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Claustrophobia and Chill: Thrillers to Take You From Fall to Winter Nov 07, 2024

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For those of you who love a thriller, a mystery or a bit of horror year-round, this one is for you. Today Joe is joined by Kara (@thebookkaravan) to talk about twisty, claustrophobic thrillers that will take you from fall into winter. They'll take you from Halloween through the dark nights of the new year!

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Kara’s Titles:

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Joe’s Titles:

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong
Extended Stay by Juan Martinez
Bridge by Lauren Beukes
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Mister Magic by Kiersten White

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November 2024 Book Buzz: Top Releases to Add to Your Reading List Oct 31, 2024

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Happy Halloween 🎃 Today, Joe is joined by fellow Scorpio Jill to talk through November 2024's biggest books! The nerds share what they're most looking forward to this fall.

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Jill’s Titles:

The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene
Box Office Poison by Tim Robey
Growing Up Urkel by Jaleel White
Toto by A.J. Hackwith
Believe by Jeremy Egner
Others Like Me by Nicole Louie
Thorns, Lust, and Glory by Estelle Paranque
Sandwiches of History by Barry W. Enderwick

Joe’s Titles:

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
Kill Yours, Kill Mine by Katherine Kovacic
Master of Me by Keke Palmer
I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer
Is She Really Going Out With Him? By Sophie Cousens
I am the Dark that Answers When You Call by Jamison Shea
If You Can Hear This by Faith Gardner
When Mimi Went Missing by Suja Sukumar

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Pages of Terror: Horror Reads for the 2024 Spooky Season Oct 24, 2024

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On this episode, we've got spooky stories for your nerves! Get ready for Halloween with these horror thrills! From classic slashers to supernatural creeps, Joe, Claire and Kristin have a recommendation for you!

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Claire’s Titles:

We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker
Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson
Midnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth Verona
The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister
Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen
Shout out to Graphic Novels: Loving, Ohio by Matthew Erman, The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado, Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn, Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

Kristin’s Titles:

Pay the Piper by George A. Romero & Daniel Kraus
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
Never Whistle at Night Edited by Shane Hawk
The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
Just a quick shout out: The Fisherman by John Langan; The Haunted Forest Tour by Jeff Strand and James A. Moore

Joe’s Titles:

Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell
Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram
Influencer by Adam Cesare
Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Just a quick shout out: Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay and Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Listen to: Joe's interview with Paul Tremblay and Joe’s interview with Chuck Tingle
And on Kanopy, just have to mention that Rosemary’s Baby is streaming (along with so many others in the Kanopy Fright Fest)

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Being a Hot Mess with Jeff Kinney Oct 21, 2024

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In this episode of Professional Book Nerds, we’re diving into the world of Jeff Kinney, the mastermind behind the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Join us as we chat about his latest release, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 19: Hot Mess (out October 22)!

Get ready to laugh and learn as Jeff shares the inspiration behind his new book and the misadventures of Greg Heffley. We’ll also discuss the challenges of navigating the chaotic world of childhood, and how he turns those “hot mess” moments into relatable tales that resonate with readers of all ages.

So, grab your snacks, and settle in for a fun-filled episode that promises to be anything but boring. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear from the author who has kept kids—and adults—laughing for years. It’s time to get your diaries ready for a new chapter!

Check out more from Jeff Kinney online... you can visit the Wimpy Kid website or follow on Instagram.

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Celebrating Queer History with the Queer Liberation Library Oct 17, 2024

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Join Joe as he chats with Kieran Hickey - his friend and founder of the Queer Liberation Library! Kieran shares his inspiration behind creating the queer digital library, how you can become a member of the library, and all the ways you can support QLL. They also talk about the importance of Queer History Month and recommend a few gay books. You can follow QLL on Instagram!

You can learn more about QLL here: https://www.queerliberationlibrary.org/

find resources and access info here: https://www.queerliberationlibrary.org/resources

become a member here: https://www.queerliberationlibrary.org/members

and, donate here: https://givebutter.com/J9nhcW

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly
The Women's House of Detention by Hugh Ryan
Blackouts by Justin Torres

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Charting New Waters: TJ Klune & Daniel Henning Discuss SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE SEA Oct 14, 2024

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Joe is joined by two of his favorite people, author TJ Klune and audiobook narrator Daniel Henning to talk about their work together on Somewhere Beyond the Sea (out now from Tor and Macmillan audio)! TJ shares how he channeled love, joy and rage into this book, why it's important to create safe spaces, and what you can expect from his writing in the future. Daniel shares his amazing process, work on creating new characters, channeling our existing favorites, and what it felt like to be on the NYT bestseller list for this audiobook!

A huge thank you to TJ and Daniel for joining me today. You can follow TJ on Instagram here, and Daniel on Instagram here! Listen to my first episode with TJ and Daniel here!

Check out the Cerulean Chronicles:

The House in the Cerulean Sea (ebook / audiobook)
Somewhere Beyond the Sea (ebook / audiobook)

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Introducing: Life In Seven Songs Oct 12, 2024

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On this special episode, we’re featuring a conversation from our friends at Life in Seven Songs, the new podcast from The San Francisco Standard that dives deep into the minds of some of today’s greatest visionaries.

Named a top new show by both Apple Podcasts and The Guardian, Life in Seven Songs asks one simple question: What songs tell your life story? In each episode, extraordinary people share the music and moments that have shaped their lives. Each episode, host Sophie Bearman sits down with guests like London Breed, the first Black woman to serve as Mayor of San Francisco, D'Wayne Wiggins, the record producer who discovered Beyoncé and helped artists like Zendaya become superstars; and Jony Ive, the creative genius behind Apple's iPhone.

In this episode, Sophie speaks with Daniel Handler—better known as Lemony Snicket, the writer of A Series of Unfortunate Events. In the episode, Sophie and Daniel discuss his various works, and unpack why his novels often depict terrible things happening to people.

Listen to more episodes of Life in Seven Songs and follow the podcast!

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Lynn Painter's Quest for Happily Ever After Oct 10, 2024

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Emma chats with Lynn Painter about returning to the story of Wes and Liz for Nothing Like the Movies! They also discuss how many versions of this story Lynn wrote, why Lynn doesn't like sequels, go-to coffee orders, the joy of meeting readers, reality tv obsessions, reading recommendations, and what the spirit of a "rom-com" means.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter (middle grade debut!)
Billy Summers by Stephen King

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Magic Unleashed! Chatting Witchlings 3: House of Elephants with Claribel A. Ortega Oct 07, 2024

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Join Joe for an enchanting conversation with Claribel A. Ortega as she delves into her latest book, Witchlings 3: House of Elephants (out 10/1 from Scholastic). Discover her writing process and the inspiration behind her captivating characters. Claribel shares insights into life on tour, the joys of connecting with readers, and her deep love for libraries as vital spaces for creativity and community. Whether you're a fan of her work or new to her magic, this episode is packed with inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the world of a beloved author!

For more info on Claribel and her work visit her website & check out her Instagram. To find out what Witchlings coven you're in, go here!

Check out the Witchlings Series:

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Emma Says Goodbye to Pro Book Nerds Oct 03, 2024

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Emma says goodbye to the podcast and shares her favorite memories, plus some final book recs!

Books mentioned in this episode:

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Bluebird Day by Megan Tady
Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto

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

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