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    Book Lounge by Libby

    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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    August Book Picks Jul 27, 2023
    Show notes

    In this episode, Emma and Joe share another big ole list of books they're most excited for in August 2023. Come and catch the vibe for their end of summer picks!


    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    Emma’s Titles:

    1. Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
    2. The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
    3. Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks
    4. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
    5. The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    6. Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
    7. Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward
    8. Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

    Joe’s Titles:

    1. Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
    2. I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea
    3. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
    4. Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun
    5. Zhara by S. Jae-Jones
    6. Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
    7. Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas
    8. Holly Horror by Michelle Jabes Corpora


    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).

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    Taking a Glimpse into the Future with Christopher Hartland Jul 24, 2023
    Show notes

    Joe is joined by Christopher Hartland to talk about his debut novel Against the Stars, an LGBTQIA+, young adult, science fiction romance. Joe and Chris also talk about Dungeons & Dragons, Musicals, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

    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).

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    Big Library Read Interview with Sierra Godfrey, author of A Very Typical Family Jul 20, 2023
    Show notes

    Emma and Joe are joined by author, Sierra Godfrey, to chat about her book A Very Typical Family, which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From July 13-27, the ebook and audiobook of A Very Typical Family will be available to readers all over the world without waitlists or holds. Sierra shares more about the inspiration behind the book, being a young docent in a marine lab, how Santa Cruz feels like home, the joy of a perfect croissant, and what she's working on next!

    Check out Sierra's upcoming book, The Second Chance Hotel, here.

    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).

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    PBN Reading Challenge 2023 Midyear Check-in Jul 13, 2023
    Show notes

    Joe and Emma share suggested books to complete your PBN 2023 reading challenge! They also discuss how they rate books (mostly based on vibes and mood) and how they can't resist an eye-catching book cover.

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    Book with a map

    The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros


    Book with a bilingual character/Popular YA series

    One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

    One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus

    One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus

    Friend’s favorite book

    A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

    Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

    When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

    Book you only picked for the cover

    Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler

    Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman


    Other books:

    The Candy House by Jennifer Egan


    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).

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    A Forget Me Not Summer with Julie Soto Jul 10, 2023
    Show notes

    Emma welcomes debut author, Julie Soto, to the podcast to discuss her novel, Forget Me Not. They also discuss the importance of hometowns, redefining failure, the grumpy sunshine trope, Julie's transition from writing fanfiction to novels, Sacramento, and so much more.

    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).

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    July Book Picks Jun 29, 2023
    Show notes

    Emma and Joe share a huge list of books they're most excited for in July 2023. Today's picks fit the peak summer reading vibes, so grab a snack and a cold drink and buckle in for this ep!

    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    Joe’s Picks:

    1. Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
    2. A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
    3. Overemotional by David Fenne (UK Only)
    4. Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins
    5. One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus
    6. Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
    7. Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
    8. Infested by Angel Luis Colon
    9. Frontera by Julio Anta & Jacoby Salcedo
    10. A Guide to the Dark by Meriam Metoui
    11. There’s a Beach in My Bedroom by Kevin and Danielle Jonas, Illustrated by Courtney Dawson

    Emma’s Picks:

    1. Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
    2. Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
    3. Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
    4. A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
    5. The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward
    6. A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair
    7. The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay
    8. Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
    9. Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery
    10. Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter


    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).

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    GUESS THAT CLASSIC - Beach Read Edition Jun 22, 2023
    Show notes

    Today we're returning to everyone's favorite game: GUESS THAT CLASSIC: Beach Read Edition! After writing plot summaries of classic novels as gossip, we wanted to try a new approach. This time, we rewrote classic descriptions as buzzy Beach Read descriptions and quizzed each other! Guess along with Joe and Emma, and get ready for your next, great beach read.


    (To avoid spoilers, titles for the game are not included)


    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).

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    A Gothic Renaissance with Riley Sager Jun 19, 2023
    Show notes

    PBN favorite, Riley Sager, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Only One Left. Emma and Riley also discuss Duran Duran, "twist overkill," why he set the book in the 1980s, his intense writing schedule, the writer's strike in Hollywood, and some BREAKING NEWS for the next book that's still being written.

    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.

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    Hunger Games Retrospective Part 3: Mockingjay! Jun 15, 2023
    Show notes

    Joe, Emma, and Jill chat all things Mockingjay in the conclusion to the Hunger Games retrospective series. They share their feelings on the final installment, whether they're happy with the ending, the characters they loved and lost, and some bonus hot takes on The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!


    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.

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    Trusting the Creative Process with Claire Legrand Jun 12, 2023
    Show notes

    Emma welcomes back author, Claire Legrand, to chat about A Crown of Ivy and Glass, writing unlikeable characters, the ballet inspiration behind the story, believing in your creative process, Crimson Peak era Tom Hiddleston, writing romance scenes, and so much more!

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    A Crown of Ivy and Glass audiobook

    Circe by Madeline Miller

    Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

    The Secret History by Donna Tartt

    Kristin Cashore

    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.

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