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2000s Young Adult Reads
14 juli 2022 · 46 min
On today's episode, Emma chats with Abbey and Kate about their favorite Young Adult reads from the early 2000s. They also discuss how much YA lit has changed over the last 30 years, what books they remember most fondly, all things Sarah Dessen, and more!
Content warning: These books from the early 2000s talk about a range of topics that we want listeners to be aware of before they listen; eating disorders, anger issues, drug use, assault, etc.
YA books mentioned in this episode:
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
The Twilight Saga series by Stephenie Meyer
Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth
The Clique by Lisi Harrison
Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar
The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot
1-800-Where-R-U by Meg Cabot
The Mediator series by Meg Cabot
All American Girl by Meg Cabot
The Calypso Chronicles by Tyne O’Connell
The IT Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
The Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter
The Girl’s Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Lurlene McDaniel
The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
That Summer by Sarah Dessen
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
TTYL by Lauren Myracle (The Internet Girls series)
Confessions of Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal
The A-List by Zoey Dean Lees meerAdult fiction mentions:
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
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Chrysta Bilton's Normal Family
11 juli 2022 · 57 min
Chrysta Bilton is here to talk with Joe about her memoir, Normal Family and what exactly it was like discovering just full her family tree really is. Chrysta shares personal reflections on her relationship with her parents, protecting her energy while unpacking her story, what it was like recording the audiobook for her memoir, and why outdoor bistros are a friend to parents with young kids.
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PBN Reading Challenge 2022 Midyear Check-in
7 juli 2022 · 52 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Joe, Jill, and Emma provide some books that might help you check off some items on the 2022 PBN Reading Challenge. We're more than halfway through the year. Are you on track to complete the PBN Reading Challenge?
Titles mentioned in this episode:
2021 debuts:
Nightbitch - Rachel Yoder
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie Lees meerClassics you didn't read in HS:
Lord of the Flies - William Golding
Wuthering Heights by Emily BronteRead a book that deals with Mental Health Issues
(Don't) Call Me Crazy by Kelly JensenBook by a trans author:
The Sunbearer Trials - Aiden Thomas
Just Like Home by Sarah GaileyRead a book written in second person:
You by Caroline Kepnes
Audiobook of You by Caroline KepnesRead a romance:
The Feeling of Falling in Love - Mason Deaver
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Every Summer After by Carly Fortune
Right Where I Left You - Julian WintersRead a nonfiction book by a woman in Tech
Uncanny Valley by Anna WienerBookTok made me read it:
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Blood Scion - Deborah Falaye
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Flying Solo with Linda Holmes
4 juli 2022 · 28 min
Linda Holmes returns to the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss her new book, Flying Solo, which is set in the same town as her first novel. Linda discusses how Antiques Roadshow inspired her new book, duck decoys, and more.
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July's Biggest Books
30 juni 2022 · 54 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Joe, and Emma share what they're most eager to read in July 2022. They've got thrillers, horror, romance, nonfiction, short stories, and more! July 2022 has so many great books out, there's something for every reader. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Joe's Picks:
Heat Wave – TJ Klune
The Witchery – S. Isabelle
The Pallbearers Club – Paul Tremblay
Acts of Violet – Margarita Montimore
Why Didn’t You Tell Me? – Carmen Rita Wong
Life Ceremony – Sayaka Murata
In the Middle of Hickory Lane – Heather WebberJill's Picks:
Upgrade by Blake Crouch
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart
The Accidental Pinup by Danielle Jackson
Groupies by Sarah Priscus
Unmask Alice by Rick EmersonEmma's Picks:
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
Dream on by Angie Hockman
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin
A Curse of Blood & Stone by K.A. Tucker
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Interview with Riley Sager, author of The House Across the Lake
27 juni 2022 · 35 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Emma chats with Riley Sager about the inspiration behind The House Across the Lake, writing books under a pen name, the return of in-person author events, and which character from the book he'd most like to have a drink with.
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The Line Between Love and Hate Is Fine
23 juni 2022 · 46 min
On today’s episode of the podcast, Emma, Jill, Joe and Sydney share strong opinions on the best (and worst) book adaptations, the time Sydney accidentally read Nicholas Sparks, and spoilers for This is Us and The House of Gucci. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
The House of Gucci by Sara Gay Forden
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Interview with Alex Jennings, author of The Ballad of Perilous Graves
20 juni 2022 · 43 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by Alex Jennings to talk about his debut novel The Ballad of Perilous Graves. Alex talks about his inspirations, what it was like living all around the world, and the joys of having a marching band practice outside your window.
