Professional Book Nerds
820 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 302 ratingsWe're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
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Episodes
Don't Lose Your Whimsy - Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourToday on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There's a story here for everyone, and we hope you enjoy! Titles mentioned in this episode: Quinton’s Titles: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Furies of Calderon by Jim But...
Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutesOn this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press). They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong "walk-on" characters versus writing your main character's whole life story, and of course, what the library means to Doug. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop ...
Nerd Chat: April 2024
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutesEmma and Joe are back for their casual nerd chat. The nerds discuss what they've been reading, audiobook preferences, comfort reads, the upcoming solar eclipse, reading pauses, and live events at Cuyahoga County Public Library. Emma’s books: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer by Abby JImenez House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio) A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Romancing ...
High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutesEmma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer! In this casual chat, they also talk high standards, "if he wanted to he would, " drawing inspiration from pop culture, Easter eggs galore, how being a reader made Abby a writer, vanilla cappuccinos, book tour with baby goats, and so much more! Books mentioned in this episode: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's epi...
April Book Picks
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutesEmma and Joe return for their monthly round up of books they're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! Settle in for a long list of great books due to release in April 2024. Author interviews: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke Joe’s Picks: A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee The Black Girl Survives in This One Edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell Women! In! Peril! by ...
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutesIn this episode, Emma and Joe are joined by their coworker Katie to discuss their favorite new features of the Libby app. They talk about the evolution of Libby over the years and how user feedback has played a crucial role in shaping the app. They also highlight features like multi-library search, deep search, and notify me tags that make it easier for readers to find and access titles! Come and listen to hear this and so much more on today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. ...
Romance on Mars - A Conversation with Natasha Pulley
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesJoe is joined by Natasha Pulley to talk about her new book, The Mars House (out March 19). Natasha shares how her high school astronomy class inspired her first dive into Sci-Fi writing, writing a marriage of convenience plot to save a character's political aspirations, her deep love of science and doing your own calculations (even if they might be wrong). Come and hear how Natasha's experiences in life, academia and travel shaped her writing of this work. Readers can sample and borrow the t...
Borrow, Buy, Bin
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutesOn this episode, Joe and Emma play a little game of Borrow, Buy, Bin, a bookish take on the infamous game, Snog, Marry, Avoid. They've provided each other with authors to choose from, but without knowing what the books will be, Emma and Joe have to decide if they're going to Borrow the book for a little bit, Buy it to add to the collection at home, or put it in the donate Bin! Titles in this game: Sarah J Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses House of Earth and Blood Throne of Glass Stephenie...
How to Be Bold With Tarryn Fisher
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutesEmma catches up with Tarryn Fisher to discuss her new book, Good Half Gone. Tarryn also shares the inspiration behind the story, her fascination with siblings and the dynamic between twins, how women nurture in different ways, her friendship with Colleen Hoover, and being BOLD. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Boo...
Reading Triumph: Conquering Goals and Slumps
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutesToday on the podcast, Joe and Emma talk with their reading pals Andrea, Melissa and Shannon about how they set reading goals for the year to keep motivation and celebration high while also battling the reading slump. Join us for different ways to inspire how you view your year in books! Don’t forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. What Everyone's Reading Right ...
Nerd Chat: March 2024
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutesEmma and Joe are back with another casual, chatty episode! They discuss Joe's Frieda McFadden reading marathon, Emma's thoughts on House of Flame and Shadow, and share candle recommendations, craft updates, recent book mail, and answer some questions from an AMA. Don't forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Books mentioned in this episode: Book Lovers by Emil...
March 2024 Book Picks!
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutesIt's that time again - time for Emma and Joe to look at the upcoming month's releases and share what they're most excited for! So many books, so little time... To make sure we're keeping things fresh, we've excluded titles included in our Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode. Don't forget to Register to watch the virtual Libby Book Awards ceremony presented by us, your very own Professional Book Nerds via Zoom, or tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live. Books mentioned in this episode: Author ...
Seasons of Books
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutesJoe and Emma are joined by their colleague, Tiffany, to chat about seasonal reading! They chat about how they "plan" out their reading year, if the seasons influence what books they read and when, and recommend some of their favorites along the way. The group also realize what their reading "patterns" or schedules say about their tastes and preferences! Books mentioned in this episode: You series by Caroline Kepnes The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Will They Escape? by Daniel Huiet How...
Sipping Tea and Planning Heists with Hafsah Faizal
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutesOn this episode, Joe is joined by Hafsah Faizal to discuss her new book A Tempest of Tea (out February 20). Hafsah is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the Sands of Arawiya series, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and owner of IceyDesigns. They talk about finding their favorite teas, Victorian blood dens in tea rooms, and planning the perfect heist. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop th...
Celebrating Valentine's Day with Dominique Raccah and the Sourcebooks Team!
