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Highest and Lowest Rated Titles on our TBR
17 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
Today Emma and Joe are sharing the top 5 highest rated and 5 lowest rated titles from their TBR. They discuss reviewing a title before the book is out, review bombing, and the different ways they keep track of books they want to read. Share how you track your TBR with us on social media - we're @probooknerds on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Lees meer
Emma's Titles:
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The Body Double by Emily Beyda
Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey
How Could She by Lauren Mechling
Looker by Laura Sims
The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward
Joe's Titles:
Tweakerworld by Jason Yamas
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Boys vol. 1: The Name of the Game by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson
Before We Disappear by Shaun David Hutchinson
Magyk by Angie Sage
Serena by Ron Rash
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
The Club by Ellery Lloyd
It’s Just a Jump to the Left by Libba Bray
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The One Where We Talk About Final Girls
10 augustus 2023 · 47 min
Joe and Emma chat about the "final girl" trope and share some general book recommendations that everyone should read if they're looking for a good "final girl" pick. They share their personal picks that touch on that trope. This episode is filled with book recommendations galore, but they also chat about Tuesday the 17th, Psych, the Y2K panic, Blockbuster, Stephen Graham Jones and his chat with Jill, and so much more.
Books mentioned in this episode:
General recs:
Final Girls by Riley Sager
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Lees meerEmma’s Picks:
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay
My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
In the Woods by Tana French **
Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin
Joe’s Picks:
Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Counselors by Jessica Goodman
The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
Novel Suspects article mentioned.
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The Stories You've Never Heard Before with Sarah Pekkanen
7 augustus 2023 · 51 min
On today's episode, Emma is joined by the #1 NYT bestselling author, Sarah Pekkanen, to discuss her new book, Gone Tonight, out on August 1st. Sarah dives into how much this book was a gift to write, the tightknit author community she's a part of, her connection to Colleen Hoover, the ideal writing setup, the audiobook's narrator, Kate Mara, the working title of her next book, and so much 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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Summer Camp Reads
3 augustus 2023 · 46 min
Today Emma, Joe and Kristin are taking you to summer camp! Whether you want to make friendship bracelets, lay out by the dock, or run from the serial killer through the mess hall, they've got the recommendations for you. Want to know which of us went to summer camp? Listen to this ep and find out the answer plus catch a great list of summer camp books and books that match the summertime vibes. Lees meer
Kristin’s Titles:
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick
Lumberjanes by ND Stevenson
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
Emma’s Titles:
You Have a Match by Emma Lord
The Wild One by Colleen McKeegan
Wildfire by Hannah Grace
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
Long Story Short by Serena Kaylor
Joe’s Titles:
The Last Time I Lied by Riely Sager
Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass
Flamer by Mike Curato
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg-Sloan
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland
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A Five-Star Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand
31 juli 2023 · 43 min
Queen of the beach read, Elin Hilderbrand, speaks with Emma about her newest release, The Five-Star Weekend. They also discuss Elin's retirement, her new 2-book deal with her daughter, what readers can expect from Swan Song, TikTok recipes, social media, her new podcast, and her return to Cleveland, Ohio!
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerThe Perfect Couple
The Blue Bistro
28 Summers
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August Book Picks
27 juli 2023 · 48 min
In this episode, Emma and Joe share another big ole list of books they're most excited for in August 2023. Come and catch the vibe for their end of summer picks! Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles:Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward
Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Joe’s Titles:
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun
Zhara by S. Jae-Jones
Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
Holly Horror by Michelle Jabes Corpora
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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Taking a Glimpse into the Future with Christopher Hartland
24 juli 2023 · 47 min
Joe is joined by Christopher Hartland to talk about his debut novel Against the Stars, an LGBTQIA+, young adult, science fiction romance. Joe and Chris also talk about Dungeons & Dragons, Musicals, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
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Big Library Read Interview with Sierra Godfrey, author of A Very Typical Family
20 juli 2023 · 48 min
Emma and Joe are joined by author, Sierra Godfrey, to chat about her book A Very Typical Family, which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From July 13-27, the ebook and audiobook of A Very Typical Family will be available to readers all over the world without waitlists or holds. Sierra shares more about the inspiration behind the book, being a young docent in a marine lab, how Santa Cruz feels like home, the joy of a perfect croissant, and what she's working on next!
Check out Sierra's upcoming book, The Second Chance Hotel, here.
