Professional Book Nerds
824 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 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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Ep. #324: Harlan Coben!!!
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutesOn today's episode, Jill and Adam sit down with Harlan Coben for a live interview in front of a sold out crowd of 400 readers at their home away from home, Cuyahoga County Public Library. Speaking of homes, his new book RUN AWAY, deals with tracking down someone who ran away from theirs... They also discuss his work with Netflix, his ability to write anywhere, and using the things he sees in his daily life and the question, "What if" as catalysts for his writing. Learn more about your ad ch...
Ep. #323 - Big Library Read is Back!
March 30, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutesOn today's very special episode, Jill and Adam speak with Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, co-creators of Homes: A Refugee Story. Abu Bakr is an ESL student of Winnie's, who helped him tell his family's story of leaving the Middle East to start a new life in Canada and how the challenges they overcame, all while maintaining a beautiful outlook on life. Hear how they put the book together using frequent interviews, Google Translate, and the stories of Abu Bakr's family. Learn more about ...
Ep. #322 - April's Biggest Books!
March 28, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutesApril is around the corner, which means it's time for Jill and Adam to return with their picks of books being published next month! Books Mentioned In this Episode: The Five by Hallie Rubenhold The Invited by Jennifer McMahon Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan No Country for Old Gnomes by Kevin Hearne & Delilah S. Dawson Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis Odd Partners edited by Anne Perry Trust Exercise by Susan Choi Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley...
Ep. #321 - Interview with Jasper Fforde
March 25, 2019 08:30 - 33 minutesToday's episode is an interview Jill did with New York Times Bestselling author Jasper Fforde. His latest book Early Riser is out now. Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hott...
Ep. #320 -#MarchSadness 2019
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutesGet your tissues ready, folks! No buzzer beaters. No brackets. Just a bunch of books that will absolutely make you cry. Adam and Jill are joined by Christina and Rickie to take a deep dive into some emotional reads. We also break the tension A LOT with jokes. Does Christina still cry? You'll have to listen to find out! Books mentioned in this episode Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner Everything is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs We C...
Ep. #319 - Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King
March 18, 2019 08:30 - 24 minutesToday's episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King, which was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club Central Pick. Wayétu shares the impact of storytelling in Liberia's cultural history and the importance of African voices in literature. She also discusses her non-profit One Moore Book. Interview was recorded at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA during ALA Midwinter 2019 Music: Theme song provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast O...
Ep. #318 - Gretchen Rubin and The Books that Spark Joy
March 14, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutesOn today's episode Adam and Jill chat with Gretchen Rubin about her new book OUTER ORDER INNER CALM and offer tips about how decluttering our lives can help bring us happiness. Before that, Jill and Adam share the books that spark joy within them as well as share some answers from former guests! Books mentioned in this episode: Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin The Books that Spark Joy for us Jill's Books: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Misery by Stephen King Valley ...
Ep. #317 - Victoria "V.E." Schwab!
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutesOh my we have a superb episode for you fellow nerds! Adam chatted with Victoria (V.E.) Schwab about her all of her new upcoming projects including The Steel Prince (graphic novel), the re-release of The Near Witch (Fantasy), and her new Cassidy Blake series book coming later this year. She breaks down the difference between novel and comic writing and her need to inject humor into dark stories for the readers' sake. We also discuss our shared love of nonfiction audiobooks and dish out loads o...
Ep. #316 - No Boys Allowed for Women's History Month
March 07, 2019 09:30 - 40 minutesFor today's episode, Jill is joined by Tiffany and Sydney for a "No Boys Allowed" episode celebrating Women's History Month. Books by women, books about women, and all things awesome. Books mentioned in this episode: Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Sing Unburied Sing by Jessamyn Ward You Know You Want This by Kristen Roupenian The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Little ...
