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Pro Book Nerds 2023 Reading Challenge!
12 januari 2023 · 19 min
On today's episode of the podcast, the Professional Book Nerds are here to share the prompts for 2023's reading challenge! We read some completed entries from last year's challenge, share the prompts for this year, and tell you what prompt we're most excited about. This episode marks an important milestone for Emma and Joe, too! :)
This year's challenge includes: Lees meerGreek myth retelling
A popular YA series
Book you ONLY picked for the cover
Book with a map
Audiobook narrated by the author
The highest or lowest rated book on your TBR
A book with a bilingual character
A cookbook & make a recipe
Read a poetry collection
Read a friend’s FAVORITE book
A book by an author with a pen name
A book about found family
Books mentioned in this episode:
We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener
Cemetery Boys by Aidan Thomas
Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Verity by Colleen Hoover
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno- Garcia
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
There, There by Tommy Orange
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
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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Talking The House in the Pines with Author Ana Reyes
9 januari 2023 · 53 min
Today on the pod, Joe chats with Ana Reyes about her debut title (and Reese's Book Club January pick) The House in the Pines. They talk about writing twists, researching in your hometown, and why she thought TS Elliot was her mother's enemy! 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.
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Body positive books for kids and teens
5 januari 2023 · 56 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and Jane to share juvenile and young adult titles that showcase body diversity. They share what (if any) representation they saw when they were kids, discuss of these types of books for young readers, and even offer some romance novels with fat bodies for those adults looking for something to read. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
45 Lbs (More or Less) by Kelly Barson
Taking Up Space by Alysen Gerber
My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman
Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor
Smaller Sister by Maggie Edkins Willis
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah Hollowell
Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
The Brown Sisters books by Talia Hibbert
Any book by Olivia Dade
Brontorina by James Howe
Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle
Hilda Must be Dancing by Karma Wilson
Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand
Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos
Fat Angie by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo
Dumplin by Julie Murphy
Puddin by Julie Murphy
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy
Every Body Shines by Cassandra Newbould
The Other F Word ed. By Angie ManfrediWe 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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Talking myths about fat people with Aubrey Gordon
2 januari 2023 · 1 uur
Aubrey Gordon, co-host of Maintenance Phase, comes on the Professional Book Nerds to talk about her new book "You Just Need to Lose Weight!" and 19 other myths about fat people. She and Jill discuss some of the myths contained in her book, Taylor Swift's "Anti Hero" music video, and ways to break free from yet again setting a diet-related New Year resolution.
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January's Biggest Books!
22 december 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
2023 is almost here, and with it comes a new month of amazing books we can't wait to read!
Emma’s Picks Lees meerSpare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Jill’s Picks
You Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon
Regrets Only by Kieran Scott
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
They’re Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso
Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
Joe’s Picks
City of Nightmares by Rebecca Schaeffer
Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
One – Simple One-Pan Wonders by Jamie Oliver
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley
Please Report Your Bug Here by Josh Riedel
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Morally Grey with Scarlett St. Clair
19 december 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Emma chats with Scarlett St. Clair about her new book, Queen of Myth and Monsters! They discuss where the action picks up with Adrian and Isolde after King of Battle and Blood, morally grey characters, what growth we might see for these characters in this world in future books, Grimm retellings, how librarians helped Scarlett enjoy reading romance, and more.
Note: We had some audio difficulties with this episode. We don't think it impacts the conversation, but we apologize that it isn't the best. Lees meerBook's mentioned in this episode:
Hades x Persephone series
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Grimm retellings (The Rose Elf)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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Pro Book Nerds Best Reads of 2022
15 december 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Emma, Joe, and Jill discuss the best books they read this year! Join for a lively conversation about the books the nerds loved the most. We loved these books so much that Joe refers to "before" and "after" this book, Jill loves a title so much she'd marry it if she could, and Emma owns five print copies (soon to be seven) of one of these titles. Let us know what books YOU loved this much by sending us an email or a comment on social media. Lees meer
Emma’s Picks
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Joe’s Picks
Jackal by Erin E. Adams
The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega (Book 2 May 2023!!)