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PBN Reading Challenge 2023 Midyear Check-in
13 juli 2023 · 33 min
Joe and Emma share suggested books to complete your PBN 2023 reading challenge! They also discuss how they rate books (mostly based on vibes and mood) and how they can't resist an eye-catching book cover.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Book with a map
The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Lees meerBook with a bilingual character/Popular YA series
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus
One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManusFriend’s favorite book
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillBook you only picked for the cover
Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod ChapmanOther books:
The Candy House by Jennifer EganReaders 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 here.
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A Forget Me Not Summer with Julie Soto
10 juli 2023 · 54 min
Emma welcomes debut author, Julie Soto, to the podcast to discuss her novel, Forget Me Not. They also discuss the importance of hometowns, redefining failure, the grumpy sunshine trope, Julie's transition from writing fanfiction to novels, Sacramento, and so much more.
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July Book Picks
29 juni 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
Emma and Joe share a huge list of books they're most excited for in July 2023. Today's picks fit the peak summer reading vibes, so grab a snack and a cold drink and buckle in for this ep!
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Joe’s Picks: Lees meerEveryone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
Overemotional by David Fenne (UK Only)
Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins
One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Infested by Angel Luis Colon
Frontera by Julio Anta & Jacoby Salcedo
A Guide to the Dark by Meriam Metoui
There’s a Beach in My Bedroom by Kevin and Danielle Jonas, Illustrated by Courtney Dawson
Emma’s Picks:
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward
A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair
The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
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GUESS THAT CLASSIC - Beach Read Edition
22 juni 2023 · 29 min
Today we're returning to everyone's favorite game: GUESS THAT CLASSIC: Beach Read Edition! After writing plot summaries of classic novels as gossip, we wanted to try a new approach. This time, we rewrote classic descriptions as buzzy Beach Read descriptions and quizzed each other! Guess along with Joe and Emma, and get ready for your next, great beach read. Lees meer
(To avoid spoilers, titles for the game are not included)
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A Gothic Renaissance with Riley Sager
19 juni 2023 · 45 min
PBN favorite, Riley Sager, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Only One Left. Emma and Riley also discuss Duran Duran, "twist overkill," why he set the book in the 1980s, his intense writing schedule, the writer's strike in Hollywood, and some BREAKING NEWS for the next book that's still being written.
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Hunger Games Retrospective Part 3: Mockingjay!
15 juni 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Joe, Emma, and Jill chat all things Mockingjay in the conclusion to the Hunger Games retrospective series. They share their feelings on the final installment, whether they're happy with the ending, the characters they loved and lost, and some bonus hot takes on The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! Lees meer
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Trusting the Creative Process with Claire Legrand
12 juni 2023 · 56 min
Emma welcomes back author, Claire Legrand, to chat about A Crown of Ivy and Glass, writing unlikeable characters, the ballet inspiration behind the story, believing in your creative process, Crimson Peak era Tom Hiddleston, writing romance scenes, and so much more!
Books mentioned in this episode:
A Crown of Ivy and Glass audiobook
Circe by Madeline Miller
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Kristin Cashore
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2023 Pride Read Recommendations
8 juni 2023 · 39 min
Grab your water bottles and sunscreen- today, Joe and Holly are sharing some recommended reads for Pride month 🌈 From rom-coms to memoirs, light to deep, these titles are sure to add to your Pride reflections and celebrations.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Holly's Titles: Lees meerThe 2000s Made Me Gay: Essays on Pop Culture by Grace Perry
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail (Bright Falls, #2) by Ashley Herring Blake
Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays by Jill Gutowitz
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy by Rachel Krantz
Camp Damascus by Dr. Chuck Tingle (out 7/18 )
Joe’s Titles:
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
Bath Haus by PJ Vernon
How You Get Famous by Nicole Pasulka
Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson
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Vices, Coffee Orders, and Superstitions with Santino Fontana
1 juni 2023 · 47 min
Today's guest is a DREAM come true! It's audiobook narrator, actor, performer, and all around talent, Santino Fontana. Emma and Joe have a lively chat about For You and Only You (and the rest of the You series), killing superstitions, trenta coffee orders, keeping it different, Cleveland love, and more!
Audiobooks mentioned in this episode:
You by Caroline Kepnes
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
The Institute by Stephen King
Election by Tom Perrotta
Wheelmen by Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Rebecca Traister Lees meerFor a complete list of titles that Santino has narrated available on OverDrive.com, click here.
