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Book Lounge by Libby

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Book Lounge by Libby is your cozy reading corner of the internet. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into candid and thoughtful conversations about books, writing, publishing and the trends shaping what we read (plus reading recommendations you won't want to miss). Brought to you by ⁠Libby⁠, the library app. Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links Book Lounge airs year-round, with two 10-week seasons each year, featuring publishing conversations on Mondays and paired book recommendations on Thursdays- plus monthly Book Release Radar episodes. We release 1–3 episodes per month between seasons. Reach out to us at bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!

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September 2024 Book Buzz: Top Releases You Can't Miss!

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 56:45

Get ready to update your reading list! In this episode of 'September 2024 Book Buzz,' we dive into the hottest book releases hitting the shelves this month. From thrilling new novels to must-read non-fiction, we’ll cover the most anticipated titles you won’t want to miss. Tune in for a sneak peek at the books making waves this September and find your next great read! September Author interviews: Al Roker When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker Haunted Road Atlas: NEXT STOP by Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: Shout out: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Bringer of Dust by J.M. Miro The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers Joe’s Titles: Shout out: Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison Casket Case by Lauren Evans The Empress of Cooke County by Elizabeth Bass Parman Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton Sleep Tight by JH Markert Dearest by Jacquie Walters What We Sacrifice for Magic by Andrea Jo DeWard Mismatched by Anne Camlin Welcome to Fear City by Sarah Dvojack Ruin Road by Lamar Giles Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode 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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Dreamy Conversation with Hannah Grace

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 56:41

Emma chats with author, Hannah Grace, about her newest release in the Maple Hills series, Daydream. They also discuss drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift, favorite romance tropes, love triangles, the origins of Halle and Henry, and Hannah's current secret project. 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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The Hottest Summer Book Releases - July 2024 Book Picks

Thursday, June 27, 2024 • Duration 01:04:57

Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery. Titles mentioned in this episode: July Author Interviews: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle Loud by Drew Afualo Emma’s Titles: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Supernatural: An Official Spooky Picture Book by Micol Ostow, illustrated by Christian Cornia Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto The Wedding People by Alison Espach Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall * at the time of recording, the publication date had not yet been changed. This title now releases later in 2024. Ladykiller by Katherine Wood Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus Joe’s Titles: Sharing Space by Cady Coleman Die Hot with a Vengeance by Sable Yong The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee Youth Group by Jordan Morris, Bowen McCurdy A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington The Night of Baba Yaga by Akria Otani Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight The Astrology House by Carinn Jade Need a refresher on what our most anticipated books of the year are? Listen here: PBN’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode 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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Big Library Read interview with Grace M. Cho, author of Tastes Like War

Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Duration 47:51

Today Joe is joined by author Grace M. Cho to chat about her book Tastes Like War, which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From May 3-17, the ebook and audiobook of Tastes Like War will be available to readers all over the world without waitlists or holds. In Tastes Like War, Grace shares stories of her and her mother's lives, the impact of food, small town life, war, and mental illness. 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 here. 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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May's Biggest Books

Thursday, April 27, 2023 • Duration 54:31

Emma and Joe chat with podcast regular guest, Kristin, about their most anticipated releases for May 2023! They also discuss Little Mermaid retellings, their book buzzwords that signal immediate interest in a title, Jessica Fletcher, mall kid nostalgia, urban legends, the Winchester brothers, and more. Books mentioned in this episode: Emma’s picks: The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The Guest by Emma Cline A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair A Taste of London by John Donohue Joe’s picks: Witch King by Martha Wells Four Found Dead by Natalie D. Richards Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer I Like Me Better by Robby Webber We Don’t Swim Here by Vincent Tirado The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence Kristin’s picks: The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw Surprisingly Sarah by Terri Libenson A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame-Adjei-Brenyah 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 here. 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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Conquering the World with Emily Henry & Julia Whelan

Monday, April 24, 2023 • Duration 01:09:53

Emma is delighted to welcome back Emily Henry and Julia Whelan to the podcast today to discuss their involvement with Happy Place, out on April 25th! They have lively conversation about the book, their favorite romance tropes, conquering every industry, their happy places, and more. Books mentioned in today's episode: Beach Read by Emily Henry (audiobook here) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (audiobook here) Book Lovers by Emily Henry (audiobook here) My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan (audiobook here) Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan (audiobook here) Happy Place by Emily Henry (audiobook) 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 here. 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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Hunger Games Retrospective Part 2: Catching Fire

Thursday, April 20, 2023 • Duration 01:04:15

In today's episode, Jill returns for the second part in our Hunger Games retrospective. This time, the trio discusses Catching Fire. From fake weddings to very real relationships, new alliances, and more, it's no wonder Catching Fire is PBN's favorite book in the series. 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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Rewriting History with Caroline Kepnes

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 57:54

Emma and Joe chat with Caroline Kepnes about FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU. They also chat about Joe Goldberg's character growth, how dreamy Santino Fontana's narration is, what Caroline's go-to coffee order is at Dunkin' and Starbucks, and so much more. Books mentioned in this episode: You by Caroline Kepnes Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes Providence by Caroline Kepnes What Kind of Mother by Clay McCleod Chapman 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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Bending Reality with Magical Realism Reads

Thursday, April 13, 2023 • Duration 49:47

Today on the pod, Emma and Joe are joined by Marissa to talk about one of Joe and Marissa's favorite genres - magical realism. They chat about the history of the genre, what they love most about it, and the CW hit, Jane the Virgin. Books mentioned in this episode: Vapor by Amanda Filipacchi The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Marissa’s Titles: Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks Emma’s Titles: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab The Charmed Wife by Olga Grushin Awayland by Ramona Ausubel Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young Joe’s Titles: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo The Night Shift by Natalka Burian The Change by Kirsten Miller 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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The Revival of Romantic Comedies with Curtis Sittenfeld

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 50:36

Emma chat with Curtis Sittenfeld about her newest book and the latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Romantic Comedy, and the inspiration behind it, including Saturday Night Live, and the hope that this book would be lighthearted and fun. Spoiler alert: It is! They also chat about how personal Google search history can be, how the book acknowledges the unattractive elements of life and dating, "The Danny Horst Rule," and the design process for the cover art in the US and the UK. Books mentioned in this episode: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Live from New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales 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 here. 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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