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan
Wicked Little Things by Justin Arnold
Holes by Louis Sachar
Jill’s Picks
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Catch up on our conversations with some of the author's mentioned!
Interview with Emily Henry
Chat with Riley Sager
Justin Arnold
Curating the Vibe with Rachel Harrison
Erin E. AdamsOther Books Mentioned:
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Final Girls by Riley Sager
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
The Golden Frog Games by Claribel A. OrtegaWe 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…
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Talking Weightless with Evette Dionne
12 december 2022 · 45 min
Today's guest is Evette Dion, author of the new book Weightless. Jill and Evette discuss navigating the world in a fat body, medical fatphobia, reality TV, and Evette recommends some books about body positivity and fat liberation. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Landwhale by Jes Baker
Hunger by Roxane Gay
Bad Fat Black Girl by Sesali Bowen
anything by Marianne Kirby
Belly of the Beast by Da'Shaun Harrison
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
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Best audiobooks of the year with Robin Whitten from AudioFile!
8 december 2022 · 46 min
Robin from AudioFile is back again to share some of the best audiobooks of the year! Visit AudioFile's website for the full list of best audiobooks of 2022. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
The Angel of Rome by Jess Walter
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Life Between the Tides by Adam Nicolson
Inside Voice by Lake Bell
Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Eyes that Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho
How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino
Finding Me by Viola Davis
I Was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
Birds of Prey, ed. by Harlan Coben
The Match by Harlan Coben
The Maid by Nita Prose
His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels and Tolouse Olorunnipa
The Revolutionary by Stacy Schiff
You Don't Know Us Negroes by Zora Neale Hurston
Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Ain't Burned That Bright by Jason Reynolds
The Honeys by Ryan La SalaWe 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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Winter Atmospheric Reads with Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com
5 december 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Today on the podcast, Joe talks with Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com. Amy shares about her career as a blogger, her book club, and her brand-new podcast- Book Gang. Then, Amy and Joe recommend some wintry titles to curl up with as the season gets a bit more biting. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
Amy’s Titles:The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Joe’s Titles:
One by One by Ruth Ware
Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley
Cold by Mariko Tamaki
Breathless by Amy McCulloch
Midwinter Murder by Agatha Christie
Here's more about Amy!
Amy Allen Clark has been the driving force behind the MomAdvice.com community since 2004. Her website has helped thousands of families learn to live a good life on a small budget. She leads the MomAdvice Book Club and a brand-new podcast, Book Gang, that caters to the literary tastemakers of the world. The show focuses on debuts, under-the-radar book choices, and helping you expand your stack with backlist selections.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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December's Biggest Books!
1 december 2022 · 49 min
December is upon us, and with that are many amazing releases (most on the same day)! Join Emma, Jill and Joe as they share their December books to watch out for. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
Emma’s Picks:Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlet St. Clair
Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood by Jessica Grose
The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford
Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca
You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne
Jill’s Picks:
Witcha Gonna Do by Avery flynn
The Opportunist by Elyse Friedman
The White House Plumbers by Egil “Bud” Krogh
Your Table is Ready by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina
Weightless by Evette Dionne
Joe’s Picks:
A Dash of Salt and Pepper – Kosoko Jackson
A Million to One – Adiba Jaigirdar
Elizabeth Taylor - Kate Andersen Brower
The Ingenue – Rachel Kapelke-Dale
The Last Invitation – Darby Kane
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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Chuck Wendig, author of Wayward
28 november 2022 · 50 min
In today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe talks with Chuck Wendig about his new book Wayward (book two in the world of Wanderers). Chuck shares what it was like to write about a pandemic pre-pandemic, tackling his first major bout of writer's block, and what it's like introducing his child to Stranger Things. Lees meer
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OverDrive Librarians Best Books Read in 2022
21 november 2022 · 57 min
Emma welcomes back some familiar voices to PBN! Maria, Kristin, Holly, and Jane discuss their favorite books that they read in 2022. They also discuss books that make you laugh while crying, the "one bed" romance trope, Goodreads Choice Awards, character-driven plots, using the chili pepper spice rating scale, and their undying devotion to Emily Henry's Book Lovers. Lees meer
Maria’s Picks:
Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian
Kristin’s Picks:
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
A Night in Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Jane’s Picks:
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
Holly’s Picks:
There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love by Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell
Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
Check out Emma’s chat with Emily Henry about Book Lovers here.