Ep. #315 - Mallory O'Meara, author of Lady from the Black Lagoon
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutesOn today's episode, Adam interviews friend of the show, Mallory O'Meara about her new book Lady from the Black Lagoon! In this story Mallory tells the life story of the woman behind the design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon while also sharing her own experiences in the film world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #314 - March's Biggest Books
February 28, 2019 21:47 - 36 minutesJill and Adam are back with their monthly picks episode! This week they are diving into upcoming March books they can't wait to read. Books Mentioned In This Episode The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara The F*ck it Diet by Caroline Dooner The Trials of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi The Library of Lost and Found by Phaed...
Ep. #313 - Samantha Shannon, Author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
February 25, 2019 11:28 - 43 minutesOn today's episode, Adam chats with Samantha Shannon, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season series to discuss her new high fantasy standalone novel The Priory of the Orange Tree. This sweeping saga tells epic stories of four main characters, a divided world, a queendom, and so many incredible dragons. Adam and Shannon discuss her world building process, devising stories out of history and legend, and how her editing process works. She also explains why this novel is 800+ pag...
Ep. 312 - Caterrific Books
February 21, 2019 09:30 - 22 minutesA few weeks ago, Adam talked about dog books and now Jill is back with books featuring and about cats! Books Mentioned In This Episode: Dewey by Vicki Myron Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot The Cat Who... series by Lillian Jackson Braun Mrs. Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford Warrior series by Erin Hunter Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman ...
Ep. #311 -- NYT Bestselling author Alexandra Robbins
February 18, 2019 09:30 - 29 minutesToday's episode is an interview Jill did with Alexandra Robbins, author of The Overachievers, The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Pledged. Her latest book Fraternity is out now. Music Music provided royalty free from www.bensound.com About the podcast We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, ...
Ep. #310 - #PBNRead2019 recommendations!
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutesOn today's episode, Adam & Jill are joined by Emma and Kristin to dish out oodles of recommendations for the Professional Book Nerds 2019 Reading Challenge! Also they make lots of good, good jokes. Books mentioned in this episode (broken out by category) Book written by two or more authors Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Josh and Hazel's guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and ...
Ep. #309 - Leife Shallcross, author of The Beast's Heart
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutesOn today's episode, Adam interviews Australian author Leife Shallcross about her new book The Beast's Heart. This story is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast but through the beasts eyes. It's equal parts moving and funny and entirely whimsical. We also discuss her lifelong passion for fairy tales and Jim Dale doing her audiobook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #308 - Jill's ALA Adventures and what we've been reading
February 07, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesOn today's episode, Jill makes her glorious return from Seattle where she was interviewing authors during the American Library Association Midwinter meetings. We discuss the wonderful people she met and the fun she had before getting into some good ole fashion reading recommendations. Come for the books, stay for the awkwardness of Adam and Jill laughing at each other. Books Mentioned in this episode: An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi ...
Ep. #307 - Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate and Max and the Midknights
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutesOn today's episode, Adam interviews Lincoln Peirce, best known for his long running comic and novels in the Big Nate universe. He is back with a new book called Max and the Midknights, his first story outside of the the Big Nate world. They discuss the unique classification of his illustrated novels and how long it takes him to lay out a story and the comics combined into one book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #306 - February's biggest books and some great literary ensemble casts
January 31, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutesOn today's episode, Christina is back! She helps Adam break down February's biggest books before providing a few of her favorite books with big casts of characters. February's Biggest Books Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Familiars by Stacey Halls The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Stranger Things Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond The care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray The Pri...
Ep. #305 - Sarah Smarsh, National Book Award finalist and author of Heartland
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesOn today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author of the New York Times best selling memoir Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth. They discuss today's political climate, the struggle of lower class farmers, the effect the news and classism have society, and the similarities and differences between poverty in urban and rural areas. She also explains what led to her breaking free from the cycle of poverty and struggle in o...
Ep. #304 - DOG BOOKS!
January 24, 2019 14:19 - 24 minutesLast week we got a message on Twitter suggesting we do an episode all about dog books. Well, Jill is on the road for some interviews so Adam took full advantage. Enjoy these wonderful adventures of very good pups and the bork through ruff times and good times alike. Not all dogs are good bois... Some are good girls! Books mentioned in this episode: The Adventures of Balto: The Untold Story of Alaska's Famous Iditarod Sled Dog Where the Red Fern Grows The Incredible Journey by Sheila Bu...