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The Twilight Saga Retrospective (Pt. 2)
16 juni 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
You'd better hold on tight spider monkeys- today, the Professional Book Nerds are cliff-diving into part two of their Twilight Saga retrospective. Emma, Jill, and Joe give some stream of consciousness thoughts and descriptions on Eclipse, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, and Breaking Dawn. Keep your golden (or blood red, no judgement) eyes open for the third, and final part, of this retrospective in August.
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Interview with graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki
13 juni 2022 · 29 min
On today's podcast, Jill is joined by graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki who comes on to discuss his new graphic novel Ghosts of Science Past. He discusses the inspiration behind the story and scientists selected for the book, working with the artist to bring the story to life, and more.
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HEAR THE RAINBOW
9 juni 2022 · 46 min
June is Pride month in the LGBTQ+ community and June is also Audiobook Month - so truly, a double whammy of wonderful things! Today's episode, we're celebrating by sharing some of our favorite queer audiobooks. Now you can read and 🌈hear the rainbow!🌈 Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays by R. Eric Thomas
I'm So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson
When Brooklyn Was Queer by Hugh Ryan
Under the Rainbow by Celia Laskey
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
The City We Became by NK Jemisin
Lie With Me by Philippe Besson, translated by Molly Ringwald
Chef's Kiss by TJ Alexander
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Getting Clean with Stevie Green - Swan Huntley
Bonus books:
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
I was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein
Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris
Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming
Gender Outlaw by Kate Bornstein
Love that Story by Jonathan Van Ness
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
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Interview with Robin Miles, narrator of The Personal Librarian
6 juni 2022 · 56 min
Today’s episode of the podcast is a special one where Joe speaks with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Robin Miles! Robin's most recent project as narrator is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Robin chats about the industry, displays her expertise at seamlessly switching between accents and so much more.
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All Things Sarah J. Maas
2 juni 2022 · 56 min
On today's episode of the podcast, spoilers a plenty when Emma is joined my Maas-tastic fans, Maria and Andrea, to have an open discussion on all things Sarah J. Maas related. They talk about the first book of hers that they read, their favorite book in the universe, fan theories, merch, and more.
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Interview with Julia Whelan, narrator of The Latecomer
30 mei 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Today's episode of the podcast is a special one, where Jill, Joe, and Emma speak with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan! Julia's most recent project as narrator is The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz, a bucket list project for her and one that checked all the boxes of a book that stays with you. Julia also chats about the audiobook industry, what it takes to make this your career, gingersnap cookies, hobbies, or lack thereof, and so much more.
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June's Biggest Books
26 mei 2022 · 56 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Emma, and Joe chat about the books they can't wait to read in June! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
James Patterson by James Patterson
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
Local Gone Missing by Fiona Barton
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
Greenland by David Santos Donaldson
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron
X by Davey Davis
Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta
The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni
The Loophole by Naz Kutub
Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro
This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo
Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley
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Interview with Akwaeke Emezi, author of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
23 mei 2022 · 52 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by multidisciplinary artist and writer Akwaeke Emezi, to talk about their debut romance title, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty, out May 24 from Atria Books. They talk about selling film rights (and the slowness of the Hollywood machine), creating art AND book jackets, their TikTok For You Pages, and Abbott Elementary!
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LIfe's a Drag -- but this episode isn't!
19 mei 2022 · 59 min
Tomorrow, Fri. May 20, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns! And today, Joe and Jill share nonfiction and fiction books with drag queens. They also discuss their recent opportunity to see Alyssa Edwards (S5, All Stars 2) live, favorite Drag Race seasons and Queens, and who they are rooting for to take the crown in All Stars 7! Lees meer
If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It – Lil Miss Hot Mess
Reverie by Ryan La Sala
Life as a Unicorn – Amrou Al-Kadhi
Middle School’s a Drag by Greg Howard
Life’s a Drag – Janie Millman
The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara
Queering Drag – Meredith Heller
Diary of a Drag Queen by Crystal Rasmussen (with Tom Rasmussen)
Legends of Drag – Queens of a Certain Age – Harry James Hanson (June 2022 release)
Why Drag? By Magnus Hastings
Drag Teen – Jeffery Self
GuRu by RuPaul
RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Shifting Visibility of Drag Culture – Niall Brennan
Queer Nuns by Melissa M. WilcoxLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Evan Ross Katz, author of Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born
16 mei 2022 · 49 min
Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Evan Ross Katz, to talk about his new book, Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born. A true Buffy historian, Evan shares what makes this show so special and how it still holds up today.