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutesRomance readers, assemble! This episode is for you. Emma chats with Dominique Raccah, Publisher and CEO, of Sourcebooks, the publisher behind some of your favorite romance reads at Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books imprints. They’re joined by Paula Amendolara (Senior Vice President of Sales), Mary Altman (Assistant Editorial Director), Molly Waxman (Executive Director of Marketing), Deb Werksman (Executive Editor), and Pamela Jaffee (Sr. Director Publicity/Brand Marketing), just some of ...
Tea, Tales, and Twists: A Cozy Dive into Mysterious Whodunits
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, Joe is joined by return guests Claire and Kristin to talk all about cozy mysteries! Whether you're looking for quoziess, foodie titles, bookish mysteries or the like, this episode is for you. Joe also introduces Claire and Kristin to the PokéRap. Titles mentioned in this episode: Claire’s Titles: The Dinner Lady Detectives by Hannah Hendy Grave Expectations by Alice Bell Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes Fifty-Four Pigs by Philipp Schott Death by Dumplin...
A Distraction from Reality with Ali Hazelwood
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutesEmma is joined by bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, to discuss her new paranormal romance, Bride. Emma and Ali also manage to discuss fated mates, the writing process, Ali's next release and what's been on her TikTok FYP lately. Ali's chess book, Check & Mate, released last fall. Not in Love comes out later this year. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for ...
The One Where We Talk A Lot
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutesEmma and Joe try something new in this chatty, casual episode. They discuss some recent life updates, new hobbies, books they've been reading lately, mood reading, and more. Joe’s recent reads: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Released by Gypsy Rose Blanchard The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell #CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose & Drew Pine The Coworker by Freida McFadden – Emma’s recent reads: Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas (...
February 2024 Book Picks!
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutesIt's that magical time again - let's see what books Emma and Joe are most looking forward to in February 2024. Join the Nerds as they talk about the cold weather, the February blahs, and of course, eagerly awaited reads. Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: The Women by Kristin Hannah The Teacher by Freida McFadden The Guest by B.A. Paris A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen At First Spite by Oiivia Dade A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams The Warm ...
Worldbuilding and Writing with Saara El-Arifi
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutesEmma chats with Saara El-Arifi about her new book, Faebound. They also chat about world-building, writing sex scenes, the book's original title, the plan for this new trilogy, fated mates, enemies to lovers, and so much more! Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscrib...
PBN's Most Anticipated Books of 2024
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourEmma and Joe are back for their first recorded episode of 2024 and it's a BIG one. They share their most anticipated books of the year (as they know it so far). Grab a drink, a snack, and get your reading tracker of choice ready to write down some amazing releases coming out this year. Emma’s picks: Faebound by Saara El-Arifi Funny Story by Emily Henry This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas The Book of Love by Kelly Link So Th...
Surviving Capitalism with Madeline Pendleton
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourToday Joe chats with Madeline Pendleton about her new book I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt (out Jan. 16)! They chat about how Madeline's life experiences shaped her path forward, the importance of found family, releasing grief and odd relationships with money and forging a unique company like Tunnel Vision. They also chat about living full on a small grocery budget, spray painting found furniture, and the importance of a sturdy board in an old couch. Readers can sam...
Joe Reads Emily Henry
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutesFollowing the fun of Joe Reads a Big Romance and Emma Reads a Horror, on this episode Joe reads Book Lovers by Emily Henry! Emma and Joe talk about their loves in the genre, misconceptions Joe had to break down when thinking romance, and so much more. Have a suggestion for our next installment? Send your suggestions to [email protected] or comment on the post for this episode on Instagram @probooknerds. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on...
The Nerds Talk About Fantastical Fandoms
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutesEmma and Joe talk with fellow OverDrive book lovers about which bookish fandoms they love to love! Morgan, Sydney, Christina, Laura, Sarah, and Andrea share their passion for Sherlock, Emily Henry, Fourth Wing, Star Wars, Serpent & Dove, and more in this very chatty episode. Books mentioned in this episode: Sherlock Holmes series Emily Henry Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Star Wars series Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin Gods & Monsters by Shelby Mahurin The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahu...
New Year, New Reads - January 2024 Book Picks!
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutesNew Year, New Reads! Join Joe and Emma as they discuss the books they're most looking forward to in January 2024 🎉 We hope you're enjoying this holiday season and that this episode can keep you company while wrapping, baking, prepping, or just enjoying the chilly weather under a warm and cozy blanket. Books mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas The Fury by Alex Michaelides The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka ...
Finding a Home Inside Stories with Rebecca Ross
December 18, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutesEmma is joined by author, Rebecca Ross, to chat about the epic conclusion to her Letters of Enchantment duology, Ruthless Vows. They also discuss symmetry in duologies, the book's original title, finding inspiration from Bronte, Austen, and Tolkien, and more. For more info on Rebecca's book tour, check out her website. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for...