Ep. #303 - Kristen Roupenian, author of You Know You Want This
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutesOn today's episode, Adam interviews Kristen Roupenian about her new collection of short stories You Know You Want This featuring the widely read and hotly debated Cat Person. They discuss how she avoided the craze that Cat Person created, why she loves the short story format, and how she feels about the novel she's currently working on. Her stories explore human emotion and are darkly funny. This collection is splashed all over countless "best of" lists and is a must read. Learn more about y...
Ep. #302 -Marie Benedict on The Only Woman in the Room
January 17, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutesOur incredible friend Marie Benedict stopped by the office on her way to Indianapolis so we just had to record a quick chat about her new book The Only Woman in the Room. In keeping with her style of telling stories about underappreciated woman of history, this book is all about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress, escaped a marriage to Austrian's most powerful arms dealer, and an inventor whose creation was the foundation for modern day WiFi. Her story is amazing. Learn more about your ad choic...
Ep. #301 - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
January 14, 2019 14:14 - 32 minutesOn today's interview, Adam interviews bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen about their new thrillers An Anonymous Girl. They talk about the ethical decisions we all make every day and the psychology involved with morality. They also explain their unique writing process. This episode is a must listen for fans of thrillers and suspense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #300 - Madeline Miller on the magic of Shakespeare and Theatre
January 10, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutesOn today's extraordinarily round numbered episode, Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE, returns to talk more mythology, Shakespeare and theatre. We kick off the episode by discussing a very special giveaway Adam and Jill are doing to celebrate 300 episodes before Madeline talks about some recent books she's read. They then dive into all things stage related! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #299 - Brad Meltzer returns!
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutesOn today's episode, Adam and Brad Meltzer rekindle their Muppet-fueled friendship after nearly 2 1/2 years apart. They discuss his new book The First Conspiracy which he co-wrote with Josh Mensch about the time George Washington was nearly assassinated before the Revolutionary War ever began. This fascinating true story will blow your mind. This was recorded before Christmas so naturally they discuss Emmet Otter and Brad demands to do the Nerd 9 again to see if his answers are the same as las...
Ep. #298 - January's Biggest Books
January 03, 2019 09:30 - 35 minutesIt's 2019! New year, new month, new books from Jill and Adam. This time, they are sharing their books for January. Books Mentioned In This Episode An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen The Paragon Hotel by Lindsay Faye We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo Burned by Edward Humes The Dreamers by Karen Thomp...
Ep. #297 - Rebecca Hanover, Author of The Similars
December 31, 2018 14:05 - 29 minutesOn today's episode, Adam chats with debut YA author Rebecca Hanover about her debut novel The Similars. She tells a wonderful story about high school, clones, acceptance and mystery. You're absolutely going to love it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #296 - Best Books of 2018
December 27, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutesIt's the last Thursday of 2018 and Adam and Jill are here with their roundup of the best books they read in 2018. Both books published this year but also books they read that were published other years. The Professional Book Nerds Best Books of 2018 Landwhale by Jes Baker A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D Jackson Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Not That Bad, ed. By Roxane Gay The Larges...
Ep. #295 - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing
December 24, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutesOn today's episode, Jill and Adam interview NYT bestselling author Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing. They discuss her fascinating life studying wildlife in Africa and how she learned to adjust to her life upon returning. Her life has been a beautiful journey and her debut work of fiction is just as good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #294 - Charlaine Harris (!!) and announcing the PBN 2019 Reading Challenge
December 20, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutesOn today's episode, Jill and Adam interview the great Charlaine Harris, well known author of the Sookie Stackhouse Chronicles, The Aurora Teagarden series, and the Midnight, Texas series, all of which have been turned into television adaptations. Charlaine called in to promote her NEW Gunnie Rose series, beginning with her latest book An Easy Death. This conversation was a joy and Charlaine is the funniest person we've ever interviewed. BEFORE the interview, we announce a brand new thing ...
Ep. #293 - Interview with Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal Method PLUS A GIVEAWAY!