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June Book Picks
25 mei 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
Emma and Joe share a big list of books they're most excited about for June. They also chat about vacation, book mail, the cultural impact of "Juno," fake dating, barn moms, and what types of books they like to read the most during the summer season.
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerThe Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Unfortunately, Yours by Tessa Bailey
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
My Murder by Katie Williams
Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier
Everything’s Fine by Cecillia Rabess
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton
She Started It by Sian Gilbert
Joe’s Picks:
Pageboy by Elliot Page
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
The Grimoire of Grave Fates by Hanna Alkaf
Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould
The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar
Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie
100 Places to See After You Die by Ken Jennings
Saint Juniper’s Folly by Alex Crespo
The Warning by Kristy Acevedo
The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Other books mentioned:
Walking with Sam by Andrew McCarthy
Brat by Andrew McCarthy
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Kanopy Returns to PBN
18 mei 2023 · 51 min
Grab the popcorn and join Joe and Rachel as Christian from Kanopy returns to share more films to add to your watch list! Come for the films, stay for the book recs in this double-trouble for your TBR episode of Professional Book Nerds!
Titles mentioned in this episode: Lees meerThe Phantom of the Opera (1925)
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
Ruinsong by Julia Ember
Soaked in Bleach (2015)
Come At You Are by Michael Azerrad
Serving the Servant by Danny Goldberg
Father Brown (Series 1)
The Innocence of Father Brown by GK Chesterton
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
Trainspotting (1996)
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
Dead Men's Trousers by Irvine Welsh
Ophelia (2018)
Ophelia by Lisa Klein
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
The Weight of an Infinite Sky by Carrie La Seur
Catch-22 (1970)
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
In the Heat of the Night by John Ball
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Talking Complex Relationships with Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us
15 mei 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Today, Joe chats with Ore Agbaje-Williams about her debut title, The Three of Us (out May 16). Ore shares about her work as an editor and her creative process. Ore and Joe talk about writing what you think will sell versus what you enjoy, NaNoWriMo, and of course Twilight.
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Romantasy Reads
11 mei 2023 · 50 min
Emma, Joe, and Maria chat about Romantic Fantasy aka "Romantasy," Queen Sarah J. Maas, reading things when they're trendy or not, and share a bunch of recommendations.
Book's Mentioned:
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Maria’s Picks:
Throne of Glass series by SJM
The Bright and Breaking Sea and A Swift and Savage Tide by Chloe Neill
The Foxglove King by Hannah Witten
A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
Joe’s Picks:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Song of Scarabs and Fallen Stars by Lindsey Sparks
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Turning into a Teenage Monster with Chloe Spencer
8 mei 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Chloe Spencer, author of Monstersona. They talk about writing road trip stories, unpacking grief, parental backstories, and Supernatural. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Against the Stars by Christopher Hartland
Out of Character by Jenna Miller
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Big Library Read interview with Grace M. Cho, author of Tastes Like War
4 mei 2023 · 48 min
Today Joe is joined by author Grace M. Cho to chat about her book Tastes Like War, which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From May 3-17, the ebook and audiobook of Tastes Like War will be available to readers all over the world without waitlists or holds. In Tastes Like War, Grace shares stories of her and her mother's lives, the impact of food, small town life, war, and mental illness. Lees meer
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May's Biggest Books
27 april 2023 · 55 min
Emma and Joe chat with podcast regular guest, Kristin, about their most anticipated releases for May 2023! They also discuss Little Mermaid retellings, their book buzzwords that signal immediate interest in a title, Jessica Fletcher, mall kid nostalgia, urban legends, the Winchester brothers, and more.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s picks: Lees meerThe Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
The Guest by Emma Cline
A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair
A Taste of London by John Donohue
Joe’s picks:
Witch King by Martha Wells
Four Found Dead by Natalie D. Richards
Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
I Like Me Better by Robby Webber
We Don’t Swim Here by Vincent Tirado
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence
Kristin’s picks:
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
Surprisingly Sarah by Terri Libenson
A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen
The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame-Adjei-Brenyah
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Conquering the World with Emily Henry & Julia Whelan
24 april 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
Emma is delighted to welcome back Emily Henry and Julia Whelan to the podcast today to discuss their involvement with Happy Place, out on April 25th! They have lively conversation about the book, their favorite romance tropes, conquering every industry, their happy places, and more.