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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Darling, Love Takes Time: Behind-the-Scenes with GraphicAudio
17 november 2022 · 49 min
Emma, Joe, and Jill are joined by Anji and Colleen from GraphicAudio to discuss their incredible, dramatized productions available from GraphicAudio. Anji is the VP and General Manager at GraphicAudio and Colleen is a Director/Script Adaptor for many productions, but particularly notable, are the adaptations she's done for A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. We ask them what the production process is like, what's coming soon from GraphicAudio, and so much more! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Deathlands
Rogue Angel
Brandon Sanderson
K.F. Breene Demon Days, Vampire Nights World series
The Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost
The Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews
Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
Ordinary Magic series by Devon Monk
Shannon Mayer’s seriesComing soon:
Harbinger Trilogy by Jennifer L Armentrout
Pierce Brown Red Rising seriesWe 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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Magical Mean Girls with Justin Arnold, author of Wicked Little Things
14 november 2022 · 47 min
Today, Joe interviews Justin Arnold about his new book Wicked Little Things (out November 15 from Tiny Ghost Press) . They talk about writing magical mean girls, what it's like to be the GBF, and some of their favorite urban legends.
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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Crime Reads
10 november 2022 · 44 min
Today, Emma and Joe are talking about crime reads. Whether you're looking for a fiction title inspired by a case or full of those true crime themes, or you're looking for some non-fiction accounts, this episode has the recommendations for you. Lees meer
Books Mentioned:
Joe’s Titles:Devil House by John Darnielle
Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross
We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper
Last Call by Elon Green
People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry OR Without Mercy by Gary Provost
Emma’s Titles:
Hell’s Half Acre by Susan Jonusas
Catch the Sparrow by Rachel Rear
Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse
Who Killed Jane Stanford? By Richard White
When a Killer Calls by John E. Douglas
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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Podcast Therapy with Rainbow Rowell, Author of Scattered Showers
7 november 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
Emma, Joe, and Jill are joined by the one and only Rainbow Rowell in today's incredibly special episode. We chat about her new short story collection, Scattered Showers, writing across genres and formats, She-Hulk, fanfiction, historical figures in love, hair dye disasters, and more.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks
Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel Lees meerTV Shows mentioned:
Los Espookys
Reservation Dogs
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Is it Chicken or Tuna? - The Celebrity Memoir Episode
3 november 2022 · 1 uur 21 min
On today's episode of the podcast, boy howdy, we truly dove deep into the discussion of celebrity memoirs. From the books that started us in the genre to the ones that broke our hearts, made us think, and brought us joy, this episode has it all. Join Joe, Emma, and Marissa as they walk you through their picks. Lees meer
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Joe’s Picks:I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
I’ve Got This Round by Mamrie Hart (Shout out to You Deserve a Drink)
STORI Telling by Tori Spelling & Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust by Loretta Lynn
Marissa's Picks:
Girl Walks into a Bar by Rachel Dratch
We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Over the Top by Jonathan Van Ness
Yearbook by Seth Rogen
Emma’s Titles:
Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Have I Told You This Already? By Lauren Graham
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
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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Big Library Read interview with Darcie Little Badger, author of A Snake Falls to Earth
31 oktober 2022 · 33 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Dr. Darice Little Badger to discuss her book A Snake Falls to Earth which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From Nov. 2 – Nov. 16, the ebook and audiobook of A Snake Falls to Earth will be available to readers all over the world without waitlist or holds. A Snake Falls to Earth draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave an unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family.
