mom Advice!
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Sipping Tea and Planning Heists with Hafsah Faizal
19 februari 2024 · 37 min
On this episode, Joe is joined by Hafsah Faizal to discuss her new book A Tempest of Tea (out February 20). Hafsah is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the Sands of Arawiya series, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and owner of IceyDesigns.
They talk about finding their favorite teas, Victorian blood dens in tea rooms, and planning the perfect heist.
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Celebrating Valentine's Day with Dominique Raccah and the Sourcebooks Team!
15 februari 2024 · 40 min
Romance readers, assemble! This episode is for you. Emma chats with Dominique Raccah, Publisher and CEO, of Sourcebooks, the publisher behind some of your favorite romance reads at Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books imprints. They’re joined by Paula Amendolara (Senior Vice President of Sales), Mary Altman (Assistant Editorial Director), Molly Waxman (Executive Director of Marketing), Deb Werksman (Executive Editor), and Pamela Jaffee (Sr. Director Publicity/Brand Marketing), just some of the incredible team at Bloom Books and Sourcebooks Casablanca. They discuss insider info about how the publisher approaches each romance imprint, share trends in romance, and leave us with a long list of titles to get in the Valentine's Day spirit all February long.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerBinding 13 by Chloe Walsh
Chloe Walsh books
Never by Jessa Hastings
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Emily McIntire books
A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair
Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert
Elsie Silver books
Waiting for the Flood by Alexis Hall
Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod
The Comeback by Lily Chu
All That We Never Were by Alice Kellen
All That We Are Together by Alice Kellen
A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
Hades & Persephone series by Scarlett St. Clair
The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score
Salacious Players Club series by Sara Cate
Twisted series by Ana Huang
The Striker by Ana Huang
Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Tea, Tales, and Twists: A Cozy Dive into Mysterious Whodunits
8 februari 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
On this episode, Joe is joined by return guests Claire and Kristin to talk all about cozy mysteries! Whether you're looking for quoziess, foodie titles, bookish mysteries or the like, this episode is for you. Joe also introduces Claire and Kristin to the PokéRap.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Claire’s Titles: Lees meerThe Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy
Grave Expectations by Alice Bell
Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes
Fifty-Four Pigs by Philipp Schott
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
Kristin’s Titles:
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower
Against the Currant by Olivia Matthews
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
Joe’s Titles:
The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell
Board to Death by CJ Connor
Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies by Misha Popp
Renovated to Death by Frank Anthony Polito
Devil’s Chew Toy by Rob Osler
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A Distraction from Reality with Ali Hazelwood
5 februari 2024 · 44 min
Emma is joined by bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, to discuss her new paranormal romance, Bride. Emma and Ali also manage to discuss fated mates, the writing process, Ali's next release and what's been on her TikTok FYP lately.
Ali's chess book, Check & Mate, released last fall.
Not in Love comes out later this year.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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The One Where We Talk A Lot
1 februari 2024 · 52 min
Emma and Joe try something new in this chatty, casual episode. They discuss some recent life updates, new hobbies, books they've been reading lately, mood reading, and more.
Joe’s recent reads: Lees meerAll Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Released by Gypsy Rose Blanchard
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
#CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose & Drew Pine
The Coworker by Freida McFadden –
Emma’s recent reads:
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas (inspired by @newlynovabooks )
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell
Emma’s want to reads:
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter
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February 2024 Book Picks!
25 januari 2024 · 49 min
It's that magical time again - let's see what books Emma and Joe are most looking forward to in February 2024. Join the Nerds as they talk about the cold weather, the February blahs, and of course, eagerly awaited reads.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles: Lees meerThe Women by Kristin Hannah
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
The Guest by B.A. Paris
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
At First Spite by Oiivia Dade
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Fate Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek
The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers by Sarah Tomlinson
Joe’s Titles:
Ways and Means by Daniel Lefferts
The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by CJ Miller
The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond
Out of Body by Nia Davenport
No Time Like Now by Naz Kutub
Bunt! By Ngozi Ukazu (shoutout Freshman Year by Sarah Mai)
Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead by Jenny Hollander
Relit edited by Sandra Proudman
The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert
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Worldbuilding and Writing with Saara El-Arifi
22 januari 2024 · 48 min
Emma chats with Saara El-Arifi about her new book, Faebound. They also chat about world-building, writing sex scenes, the book's original title, the plan for this new trilogy, fated mates, enemies to lovers, and so much more!
