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!
Episodios
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The One Where We Talk About Series
08/09/2022 Duración: 52minTiffany joins Emma, Jill, and Joe to discuss all things series and how to tackle them when it feels daunting. They also share their favorite series of all time, if they prefer stand-alone books, how they feel about re-reading, and more. It's like book therapy! Titles mentioned in this episode (we've linked the first book in each series): Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid The Mediator series by Meg Cabot You series by Caroline Kepnes A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin All Souls series by Deborah Harkness A Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins Ready Player One by Ernest Cline The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire Beartown series by Fredrik Bacman Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter We hope you enjoy
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Interview with Kathleen West
05/09/2022 Duración: 29minOn today's episode Jill is joined by Kathleen West to discuss her new book Home or Away. Kathleen is a hockey mom herself and discusses how her own experiences raising two hockey players played a role in her book, along with writing complicated female friendships and one character with zero redeeming qualities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Two writers walk into a podcast
01/09/2022 Duración: 53minWe talk a lot about the published books, the final stage in the publication process. But what about how authors get there? In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and the two writers discuss how they go about starting a story, the importance of beta readers, and Jill shares her journey to get a literary agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Interview with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Final Gambit
29/08/2022 Duración: 47minOn today's episode of the podcast, Emma got to chat with Jennifer Lynn Barnes about the epic conclusion to the Inheritance Games trilogy, The Final Gambit. They talk about Avery and her love triangle, The Vampire Diaries, how it's been writing this series the last few years, and how Barnes crafts her characters so thoroughly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September's Biggest Books
25/08/2022 Duración: 55minEmma, Joe, and Jill are back to discuss their must-read books coming out in September. Joe's Picks: The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Various YA Authors Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young Honorable mention: Jessi’s Secret Language by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Chan Chau Jill's Picks: The Weight of Bood by Tiffany D. Jackson Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy I’m the Girl by Courtney Summers Bliss Montage by Ling Ma Daphne by Josh Malerman The Night and Its Moon by Piper CJ Emma's Pick: Folk Around and Find Out by Penny Reid (Good Folk, Book 2) Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber (Once Upon a Broken Heart series
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Interview with Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna
22/08/2022 Duración: 54minToday's episode of the podcast is a fun one! Emma got to chat with Adalyn Grace about her new book, Belladonna. They discuss where the book title came from (and the sequel!), what the inspiration behind the story was, spicy scenes, Sweeney Todd, book collecting, Hadestown, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Twilight Saga Retrospective Finale
18/08/2022 Duración: 01h21minY'all, strap in for a long episode as Joe and Emma close out their Twilight Saga retrospective with their thoughts on Midnight Sun and Life & Death. We may be sad to see this time with the Twilight Saga end, but we're so excited to hear what series you'd like us to dive headfirst into next! Let us know your suggestions via email: professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com! 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. Happy reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Interview with Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
15/08/2022 Duración: 36minEmma is joined by Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, to discuss the book, the importance of acknowledgements, Paramore’s prime, and what it’s like to write spicy, relatable romance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Libby & Kanopy Double Feature - Book & Movie Pairings
11/08/2022 Duración: 56minToday's episode is a special double feature! Joe, Emma and Rachel are joined by Christian from Kanopy to offer up some book and movie recommendations. Titles mentioned in this episode: Joe's Titles True Biz by Sara Novic Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud Recitatif by Toni Morrison Toni Morrison The Pieces I Am Freak Show by James St. James Party Monster by James St. James Freak Show Party Monster Rachel's Titles Sound City: One of the Greatest Unsung Recording Studios The Storyteller by Dave Grohl The Other F Word: Punk Rock Fathers Sellout by Dan Ozzi NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories Strike a Pose The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara Election Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta Emma's Titles Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Bling Ring by Nancy Jo Sales Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen Echo in the Canyon Sleeping with Other People Lady Bird The Bling Ring Christian's Titles Nosferatu Brighton Rock Girl With the Dragon Tattoo We
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Making it All Up with Margot Harrison
08/08/2022 Duración: 44minToday Joe is joined by Margot Harrison to talk about her new book We Made It All Up. Margot shares her inspiration for the book, her fascination with fan fiction, and talks TikTok, where she gives retro YA reviews as well as shares stories about life with her hippy mom. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Big Library Read Special Conversation with Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow
04/08/2022 Duración: 59minAudrey Blake comes on the podcast to discuss The Girl in His Shadow, the latest Big Library Read title! This episode was recorded as part of a live virtual event on July 26, 2022. For more information visit biglibraryread.com. The Girl in His Shadow eBook The Girl in His Shadow audiobook The Surgeon's Daughter eBook The Surgeon's Daughter audiobook Learn more about the author at audreyblakebooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Interview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This