Introducing the 2024 PBN Reading Challenge!
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutesCome and join Emma and Joe as they share results from the 2023 PBN Reading Challenge and introduce the prompts for 2024! You can download the PDF version of our challenge here and the social sharing size here. This year's challenge includes: A genre you don’t normally read The Humans – Matt Haig A book with main characters that are a different age than you The Marlow Murder Club – Robert Thorogood A book on your TBR longer than 1 year To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han ...
Talking to Gen Z’s Carrie Bradshaw – Eli Rallo
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Eli Rallo spills the ink on essay escapades, spills the tea on meeting Sarah Jessica Parker, and spills some wisdom on finding your people. Join Eli and Joe, as they talk about all this, Eli's new book (I Didn't Know I Needed This - out December 12), and more! Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby L...
PBN's Best Books of 2023
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourEmma and Joe share their favorite books of 2023! Emma’s picks: For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The Woman in Me by Britney Spears The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth The September House by Carissa Orlando The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Happy Place by Emily Henry Joe’s picks: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison The House...
December Book Picks
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutesEmma and Joe chat about their most anticipated book releases for December! The final book picks episode featuring 2023 releases is here. Grab your hot cocoa and get ready to add a few more things to your TBR as we close out another great year. Books mentioned in this episode: December Author Interviews: I Didn’t Know I Needed This by Eli Rallo Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Emma’s Picks: Here in the Dark by Alexis Soloski The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner The Fake Mate b...
The Best Juvenile and Young Adult Titles of 2023
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutesOn this episode of PBN Joe and Emma are starting to wrap up the year by sharing their favorite juvenile and young adult titles published in 2023. Come and hear what made the cut and why these nerds enjoyed it so much. Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Betting on You by Lynn Painter House of Marionne by J. Elle The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross A Study in Drowning by Ava Re...
Dystopian Futures with Naomi Alderman
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutesOn this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe chats with author Naomi Alderman about her new book The Future (out November 7). Joe and Naomi talk about how an actual pandemic happening can really change how you write about a pandemic, buying $23 hand sanitizer, and what exactly would happen if the elite had private bunkers to escape to. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in Ove...
Witchy Reads
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourGrab your crystal ball, fire up the cauldron, and get ready to get witchy! Today, Joe, Kristin, and Claire share some recommended picks for the witching season. There's something magical in the air as you transition from Halloween horrors but before you get too cozy for the winter season. Titles mentioned in this episode: Kristin’s Titles: Hex Life edited by Rachel Autumn Deering In the House in the Dark of the Wood by Laird Hunt The Witchery by Sophie Isabelle The Witching Year by...
Rebecca Yarros Believes in Happily Ever Afters
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutesEmma spends roughly an hour fangirling at bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros, and chats about the highly-anticipated release of Iron Flame. They also discuss work-life balance, the biggest obstacles facing Xaden and Violet, Rebecca's favorite dragon and go-to coffee order, being a Dain apologist, and so much more in this casual, chatty interview. Books mentioned in this episode: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros Undelivered b...
Romancelandia Chat with Librarian, Robin Bradford!
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutesEmma is joined by librarian, Robin Bradford, to chat about her book, The Reader's Advisory Guide to Romance. They also chat all things Romancelandia, how to talk about spice levels, the cyclical nature of romance trends and tropes, libraries, and a bunch of recommendations! You can find Robin on Twitter @Tuphlos. Authors mentioned in this episode: Katee Robert Jill Shalvis Tasha Harrison D.L. White Naima Simone Tracey Livesay Eva Leigh Rosie Danan Samantha Chase Dylan Allen Rach...
Reality and Romantic Tropes with Penny Reid
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourEmma catches up with Penny Reid to discuss the ways Penny innovates in self-publishing/indie publishing, her amazing Kickstarter campaign, the Smarty Pants Romance imprint, what happens when you add reality to romance tropes, and the Charles Dickens retelling you didn't know you needed. Plus, hear some scoop on what books you can expect next, news about the Winston Brothers tv show, and which characters still speak to Penny the loudest, even after their books are "done." Books mentioned in t...
November Book Picks
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutesEmma and Joe's favorite episode of the month is here with a roundup of November book releases! Grab a warm beverage and your TBR list! Author Interviews this month: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The Future by Naomi Alderman Emma’s Picks Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Betting on You by Lynn Painter Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Powerless by Lauren Roberts Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy Endgame by Omid Scobie Welcome to the O...
A Guide to Haunted Houses
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutesHalloween is fast-approaching, so what better way to get into the spirit 👻 than with some Haunted House reads! Grab your flashlights and EMF detectors and join the Nerds as they give you a guide to books about haunted houses. Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: Starling House by Alix E Harrow Home Before Dark by Riley Sager The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe Charnel House by Graham Ma...