Books mentioned in today's episode: Lees meerBeach Read by Emily Henry (audiobook here)
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (audiobook here)
Book Lovers by Emily Henry (audiobook here)
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan (audiobook here)
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan (audiobook here)
Happy Place by Emily Henry (audiobook)
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Hunger Games Retrospective Part 2: Catching Fire
20 april 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
In today's episode, Jill returns for the second part in our Hunger Games retrospective. This time, the trio discusses Catching Fire. From fake weddings to very real relationships, new alliances, and more, it's no wonder Catching Fire is PBN's favorite book in the series.
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Rewriting History with Caroline Kepnes
17 april 2023 · 58 min
Emma and Joe chat with Caroline Kepnes about FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU. They also chat about Joe Goldberg's character growth, how dreamy Santino Fontana's narration is, what Caroline's go-to coffee order is at Dunkin' and Starbucks, and so much more.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerYou by Caroline Kepnes
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
Providence by Caroline Kepnes
What Kind of Mother by Clay McCleod Chapman
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Bending Reality with Magical Realism Reads
13 april 2023 · 50 min
Today on the pod, Emma and Joe are joined by Marissa to talk about one of Joe and Marissa's favorite genres - magical realism. They chat about the history of the genre, what they love most about it, and the CW hit, Jane the Virgin.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerVapor by Amanda Filipacchi
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Marissa’s Titles:
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks
Emma’s Titles:
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
The Charmed Wife by Olga Grushin
Awayland by Ramona Ausubel
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
Joe’s Titles:
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
The Night Shift by Natalka Burian
The Change by Kirsten Miller
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The Revival of Romantic Comedies with Curtis Sittenfeld
10 april 2023 · 51 min
Emma chat with Curtis Sittenfeld about her newest book and the latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Romantic Comedy, and the inspiration behind it, including Saturday Night Live, and the hope that this book would be lighthearted and fun. Spoiler alert: It is!
They also chat about how personal Google search history can be, how the book acknowledges the unattractive elements of life and dating, "The Danny Horst Rule," and the design process for the cover art in the US and the UK.
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerEligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld
Live from New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
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PBN's Favorite Libby Features
6 april 2023 · 31 min
Joe and Emma mix things up this week and share their favorite features in Libby, the library reading app. There's a lot to enjoy about Libby, but some of their favorite features include: Lees meer
Tags
Navigation bar labels
Multi-library search
Deep search
Notify Me tags
Customizing your notifications
Sending to Kindle (US only)
Filter cloud
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Talking Breakfast Pastries with Megan Miranda
3 april 2023 · 53 min
Today Emma and Joe are joined by Megan Miranda, author of The Only Survivors. They talk about finding missing cell phones in the sand, crafting strong casts of characters, setting stories in small towns, and what Pop Tart flavors are key to Megan's writing process.
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April's Biggest Books
30 maart 2023 · 49 min
Joe and Emma are back to share the books they're most looking forward to in April 2023. From misleading covers, to West Side Story (the 60s version ONLY), to adding to your never-ending TBR, this episode has it all! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Joe’s Titles:With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina
We Love to Entertain by Sarah Strohmeyer
Chita: A Memoir by Chita Rivera
The Big Reveal by Sasha Velour
Spell Bound by FT Lukens
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying
Emma’s Titles:
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
Never Vacation with Your Ex by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline
House of Cotton by Monica Brashears
The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst
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Ch-Ch-Changes
23 maart 2023 · 42 min
It's the end of an era as Jill has decided to retire from PBN (but don't worry, she's not leaving OverDrive so you'll still hear her voice on some episodes!). Emma and Joe announce some big and exciting changes to the podcast! This episode also contains some nostalgia, reflection, and book recommendations based on what they've read recently.
Emma’s recent reads: Lees meerThe Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Joe’s recent reads:
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams
Jill’s recent reads:
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
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Food Obsessions with Dan Ahdoot, author of Undercooked
20 maart 2023 · 54 min
Today on the podcast Joe is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Dan Ahdoot to talk about his new book Undercooked: How I let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live. They talk about what cuisine Dan would live off of for the rest of his life, pitch podcast ideas to Shark Tank, and discuss what it's like to meet your word count when you thought you were already finished writing. Lees meer
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Young Adult Botanical Books
16 maart 2023 · 38 min
Jill is joined by OverDrive librarian, Claire, to chat about all things delicate and dangerous with this botanical cover trend. While the floral trend has been around for awhile, there's been an uptick in covers that have botanical elements that look more alluring and dangerous. They discuss what is it about these covers, what genres seem to use this style, and a whole host of book recs if you've been meaning to check out something creepy and covered in flowers. Emma was unable to join but Jill calls out some of her favorite picks, too!