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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November's Biggest Books
27 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
November is almost here and with it comes SO. MANY. GOOD. BOOKS. Joe, Emma, and Jill are back for another roundup of all the books they can't wait to read in November (RIP to our TBRs).
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerThe Prisoner by B.A. Paris
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
Cursed by Marissa Meyer
Have I Told You This Already? By Lauren Graham
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman
The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines
Saint by Adrienne Young
The Queen by Andrew Morton
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
Jill’s Picks:
Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Small Game by Blair Braverman
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick
Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Chaudry
A Sliver of Darkness by C.J. Tudor
The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskill
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
Joe’s Picks:
The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle
Wicked Little Things by Justin Arnold
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
What’s for Dessert by Claire Saffitz
Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
She’s Gone by David Bell
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux
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Olivie Blake Talks Magicians, Rivalries, and Dark Academia in The Atlas Paradox
24 oktober 2022 · 50 min
Emma chats with Olivie Blake about the much-anticipated return to the world of the Alexandrian Society in The Atlas Paradox, what characters are the most fun to write, how it feels to watch your books go viral, and what she gets up to when she's not writing. Keep an ear out for a special guest, her son, in this enjoyable conversation!
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Celebrating 700 Episodes!
20 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
It’s episode 700, and we’re celebrating!! We’ll be answering your questions from social media and sharing more about us. Come get to know your cohosts, get some sneaky book recommendations, and celebrate 700 episodes with PBN. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald
Running with a Police Escort by Jill Grunenwald
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Cardcaptor Sakura series
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Misery by Stephen King
The Institute by Stephen King
GraphicAudio A Court of Thorns and Roses
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
Jackal by Erin E. Adams
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell by Susanna Clarke
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Holes by Louis Sachar
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega
Shiver by Junji Ito
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
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Upcoming romance novels with B and her books
17 oktober 2022 · 51 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by B from @bandherbooks to talk upcoming romance! B talks about how she got started working in libraries and where her love of romance novels started. A book reviewer for Library Journal, B also shares recommendations for forthcoming romance novels she's most excited about. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
Bend Toward the Sun by Jen Devon
Chick Magnet By Emma Berry
Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams
Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa
The Secret Lives of Country Gentleman by KJ Charles
The Stand Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau
The Duke Gets Even by Joanna Shu
Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai
Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort
Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly
Second Chance at Rancho Lindo by Sabrina Sol
Georgie All Along by Kate ClaybornWe 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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Magic schools that aren't THAT one
13 oktober 2022 · 56 min
On today's episode, Joe and Jill discuss why they love books that have magic schools and offer book recommendations for folks who want books featuring magic schools that aren't that magic school. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
SuperMutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
Akarnae by Lynette Noni
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
The Black Mage by Daniel Barnes
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko
The Magicians series by Lev Grossman
The Heir Chronicles by Cinda Williams Chima, specifically The Wizard Heir
Charmed Life – The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Book 1 by Diana Wynne Jones
The Circle of Magic Series by Tamora Pierce – book One is Sandry’s book
The Divine Dungeon Series by Dakota Krout
And Mother of Learning by nobody103
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
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Curating the Vibe with Rachel Harrison, Author of Such Sharp Teeth
10 oktober 2022 · 56 min
Emma and Joe welcome Rachel Harrison back to PBN to discuss her new book, Such Sharp Teeth. They also chat about body horror, being vulnerable, mozzarella sticks and maple lattes, spooky book recommendations, the joys of being a book lover, and so much more. Lees meer
Spooky books mentioned in this episode:
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman
The Pallbearers Club by Paul TremblayWe 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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Making the Transition to Libby
6 oktober 2022 · 33 min
Today, Joe and Jill are joined by their coworkers Katie and Anya to talk all about Libby and making the switch from the OverDrive app. They dive into the differences between the OverDrive app and Libby, the questions they've seen most frequently asked, upcoming features in the Libby app, and some tips for new Libby users.