December 17, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutesOn today's episode, Jill chats with Ryder Carroll, inventor of the wildly popular Bullet Journal Method. He has a new book out about the practice called The Bullet Journal Method and he and Jill chat all things bujo. With just a couple weeks left in 2018, now is the perfect time to start thinking about 2019 and your goals and plans and to help you with those, we have a giveaway! Head on over to our Instagram @ProBookNerds for your chance to win a copy of Ryder's book The Bullet Journal Met...
Ep. #292 - Give the gift of reading: Helping listeners shop for their book lovers
December 13, 2018 05:00 - 59 minutesOn today's episode, Adam is joined by three of OverDrive's staff librarians to answer a few of the book request emails we've received over the last few weeks. Emma, Kristin, and Maria do not disappoint. Check out all these amazing books! Books our librarians (and Adam) are reading: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer Historical Fiction with a Medical Slant The Mid...
Ep. #291 - Kari Lynn Dell, author of Mistletoe in Texas
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutesToday’s episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks and Sourcebooks Casablanca and features a conversation with romance suspense writer Kari Lynn Dell whose contemporary western romance series Texas Rodeo includes Reckless in Texas, Tangled in Texas, Tougher in Texas, Fearless in Texas and the new holiday special Mistletoe in Texas. Kari brings a lifetime of personal experience as a horse trainer and rodeo competitor to her writing about the exciting, dangerous – and romantic -- world of the Texas ro...
Ep. #290 - Best audiobooks of 2018 with Robin Witten
December 06, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutesOn today's episode, Robin Witten from Audiofile Magazine and the Behind the Mic podcast joins us to talk about the absolute best audiobooks of the year. Behind the Mic is a daily podcast where you can get quick audiobook recommendations across multiple genres. It's a must listen for any fellow audiobook nerd. Subscribe to it today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #289 - Katie Ruggle, Suspense Romance writer extraordinaire!
December 03, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutesToday's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks and Sourcebooks Casablanca and features a conversation with romance suspense writer Katie Ruggle. Katie's newest book is Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas, the first in the new Rocky Mountain Cowboy series which brings pulse-pounding romantic suspense to a cowboy’s Colorado Christmas. You’ll love the four books in her most recent series Rocky Mountain K9 Unit about K9 officers, their trusty dogs and the women they swear to protect. Tra...
Ep. #288 -- December's Biggest Books
November 29, 2018 09:30 - 32 minutesDecember is right around the corner and Jill and Adam are here with their top picks for next month! Books mentioned in this episode: Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield Born to be Posthumous by Mark Dery Pandemic by Robin Cook The Dakota Winters by Tom Barbash Art Matters by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell We are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin The Noma Guide to Fermentation Guide by Rene Redzepi The Mansion by Ezekiel Boone Light Years by Kass Morgan The Disasters by MK England ...
Ep. #287 - Alan Cumming Redux
November 26, 2018 09:30 - 1 hourToday's episode is a bit of a flashback as Jill and Adam pull an old episode from the archives. In this case, the amazing and incredible ALAN CUMMING OMG. Original episode was #73 back in December 2016, so for longtime listeners hope you enjoy this Monday rewind and for new listeners, enjoy this interview! Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast O...
Ep. #286 - Thankful Thursday! Spoiler alert: we are thankful for YOU, our listeners!
November 22, 2018 09:30 - 28 minutesToday's episode is being released on Thanksgiving in the United States and Adam and Jill decide to talk about what they are thankful for which is OUR AMAZING AND AWESOME LISTENERS! They share emails and reviews from some listeners. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your own questions and comments and maybe you'll also get an on air shout out on a future episode. Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds...
Ep. #285: Stuart Turton, Author of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
November 19, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutesOn today's episode, Jill and Adam interview Stuart Turton, author of the phenomenally mysterious The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. We discuss his passion for Agatha Christie, how to make a murder mystery that lives up to her legacy, editing this masterpiece, why it's named differently in the U.S. and the U.K. and so much more. This novel is a masterpiece of intrigue and Stuart is a delight. Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks, publishers of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcast...
