Book Lounge by Libby

Latest Episodes:

Reading the rainbow Nov 18, 2021

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Jill is joined by her coworker Joe to discuss LGBTQIA+ books. Fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, adult, and young adult are all here!

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor

Bettyville by George Hodgman

Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

Ace by Angela Chen

Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

The Groom Will Keep His Name by Matt Ortile

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper

Everybody (Else) Is Perfect by Gabrielle Korn

Fat and Queer by Bruce Owens Grimm, Miguel M. Morales, Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini

My Rainbow by Deshanna Neal

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Big Library Read special interview with Natalie D. Richards Nov 11, 2021

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Jill is joined in a live conversation with Natalie D. Richards about her psychological thriller, Five Total Strangers which is our latest Big Library Read (BLR) selection. Natalie discusses the inspiration for her book and offers tips for writers.

Interview was recorded on November 8, 2021

For more information, visit biglibraryread.com

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Ear Hustling with Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor Nov 08, 2021

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Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life. They share how the award-winning podcast came to be and translating that to the new book. Nigel and Earlonne also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted San Quentin State Prison.

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Thrill Rides and more Nov 04, 2021

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Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by her coworker Laura and they discuss thriller and suspense books.

Titles mentioned in today's episode:

The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Such a Quiet Place Megan Miranda

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

They all Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall

The couple Next Door by Shari Lapane

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman

The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

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Interview with Rev. Micah Bucey about his Book of Tiny Prayer Nov 01, 2021

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Today Jill is joined by her high school friend Rev. Micah Bucey to discuss his new book The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Year. Micah shares the inspiration behind his daily prayers, writing during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, discusses being an openly queer spiritual leader, and he and Jill discuss their own expeirences with religion.

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November's Biggest Books! Oct 28, 2021

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Jill is joined by Emma and they discuss some of the great new books coming out in November 2021

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams

Gilded by Marissa Meyer

The Last Shadows by Orson Scott Card

The Every by Dave Eggers

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair

The Perishing by Natashia Deon

Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon

All About Me! by Mel Brooks

You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManus

Noor by Nnedi Okorafor

The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

Murakami T by Haruki Murakami

Beard in Hiding by Penny Reid

All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman

Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong

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Cheers! Mallory O'Meara is back to discuss her new book Girly Drinks Oct 25, 2021

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Friend of the podcast Mallory O'Meara returns to discuss her new book, Girly Drinks. She and Jill discuss their shared love of spirits, the inspiration behind her book, and some insights and history of the role of women in creating and drinking alcohol.

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Spooky season continues with more horror recs Oct 21, 2021

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Today Jill is joined by her coworker Rachel and the duo share horror recommendations perfect for spooky season. From post-apocalyptic dystopian tales, to haunted houses and haunted people, there is something for everyone looking to add a little scare into their life.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

The Lost Village by Camilla Sten

The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Returnby Rachel Harrison

The Shining by Stephen King

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

World War Z by Max Brooks

Zone One by Colson Whitehead

Love in an Undead Age by A.M. Geever

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

We Hear Voices by Evie Green

The Hunger by Alma Katsu

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

The Night Stalker by Philip Carlo

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout Oct 18, 2021

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Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins the podcast to discuss her new book Oh, William! She shares where the idea came from to return to her beloved character Lucy Barton, her history with the state of Maine, and how we all discover that no matter how well we think we know someone, there is always something new to learn.

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Babysitters Club Super Special Redux Oct 14, 2021

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In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Jill is joined by Kate and Lauryn from the podcast Generation BSC to discuss all things Baby Sitters Club. Episode originally aired in July 2020.

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