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Marie Benedict is back with her new book Her Hidden Genius
10 januari 2022 · 40 min
Marie Benedict returns to discuss her new book Her Hidden Genius, about scientist Rosalind Franklin who was instrumental in the discovery of the structure of DNA.
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January 2022's Biggest Books!
6 januari 2022 · 24 min
It's time for monthly book picks! In today's episode, Jill is looking at some of the great books coming out in January that she can't wait to dive into.
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Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
Wahala by Nikki May
A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris
Battle of the LInguist Mages by Scotto Moore
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho
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Interview with Xochitl Gonzalez
3 januari 2022 · 41 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her debut novel Olga Dies Dreaming. Xochitl, a former wedding planner turned writer, discusses how her own background came into the novel, the real-life devestation of Puerto Rico that inspired the book, and what it's like having her debut novel already be optioned.
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Goodbye 2021
30 december 2021 · 7 min
Jill is sick womp womp so rather than January Books, today's episode is a quick reminder to get your 2021 Reading Challenge in before the end of the year!
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2022 PBN Reading Challenge Is Here!
27 december 2021 · 12 min
The 2022 Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge is here! On today's episode, Jill shares the prompts for this year's reading challenge (with thanks to her co-workers Rachel, Jamie, and Shannon H. for recommendations).
2022 PBN Reading Challenge:
Read a 2021 debut that you didn't read in 2021
Read a "classic" book you weren't assigned in high school
Read a nonfiction book by a woman in tech
Read a book by a trans author
Read a book by an author indigenous to your country
Read a historical fiction novel about a person than a biography about the same person (counts for 2 books)
Read a book that deals with mental health issues
Read a muscian's memoir or autobiography
Read a romance
Read a book written in second person
Read a book recommended by #BookTok
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Team OverDrive's favorite books of 2021
23 december 2021 · 1 uur
For today's episode, host Jill sat down with some of her OverDrive co-workers to find out what was their favorite book they read in 2021. From books about witches to cozy romances and non-fiction reads to more books about witches (seriously, witches were big this year), there's a little big of everything.
Books mentioned in today's episode:
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
Slewfoot by Brom
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
Sellout by Dan Ozzi
Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
The Moon, the Stars and Madame Burova by Ruth Hogan
False Witness by Karin Slaughter
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
God’s and Monsters by Shelby Mahurin
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalo
The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gorniched
Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Cultish by Amanda Montell
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Loving The Love Con by Seressia Glass
20 december 2021 · 32 min
Seressia Glass joins Jill on the podcast today to discuss her new book The Love Con. Set in the world of reality television, The Love Con is a fake relationship romance featuring cosplay and two best friends.
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Memorable memoirs
16 december 2021 · 47 min
Jill is joined by her colleague Jenna to share some memoirs and a handful of biogrphies. From celebrity memoirs read by the author in audiobook format, to food memoirs, to true stories you have to read to believe, this episode is full of titles for people who want a glimpse into another person's life. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Running with a Police Escort by Jill Grunenwald
Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald
Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C Ford
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson
Incomparable by Brie Bella and Nikki Bella
Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson
Unprotected: A Memoir by Billy Porter
The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
Small Fry: A Memoir by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
The Babysitter by Liza Rodman
Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am by Julia Cooke
The Boys by Ron and Clint Howard
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie by Lisa Napoli
Be a Work in Progress: And Other Things I'd Like to Tell My Younger Self by John Cena
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Jodi Picoult is back to discuss her new book Wish You Were Here
13 december 2021 · 29 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by New York Times Bestselling author Jodi Picoult to discuss her new book Wish You Were Here. Jodi shares her experiences writing a book about the pandemic during the pandemic, how her own visit to the Galapagos showed up in her book, and how art can help all of us process the world around us.
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Wonderful and whimsical middle grade titles
9 december 2021 · 30 min
On today's episode, Jill's coworker Beth comes on to share some Middle Grade titles! These books might be written for kids but can be appreciated for readers of all ages. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Mystery on Magnolia Circle by Kate Klise
One Kid’s Trash by Jamie Sumner
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aiden S. (as told to his brother) by David Levithan
Frankie and Bug by Gayle Forman
Willodeen by Katherine Applegate
Playing the Cards You’re Dealt by Varian Johnson
Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles
Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling
Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truoung
Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani
The Hiddenseek by Nate Cernosek
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The best audiobooks of 2021 with Robin Whitten from AudioFile Magazine
6 december 2021 · 34 min
The annual tradition of audiobook love continues as Robin Whitten from AudioFile comes on to discuss some of the best audiobooks of the year.