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PBN's Most Anticipated Books of 2024
18 januari 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Emma and Joe are back for their first recorded episode of 2024 and it's a BIG one. They share their most anticipated books of the year (as they know it so far). Grab a drink, a snack, and get your reading tracker of choice ready to write down some amazing releases coming out this year.
Emma’s picks: Lees meerFaebound by Saara El-Arifi
Funny Story by Emily Henry
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas
The Book of Love by Kelly Link
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
The Hunter by Tana French
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft
Joe’s picks:
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
The Mythical Cookbook by Josh Scherer
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Youthjuice by EK Sathue
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
The House that Horror Built by Christina Henry
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner
Knife by Salman Rushdie
Other titles mentioned:
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi
The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Surviving Capitalism with Madeline Pendleton
15 januari 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Today Joe chats with Madeline Pendleton about her new book I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt (out Jan. 16)! They chat about how Madeline's life experiences shaped her path forward, the importance of found family, releasing grief and odd relationships with money and forging a unique company like Tunnel Vision. They also chat about living full on a small grocery budget, spray painting found furniture, and the importance of a sturdy board in an old couch.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Joe Reads Emily Henry
11 januari 2024 · 40 min
Following the fun of Joe Reads a Big Romance and Emma Reads a Horror, on this episode Joe reads Book Lovers by Emily Henry! Emma and Joe talk about their loves in the genre, misconceptions Joe had to break down when thinking romance, and so much more.
Have a suggestion for our next installment? Send your suggestions to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com or comment on the post for this episode on Instagram @probooknerds.
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The Nerds Talk About Fantastical Fandoms
4 januari 2024 · 57 min
Emma and Joe talk with fellow OverDrive book lovers about which bookish fandoms they love to love! Morgan, Sydney, Christina, Laura, Sarah, and Andrea share their passion for Sherlock, Emily Henry, Fourth Wing, Star Wars, Serpent & Dove, and more in this very chatty episode.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerSherlock Holmes series
Emily Henry
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Star Wars series
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
Gods & Monsters by Shelby Mahurin
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
The Remnant Chronicles series by Mary E. Pearson
Dance of Thieves series by Mary E. Pearson
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New Year, New Reads - January 2024 Book Picks!
21 december 2023 · 49 min
New Year, New Reads! Join Joe and Emma as they discuss the books they're most looking forward to in January 2024 🎉 We hope you're enjoying this holiday season and that this episode can keep you company while wrapping, baking, prepping, or just enjoying the chilly weather under a warm and cozy blanket.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles: Lees meerHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
One of the Good Guys by Arminta Hall
Sugar, Baby by Celine Saintclare
The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery
Joe’s Titles:
The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland
My Fair Brady by Brian D. Kennedy
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh
Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
Witchcraft by Marion Gibson
Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs
Cool Foods by Robert Downey Jr. & Thomas Kostigen
The Clinic by Cate Quinn
What Mother Won’t Tell Me by Ivar Leon Menger
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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Finding a Home Inside Stories with Rebecca Ross
18 december 2023 · 49 min
Emma is joined by author, Rebecca Ross, to chat about the epic conclusion to her Letters of Enchantment duology, Ruthless Vows. They also discuss symmetry in duologies, the book's original title, finding inspiration from Bronte, Austen, and Tolkien, and more. For more info on Rebecca's book tour, check out her website.
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Introducing the 2024 PBN Reading Challenge!
14 december 2023 · 40 min
Come and join Emma and Joe as they share results from the 2023 PBN Reading Challenge and introduce the prompts for 2024! You can download the PDF version of our challenge here and the social sharing size here.
