Book Lounge by Libby

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Two writers walk into a podcast Sep 01, 2022

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We 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.

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Interview with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Final Gambit Aug 29, 2022

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On 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.

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September's Biggest Books Aug 25, 2022

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Emma, 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, Book 2)
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer (Defy the Night series, Book 2)
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
American Demon by Daniel Stashower
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Honorable mention: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

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Interview with Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna Aug 22, 2022

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Today'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!

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The Twilight Saga Retrospective Finale Aug 18, 2022

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Y'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!

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Interview with Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers Aug 15, 2022

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Emma 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.

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Libby & Kanopy Double Feature - Book & Movie Pairings Aug 11, 2022

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Today'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

You can find Kanopy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Kanopy.

Happy Reading!

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Making it All Up with Margot Harrison Aug 08, 2022

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Today 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!

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Big Library Read Special Conversation with Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow Aug 04, 2022

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Audrey 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

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Interview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This Aug 01, 2022

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On 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!

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