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Crime Reads Nov 10, 2022

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Today, Emma and Joe are talking about crime reads. Whether you're looking for a fiction title inspired by a case or full of those true crime themes, or you're looking for some non-fiction accounts, this episode has the recommendations for you.

Books Mentioned:

Joe’s Titles:

Devil House by John Darnielle
Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross
We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper
Last Call by Elon Green
People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry OR Without Mercy by Gary Provost

Emma’s Titles:

Hell’s Half Acre by Susan Jonusas
Catch the Sparrow by Rachel Rear
Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse
Who Killed Jane Stanford? By Richard White
When a Killer Calls by John E. Douglas

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Podcast Therapy with Rainbow Rowell, Author of Scattered Showers Nov 07, 2022

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Emma, Joe, and Jill are joined by the one and only Rainbow Rowell in today's incredibly special episode. We chat about her new short story collection, Scattered Showers, writing across genres and formats, She-Hulk, fanfiction, historical figures in love, hair dye disasters, and more.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel

TV Shows mentioned:

Los Espookys
Reservation Dogs

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Is it Chicken or Tuna? - The Celebrity Memoir Episode Nov 03, 2022

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On today's episode of the podcast, boy howdy, we truly dove deep into the discussion of celebrity memoirs. From the books that started us in the genre to the ones that broke our hearts, made us think, and brought us joy, this episode has it all. Join Joe, Emma, and Marissa as they walk you through their picks.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

Joe’s Picks:

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
I’ve Got This Round by Mamrie Hart (Shout out to You Deserve a Drink)
STORI Telling by Tori Spelling & Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust by Loretta Lynn

Marissa's Picks:

Girl Walks into a Bar by Rachel Dratch
We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Over the Top by Jonathan Van Ness
Yearbook by Seth Rogen

Emma’s Titles:

Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Have I Told You This Already? By Lauren Graham
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

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Big Library Read interview with Darcie Little Badger, author of A Snake Falls to Earth Oct 31, 2022

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In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Dr. Darice Little Badger to discuss her book A Snake Falls to Earth which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) pick. From Nov. 2 – Nov. 16, the ebook and audiobook of A Snake Falls to Earth will be available to readers all over the world without waitlist or holds. A Snake Falls to Earth draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave an unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family.

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November's Biggest Books Oct 27, 2022

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November is almost here and with it comes SO. MANY. GOOD. BOOKS. Joe, Emma, and Jill are back for another roundup of all the books they can't wait to read in November (RIP to our TBRs).

Books mentioned in this episode:

Emma’s Picks:

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
Cursed by Marissa Meyer
Have I Told You This Already? By Lauren Graham
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman
The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines
Saint by Adrienne Young
The Queen by Andrew Morton
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell

Jill’s Picks:

Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Small Game by Blair Braverman
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick
Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Chaudry
A Sliver of Darkness by C.J. Tudor
The Ruin of All Witches by Malcolm Gaskill
We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

Joe’s Picks:

The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle
Wicked Little Things by Justin Arnold
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger
Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
What’s for Dessert by Claire Saffitz
Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
She’s Gone by David Bell
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux

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Olivie Blake Talks Magicians, Rivalries, and Dark Academia in The Atlas Paradox Oct 24, 2022

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Emma chats with Olivie Blake about the much-anticipated return to the world of the Alexandrian Society in The Atlas Paradox, what characters are the most fun to write, how it feels to watch your books go viral, and what she gets up to when she's not writing. Keep an ear out for a special guest, her son, in this enjoyable conversation!

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Celebrating 700 Episodes! Oct 20, 2022

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It’s episode 700, and we’re celebrating!! We’ll be answering your questions from social media and sharing more about us. Come get to know your cohosts, get some sneaky book recommendations, and celebrate 700 episodes with PBN.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald

Running with a Police Escort by Jill Grunenwald

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Cardcaptor Sakura series

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

Misery by Stephen King

The Institute by Stephen King

GraphicAudio A Court of Thorns and Roses

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer

Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer

A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell by Susanna Clarke

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Holes by Louis Sachar

Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

Shiver by Junji Ito

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

The Likeness by Tana French

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Upcoming romance novels with B and her books Oct 17, 2022

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On today's episode, Jill is joined by B from @bandherbooks to talk upcoming romance! B talks about how she got started working in libraries and where her love of romance novels started. A book reviewer for Library Journal, B also shares recommendations for forthcoming romance novels she's most excited about.

Books mentioned in this episode

Bend Toward the Sun by Jen Devon

Chick Magnet By Emma Berry

Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams

Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

The Secret Lives of Country Gentleman by KJ Charles

The Stand Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau

The Duke Gets Even by Joanna Shu

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai

Midnight Duet by Jen Comfort

Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly

Second Chance at Rancho Lindo by Sabrina Sol

Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn

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Magic schools that aren't THAT one Oct 13, 2022

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On today's episode, Joe and Jill discuss why they love books that have magic schools and offer book recommendations for folks who want books featuring magic schools that aren't that magic school.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Witchlings by Claribel Ortega

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

SuperMutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

Akarnae by Lynette Noni

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

The Black Mage by Daniel Barnes

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko

The Magicians series by Lev Grossman

The Heir Chronicles by Cinda Williams Chima, specifically The Wizard Heir

Charmed Life – The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Book 1 by Diana Wynne Jones

The Circle of Magic Series by Tamora Pierce – book One is Sandry’s book

The Divine Dungeon Series by Dakota Krout

And Mother of Learning by nobody103

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

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Curating the Vibe with Rachel Harrison, Author of Such Sharp Teeth Oct 10, 2022

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Emma and Joe welcome Rachel Harrison back to PBN to discuss her new book, Such Sharp Teeth. They also chat about body horror, being vulnerable, mozzarella sticks and maple lattes, spooky book recommendations, the joys of being a book lover, and so much more.

Spooky books mentioned in this episode:

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

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