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Submit ReviewEmma is delighted to welcome back Emily Henry and Julia Whelan to the podcast today to discuss their involvement with Happy Place, out on April 25th! They have lively conversation about the book, their favorite romance tropes, conquering every industry, their happy places, and more.
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In today's episode, Jill returns for the second part in our Hunger Games retrospective. This time, the trio discusses Catching Fire. From fake weddings to very real relationships, new alliances, and more, it's no wonder Catching Fire is PBN's favorite book in the series.
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Emma and Joe chat with Caroline Kepnes about FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU. They also chat about Joe Goldberg's character growth, how dreamy Santino Fontana's narration is, what Caroline's go-to coffee order is at Dunkin' and Starbucks, and so much more.
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Today on the pod, Emma and Joe are joined by Marissa to talk about one of Joe and Marissa's favorite genres - magical realism. They chat about the history of the genre, what they love most about it, and the CW hit, Jane the Virgin.
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Emma chat with Curtis Sittenfeld about her newest book and the latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Romantic Comedy, and the inspiration behind it, including Saturday Night Live, and the hope that this book would be lighthearted and fun. Spoiler alert: It is!
They also chat about how personal Google search history can be, how the book acknowledges the unattractive elements of life and dating, "The Danny Horst Rule," and the design process for the cover art in the US and the UK.
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Joe and Emma mix things up this week and share their favorite features in Libby, the library reading app. There's a lot to enjoy about Libby, but some of their favorite features include:
Patrons can sign up for a Libby training with Joe and Marissa here. Watch our Libby how-to videos here.
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Today Emma and Joe are joined by Megan Miranda, author of The Only Survivors. They talk about finding missing cell phones in the sand, crafting strong casts of characters, setting stories in small towns, and what Pop Tart flavors are key to Megan's writing process.
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Joe and Emma are back to share the books they're most looking forward to in April 2023. From misleading covers, to West Side Story (the 60s version ONLY), to adding to your never-ending TBR, this episode has it all!
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It's the end of an era as Jill has decided to retire from PBN (but don't worry, she's not leaving OverDrive so you'll still hear her voice on some episodes!). Emma and Joe announce some big and exciting changes to the podcast! This episode also contains some nostalgia, reflection, and book recommendations based on what they've read recently.
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Today on the podcast Joe is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Dan Ahdoot to talk about his new book Undercooked: How I let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live. They talk about what cuisine Dan would live off of for the rest of his life, pitch podcast ideas to Shark Tank, and discuss what it's like to meet your word count when you thought you were already finished writing.
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Jill is joined by OverDrive librarian, Claire, to chat about all things delicate and dangerous with this botanical cover trend. While the floral trend has been around for awhile, there's been an uptick in covers that have botanical elements that look more alluring and dangerous. They discuss what is it about these covers, what genres seem to use this style, and a whole host of book recs if you've been meaning to check out something creepy and covered in flowers. Emma was unable to join but Jill calls out some of her favorite picks, too!
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On today's episode, Jill is joined by investigative journalist Alexandra Robbins to discuss her new book The Teachers. Told over the course of one school year, The Teachers follows three teachers from across the United States as they navigate the classroom. Alexandra discusses the challenges face in the classroom -- and speaks from her own experience as a substitute.
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Looking for ideas for the "Greek Myth Retellings" category of the Professional Book Nerds 2023 Reading Challenge? Emma, Joe, and Jill share their recommendations if you're in the mood for a classic Greek myth with a twist. They also chat about Sailor Moon, Hadestown, the influence of BookTok, the Clytemnestra fire, and more.
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On today's episode, we're trying something new. Join us for everyone's favorite game, GUESS THAT CLASSIC! We wrote up descriptions of classic literature in modern day gossip, and then we quizzed each other. Guess along with us or sit back and enjoy the hot tea!
(To avoid spoilers, titles are not included in the episode description)
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Emma chats with returning guest, Samantha Shannon, to talk about A Day of Fallen Night, returning to the Roots of Chaos world, crafting complex female characters, immortality, dragons, and Katniss Everdeen.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon
Inferno by Catherine Cho
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
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Joe, Emma, and Jill are back to share the books they're most looking forward to in March 2023. They chat about witch trials, séances, and of course, quote Twilight. Come for the books, stay for the silly goofy moods.
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On today's episode, horror writer Stephen Graham Jones comes on to discuss his latest book Don't Fear the Reaper, the sequel to My Heart is a Chainsaw. Stephen and Jill discuss the important role sequels play in a trilogy, the SCREAM film franchise, final girls, and, of course, his iconic character Jade Daniels.
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When you think about it, we all have a list of books at the ready to recommend. Very often, these are the same books to new people. Today, we've checked our Goodreads lists, Libby Borrowed Smart Tag, and most recent texts with book buds, and we’re ready to share the books we ALWAYS share when someone asks what they should read next.
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Emma is joined by Rachel Koller Croft to discuss her debut novel, Stone Cold Fox! They also chat about villains as main characters, the 1%, found family, and the difference between writing for the screen and writing for the page.
SPOILER NOTE: Emma does ask Rachel a MAJOR spoiler at the 20 minute mark. If you haven't read the book yet and don't want to know, skip ahead to 22:35!
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Today on the pod, the Nerds are offering up some Dystopian Reads to tickle your fancy. Whether you're brand new to the genre or you've already survived a Hunger Games (or two), there are picks here for everyone!