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The Twilight Saga Retrospective (Pt. 1)
12 mei 2022 · 58 min
Today, the Professional Book Nerds are trying something new - breaking down a monumental YA series - The Twilight Saga. Emma, Jill, and Joe wax poetic on Team Edward vs. Team Jacob marketing, give some stream of consciousness thoughts and descriptions, and try to figure out where the hell loca has been.
Part 1 covers Twilight and New Moon. We hope you enjoy our silly, goofy time!
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Interview with Jennifer Weiner, author of The Summer Place
9 mei 2022 · 44 min
On today's episode, Emma is joined by Jennifer Weiner to discuss her new book, The Summer Place. Jennifer discusses the conclusion of her summer book series, lobster cobb salad, how the pandemic changed everything, motherhood, and Sutton Foster!
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Interview with Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers
5 mei 2022 · 44 min
On today’s episode, Emma FANGIRLS over Emily Henry and her latest novel, Book Lovers. They also chat about their favorite romance tropes, Hallmark movies, bright pink book jackets, book hangovers, the impact of TikTok, the magic of iced coffee, and a kayak scene that didn’t make the cut. Oh, and Oscar Isaac.
Check out the audiobook version of Book Lovers here.
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Interview with Holly Black, author of Book of Night
2 mei 2022 · 39 min
Today on the podcast, Emma chats with Holly Black about her new novel, Book of Night. Emma and Holly discuss the transition to writing for adults, if we'll see these characters again, what the writing process was like, The Home Edit, and how great coffee is for any occasion. Lees meer
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May's Biggest Books
28 april 2022 · 51 min
On today's episode of the podcast, Emma, Joe, and Jill chat about the books they can't wait to read in May. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson
When Women Were Dragons – Kelly Barnhill
Book of Night by Holly Black
Trust by Hernan Diaz
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty – Akwaeke Emezi
Out of the Corner by Jennifer Grey
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
The Agathas – Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson
The Cook You Want to Be by Andy Baraghani
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo
Hidden Pictures – Jason Rekulak
Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle & Katherine Webber
Hide by Kiersten White
Mean Baby – Selma Blair
Apple Crush – Lucy Knisley
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
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Michelle Huneven, author of Search
25 april 2022 · 36 min
Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Michelle Huneven to discuss her new book Search (coming April 26)! Michelle talks about how her years in food service and restaurant critique shaped her relationship with food. She also talks about receiving the call to writing, and what it was like smashing coconuts on her driveway.
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Would We Survive?
21 april 2022 · 55 min
On today's episode, Joe, Emma, and Jill are joined by Christina to answer the question - Would We Survive? The group looked at a handful of series titles and tried to figure out if they would make it through the series.
We want to hear from you - let us know what series we should include the next time we ask Would We Survive? Email your suggestions to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Lees meerTitles Survived (or not) in this episode:
Harry Potter Series
The Hunger Games Trilogy
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
The Twilight Saga
The Lord of the Rings Series
The Jane Austen Literary Universe
The Outlander Series
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Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Drowning Summer
18 april 2022 · 48 min
Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Christine Lynn Herman to discuss their new book, The Drowning Summer (coming April 19). Christine and Joe hit it off and dive into supernatural experiences, Dungeons & Dragons, Christine's history with writing, Diana Wynne Jones, and what she's likely to order for delivery.