See the full list of AudioFile Magazine's here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/best-audiobooks-2021/
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Books mentioned in today's episode
Apples Never Fall by Liane Morarity
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown
Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi
Tony Hillerman by James Mcgrath Morris
Ocean Prey by John Sandford
The Night Gate by Peter May
Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
The Sandman Act II by Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
Always by Morris Gleitzman
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
The Boys by Ron and Clint Howard
Eartha and Kitt by Kitt Shapiro
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
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Science fiction titles that are out of this world
2 december 2021 · 44 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Sam and they share science fiction titles.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Recursion by Blake Crouch
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
The Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers (a closed and common orbit)
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Rabbits by Terry Miles
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
88 Names by Matt Ruff
Finna by Nino Cipri
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
Fledgling by Octavia Butler
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
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Discussing All the Feels with Olivia Dade
29 november 2021 · 39 min
Romance author Olivia Dade joins Jill to discuss her new book All the Feels, a follow-up companion novel to her book Spoiler Alert. Olivia shares how the story and book came to be, her characters Alex and Lauren, and the importance of writing fat characters.
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December's Biggest Books!
25 november 2021 · 29 min
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane
Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman
The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel
The Big Reveal by Jen Larsen
No Beauties or Monsters by Tara Goedjen
Cyber Mage by Saad Z. Hossain
Queen of Urban Prophecy by Aya De Leon
My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad by Kelly Conway
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Meeting Our Violent Ends with Chloe Gong
22 november 2021 · 32 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Chloe Gong to discuss her new book Our Violent Ends, the sequel to her bestselling debut These Violent Delights. Chloe discusses the inspiration for setting the book in 1920s Shanghai, what it was like writing a book while still an undergrad student, and her love for Shakespeare.
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Reading the rainbow
18 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Jill is joined by her coworker Joe to discuss LGBTQIA+ books. Fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, adult, and young adult are all here! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor
Bettyville by George Hodgman
Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Ace by Angela Chen
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
With Teeth by Kristen Arnett
The Groom Will Keep His Name by Matt Ortile
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
Everybody (Else) Is Perfect by Gabrielle Korn
Fat and Queer by Bruce Owens Grimm, Miguel M. Morales, Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini
My Rainbow by Deshanna Neal
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Big Library Read special interview with Natalie D. Richards
11 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Jill is joined in a live conversation with Natalie D. Richards about her psychological thriller, Five Total Strangers which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) selection. Natalie discusses the inspiration for her book and offers tips for writers.
Interview was recorded on November 8, 2021
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Ear Hustling with Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor
8 november 2021 · 38 min
Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life. They share how the award-winning podcast came to be and translating that to the new book. Nigel and Earlonne also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted San Quentin State Prison. Lees meer
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Thrill Rides and more
4 november 2021 · 55 min
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by her coworker Laura and they discuss thriller and suspense books. Lees meer
Titles mentioned in today's episode:
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Such a Quiet Place Megan Miranda
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
The Invited by Jennifer McMahon
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
They all Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall
The couple Next Door by Shari Lapane
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman
The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
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Interview with Rev. Micah Bucey about his Book of Tiny Prayer
1 november 2021 · 39 min
Today Jill is joined by her high school friend Rev. Micah Bucey to discuss his new book The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Year. Micah shares the inspiration behind his daily prayers, writing during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, discusses being an openly queer spiritual leader, and he and Jill discuss their own expeirences with religion.
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November's Biggest Books!
28 oktober 2021 · 58 min
Jill is joined by Emma and they discuss some of the great new books coming out in November 2021 Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams
Gilded by Marissa Meyer
The Last Shadows by Orson Scott Card
The Every by Dave Eggers
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair
The Perishing by Natashia Deon
Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon
All About Me! by Mel Brooks
You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManus
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Murakami T by Haruki Murakami
Beard in Hiding by Penny Reid
All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman
Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong
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Cheers! Mallory O'Meara is back to discuss her new book Girly Drinks
25 oktober 2021 · 38 min
Friend of the podcast Mallory O'Meara returns to discuss her new book, Girly Drinks. She and Jill discuss their shared love of spirits, the inspiration behind her book, and some insights and history of the role of women in creating and drinking alcohol.
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Spooky season continues with more horror recs
21 oktober 2021 · 50 min
Today Jill is joined by her coworker Rachel and the duo share horror recommendations perfect for spooky season. From post-apocalyptic dystopian tales, to haunted houses and haunted people, there is something for everyone looking to add a little scare into their life. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
The Lost Village by Camilla Sten
The Ruins by Scott Smith
The Return by Rachel Harrison
The Shining by Stephen King
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
World War Z by Max Brooks
Zone One by Colson Whitehead
Love in an Undead Age by A.M. Geever
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
We Hear Voices by Evie Green
The Hunger by Alma Katsu
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Night Stalker by Philip Carlo
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
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Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout
18 oktober 2021 · 27 min
Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins the podcast to discuss her new book Oh, William! She shares where the idea came from to return to her beloved character Lucy Barton, her history with the state of Maine, and how we all discover that no matter how well we think we know someone, there is always something new to learn.