Ep. #284 - ~So you say you want a RESOLUTION~
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutesOn today's episode, Jill and Adam look back at how they're doing on their 2018 reading resolutions, discuss the different ways they handle depression and provide a bunch of different ideas for setting 2019 reading goals. Books Adam and Jill have read lately: The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Da...
Ep. 283: Fiona Davis, author of The Masterpiece
November 12, 2018 09:30 - 23 minutesFormer guest and friend of the podcast Fiona Davis returns to talk about her latest book, The Masterpiece Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and scho...
Don't Blink or you'll miss this wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey Doctor Who comics episode!
November 08, 2018 09:30 - 37 minutesToday's episode is an interview Jill did with Andrew James, Managing and Launch Editor for Titan Comics. Andrew manages the Doctor Who series of Titan Comics and both Whovians nerd out about The Doctor and his (or her!) companions and Andrew gives listeners a peek behind the curtain of comic production. For our library friends listening, you can save 75% on Titan Comics Doctor Who series by visiting Marketplace between now and November 25, 2018! If you've been thinking about adding Titan Com...
Ep. #281: Ngozi Ukazu, creator of the Check, Please! comics
November 05, 2018 12:35 - 28 minutesWhat do hockey, baking, vlogging and comics have in common? They're all a part of what makes Ngozi so amazing! She is the creator of Check, Please! the fabulous web comic that took kickstarter by storm and is now available to purchase and borrow as complete collections of the stories of Bitty and his hockey adventures. Ngozi chats with Adam about where the idea came from for Check, Please! and how she creates each episode. She also guesses Adam's favorite pie correctly because she's clearly a...
Ep. #280- New Mommas talkin' kid books for Picture Book Month!
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutesOn today's episode, Adam is joined by Christina, Andrea and Melissa all of whom have little babes at home (and Andrea is expecting another)! We discuss the books they love reading to their little ones and the books they can't wait to share with them as they grow. This episode has been officially rated 100% certified adorable. Books and series mentioned in this episode Pete the cat books Rainbow Fish Chu's Day at the Beach Llama, Llama, red pajama How do dinosaurs say goodnight ...
Ep. #279 - Interview with Jasmine Guillory
October 29, 2018 08:30 - 26 minutesOn today's episode, Jill is joined by Jasmine Guillory, author of the new book The Proposal. Jill and Jasmine discuss romance books, Roxane Gay, and writing with a full-time job. Interview was recorded in person at ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professio...
Ep. #278 - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
October 27, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutesOn today's episode, Adam sits down with Madeline Miller about her instant bestselling novel CIRCE. The title was selected for the upcoming Together We Read digital book club which runs from November 1-15 in the United Kingdom. Madeline and Adam discuss her love of Mythology, writing the story for people who have no previous knowledge of the myth and their shared obsession with theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. #277 - November's biggest new books!
October 25, 2018 15:18 - 30 minutesOn today's episode we're talking about November new releases we're most excited for! There's something for everyone here! Click on any of the books below to sample them and then go borrow or buy them! November books Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean 5 Hazards of Time by Joyce Carol Oates Heirs of the Founders by H. W. Brands My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Museum of Mysteries by Steve Berry & M. J. Rose Fire & Blood by George RR Martin Vita Nostr...
Ep. #276 - Interview with Whitney Gardner
October 22, 2018 08:30 - 19 minutesToday on the podcast, Jill is joined by Whitney Gardner, author and illustrator of Chaotic Good and You're Welcome, Universe. Her latest book, Fake Blood, is out now! Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks ...
Ep. #275 - Read Harder Challenge 4
October 18, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutesOn today's episode we're once again helping you tackle your 2018 Read Harder Challenge. Book Riot has one of the best yearly reading challenges but how do you find books to match each task? We've got your back. To find additional challenge book ideas check out episodes #192, #217, and #245. A comic written or drawn by a person of color Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu Monstress by Marjorie Liu Malice in Ovenland by Micheline Hess Bingo Love by Tee Franklin M.F.K. by Nilah Magruder ...