01/08/2022 Duración: 54minOn today's episode, Joe talks with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This, out August 2 from Penguin Young Readers Group. Anna tells Joe about creating characters in the blender method, they share stories from their time in high school marching band, and they talk about the rebrand of Quidditch. (At the time of recording, the name hadn't been finalized yet. IRL Quidditch is now called Quadball) You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds and you can send us an email at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August's Biggest Books
28/07/2022 Duración: 01h03minJill, Joe, and Emma share what books they're most excited to read that are due to be published in August. Books mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Picks: Belladonna by Adalyn Grace The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton Lightlark by Alex Aster Jill’s Picks: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates Joe’s Picks: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus Stay Awake by Megan Goldin The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais The Honeys by Ryan La
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Old Country with Matt and Harrison Query
25/07/2022 Duración: 58minOn today's episode, Joe talks with brothers Matt and Harrison Query about their new book, Old Country. This book is based off of Matt's viral Reddit post on r/nosleep My wife and I bought a ranch in the mountains last year, and my neighbor had some interesting suggestions on how to manage our new land. They talk about what it's like working together as brothers, having your story discovered via Reddit, the slow process of film production, and what they order at a coffee shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BONUS: LIVE with Ruth Ware at Cuyahoga County Public Library
23/07/2022 Duración: 58minOn this special, bonus episode of The Professional Book Nerds podcast, we wanted to share our live interview with Ruth Ware at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma Snow branch. We talk with Ruth about her new book, The It Girl, and what it's been like returning to touring after the pandemic. Special thanks to Cuyahoga County Public Library for hosting and recording this amazing event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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More Comics for Your TBR!
21/07/2022 Duración: 58minIn this episode, Joe and Jill talk with Kristin and Quinton to share some of their TBR picks and new favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga inspired by the OverDrive Comics Super Sale (25-50% off until July 31)! Titles mentioned in this episode: Wytches by Scott Snyder Ever After by Olivia Vieweg Deadly Class by Rick Remender Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton It’s Me by Jim Benton Savage Dragon by Erik Larsen Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto Harrow County by Cullen Bunn The girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostergg Wolverine by Chris Clermont Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang Black Heroes of the Wild West by James Otis Smith Radiant Black - Kyle Higgins Pokemon Adventures: X&Y by Hidenori Kusaka Sexcastle by Kyle Starks Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, illustrated by Jenn St-Onge Sand Man by Neil Gaiman Preacher by Garth Innis A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance by Rick Remender Deep Beyond by Mirka Andolfo Fangirl – the Manga by Sam
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Interview with Jennifer Hillier, author of Things We Do in the Dark
18/07/2022 Duración: 45minOn today's episode of the podcast, Jennifer Hillier chats with Emma about her new thriller, Things We Do In the Dark, the difference between surprising twists and satisfying twists, writing non-linearly, Filipino culture in the story, and some hints about her next project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2000s Young Adult Reads
14/07/2022 Duración: 43minOn today's episode, Emma chats with Abbey and Kate about their favorite Young Adult reads from the early 2000s. They also discuss how much YA lit has changed over the last 30 years, what books they remember most fondly, all things Sarah Dessen, and more! Content warning: These books from the early 2000s talk about a range of topics that we want listeners to be aware of before they listen; eating disorders, anger issues, drug use, assault, etc. YA books mentioned in this episode: Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Twilight Saga series by Stephenie Meyer Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth The Clique by Lisi Harrison Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot 1-800-Where-R-U by Meg Cabot The Mediator series by Meg Cabot All American Girl by Meg Cabot The Calypso Chronicles by Tyne O’Connell The IT Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar The Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter The Girl’
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Chrysta Bilton's Normal Family
11/07/2022 Duración: 53minChrysta Bilton is here to talk with Joe about her memoir, Normal Family and what exactly it was like discovering just full her family tree really is. Chrysta shares personal reflections on her relationship with her parents, protecting her energy while unpacking her story, what it was like recording the audiobook for her memoir, and why outdoor bistros are a friend to parents with young kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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PBN Reading Challenge 2022 Midyear Check-in
07/07/2022 Duración: 49minOn today's episode of the podcast, Joe, Jill, and Emma provide some books that might help you check off some items on the 2022 PBN Reading Challenge. We're more than halfway through the year. Are you on track to complete the PBN Reading Challenge? Titles mentioned in this episode: 2021 debuts: Nightbitch - Rachel Yoder The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie Classics you didn't read in HS: Lord of the Flies - William Golding Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Read a book that deals with Mental Health Issues (Don't) Call Me Crazy by Kelly Jensen Book by a trans author: The Sunbearer Trials - Aiden Thomas Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey Read a book written in second person: You by Caroline Kepnes Audiobook of You by Caroline Kepnes Read a romance: The Feeling of Falling in Love - Mason Deaver Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Every Summer After by Carly Fortune Right Where I Left You - Julian Winters Read a nonfiction book by a woman in Tech Uncanny Va