No-Brainer Book Buys
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutesEmma is joined by Sydney and Tiffany to talk about what makes an author an "always buy." They also discuss the different ways they interact with an author or their titles, including placing holds at the library, using Libby tags, reading in print versus digital versus audiobook, personal connections to books, and go on a slight tangent to recommend some horror reads. It's a grab bag book-ish chat with a very long list of recommended authors and titles! Books mentioned: The Korean Vegan Cook...
High Fantasy and Political Intrigue with Cassandra Clare
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutesEmma unbelievably chats with Cassandra Clare about her stunning new adult fantasy book, Sword Catcher. Emma and Cassandra also discuss nobles behaving badly, the surprising inspiration behind this story and the characters, romance, found family, and what we can expect next in Castellane. Listen to the end to hear the title of Book 2 in this series and Cassandra's preferred method of organizing her book collection at home. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode ...
Emma Reads a Horror
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutesAfter Joe Read a Big Romance, everyone wanted Emma to do the same - so today, Emma Reads a Horror! Emma read Jackal by Erin E. Adams - one of Joe's favorite reads of 2022. The Nerds get into a spoilery discussion of the book, talking about folklore, horror, and dive in deep in the book's topics. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Ch...
Finding the Bodies with Adam Sass
October 02, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutesOn this episode, Joe is joined by return guest Adam Sass to talk about his new book, Your Lonely Nights are Over. They talk about building and investing in a community, dual POV writing, beautiful, dreamy pondering, and Adam answers the question - what's your favorite scary movie? Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Lib...
October Book Picks
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutesJoe and Emma share what books released in October 2023 that they're MOST excited for. Get your TBRs ready! Emma’s Picks: Lucky Me by Rich Paul The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young Wildfire by Hannah Grace A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone (Snow Place Like LA) Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe Making It So by Patrick Stewart Joe’s Picks: T...
Welcome to my White Trash Life with TJ Klune and Daniel Henning
September 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourToday Joe is freaking out because he gets to talk to TJ Klune and Daniel Henning. TJ wrote one of Joe's all-time favorite books, The House in the Cerulean Sea, and his newest book, In the Lives of Puppets, released in April 2023. Daniel has been the voice for both of these audiobooks and over 200 others (The House in the Cerulean Sea (audio), In the Lives of Puppets(audio)). They talk about writing, narrating audiobooks, what advice they'd give to their younger selves, post-apocalyptic queer ...
Book Hype
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutesEmma is joined by her friendly OverDrive librarians to chat about all things book hype. They explore questions like " Is it worth the hype?" and "Do you pay attention to hype?" and how it impacts personal reading tastes or not! They also have a respectful conversation about books that did not quite live up to their expectations and then share some books they're REALLY looking forward to for the fall. Books mentioned in this episode: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Camp Damascus...
Talking True Crime and Bright Young Women with Jessica Knoll
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutesToday Joe chats with Jessica Knoll about her new book, Bright Young Women. They talk about her work dissecting and researching the crimes of Ted Bundy as she crafted her novel from the perspective of two victims. Jessica also shares about her organization and process, where she finds inspiration while writing, and just how spicy she likes her Pad See Ew. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in...
Celebrate Read an Ebook Day 2023 with Team OverDrive!
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutesRead an Ebook Day is September 18th! Team OverDrive is particularly fond of this holiday that celebrates digital reading love and wanted to share what they plan to read. Let us know what you add to your TBR and how you plan to celebrate Read an Ebook Day with #ebookLove. You can also visit https://readanebookday.com/ to learn more! Books mentioned in this episode: The Only One Left by Riley Sager Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili Aft...
Redefining Horror with Clay McLeod Chapman & Rachel Harrison
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourEmma and Joe are thrilled to chat with incredible horror authors, Clay McLeod Chapman and Rachel Harrison, for a special conversation about their new books, What Kind of Mother (out September 12th), and Black Sheep (out September 19th). Listen in to hear about finding inspiration in the strangest of places (Nicholas Sparks and insurance commercials), nature vs. nurture, not turning into our parents, struggling with parenthood, being fans of each others' work, the horror author community, and ...
September Book Picks
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutesJoin Emma and Joe as they share the September 2023 book releases they're eagerly awaiting. Upcoming author interviews (with September book releases): What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman (out 9/12) Black Sheep by Rachel harrison (out 9/19) Your Lonely Nights Are Over by Adam Sass (out 9/12) Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (out 9/28) Emma’s Titles: Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L Armentrout The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab The Wake-Up Call by Beth O’...
Joe Reads a Big Romance
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutesThe day has finally arrived - Emma has convinced Joe to read a popular romance title! Join the nerds as they talk about Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune. They talk about what Joe loved (and maybe didn't love) most about the book, key romance tropes, if Joe would read another romance, and of course vibes ✨ Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more book...