Professional Book Nerds
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We'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. Every title discussed is available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
Episódios
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Witchy Reads
09/11/2023 Duração: 01h09minGrab 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 Diana Helmuth Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin The Good House by Tananarieve Due Claire’s Titles: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec A Season with the Witch by J.W. Ocker Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Slewfoot by Brom Into the Forest edited by Lindy Ryan Joe’s Titles: Cackle by Rachel Harrison Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore After the Forest by Kell Woods Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch
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Rebecca Yarros Believes in Happily Ever Afters
06/11/2023 Duração: 50minEmma 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 by Jeff Nussbaum Kindred by Octavia Butler Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 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 Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spo
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Romancelandia Chat with Librarian, Robin Bradford!
02/11/2023 Duração: 51minEmma 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 Rachel Howzell Hall Books mentioned in this episode: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall Bride by Ali Hazelwood The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa 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 Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of t
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Reality and Romantic Tropes with Penny Reid
30/10/2023 Duração: 01h06minEmma 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 this episode: Truth or Beard Prom King (coming soon) Drama King Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend Marriage and Murder Beard Science Beard in Hiding Totally Folked Folk Around and Find Out Marriage of Inconvenience All Folked Up (coming July 2024) 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
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November Book Picks
26/10/2023 Duração: 52minEmma 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.C. by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall Wish of the Wicked by Danielle Paige Joe’s Picks The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor The Core of an Onion by Mark Kurlansky Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison No One Left But You by Tash McAdam Wren Martin Ruins it All by Amanda DeWitt Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney (audio only currently) Data Baby by S
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A Guide to Haunted Houses
19/10/2023 Duração: 40minHalloween is fast-approaching, so what better way to get into the spirit
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No-Brainer Book Buys
12/10/2023 Duração: 58minEmma 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 Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro Joshua Weissman Molly Wizenberg Happy Place by Emily Henry Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison Yellowface by RF Kuang Babel by RF Kuang The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Laura Vanderkam Jenny Odell Cackle by Rachel Harrison 11/22/6
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High Fantasy and Political Intrigue with Cassandra Clare
09/10/2023 Duração: 43minEmma 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 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 subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Emma Reads a Horror
05/10/2023 Duração: 56minAfter 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? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho
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Finding the Bodies with Adam Sass
02/10/2023 Duração: 55minOn 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 Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October Book Picks
28/09/2023 Duração: 42minJoe 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: The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward Brooms by Jasmine Walls The List by Yomi Adegoke The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Family Meal by Bryan Washington Mary and the Birth of Frankestein by Anne Eekhout The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub Author interviews upcoming: Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare Your Lonely Nights are Over by Adam Sass Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDr
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Welcome to my White Trash Life with TJ Klune and Daniel Henning
25/09/2023 Duração: 01h07minToday 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 puppets, and gas station beef jerky. 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 Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to
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Book Hype
21/09/2023 Duração: 50minEmma 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 by Chuck Tingle Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldry (Bookshops & Bonedust coming soon) Emily Henry A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Death Valley by Melissa Broder Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison System Collapse by Martha Wells Unreliable Narrator by Aparna Nancherla What About Men? By Caitlin Moran Sword Catcher by Cassandra Cl
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Talking True Crime and Bright Young Women with Jessica Knoll
18/09/2023 Duração: 42minToday 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 OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Cle
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Celebrate Read an Ebook Day 2023 with Team OverDrive!
14/09/2023 Duração: 54minRead 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 After That Night by Karin Slaughter 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann Tom Lake by Ann Patchett An Immense World by Ed Yong Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells Holly by Stephen King The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner None of This is True by Lisa Jewell The Pallbearer's Club by Paul Tremblay Readers can sample and borrow the
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Redefining Horror with Clay McLeod Chapman & Rachel Harrison
11/09/2023 Duração: 01h04minEmma 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 their friendship! We also get a tiny glimpse into what they're working on next. Books mentioned in this episode: Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison (Listen to our chat with Rachel about Such Sharp Teeth here!) Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Edenville by Sam Rebelein The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Find Clay at his book tour e
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September Book Picks
31/08/2023 Duração: 33minJoin 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’Leary A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid The September House by Carissa Orlando The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin Joe’s Titles: Mall Goth by Kate Leth The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antonia The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin Evil Eye by Etaf Rum There’s No Way I’d Die First by Lisa Springer The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library f
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Joe Reads a Big Romance
24/08/2023 Duração: 52minThe 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 bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse). Learn more about your ad choices
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Hope and Healing with Kennedy Ryan
21/08/2023 Duração: 56minEmma speaks with award-winning author, Kennedy Ryan, about her books, The Kingmaker, and Long Shot, to celebrate the Bloom Books editions in print. They also discuss Kennedy's research that goes into her writing, centering women, writing with conviction, belief, her journalism background, motherhood, romance, allllll the tropes, and so much more. CONTENT WARNINGS: Long Shot discusses issues that may be sensitive to readers. Please read all content warnings about the book beforehand. Kennedy does address these topics in broad terms in this interview. Books mentioned in this episode: The Kingmaker The Rebel King Queen Move Long Shot Block Shot Hook Shot Reel Before I Let Go This Could Be Us 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 subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever y
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Highest and Lowest Rated Titles on our TBR
17/08/2023 Duração: 01h19minToday Emma and Joe are sharing the top 5 highest rated and 5 lowest rated titles from their TBR. They discuss reviewing a title before the book is out, review bombing, and the different ways they keep track of books they want to read. Share how you track your TBR with us on social media - we're @probooknerds on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Emma's Titles: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Body Double by Emily Beyda Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey How Could She by Lauren Mechling Looker by Laura Sims The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward Joe's Titles: Tweakerworld by Jason Yamas A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz City of Bones by Cassandra Clare The Boys vol. 1: The Name of the Game by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson Before We Disappear by Shaun David Hutchinso