This year's challenge includes:
A genre you don’t normally read Lees meerThe Humans – Matt Haig
A book with main characters that are a different age than you
The Marlow Murder Club – Robert Thorogood
A book on your TBR longer than 1 year
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
An audiobook (full cast or dramatized!)
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev – Dawnie Walton
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Holly Jackson
One of Us is Dead – Jeneva Rose
Sadie – Courtney Summers
A book in translation
Shoko’s Smile – Choi Eunyoung
The Dinner – Herman Koch
The Good Son – You-Jeong Jeong
Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One – Raphaelle Giordano
Reread a childhood favorite
Confessions of Georgia Nicholson series - Louise Rennison
Stranger with My Face – Lois Duncan
Howl’s Moving Castle – Diana Wynne Jones
A Series of Unfortunate Events – Lemony Snicket
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Alvin Schwartz
The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot
1-800-Where-R-U series - Meg Cabot/Jenny Carroll
A Great and Terrible Beauty - Libba Bray (Gemma Doyle series)
Book with dual POV
Betting on You - Lynn Painter
Icebreaker - Hannah Grace
Beard Science - Penny Reid
The Quiet Tenant - Clemence Michallon
A book out of season
Read a duologyLetters of Enchantment - Rebecca Ross
Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
All the Stars and Teeth - Adalyn Grace
A book with a one-word title
Tombs – Junji Ito
Maame – Jessica George
You – Caroline Kepnes
Sadie - Courtney Summers
Haunted by Meg Cabot
A book from any bestseller list
Malibu Rising – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Untamed – Glennon Doyle
Then She Was Gone – Lisa Jewell
The Queen’s Gambit – Walter Tevis
The Storyteller – Dave Grohl
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
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Talking to Gen Z’s Carrie Bradshaw – Eli Rallo
11 december 2023 · 43 min
In this episode, Eli Rallo spills the ink on essay escapades, spills the tea on meeting Sarah Jessica Parker, and spills some wisdom on finding your people. Join Eli and Joe, as they talk about all this, Eli's new book (I Didn't Know I Needed This - out December 12), and more!
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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PBN's Best Books of 2023
7 december 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
Emma and Joe share their favorite books of 2023!
Emma’s picks: Lees meerFor You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
The September House by Carissa Orlando
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Joe’s picks:
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell (narrated by Daniel Henning)
Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine
Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson
Pageboy by Elliot Page
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
With My LIttle Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
Behind the Seams by Dolly Parton
The Big Reveal by Sasha Velour
Bonus pick: Meet me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
For our favorite YA picks of 2023, be sure to listen to our episode here.
If you want to go back and listen to any of the author interviews or episodes we’ve mentioned, we’ll link them below.
Rachel Harrison & Clay McLeod Chapman
Caroline Kepnes
Santino Fontana
Ana Reyes
Rebecca Yarros
Jessica Knoll
Emily Henry & Julia Whelan
Joe Reads a Big Romance
Emma Reads a Horror
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December Book Picks
30 november 2023 · 44 min
Emma and Joe chat about their most anticipated book releases for December! The final book picks episode featuring 2023 releases is here. Grab your hot cocoa and get ready to add a few more things to your TBR as we close out another great year.
