Professional Book Nerds
821 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Reading Resolutions that have nothing to do with the number of books you read
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutesWe're halfway through January and there is still plenty of time to set your reading resolutions for 2022! If you are looking for something beyond keeping track of the number of books you read, today's episode is for you because Jill offers some suggestions and alternative reading resolutions beyond just the number of books you read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marie Benedict is back with her new book Her Hidden Genius
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutesMarie Benedict returns to discuss her new book Her Hidden Genius, about scientist Rosalind Franklin who was instrumental in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 2022's Biggest Books!
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutesIt's time for monthly book picks! In today's episode, Jill is looking at some of the great books coming out in January that she can't wait to dive into. Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN and get one month FREE Books mentioned in this episode: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis Wahala by Nikki May A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris Battle of the LInguist Mages b...
Interview with Xochitl Gonzalez
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutesOn today's episode, Jill is joined by Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her debut novel Olga Dies Dreaming. Xochitl, a former wedding planner turned writer, discusses how her own background came into the novel, the real-life devestation of Puerto Rico that inspired the book, and what it's like having her debut novel already be optioned. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Goodbye 2021
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutesJill is sick womp womp so rather than January Books, today's episode is a quick reminder to get your 2021 Reading Challenge in before the end of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022 PBN Reading Challenge Is Here!
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutesThe 2022 Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge is here! On today's episode, Jill shares the prompts for this year's reading challenge (with thanks to her co-workers Rachel, Jamie, and Shannon H. for recommendations). 2022 PBN Reading Challenge: Read a 2021 debut that you didn't read in 2021 Read a "classic" book you weren't assigned in high school Read a nonfiction book by a woman in tech Read a book by a trans author Read a book by an author indigenous to your country Read a historical ...
Team OverDrive's favorite books of 2021
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutesFor today's episode, host Jill sat down with some of her OverDrive co-workers to find out what was their favorite book they read in 2021. From books about witches to cozy romances and non-fiction reads to more books about witches (seriously, witches were big this year), there's a little big of everything. Books mentioned in today's episode: Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe Cackle by Rachel Harrison Slewfoot by Brom She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Ch...
Loving The Love Con by Seressia Glass
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutesSeressia Glass joins Jill on the podcast today to discuss her new book The Love Con. Set in the world of reality television, The Love Con is a fake relationship romance featuring cosplay and two best friends. Today’s episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one-month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Memorable memoirs
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutesJill is joined by her colleague Jenna to share some memoirs and a handful of biogrphies. From celebrity memoirs read by the author in audiobook format, to food memoirs, to true stories you have to read to believe, this episode is full of titles for people who want a glimpse into another person's life. Books mentioned in this episode: Running with a Police Escort by Jill Grunenwald Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C Ford Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Y...
Jodi Picoult is back to discuss her new book Wish You Were Here
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutesOn today's episode, Jill is joined by New York Times Bestselling author Jodi Picoult to discuss her new book Wish You Were Here. Jodi shares her experiences writing a book about the pandemic during the pandemic, how her own visit to the Galapagos showed up in her book, and how art can help all of us process the world around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wonderful and whimsical middle grade titles
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutesOn today's episode, Jill's coworker Beth comes on to share some Middle Grade titles! These books might be written for kids but can be appreciated for readers of all ages. Books mentioned in this episode: Mystery on Magnolia Circle by Kate Klise One Kid’s Trash by Jamie Sumner The Mysterious Disappearance of Aiden S. (as told to his brother) by David Levithan Frankie and Bug by Gayle Forman Willodeen by Katherine Applegate Playing the Cards You’re Dealt by Varian Johnson Take Back the Block ...
The best audiobooks of 2021 with Robin Whitten from AudioFile Magazine
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutesThe annual tradition of audiobook love continues as Robin Whitten from AudioFile comes on to discuss some of the best audiobooks of the year. See the full list of AudioFile Magazine's here: https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/best-audiobooks-2021/ For more information about AudioFile's Behind the Mic podcast, visit https://audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Books mentioned in tod...
Science fiction titles that are out of this world
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesOn today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Sam and they share science fiction titles. Books mentioned in this episode: Recursion by Blake Crouch The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie The Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers (a closed and common orbit) 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Rabbits by Terry Miles Battle Royale by Koushun Takami 88 Names by Matt Ruff Finna by Nino Cipri Binti by Nnedi Okorafor Fledgling by Octavia Butler Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Never...
Discussing All the Feels with Olivia Dade
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutesRomance author Olivia Dade joins Jill to discuss her new book All the Feels, a follow-up companion novel to her book Spoiler Alert. Olivia shares how the story and book came to be, her characters Alex and Lauren, and the importance of writing fat characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December's Biggest Books!