Want to join one of Joe's Getting Started sessions? You can find a date that works for you and register here: https://bit.ly/libbyforpatrons. You can visit our Libby help site to find info for new users here: https://help.libbyapp.com/.
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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Erin E. Adams, Author of JACKAL
3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
On today's episode, Joe talks with Erin E. Adams about her debut novel JACKAL (out October 4, 2022) and about the true horrors of returning home for a wedding. Erin shares about her process, her research and how her work in theater and screenwriting helped to build such strong pacing. An amazing read anytime, but it's especially perfect as we head into spooky season. Lees meer
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October's Biggest Books
29 september 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
October is nearly here! Arguably the best month of the year, there is NO shortage of great books coming out in October. Emma, Joe, and Jill are back to share what they're most looking forward to reading.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Picks: Lees meerIt Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton
The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Joe’s Picks:
JACKAL by Erin A. Adams
Working Girls – Trixie & Katya’s Guide to Professional Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya
If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo
The Sevenfold Hunters by Rose Egal
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman
The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce
Sign Here by Claudia Lux
Jill’s Picks:
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty
Bad Vibes Only (and other things I bring to the table) by Nora McInerny
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro
Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai
Dying of Politeness by Genna Davis
Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran
When Life Gives you Vampires by Gloria Duke
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Courtney Summers returns!
26 september 2022 · 52 min
Bestselling Young Adult author Courtney Summers returns to discuss her new book I'm the Girl. She shares with Jill the inspiration behind her book, writing books about teen girls for teen girls, the cultural systems in place that perpetuate violence against girls and women, and what it was like slipping a Sadie easter egg into the story.
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Tips for Shopping Your Shelf and Tackling Your TBR
22 september 2022 · 1 uur
The Professional Book Nerds welcome back their colleague, Kristin, to discuss all things TBR! They chat about how they "shop their own shelves," what systems they use for a TBR (to be read) list, and how they figure out what to read and when. Joe shares some insider info on how to best use Libby tags! Emma and Kristin talk about tips they saw on TikTok. Jill is a forever stan of Borders bookstore. This episode has something for everyone. Let us know if you're going to implement any of these tips or share your own suggestions with us!
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Interview with Brigid Kemmerer, author of Defend the Dawn
19 september 2022 · 40 min
Emma chats with Brigid Kemmerer about the second book in her Defy the Night series, Defend the Dawn. They also talk about parenting, writing messy characters because people are messy, and what it's like to engage with readers IRL after a few years of virtual only events.
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What Team OverDrive is reading for Read an Ebook Day
15 september 2022 · 48 min
Read an Ebook Day is Sept. 18 and we're celebrating! For today's episode, Joe, Emma, and Jill talk with coworkers to find out what everyone is planning on reading for Read an Ebook Day. From graphic novels to steamy romance and lots and lots of fantasy, there's a little bit of everything. Lees meer
Let us know what you'll be reading by finding us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @ProBookNerds or email us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. You can also join the conversation online with the hashtag #booklove
Books mentioned in this episode:
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Marple by Agatha Christie, et al.