Books mentioned in this episode:
December Author Interviews: Lees meerI Didn’t Know I Needed This by Eli Rallo
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Emma’s Picks:
Here in the Dark by Alexis Soloski
The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
#CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose & Drew Pyne
Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
Fourth Wing (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] Graphic Audio
Gilded Youth by Tom Quinn
Never by Jessa Hastings
Joe’s Picks:
When I Was Your Age by Kenan Thompson
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn
All the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadowns
Where There’s Smoke by EB Vickers
Heartstopper #5 by Alice Oseman
Murder Crossed Her Mind by Stephen Spotswood
Deep Fried Death by Maddie Day
Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks
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The Best Juvenile and Young Adult Titles of 2023
16 november 2023 · 49 min
On this episode of PBN Joe and Emma are starting to wrap up the year by sharing their favorite juvenile and young adult titles published in 2023. Come and hear what made the cut and why these nerds enjoyed it so much. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles:Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
House of Marionne by J. Elle
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
All That’s Left to Say by Emery Lord
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Just Because by Matthew McConaughey
Joe’s Titles:
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington (July 2023 S&S)
The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosko Jackson (October 2023 Harper)
Beholder by Ryan La Sala (October 2023 Scholastic)
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker (April 2023 Tor)
Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
The Golden Frog Games by Claribel A. Ortega
One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus
On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Munoz
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Dystopian Futures with Naomi Alderman
13 november 2023 · 44 min
On this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe chats with author Naomi Alderman about her new book The Future (out November 7). Joe and Naomi talk about how an actual pandemic happening can really change how you write about a pandemic, buying $23 hand sanitizer, and what exactly would happen if the elite had private bunkers to escape to.
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Witchy Reads
9 november 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
Grab your crystal ball, fire up the cauldron, and get ready to get witchy! Today, Joe, Kristin, and Claire share some recommended picks for the witching season. There's something magical in the air as you transition from Halloween horrors but before you get too cozy for the winter season. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Kristin’s Titles:Hex Life edited by Rachel Autumn Deering
In the House in the Dark of the Wood by Laird Hunt
The Witchery by Sophie Isabelle
The Witching Year by Diana Helmuth
Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin
The Good House by Tananarieve Due
Claire’s Titles:
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue
The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
A Season with the Witch by J.W. Ocker
Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Slewfoot by Brom
Into the Forest edited by Lindy Ryan
Joe’s Titles:
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
After the Forest by Kell Woods
Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis
Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Rebecca Yarros Believes in Happily Ever Afters
6 november 2023 · 51 min
Emma spends roughly an hour fangirling at bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros, and chats about the highly-anticipated release of Iron Flame. They also discuss work-life balance, the biggest obstacles facing Xaden and Violet, Rebecca's favorite dragon and go-to coffee order, being a Dain apologist, and so much more in this casual, chatty interview.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
Undelivered by Jeff Nussbaum
Kindred by Octavia Butler
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
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Romancelandia Chat with Librarian, Robin Bradford!
2 november 2023 · 52 min
Emma is joined by librarian, Robin Bradford, to chat about her book, The Reader's Advisory Guide to Romance. They also chat all things Romancelandia, how to talk about spice levels, the cyclical nature of romance trends and tropes, libraries, and a bunch of recommendations! You can find Robin on Twitter @Tuphlos.
Authors mentioned in this episode: Lees meerKatee Robert
Jill Shalvis
Tasha Harrison
D.L. White
Naima Simone
Tracey Livesay
Eva Leigh
Rosie Danan
Samantha Chase
Dylan Allen
Rachel Howzell Hall
Books mentioned in this episode:
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa
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Reality and Romantic Tropes with Penny Reid
30 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
Emma catches up with Penny Reid to discuss the ways Penny innovates in self-publishing/indie publishing, her amazing Kickstarter campaign, the Smarty Pants Romance imprint, what happens when you add reality to romance tropes, and the Charles Dickens retelling you didn't know you needed. Plus, hear some scoop on what books you can expect next, news about the Winston Brothers tv show, and which characters still speak to Penny the loudest, even after their books are "done."