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Spilling the RoyalTEA
14 april 2022 · 54 min
On today's episode, Emma, Jill, and Joe spill the royalTEA on their favorite monarchy-inspired reads. Their suggestions cover all topics, from the Tudors all the way to the House of Windsor, and mention some great fiction titles simply inspired by royalty. They also chat Diana's iconic style, the notion of "heir and a spare", and America's fascination with the royal family over the centuries. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Picks:
HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by Elizabeth Holmes
The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
The Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan Howard
The Other Windsor Girl by Georgie Blalock
Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn DurandJill’s picks:
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
Before the Crown by Flora Harding
A Queen from the North by Erin Mcrae and Racheline Maltese
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir
Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconnor
Royal Sisters by Anne EdwardsJoe’s Picks:
Elizabeth the Queen – Sally Bedell Smith
The Queen Mother – William Shawcross
Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret – Craig Brown
The Windsor Knot – SJ Bennett
Elizabeth & Margaret – Andrew Morton
The Duke – Ian Lloyd
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Tarot and Tea Leaves
7 april 2022 · 1 uur
Today on the podcast, Joe and Jill talk about tarot- from non-fiction titles to help you on your journey, to fiction titles to entice and intrigue you, to their own experiences with the cards. If you want to tell Joe and Jill about your experiences with tarot, share the first deck you ever purchased/received, or even your favorite deck, reach out to the Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok @probooknerds or send them an email: professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Kitchen Table Tarot – Melissa Cynova
The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings by Brigit Esselmont
The Castle of Crossed Destinies – Italo Calvino
WTF is Tarot? By Bakara Wintner
The City of Lost Fortunes – Bryan Camp
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Andromeda Klein – Frank Portman
The Death of Mrs. Westway by Ruth Ware
The White Magic Five and Dime – Steve Hockensmith
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen King
A Magic Steeped in Poison – Judy I. Lin
Tarot & Tequila – David A. Ross
Manga Mentions:
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 – Stardust Crusaders Hirohiko Araki
The Tarot Café – Sang-Sun Park
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Interview with Emily J. Taylor, author of Hotel Magnifique
4 april 2022 · 32 min
On today's episode, Emma is joined by Emily J. Taylor to discuss her debut novel, Hotel Magnifique. Emily shares the inspiration for her Belle-Époque inspired YA fantasy, the writing habits that got her to this point, and what we can expect from her upcoming.
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April's Biggest Books
31 maart 2022 · 52 min
On today's episode, Joe and Emma are in silly, goofy moods as they share the titles they're most excited to read that hit shelves in April 2022. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Housebreaking by Colleen Hubbard
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement by Stella Caldwell
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Rachel Gibson
The Great Stewardess Rebellion by Nell McShane Wulfhart
The Palace Papers by Tina Brown
Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
True Biz by Sara Novic
The No-Show by Beth O’Leary
Blood to Poison by Mary Watson
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
Search by Michelle Huneven
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
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Drawing Your Interest with Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga!
24 maart 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kristin and Quinton to talk about some of their favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga. From classics to upcoming releases, they're talking about it all! If you've ever been curious to dive into the illustrated format, there's a genre and and age-range for you! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Bingo Love by Tee Franklin
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series by James Tynion IV
The House of Lost Horizons by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson
Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon
The Dresden Files Series by Jim Butcher
Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami
Shiver by Junji Ito
Trigun by Yasuhiro Nightow
The Way of the Househusband by Kousuke Oono
March: Book One by John Lewis
The Powerpuff Girls by Troy Little, The Powerpuff Girls Classics by Craig McCracken
Deadpool Samurai (Vol. 1) by Sanshiro Kasama
Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley
Garlic and the Witch (also: Garlic and the Vampire) by Bree Paulsen,
White Sand by Brandon Sanderson
Witch Watch by Kenta Shinohara
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Interview with Rosie Walsh, author of The Love of My Life
21 maart 2022 · 29 min
On today's episode, Rosie Walsh comes on to discuss her new book, The Love of My Life. She shares her immersive approach to researching her characters' occupations and living spaces, she shares her experience of having a child during a global pandemic, and convinces Joe that everyone needs a garden shed to escape into!
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TikTok Made Me Read It!
17 maart 2022 · 55 min
On today's episode, Emma and Jill are joined by Jane to talk about all the books that TikTok inspired them to read, purchase, or move up their TBR lists. From popular titles to uncut gems you might not have heard of without TikTok, they have a great book-ish chat inspired by that addicting clock app.
Books mentioned in this episode:
These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
Neon Gods by Katee Roberts
Electric Idol by Katee Roberts
Wicked Beauty by Katee Roberts
Hook, Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
The Brown Sisters series by Talia Hibbert
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Cain’s Jawbone by Edward Powys Mathers
S by JJ Abrams
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas—GraphicAudio dramatized adaptation
All About Me! by Mel Brooks
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
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Simone St. James, author of The Book of Cold Cases
14 maart 2022 · 37 min
Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Simone St. James, to discuss her new book, The Book of Cold Cases (coming March 15). Simone talks about what started her writing journey, how she creates stories and characters, and what she's likely to order at the sushi restaurant.