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Here are some foundational/classic dystopian titles and twenty-tens heyday titles mentioned, but not discussed in this episode:
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New year, new retrospective! We are back with another deep-dive into a favorite series of the past, starting with Book 1 of the Hunger Games trilogy. Joe, Emma, and Jill answer important questions such as Where would Cleveland be located in Panem? and, of course, Who would you choose: Gale versus Peeta? They discuss differences between the book and movie, favorite scenes, and more.
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Today on the pod, Joe talks with Mike Albo about his new book Another Dimension of Us (out January 17). They dive into Mike's process, what it was like growing up in the 80s, feedback from his authenticity readers, the excitement around his audiobook, and of course- curating a new age bookshelf.
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Emma, Joe, and Jill are back for the monthly round up of books they're most excited for coming out this month! In this episode, they also chat about gothic ghost stories, an obsession with the tv show, Supernatural, the 90s, Uggs vs. Crocs, preview some upcoming author interviews, and talk about their favorite tropes.
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Emma chats with Monica Heisey about her novel, Really Good, Actually. They also discuss divorce at a young age, the triumph of oat milk, writing for television versus writing fiction, the best advice, Toronto Public Library's reading challenge, and how to find the funny in writing and life.
Books mentioned:
Birds of America by Lorrie Moore
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Garbielle Zevin
Georgia Nicolson series
How Should a Person Be? By Sheila Heti
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Starting the new year off right with our MOST anticipated books of 2023! This list was so hard to narrow down and we're surely missing a lot of releases, but here are some of the titles we cannot wait to read this year. Emma, Joe, and Jill also chat about our undying love for Santino Fontana, the struggle in pronouncing character names from fantasy books aloud, a term we're coining "murder-coms," Joe's chat with Grady Hendrix, MLMs, gothic stories and manifesting the release of the next Crescent City book from Sarah J. Maas.
Jill’s Picks
Emma’s Picks
Joe’s Picks
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Join Joe for a conversation with Grady Hendrix! They talk about his new book, How to Sell a Haunted House, writing structure, Lemony Snicket, and just what it takes to empty out the clutter of a life gone by.
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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:
Books mentioned in this episode:
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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!
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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.
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 Manfredi
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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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2023 is almost here, and with it comes a new month of amazing books we can't wait to read!
Emma’s Picks
Jill’s Picks
Joe’s Picks
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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.
Book's mentioned in this episode:
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Grimm retellings (The Rose Elf)
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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.
Emma’s Picks
Joe’s Picks
Jill’s Picks
Catch up on our conversations with some of the author's mentioned!
Curating the Vibe with Rachel Harrison
Other 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. Ortega
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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.
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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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.
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 Sala
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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.
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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.
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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.
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
Emma’s Picks:
Jill’s Picks:
Joe’s Picks:
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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.
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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.
Maria’s Picks:
Kristin’s Picks:
Jane’s Picks:
Holly’s Picks:
Check out Emma’s chat with Emily Henry about Book Lovers here.
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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!
Books mentioned in this episode:
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 series
Coming soon:
Harbinger Trilogy by Jennifer L Armentrout
Pierce Brown Red Rising series
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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.
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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.
Books Mentioned:
Joe’s Titles:
Emma’s Titles:
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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
TV Shows mentioned:
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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.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Joe’s Picks:
Marissa's Picks:
Emma’s Titles:
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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.
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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:
Jill’s Picks:
Joe’s Picks:
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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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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.
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
The Likeness by Tana French
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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.
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 Clayborn
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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.
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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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.
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 Tremblay
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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/.
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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.
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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:
Joe’s Picks:
Jill’s Picks:
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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!
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 Slaughter
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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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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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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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Emma, Joe, and Jill are back to discuss their must-read books coming out in September.
Joe's Picks:
Honorable mention: Jessi’s Secret Language by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Chan Chau
Jill's Picks:
Emma's Pick:
Honorable mention: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
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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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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!
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Happy reading!
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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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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.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Joe's Titles
True Biz by Sara Novic
Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud
Recitatif by Toni Morrison
Freak Show by James St. James
Party Monster by James St. James
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
The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara
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
Christian's Titles
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You can find Kanopy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Kanopy.
Happy Reading!
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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.
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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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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)
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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Jill, Joe, and Emma share what books they're most excited to read that are due to be published in August.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Picks:
Jill’s Picks:
Joe’s Picks:
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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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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.
Special thanks to Cuyahoga County Public Library for hosting and recording this amazing event!
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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)!
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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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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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
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
Adult 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 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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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
Classics you didn't read in HS:
Lord of the Flies - William Golding
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Read a book that deals with Mental Health Issues
(Don't) Call Me Crazy by Kelly Jensen
Book by a trans author:
The Sunbearer Trials - Aiden Thomas
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
Read a book written in second person:
You by Caroline Kepnes
Audiobook of You by Caroline Kepnes
Read 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 Winters
Read a nonfiction book by a woman in Tech
Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener
BookTok made me read it:
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Blood Scion - Deborah Falaye
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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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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.
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 Webber
Jill'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 Emerson
Emma'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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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!🌈
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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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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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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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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On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Emma, and Joe chat about the books they can't wait to read in June!
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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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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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!
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. Wilcox
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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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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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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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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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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.
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On today's episode of the podcast, Emma, Joe, and Jill chat about the books they can't wait to read in May.
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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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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