Jill’s Picks: Lees meerHorrid by Katrina Leno
The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco
Where Darkness Blooms by Andrea Hannah
Claire’s Picks:
Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Emma’s Picks:
Blood and Moonlight by Erin Beaty
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
The Depths by Nicole Lesperance
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Getting educated on The Teachers with Alexandra Robbins
13 maart 2023 · 31 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by investigative journalist Alexandra Robbins to discuss her new book The Teachers. Told over the course of one school year, The Teachers follows three teachers from across the United States as they navigate the classroom. Alexandra discusses the challenges face in the classroom -- and speaks from her own experience as a substitute.
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Greek Myth Retellings
9 maart 2023 · 40 min
Looking for ideas for the "Greek Myth Retellings" category of the Professional Book Nerds 2023 Reading Challenge? Emma, Joe, and Jill share their recommendations if you're in the mood for a classic Greek myth with a twist. They also chat about Sailor Moon, Hadestown, the influence of BookTok, the Clytemnestra fire, and more. Lees meer
Emma’s Picks:
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Hollywood
Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson
We Can Be Heroes by Kyrie McCauley
Joe’s Picks:
Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
Jill’s Picks:
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Dark Olympus series by Katee Roberts
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Circe by Madeline Miller
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Blood of Troy by Claire Andrews
Storm of Olympus by Claire Andrews
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GUESS THAT CLASSIC
2 maart 2023 · 54 min
On today's episode, we're trying something new. Join us for everyone's favorite game, GUESS THAT CLASSIC! We wrote up descriptions of classic literature in modern day gossip, and then we quizzed each other. Guess along with us or sit back and enjoy the hot tea!
(To avoid spoilers, titles are not included in the episode description) 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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Craft and Complex Characters with Samantha Shannon
27 februari 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Emma chats with returning guest, Samantha Shannon, to talk about A Day of Fallen Night, returning to the Roots of Chaos world, crafting complex female characters, immortality, dragons, and Katniss Everdeen.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon
Inferno by Catherine Cho
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi 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 here.
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March's Biggest Books
23 februari 2023 · 57 min
Joe, Emma, and Jill are back to share the books they're most looking forward to in March 2023. They chat about witch trials, séances, and of course, quote Twilight. Come for the books, stay for the silly goofy moods. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
Emma’s Picks:Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten
Paris by Paris Hilton
Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu
Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai
Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas
The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland
Jill’s Picks:
Weyward by Emilia Hart
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
Flux by Jinwoo Chong
Woman of the Year by Darcey Bell
The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Joe’s Picks:
Community Board by Tara Conklin
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
The Jump by Brittney Morris
The Memory Eater by Rebecca Mahoney
The Witch and the Vampire by Francesca Flores
In Nightfall by Suzanne Young
Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
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Final Girls, Sequels, and Slasher Films with Stephen Graham Jones
20 februari 2023 · 42 min
On today's episode, horror writer Stephen Graham Jones comes on to discuss his latest book Don't Fear the Reaper, the sequel to My Heart is a Chainsaw. Stephen and Jill discuss the important role sequels play in a trilogy, the SCREAM film franchise, final girls, and, of course, his iconic character Jade Daniels.
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Books We Can't Stop Recommending
16 februari 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
When you think about it, we all have a list of books at the ready to recommend. Very often, these are the same books to new people. Today, we've checked our Goodreads lists, Libby Borrowed Smart Tag, and most recent texts with book buds, and we’re ready to share the books we ALWAYS share when someone asks what they should read next. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Marissa’s Titles:The Transall Saga by Gary Paulson
Endurance by Alfred Lansing
The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
Joe’s Titles:
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (and From Here to Eternity) by Caitlin Doughty
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
The Diviners by Libba Bray
Jill’s Titles:
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Emma’s Titles:
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Sadie by Courtney Summers
You series by Caroline Kepnes
Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid
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Hot Girl Con Artists with Rachel Koller Croft
13 februari 2023 · 44 min
Emma is joined by Rachel Koller Croft to discuss her debut novel, Stone Cold Fox! They also chat about villains as main characters, the 1%, found family, and the difference between writing for the screen and writing for the page.