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Getting Funky with Folklore
10 maart 2022 · 51 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by Jenna to talk about books with folklore and mythology at their heart. From titles inspired by Greek mythology to the Yokai of Japan, to supernatural stories inspired by urban legends, these books will surely give you something to change up your to-be-read list. Whether you're looking for a one-off title or a new series to get into, this episode has recommendations for you! Lees meer
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Gods of Jade and Shadow – Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker
The Deep – Rivers Solomon
Greek Mythology – Liv Albert
Half World – Hiromi Goto
Wicked Fox – Kat Cho
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown
Lore Olympus – Rachel Smythe
Wicked As You Wish – Rin Chupeco
Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan
Rules for Vanishing – Kate Alice Marshall
The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang
Empress of all Seasons – Emiko Jean
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Trail of Lightning – Rebecca Roanhorse
Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman
The Candle and the Flame – Nafiza Azad
Lore – Alexandra Bracken
Scion of the Fox – SM Beiko
Neon Gods - Katee Robert
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Interview with Nita Prose, author of The Maid
7 maart 2022 · 29 min
On today's episode, Nita Prose comes on to discuss her new book The Maid. She shares how the character Molly came to her light a bolt of lightning on an airplane, creating a mystery, and more. Lees meer
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Stream-Alikes
3 maart 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by Rachel as they talk Stream-Alikes - books to read based off shows they're currently binging! Whether it's a show that you're watching because it's trending on Twitter, or a fav that you love to return to, this episode has books (and shows) just for you! Let us know what you're binge-watching or reading on social media! Lees meer
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
RuPaul's Drag Race
Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood & Working Girls: Trixie and Katya's Guide to Professional Womanhood - Trixie Mattel and Katya
Release the Beast: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Life – Bimini Bon Boulash
Blame It on Bianca Del Rio - Bianca Del Rio
My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska - Alaska 5000
Suck Less: Where There's a Willam, There's A Way - Willam Belli
(Drag) Queen of Scots – Lawrence Chaney
Legendary Children: The First Decade of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life by Tom Fitzgerald
Why Drag – Magnus Hastings
Dumplin' - Julie Murphy
Diary of a Drag Queen – Crystal RasmussenArcane
The Founders Trilogy (Book 1: Foundryside) – Robert Jackson Bennet
Tales of the Ketty Jay Series (Book 1: Retribution Falls) – Chris Wooding
The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry – CM WaggonerSuccession
The Heirs by Susan Rieger
Family Trust by Kathy WangLocke & Key
Full Throttle: Stories – Joe Hill
The Grand Hotel – Scott Kenemore
The Stuff of Legend – Mike RaichtEuphoria
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Trainspotting by Irvine WelshOnly Murderers in the Building
Finlay Donovan is Killing It – Elle Cosimano
Meddling Kids – Edgar Cantero
Sadie – Courtney SummersSquid Game
The Plotters by Un-Su Kim
The Running Man by Stephen King
The Last One by Alexandra OlivaServant
Mexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno Garcia
Bitter Orange – Claire Fuller
The House on Vesper Sands – Paraic O’DonnellCurb Your Enthusiasm
Love at First Spite by Anna E. Collins
Hitchhiking with Larry David by Paul Samuel DolmanChar…
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Marlon James, author of Moon Witch, Spider King
28 februari 2022 · 26 min
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by Marlon James to discuss his new book Moon Witch, Spider King which is the sequel to Black Leopard, Red Wolf. He talks about the folkore inspirations for his series and why he chose to structure the trilogy the way he did.
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March's Biggest Books!
24 februari 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Books mentioned in this episode:
I Was Better Last Night – Harvey Fierstein
Four Aunties and a wedding by Jesse Q Sutanto
In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer
The Book of Cold Cases – Simone St. James
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers
Smile and Look Pretty by Amanda Pellegrino
Disorientation – Elaine Hsieh Chou
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
The Golden Couple by Greer Henricks, Sarah Pekkanen
When We Were Birds – Ayanna Llyod Banwo
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
Nine Lives by Peter Swanson
The Other Dr. Gilmer – Benjamin Gilmer
The Club by Ellery Lloyd
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron
Kiss & Tell – Adib Khorram
The Last Confessions of Sylvia P by Lee Kravetz
Between the Mountain and the Sky – Maggie Doyne
The Book of Living Secrets by Madeline Roux
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Interview with Stephanie Wrobel, author of This Might Hurt
21 februari 2022 · 32 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Stephanie Wrobel to discuss Stephanie's new book This Might Hurt. Set against the backdrop of a woman looking to rescue her sister from a cult, This Might Hurt examines the connection between pain and fear and familial bonds. In the interview Stephanie discusses her research process and shares where the idea for her book came from.