Hide by Kiersten White
Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri
I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos
So Happy For You by Celia Laksey
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Oceans Echo by Everina Maxwell
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
A Night In the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny
The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
True Biz by Sarah Novic
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Interview with Adam Sass, author of The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers
12 september 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
On today's episode of the pod, Joe is joined by Adam Sass to discuss his new book The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers. They talk about the importance of queer YA romance, how Adam crafts such compelling characters (and why it can be dangerous to write people you know into your characters), and of course, soy milk. Lees meer
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The One Where We Talk About Series
8 september 2022 · 53 min
Tiffany joins Emma, Jill, and Joe to discuss all things series and how to tackle them when it feels daunting. They also share their favorite series of all time, if they prefer stand-alone books, how they feel about re-reading, and more. It's like book therapy! Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode (we've linked the first book in each series):
Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas
Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas
Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid
Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid
The Mediator series by Meg Cabot
You series by Caroline Kepnes
A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin
All Souls series by Deborah Harkness
A Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer
The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire
Beartown series by Fredrik Bacman
Will Trent series by Karin SlaughterWe 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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Interview with Kathleen West
5 september 2022 · 32 min
On today's episode Jill is joined by Kathleen West to discuss her new book Home or Away. Kathleen is a hockey mom herself and discusses how her own experiences raising two hockey players played a role in her book, along with writing complicated female friendships and one character with zero redeeming qualities.
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Two writers walk into a podcast
1 september 2022 · 57 min
We talk a lot about the published books, the final stage in the publication process. But what about how authors get there? In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and the two writers discuss how they go about starting a story, the importance of beta readers, and Jill shares her journey to get a literary agent.
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Interview with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Final Gambit
29 augustus 2022 · 50 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Emma got to chat with Jennifer Lynn Barnes about the epic conclusion to the Inheritance Games trilogy, The Final Gambit. They talk about Avery and her love triangle, The Vampire Diaries, how it's been writing this series the last few years, and how Barnes crafts her characters so thoroughly.
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September's Biggest Books
25 augustus 2022 · 57 min
Emma, Joe, and Jill are back to discuss their must-read books coming out in September.
Joe's Picks: Lees meerThe Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony
On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Various YA Authors
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
Honorable mention: Jessi’s Secret Language by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Chan Chau
Jill's Picks:The Weight of Bood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower
The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy
I’m the Girl by Courtney Summers
Bliss Montage by Ling Ma
Daphne by Josh Malerman
The Night and Its Moon by Piper CJ
Emma's Pick:
Folk Around and Find Out by Penny Reid (Good Folk, Book 2)
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber (Once Upon a Broken Heart series, Book 2)
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer (Defy the Night series, Book 2)
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
American Demon by Daniel Stashower
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
Honorable mention: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
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Interview with Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna
22 augustus 2022 · 58 min
Today's episode of the podcast is a fun one! Emma got to chat with Adalyn Grace about her new book, Belladonna. They discuss where the book title came from (and the sequel!), what the inspiration behind the story was, spicy scenes, Sweeney Todd, book collecting, Hadestown, and so much more. Enjoy!
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The Twilight Saga Retrospective Finale
18 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
Y'all, strap in for a long episode as Joe and Emma close out their Twilight Saga retrospective with their thoughts on Midnight Sun and Life & Death. We may be sad to see this time with the Twilight Saga end, but we're so excited to hear what series you'd like us to dive headfirst into next! Let us know your suggestions via email: professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com! Lees meer
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.
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Interview with Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
15 augustus 2022 · 38 min
Emma is joined by Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, to discuss the book, the importance of acknowledgements, Paramore’s prime, and what it’s like to write spicy, relatable romance.
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Libby & Kanopy Double Feature - Book & Movie Pairings
11 augustus 2022 · 1 uur
Today's episode is a special double feature! Joe, Emma and Rachel are joined by Christian from Kanopy to offer up some book and movie recommendations. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Joe's Titles
True Biz by Sara Novic
Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud
Recitatif by Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison The Pieces I Am
Freak Show by James St. James
Party Monster by James St. James
Freak Show
Party Monster
Rachel's Titles
Sound City: One of the Greatest Unsung Recording Studios
The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
The Other F Word: Punk Rock Fathers
Sellout by Dan Ozzi
NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories
Strike a Pose
The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara
Election
Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta
Emma's Titles
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Bling Ring by Nancy Jo Sales
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Echo in the Canyon
Sleeping with Other People
Lady Bird
The Bling Ring
Christian's Titles
Nosferatu
Brighton Rock
Girl With the Dragon TattooWe 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.