SPOILER NOTE: Emma does ask Rachel a MAJOR spoiler at the 20 minute mark. If you haven't read the book yet and don't want to know, skip ahead to 22:35!
Books mentioned in this episode: Lees meerMean Baby by Selma Blair
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Spare by Prince Harry
The Palace Papers by Tina Brown
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Diving Into Dystopian Reads
9 februari 2023 · 43 min
Today on the pod, the Nerds are offering up some Dystopian Reads to tickle your fancy. Whether you're brand new to the genre or you've already survived a Hunger Games (or two), there are picks here for everyone!
Titles Mentioned in this Episode:
Joe’s Titles: Lees meerWanderers by Chuck Wendig
Flowers for the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn
Want by Cindy Pon
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Jill’s Titles:
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood
Emma’s Titles:
The Selection series by Kiera Cass
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Here are some foundational/classic dystopian titles and twenty-tens heyday titles mentioned, but not discussed in this episode:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
1984 by George Orwell
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Legend by Marie Lu
Divergent by Veronica Roth
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
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The Hunger Games Retrospective (Part 1)
2 februari 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
New year, new retrospective! We are back with another deep-dive into a favorite series of the past, starting with Book 1 of the Hunger Games trilogy. Joe, Emma, and Jill answer important questions such as Where would Cleveland be located in Panem? and, of course, Who would you choose: Gale versus Peeta? They discuss differences between the book and movie, favorite scenes, and more.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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Astral Projecting with Mike Albo, author of Another Dimension of Us
30 januari 2023 · 56 min
Today on the pod, Joe talks with Mike Albo about his new book Another Dimension of Us (out January 17). They dive into Mike's process, what it was like growing up in the 80s, feedback from his authenticity readers, the excitement around his audiobook, and of course- curating a new age bookshelf. Lees meer
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February's Biggest Books
26 januari 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Emma, Joe, and Jill are back for the monthly round up of books they're most excited for coming out this month! In this episode, they also chat about gothic ghost stories, an obsession with the tv show, Supernatural, the 90s, Uggs vs. Crocs, preview some upcoming author interviews, and talk about their favorite tropes.
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerRadiant Sin by Katee Robert
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth
Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft
Immortality by Dana Schwartz
The House Guest by Hank Phillippi Ryan
This Time It’s Real by Ann Liang
Jill’s Picks:
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
B.F.F. by Christie Tate
Cold People by Tom Rob Smith
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
Bookworm by Robin Yeatman
Joe’s Picks:
The Angel Maker by Alex North
Bad Mormon by Heather Gay
The Long Run by James Acker
Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith
Project Nought by Chelsey Furedi
Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns
Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom by Nina Varela
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 here.
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Finding the Funny with Monica Heisey
23 januari 2023 · 39 min
Emma chats with Monica Heisey about her novel, Really Good, Actually. They also discuss divorce at a young age, the triumph of oat milk, writing for television versus writing fiction, the best advice, Toronto Public Library's reading challenge, and how to find the funny in writing and life. Lees meer
Books mentioned:
Birds of America by Lorrie Moore
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Garbielle Zevin
Georgia Nicolson series
How Should a Person Be? By Sheila HetiWe hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.
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Pro Book Nerds Most Anticipated Reads of 2023!
19 januari 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
Starting the new year off right with our MOST anticipated books of 2023! This list was so hard to narrow down and we're surely missing a lot of releases, but here are some of the titles we cannot wait to read this year. Emma, Joe, and Jill also chat about our undying love for Santino Fontana, the struggle in pronouncing character names from fantasy books aloud, a term we're coining "murder-coms," Joe's chat with Grady Hendrix, MLMs, gothic stories and manifesting the release of the next Crescent City book from Sarah J. Maas. Lees meer
Jill’s Picks
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
Reckoning by V (formally Eve Ensler)
Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
The Golden Frog Games by Claribel A Ortega
She is a haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
Kiss me in the Coral Lounge by Helen Ellis
Emma’s Picks
Happy Place by Emily Henry
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey (and Unfortunately Yours)
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffen
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Joe’s Picks
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto
Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood
Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby
The Male Gazed by Manuel Betancourt
The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz
Zero Days by Ruth Ware
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Learning How to Sell a Haunted House with Grady Hendrix
16 januari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
Join Joe for a conversation with Grady Hendrix! They talk about his new book, How to Sell a Haunted House, writing structure, Lemony Snicket, and just what it takes to empty out the clutter of a life gone by. Lees meer
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.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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