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerTruth or Beard
Prom King (coming soon)
Drama King
Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend
Marriage and Murder
Beard Science
Beard in Hiding
Totally Folked
Folk Around and Find Out
Marriage of Inconvenience
All Folked Up (coming July 2024)
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November Book Picks
26 oktober 2023 · 53 min
Emma and Joe's favorite episode of the month is here with a roundup of November book releases! Grab a warm beverage and your TBR list! Lees meer
Author Interviews this month:
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
The Future by Naomi AldermanEmma’s Picks
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry
Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy
Endgame by Omid Scobie
Welcome to the O.C. by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall
Wish of the Wicked by Danielle Paige
Joe’s Picks
The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor
The Core of an Onion by Mark Kurlansky
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan
Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison
No One Left But You by Tash McAdam
Wren Martin Ruins it All by Amanda DeWitt
Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng
Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney (audio only currently)
Data Baby by Susannah Breslin
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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A Guide to Haunted Houses
19 oktober 2023 · 41 min
Halloween is fast-approaching, so what better way to get into the spirit 👻 than with some Haunted House reads! Grab your flashlights and EMF detectors and join the Nerds as they give you a guide to books about haunted houses.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles: Lees meerStarling House by Alix E Harrow
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
Charnel House by Graham Masterton
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Joe’s Titles
White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
The Night House by Jo Nesbo
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James
Let Him In by William Friend
The Handyman Method by Nick Cutter
Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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No-Brainer Book Buys
12 oktober 2023 · 59 min
Emma is joined by Sydney and Tiffany to talk about what makes an author an "always buy." They also discuss the different ways they interact with an author or their titles, including placing holds at the library, using Libby tags, reading in print versus digital versus audiobook, personal connections to books, and go on a slight tangent to recommend some horror reads. It's a grab bag book-ish chat with a very long list of recommended authors and titles!
Books mentioned: Lees meerThe Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro
Joshua Weissman
Molly Wizenberg
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Yellowface by RF Kuang
Babel by RF Kuang
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Laura Vanderkam
Jenny Odell
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Outsider by Stephen King
Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King
The Shining by Stephen King
The Institute by Stephen King audiobook
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
The Silent Companions by Lauren Purcell
Jackal by Erin E Adams
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
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High Fantasy and Political Intrigue with Cassandra Clare
9 oktober 2023 · 44 min
Emma unbelievably chats with Cassandra Clare about her stunning new adult fantasy book, Sword Catcher. Emma and Cassandra also discuss nobles behaving badly, the surprising inspiration behind this story and the characters, romance, found family, and what we can expect next in Castellane. Listen to the end to hear the title of Book 2 in this series and Cassandra's preferred method of organizing her book collection at home.
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Emma Reads a Horror
5 oktober 2023 · 57 min
After Joe Read a Big Romance, everyone wanted Emma to do the same - so today, Emma Reads a Horror! Emma read Jackal by Erin E. Adams - one of Joe's favorite reads of 2022. The Nerds get into a spoilery discussion of the book, talking about folklore, horror, and dive in deep in the book's topics.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Finding the Bodies with Adam Sass
2 oktober 2023 · 56 min
On this episode, Joe is joined by return guest Adam Sass to talk about his new book, Your Lonely Nights are Over. They talk about building and investing in a community, dual POV writing, beautiful, dreamy pondering, and Adam answers the question - what's your favorite scary movie?
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October Book Picks
28 september 2023 · 43 min
Joe and Emma share what books released in October 2023 that they're MOST excited for. Get your TBRs ready!
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerLucky Me by Rich Paul
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Wildfire by Hannah Grace
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone (Snow Place Like LA)
Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
Joe’s Picks:
The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
Brooms by Jasmine Walls
The List by Yomi Adegoke
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Mary and the Birth of Frankestein by Anne Eekhout
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub
Author interviews upcoming:
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
Your Lonely Nights are Over by Adam Sass
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Welcome to my White Trash Life with TJ Klune and Daniel Henning
25 september 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
Today Joe is freaking out because he gets to talk to TJ Klune and Daniel Henning. TJ wrote one of Joe's all-time favorite books, The House in the Cerulean Sea, and his newest book, In the Lives of Puppets, released in April 2023. Daniel has been the voice for both of these audiobooks and over 200 others (The House in the Cerulean Sea (audio), In the Lives of Puppets(audio)).