You can find Kanopy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Kanopy.
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Making it All Up with Margot Harrison
8 augustus 2022 · 46 min
Today Joe is joined by Margot Harrison to talk about her new book We Made It All Up. Margot shares her inspiration for the book, her fascination with fan fiction, and talks TikTok, where she gives retro YA reviews as well as shares stories about life with her hippy mom. Lees meer
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!
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Big Library Read Special Conversation with Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow
4 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Audrey Blake comes on the podcast to discuss The Girl in His Shadow, the latest Big Library Read title! This episode was recorded as part of a live virtual event on July 26, 2022. For more information visit biglibraryread.com.
The Girl in His Shadow eBook
The Girl in His Shadow audiobook
The Surgeon's Daughter eBook
The Surgeon's Daughter audiobook
Learn more about the author at audreyblakebooks.com
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Interview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This
1 augustus 2022 · 57 min
On today's episode, Joe talks with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This, out August 2 from Penguin Young Readers Group. Anna tells Joe about creating characters in the blender method, they share stories from their time in high school marching band, and they talk about the rebrand of Quidditch. (At the time of recording, the name hadn't been finalized yet. IRL Quidditch is now called Quadball) Lees meer
You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds and you can send us an email at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!
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August's Biggest Books
28 juli 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Jill, Joe, and Emma share what books they're most excited to read that are due to be published in August. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Picks:Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey
The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton
Lightlark by Alex Aster
Jill’s Picks:
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead
The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis
Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates
Joe’s Picks:
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin
Four for the Road by K.J. Reilly
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Old Country with Matt and Harrison Query
25 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
On today's episode, Joe talks with brothers Matt and Harrison Query about their new book, Old Country. This book is based off of Matt's viral Reddit post on r/nosleep My wife and I bought a ranch in the mountains last year, and my neighbor had some interesting suggestions on how to manage our new land. They talk about what it's like working together as brothers, having your story discovered via Reddit, the slow process of film production, and what they order at a coffee shop.
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BONUS: LIVE with Ruth Ware at Cuyahoga County Public Library
23 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
On this special, bonus episode of The Professional Book Nerds podcast, we wanted to share our live interview with Ruth Ware at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma Snow branch. We talk with Ruth about her new book, The It Girl, and what it's been like returning to touring after the pandemic. Lees meer
Special thanks to Cuyahoga County Public Library for hosting and recording this amazing event!
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More Comics for Your TBR!
21 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, Joe and Jill talk with Kristin and Quinton to share some of their TBR picks and new favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga inspired by the OverDrive Comics Super Sale (25-50% off until July 31)! Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Wytches by Scott Snyder
Ever After by Olivia Vieweg
Deadly Class by Rick Remender
Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata
Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton
It’s Me by Jim Benton
Savage Dragon by Erik Larsen
Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto
Harrow County by Cullen Bunn
The girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostergg
Wolverine by Chris Clermont
Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo
The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang
Black Heroes of the Wild West by James Otis Smith
Radiant Black - Kyle Higgins
Pokemon Adventures: X&Y by Hidenori Kusaka
Sexcastle by Kyle Starks
Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, illustrated by Jenn St-Onge
Sand Man by Neil Gaiman
Preacher by Garth Innis
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance by Rick Remender
Deep Beyond by Mirka Andolfo
Fangirl – the Manga by Sam Maggs, artist – Gabbi Nam
Mouse Guard by David Peterson
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Interview with Jennifer Hillier, author of Things We Do in the Dark
18 juli 2022 · 48 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Jennifer Hillier chats with Emma about her new thriller, Things We Do In the Dark, the difference between surprising twists and satisfying twists, writing non-linearly, Filipino culture in the story, and some hints about her next project!
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