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutesBooks mentioned in this episode: The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel The Big Reveal by Jen Larsen No Beauties or Monsters by Tara Goedjen Cyber Mage by Saad Z. Hossain Queen of Urban Prophecy by Aya De Leon My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad by Kelly Conway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meeting Our Violent Ends with Chloe Gong
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutesOn today's episode, Jill is joined by Chloe Gong to discuss her new book Our Violent Ends, the sequel to her bestselling debut These Violent Delights. Chloe discusses the inspiration for setting the book in 1920s Shanghai, what it was like writing a book while still an undergrad student, and her love for Shakespeare. Today’s episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one-month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reading the rainbow
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutesJill is joined by her coworker Joe to discuss LGBTQIA+ books. Fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, adult, and young adult are all here! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl The Guncle by Steven Rowley Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor Bettyville by George Hodgman Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Ace by Angela Chen Long Live the Tr...
Big Library Read special interview with Natalie D. Richards
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutesJill is joined in a live conversation with Natalie D. Richards about her psychological thriller, Five Total Strangers which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) selection. Natalie discusses the inspiration for her book and offers tips for writers. Interview was recorded on November 8, 2021 For more information, visit biglibraryread.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ear Hustling with Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutesNigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life. They share how the award-winning podcast came to be and translating that to the new book. Nigel and Earlonne also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted San Quentin State Prison. Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Thrill Rides and more
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutesToday on the podcast, Jill is joined by her coworker Laura and they discuss thriller and suspense books. Titles mentioned in today's episode: The Last Flight by Julie Clark Such a Quiet Place Megan Miranda The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix The Invited by Jennifer McMahon Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn They all Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall The couple Next Door by Shari Lapane Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth T...
Interview with Rev. Micah Bucey about his Book of Tiny Prayer
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesToday Jill is joined by her high school friend Rev. Micah Bucey to discuss his new book The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Year. Micah shares the inspiration behind his daily prayers, writing during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, discusses being an openly queer spiritual leader, and he and Jill discuss their own expeirences with religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November's Biggest Books!
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutesJill is joined by Emma and they discuss some of the great new books coming out in November 2021 Books mentioned in this episode: The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams Gilded by Marissa Meyer The Last Shadows by Orson Scott Card The Every by Dave Eggers A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair The Perishing by Natashia Deon Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon All About Me! by Mel Brooks You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManus No...
Cheers! Mallory O'Meara is back to discuss her new book Girly Drinks
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesFriend of the podcast Mallory O'Meara returns to discuss her new book, Girly Drinks. She and Jill discuss their shared love of spirits, the inspiration behind her book, and some insights and history of the role of women in creating and drinking alcohol. Today’s episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one-month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spooky season continues with more horror recs
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesToday Jill is joined by her coworker Rachel and the duo share horror recommendations perfect for spooky season. From post-apocalyptic dystopian tales, to haunted houses and haunted people, there is something for everyone looking to add a little scare into their life. Books mentioned in this episode: Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay ...
Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutesPulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins the podcast to discuss her new book Oh, William! She shares where the idea came from to return to her beloved character Lucy Barton, her history with the state of Maine, and how we all discover that no matter how well we think we know someone, there is always something new to learn. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees. Visit FastGrowingTrees.com/PBN to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Babysitters Club Super Special Redux
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutesIn this special Throwback Thursday episode, Jill is joined by Kate and Lauryn from the podcast Generation BSC to discuss all things Baby Sitters Club. Episode originally aired in July 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking queer witch romance with Lana Harper
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutesToday on the podcast, Jill is joined by author Lana Harper about her new book Payback's a Witch, a queer witch romcom. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spooky season book & tea pairings
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutesOur friends at Plum Deluxe have a new line of Autumn Tea Blends out and for today's episode, Jill is doing some tea and book pairings! Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBNFALL to get 10% off your tea order. Books mentioned in today's episode: The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig -- Blood Orange Reflection Tea Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw -- Spicy Caramel Apple Herbal Tea Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo -- Pineapple Sage Tea A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan ...
Interview with Drew Magary
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutesDrew Magary returns to the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his new book The Night the Lights Went Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October's Biggest Books!
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutesIt's that time of month again! In today's episode, Jill previews some of titles coming out in October. Books mentioned in this episode: Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara Well Matched by Jen DeLuca All the Feels by Olivia Dade The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Taste by Stanley Tucci Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo Unprotected by Billy Porter The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Lauren Groff and her new book Matrix
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutesLauren Groff joins Jill to discuss her new book Matrix, a historical fiction novel about poet Marie de France. Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one-month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming out of the broom closet with some magical witchy books in time for spooky season
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutesIn today's episode, Jill discusses the current resurgence of books about and for witches and shares some favorite titles featuring magic and witches. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Books mentioned in this episode The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson The Witch’s Market by M...
Pultizer Prize winner Anthony Doerr on his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesPultizer Prize winning author (and Cleveland native!) Anthony Doerr joins Jill to discuss his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land Today's episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees. Visit FastGrowingTrees.com/PBN to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Read an Ebook Day Recommendations from Team OverDrive
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesRead an Ebook Day is coming up on Sept. 18, and as we've done in past years, Jill is talking to some of her coworkers here at OverDrive to find out what book they'll be reading. Learn more at www.readanebookday.com Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Books mentioned in today's episode The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Apples Never Fall ...