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Babysitters Club Super Special Redux
14 oktober 2021 · 54 min
In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Jill is joined by Kate and Lauryn from the podcast Generation BSC to discuss all things Baby Sitters Club. Episode originally aired in July 2020.
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Talking queer witch romance with Lana Harper
11 oktober 2021 · 25 min
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by author Lana Harper about her new book Payback's a Witch, a queer witch romcom.
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Spooky season book & tea pairings
7 oktober 2021 · 21 min
Our friends at Plum Deluxe have a new line of Autumn Tea Blends out and for today's episode, Jill is doing some tea and book pairings!
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The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig -- Blood Orange Reflection Tea
Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw -- Spicy Caramel Apple Herbal Tea
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo -- Pineapple Sage Tea
A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan -- Chocolate Caramel Macademia Nut Herbal Dessert Tea
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward -- Maple Ginger Butterscotch Black Tea
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson -- Pumpkin Spice Tea
The Burning Girls by CJ Tudor -- Decaf Black Toasted Marshallow Blend Tea
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Interview with Drew Magary
4 oktober 2021 · 41 min
Drew Magary returns to the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his new book The Night the Lights Went Out.
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October's Biggest Books!
30 september 2021 · 26 min
It's that time of month again! In today's episode, Jill previews some of titles coming out in October. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode:
Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara
Well Matched by Jen DeLuca
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
Taste by Stanley Tucci
Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo
Unprotected by Billy Porter
The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow
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Lauren Groff and her new book Matrix
27 september 2021 · 21 min
Lauren Groff joins Jill to discuss her new book Matrix, a historical fiction novel about poet Marie de France.
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Coming out of the broom closet with some magical witchy books in time for spooky season
23 september 2021 · 30 min
In today's episode, Jill discusses the current resurgence of books about and for witches and shares some favorite titles featuring magic and witches.
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The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
The Witch’s Market by Mingmei Yip
Witch Please by Ann Aguirre
Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé
A Practical Guide for Witches by Ylva Mara Radziszewski
Enchantments: A Modern Witch’s Guide to Self-Possession by Mya Spalter
The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings by Brigit Esselmont
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Pultizer Prize winner Anthony Doerr on his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land
20 september 2021 · 37 min
Pultizer Prize winning author (and Cleveland native!) Anthony Doerr joins Jill to discuss his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Read an Ebook Day Recommendations from Team OverDrive
16 september 2021 · 36 min
Read an Ebook Day is coming up on Sept. 18, and as we've done in past years, Jill is talking to some of her coworkers here at OverDrive to find out what book they'll be reading. Learn more at www.readanebookday.com
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The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
Billy Summers by Stephen King
Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya
Portrait of a Scotsman by Edie Dunmore
Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie
Kindred by Octavia Butler
Artemis by Andy Weir
The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary
Fuzz by Mary Roach
Grunt by Mary Roach
Stiff by Mary Roach
Bonk by Mary Roach
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Dukes and Ladders by Eric Ugland
The Shining by Stephen King
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
A Lot like Adios by Alexis Daria
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Heather Demetrios on real-life spy Virginia Hall
13 september 2021 · 45 min
Heather Demetrios returns to the Professional Book Nerds, this time to discuss her new book Code Name Badass which is a biography of amazing Allied spy Virginia Hall.
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Books about podcasts on the podcast about books
9 september 2021 · 28 min
On today's episode, Jill shares novels that feature fictional podcasts as well as books inspired or based on real-life podcasts.
Books mentioned in today's episode:
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Truth Be Told (formally Are You Sleeping) by Kathleen Barber
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier
Possession by Katie Lowe
I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick
Adnan’s Story by Rabia Chaudry
This is Ear Hustle by Nigel Poor
Welcome to Nightvale by Joseph Fink
Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
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Interview with thriller writer Alice Feeney
6 september 2021 · 33 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Alice Feeney to discuss her latest book Rock Paper Scissors. Alice shares tidbits on her writing process and what it was like writing this book during the pandemic.