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Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader
17 februari 2022 · 53 min
In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes galore! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
Not Like the Movies by Jerry Winfrey
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
The Runaway Duchess by Joanna Lowell
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
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Interview with Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You
14 februari 2022 · 40 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You, to discuss his new book coming out on February 22. To break into Kosoko's rom-comedy-of-errors, Joe and Kosoko talk about the dating world, texting exes, and relationship advice. They also talk about what shows they've been binging recently and get a little too excited about the new Pokémon game.
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Comfort Rereads
10 februari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
On today's episode, Joe is joined by his co-worker Christina to discuss books they love to reread. Some of these are for comfort, some are to break out of a reading rut, and some are for inspiration. From childhood memories to haunting tales, there's a special power to rereading (or re-listening) to books. Be sure to share some of your favorite titles to reread on our social media (Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBook Nerds) or email us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Lees meer
Books Mentioned:
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
The House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune
The Hating Game - Sally Thorne
Beloved - Toni Morrison
House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Pride & Prejudice - Jane Austen
The Penultimate Peril - Lemony Snicket
All the Birds in the Sky - Charlie Jane Anders
Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones
The Last Child - John Hart
Ready Player One - Ernest Cline
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Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid shares the secrets of the Sprakkar
7 februari 2022 · 28 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, to discuss her new book Secret of the Sprakkar. Eliza shares some of the inspiration for the book, discusses how she decided which women of Iceland to feature, and gender equality in Iceland. Lees meer
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Fat and Fabulous Romance Titles
3 februari 2022 · 57 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Meghan to discuss romance books featuring fat characters. From contemporary romances set on reality television shows to historical romances featuring fat male characters, there's so much to fall in love with in these books. They also discuss the importance of using body neutral language around kids.
Books mentioned:
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Forever His Champion by Marie Lipscomb
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
The Love Con by Seressia Glass
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
Take a Hint Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Wrapped by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander
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February's Biggest Books
27 januari 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
In today's episode, Joe, Jill and Emma share the titles they are most excited to read in February! From romance to thrillers to non-fiction that makes us feel old, there is a little bit of everything coming next month.
Books mentioned in this episode:
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Wish You Were Gone by Kieran Scott
When a Killer Calls by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
My Mess Is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
The Cage by Bonnie Kistler
Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
Tired as F*ck by Caroline Dooner
A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox
Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage by Heather Havrilesky
The New Girl by Jess Q. Sutanto
The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart
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Meet the new Professional Book Nerds!
24 januari 2022 · 51 min
On today's episode, Jill is delighted to introduce her new co-hosts on PBN, her coworkers Joe and Emma! Joe and Emma share some of their favorite types of books to read and they all share some of their recent reads. Lees meer
Books mentioned in today's episode
Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
88 Names by Matt Ruff
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Dressing Barbie by Carol Spencer
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
Cultish by Amanda Montell
The Diviners by Libba Bray
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Throwback Thursday: Body Positive Books
20 januari 2022 · 27 min
It's that time of year when the New Year New You messages are everywhere and lots of people set resolutions to lose weight. But in today's episode Jill shares some titles for those people looking for resources on stepping away from diet culture. Episode originally aired in August 2021
Books mentioned in this episode:
Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker
Landwhale by Jes Baker
Hunger by Roxane Gay
The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
Fat & Queer by Miguel M. Morales, Bruce Owens Grimm, and Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
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Interview with Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
17 januari 2022 · 37 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, to discuss her new book. Eva shares her own personal experience working in a rare manuscript libraries, the sensitivity of writing about mental health issues, and the pair discuss real-life library thefts and geek out over a shared love of the Thomas Crown Affair.
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Reading Resolutions that have nothing to do with the number of books you read
13 januari 2022 · 26 min
We're halfway through January and there is still plenty of time to set your reading resolutions for 2022! If you are looking for something beyond keeping track of the number of books you read, today's episode is for you because Jill offers some suggestions and alternative reading resolutions beyond just the number of books you read.
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