They talk about writing, narrating audiobooks, what advice they'd give to their younger selves, post-apocalyptic queer puppets, and gas station beef jerky. Lees meerReaders can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Book Hype
21 september 2023 · 51 min
Emma is joined by her friendly OverDrive librarians to chat about all things book hype. They explore questions like " Is it worth the hype?" and "Do you pay attention to hype?" and how it impacts personal reading tastes or not! They also have a respectful conversation about books that did not quite live up to their expectations and then share some books they're REALLY looking forward to for the fall.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldry (Bookshops & Bonedust coming soon)
Emily Henry
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Death Valley by Melissa Broder
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
System Collapse by Martha Wells
Unreliable Narrator by Aparna Nancherla
What About Men? By Caitlin Moran
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Talking True Crime and Bright Young Women with Jessica Knoll
18 september 2023 · 44 min
Today Joe chats with Jessica Knoll about her new book, Bright Young Women. They talk about her work dissecting and researching the crimes of Ted Bundy as she crafted her novel from the perspective of two victims. Jessica also shares about her organization and process, where she finds inspiration while writing, and just how spicy she likes her Pad See Ew.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Celebrate Read an Ebook Day 2023 with Team OverDrive!
14 september 2023 · 55 min
Read an Ebook Day is September 18th! Team OverDrive is particularly fond of this holiday that celebrates digital reading love and wanted to share what they plan to read. Let us know what you add to your TBR and how you plan to celebrate Read an Ebook Day with #ebookLove. You can also visit https://readanebookday.com/ to learn more!
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerThe Only One Left by Riley Sager
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson
The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili
After That Night by Karin Slaughter
101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
An Immense World by Ed Yong
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
Holly by Stephen King
The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
The Pallbearer's Club by Paul Tremblay
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Redefining Horror with Clay McLeod Chapman & Rachel Harrison
11 september 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Emma and Joe are thrilled to chat with incredible horror authors, Clay McLeod Chapman and Rachel Harrison, for a special conversation about their new books, What Kind of Mother (out September 12th), and Black Sheep (out September 19th). Listen in to hear about finding inspiration in the strangest of places (Nicholas Sparks and insurance commercials), nature vs. nurture, not turning into our parents, struggling with parenthood, being fans of each others' work, the horror author community, and their friendship! We also get a tiny glimpse into what they're working on next.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerGhost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman
Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman
The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison (Listen to our chat with Rachel about Such Sharp Teeth here!)
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Return by Rachel Harrison
Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
Edenville by Sam Rebelein
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
Find Clay at his book tour events this fall and find Rachel at her book tour events here!
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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September Book Picks
31 augustus 2023 · 34 min
Join Emma and Joe as they share the September 2023 book releases they're eagerly awaiting.
Upcoming author interviews (with September book releases): Lees meerWhat Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman (out 9/12)
Black Sheep by Rachel harrison (out 9/19)
Your Lonely Nights Are Over by Adam Sass (out 9/12)
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (out 9/28)
Emma’s Titles:
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L Armentrout
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
The Wake-Up Call by Beth O’Leary
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
The September House by Carissa Orlando
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
Joe’s Titles:
Mall Goth by Kate Leth
The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft
Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antonia
The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
There’s No Way I’d Die First by Lisa Springer
The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
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Joe Reads a Big Romance
24 augustus 2023 · 53 min
The day has finally arrived - Emma has convinced Joe to read a popular romance title! Join the nerds as they talk about Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune. They talk about what Joe loved (and maybe didn't love) most about the book, key romance tropes, if Joe would read another romance, and of course vibes ✨
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Hope and Healing with Kennedy Ryan
21 augustus 2023 · 57 min
Emma speaks with award-winning author, Kennedy Ryan, about her books, The Kingmaker, and Long Shot, to celebrate the Bloom Books editions in print. They also discuss Kennedy's research that goes into her writing, centering women, writing with conviction, belief, her journalism background, motherhood, romance, allllll the tropes, and so much more.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Long Shot discusses issues that may be sensitive to readers. Please read all content warnings about the book beforehand. Kennedy does address these topics in broad terms in this interview.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerThe Kingmaker
The Rebel King
Queen Move
Long Shot
Block Shot
Hook Shot
Reel
Before I Let Go
This Could Be Us
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