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Adam says goodbye
2 september 2021 · 16 min
Adam is leaving OverDrive for another job in the coming weeks and so he says goodbye and thank you to all of you who have listened to the show over the years. <3
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Chris Hammer, internationally bestselling author of Scrublands
30 augustus 2021 · 44 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journalism, planning vs. pantsing, the current state of journalism, and much more. Lees meer
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September is going to be a great month for books
26 augustus 2021 · 34 min
Once again, we're previewing the books we can't wait to read coming out soon. September's list is extremely exciting. Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
Matrix by Lauren Groff
The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Lot like Adios by Alexis Daria
Burden Falls by Kat Ellis
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
A Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua Ferris
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull
Fuzz by Mary Roach
Joshua Weissman by Joshua Weissman
Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe
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Katie Zhao on why we all love dark academia
23 augustus 2021 · 50 min
Katie Zhao joins Adam to discuss her brand new book, How We Fall Apart! She did this on short noticed DURING her publication week. They have a blast talking about why we all love high school mysteries, the nerds they both were during that time of their life, and the different types of perspectives that mystery books use. This was so much fun!
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The F Word (no, not that one.)
19 augustus 2021 · 24 min
In today's episode, Jill shares some of the body positive and fat positive books that have helped her heal her relationship with food and her body. Lees meer
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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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Madeleine Roux on trauma, building worlds, and the terror of isolation
16 augustus 2021 · 52 min
Adam has wanted to interview Madeleine Roux for years and the conversation absolutely lives up to the hype. They discuss everything from her new book Reclaimed, to how space is scary as hell, and the fact that horror video games are truly terrifying. They also get into writing for existing IP like World of Warcraft, crafting stories around trauma, and so much more.
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Recommendations from our reading wheelhouses
12 augustus 2021 · 29 min
The Nerds are back! Enjoy this dive into some of the aspects of their respective reading wheelhouses including a nice set of the boarding school murder mystery genre Jill as introduced so many of you to!
Books mentioned in this episode
Small stories with big emotions
The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith Lees meerAutumn Stories
The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo
Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda FoodyMagical Realism
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
The Rules of Magic by Alice HoffmanSmall Town Horror
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam CesareJill books
The Ivies by Alexa Donne
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl
Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Dare me by Megan Abbott
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Ash Davidson on humanity's relationship with nature and writing through imposter syndrome
9 augustus 2021 · 45 min
Ash Davidson, debut author of the phenomenal Damnation Spring, chats with Adam about how to best describe the sheer size of redwood trees, understanding the relationship between loggers and nature, trying to defeat imposter syndrome while in graduate school, and exchanging war stories about college English courses. Her debut novel is a triumph and a must-read.
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Emily Austin on anxiety and coping with existential dread through writing and humor
2 augustus 2021 · 40 min
Adam chats with debut author Emily Austin about their new book Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. They dive into how they both use writing and reading to cope with anxiety, how writing about death is therapeutic for them, and how religion has affected both of their lives.
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It's an August books preview, y'all!
29 juli 2021 · 31 min
IT'S A MONTHLY BOOK PICKS EPISODE. YOU KNOW WHAT'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN! Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
Edie in Between by Laura Sibson
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
The Turnout by Megan Abbott
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson
How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao
The Perfect Place to Die by Bryce Moore
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
The Manningtree Witches by A. K. Blakemore
The Quiet Zone by Stephen Kurczy
The Shimmering State by Meredith Westgate
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Interview with Ashley C. Ford, author of Somebody's Daughter
26 juli 2021 · 31 min
Jill is joined by podcaster and essayist Ashley C. Ford who discusses her new memoir Somebody's Daughter
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Books by past Professional Book Nerds authors for the #PBNread2021 challenge!
22 juli 2021 · 37 min
It's time to tackle another task from the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! This one shouldn't be too difficult. We're talking about reading a book from a past guest on the show. Over the years, we've had 300+ authors on the show which is crazy... The Nerds pick a few authors they truly adore and offer some book recommendations from them: Lees meer
Books mentioned in this episode
The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin
Sadie by Courtney Summers
House of Secrets by Brad Meltzer
Every Body Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley
Teeth in the Mist by Dawn Kurtagich
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke
The Likeness by Tana French
Anything by Zoraida Cordova
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
The Hike by Drew Magary
Pledged by Alexandra Robbins
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Karin Slaughter on crime writing through the pandemic
19 juli 2021 · 30 min
Jill is joined by crime writer Karin Slaughter to discuss her new book FALSE WITNESS. Karin discusses writing a book during the pandemic and her choice to include the pandemic in her book.
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A book for every emotion
15 juli 2021 · 53 min
On this episode, Adam is joined by frequent Nerds Emma, Maria, and Kristin. They go around the virtual table and hand out book recommendations ranging from sad to fun to scary to thrilling. There is truly something for everyone here.
Books mentioned in this episode
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary
Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix
Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin
Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
False Witness by Karin Slaughter
The Night the Lights Went Out by Drew Magary
Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
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