Heather Demetrios on real-life spy Virgnia Hall
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesHeather Demetrios returns to the Professional Book Nerds, this time to discuss her new book Code Name Badass which is a biography of amazing Allied spy Virginia Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather Demetrios on real-life spy Virginia Hall
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesHeather Demetrios returns to the Professional Book Nerds, this time to discuss her new book Code Name Badass which is a biography of amazing Allied spy Virginia Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Books about podcasts on the podcast about books
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutesOn today's episode, Jill shares novels that feature fictional podcasts as well as books inspired or based on real-life podcasts. Books mentioned in today's episode: Sadie by Courtney Summers Truth Be Told (formally Are You Sleeping) by Kathleen Barber Radio Silence by Alice Oseman If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier Possession by Katie Lowe I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick Adnan’s Story by Rabia Chaudry This is Ear Hustle by Nigel Poor Welcome to Nightvale by Joseph Fink Big Friendship by Am...
Interview with thriller writer Alice Feeney
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutesIn today's episode, Jill is joined by Alice Feeney to discuss her latest book Rock Paper Scissors. Alice shares tidbits on her writing process and what it was like writing this book during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam says goodbye
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutesAdam is leaving OverDrive for another job in the coming weeks and so he says goodbye and thank you to all of you who have listened to the show over the years. <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Hammer, internationally bestselling author of Scrublands
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutesOn today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journalism, planning vs. pantsing, the current state of journalism, and much more. Together We Read is a Digital Book Club that is featuring participating libraries in Australia and New Zealand. During this two-week programme, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected ebook. Download Libby to borrow the free ebook from your library usi...
September is going to be a great month for books
August 26, 2021 11:37 - 32 minutesOnce again, we're previewing the books we can't wait to read coming out soon. September's list is extremely exciting. Books mentioned in this episode The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki Matrix by Lauren Groff The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A Lot like ...
Katie Zhao on why we all love dark academia
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutesKatie Zhao joins Adam to discuss her brand new book, How We Fall Apart! She did this on short noticed DURING her publication week. They have a blast talking about why we all love high school mysteries, the nerds they both were during that time of their life, and the different types of perspectives that mystery books use. This was so much fun! Sponsor Headspace – visit https://headspace.com/pbn for a free one month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The F Word (no, not that one.)
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutesIn today's episode, Jill shares some of the body positive and fat positive books that have helped her heal her relationship with food and her body. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the app to sign-up for FREE Books mentioned in this episode: Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker Landwhale by Jes Baker Hunger by Roxane Gay The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordo...
Madeleine Roux on trauma, building worlds, and the terror of isolation
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutesAdam has wanted to interview Madeleine Roux for years and the conversation absolutely lives up to the hype. They discuss everything from her new book Reclaimed, to how space is scary as hell, and the fact that horror video games are truly terrifying. They also get into writing for existing IP like World of Warcraft, crafting stories around trauma, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recommendations from our reading wheelhouses
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutesThe Nerds are back! Enjoy this dive into some of the aspects of their respective reading wheelhouses including a nice set of the boarding school murder mystery genre Jill as introduced so many of you to! Books mentioned in this episode Small stories with big emotions The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith Autumn Stories The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody Magical Realism The Book of Specula...
Ash Davidson on humanity's relationship with nature and writing through imposter syndrome
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutesAsh Davidson, debut author of the phenomenal Damnation Spring, chats with Adam about how to best describe the sheer size of redwood trees, understanding the relationship between loggers and nature, trying to defeat imposter syndrome while in graduate school, and exchanging war stories about college English courses. Her debut novel is a triumph and a must-read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emily Austin on anxiety and coping with existential dread through writing and humor
August 02, 2021 11:32 - 38 minutesAdam chats with debut author Emily Austin about their new book Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. They dive into how they both use writing and reading to cope with anxiety, how writing about death is therapeutic for them, and how religion has affected both of their lives. Episode Sponsor ZocDoc- Visit zocdoc.com/probooknerds to download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's an August books preview, y'all!
July 29, 2021 11:15 - 29 minutesIT'S A MONTHLY BOOK PICKS EPISODE. YOU KNOW WHAT'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN! Books mentioned in this episode The People We Keep by Allison Larkin A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Edie in Between by Laura Sibson The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams The Turnout by Megan Abbott My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao The Perfect Place to Die by Bryce...
Interview with Ashley C. Ford, author of Somebody's Daughter
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutesJill is joined by podcaster and essayist Ashley C. Ford who discusses her new memoir Somebody's Daughter Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Books by past Professional Book Nerds authors for the #PBNread2021 challenge!
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutesIt's time to tackle another task from the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! This one shouldn't be too difficult. We're talking about reading a book from a past guest on the show. Over the years, we've had 300+ authors on the show which is crazy... The Nerds pick a few authors they truly adore and offer some book recommendations from them: Books mentioned in this episode The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin Sadie by Courtney Summers House of Secrets by Brad Meltzer Every Bo...