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Ep. #366 - I said, now I've got my Magic Bus Aug 15, 2019

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Working with libraries and schools, we think about back to school time every year around our office. To shake it up, we're talking a bit about some of our favorite MAGIC schools in literature!

Book mentioned in this episode

The Summoner Series by Taran Matharu

All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Gallagher Girls by Ally Carter

The Magic School Bus Series by Joanna Cole

Wayside School series by Louis Sachar

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate

Sofia the First series by Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

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Ep. #365: Sarah Gailey, Author of Magic for Liars Aug 12, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam sits down with Sarah Gailey to discuss their debut noir novel Magic for Liars. They break down the structure of the magical rules in the book, the problematic issues with magic in Harry Potter, and the importance of secondary characters.

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Ep. #364 - Remembering Toni Morrison Aug 08, 2019

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Adam and Jill share some brief thoughts on Toni Morrison who was, truly, one of a kind. Her books, speeches, and commentary gave a voice to African Americans who felt underrepresented all their lives. She gave a voice to many who felt voiceless. There will never be another Toni Morrison

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Ep. #362 - Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones, authors of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight Aug 05, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam chats with debut authors Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones about their heartwrenching novel I'm Not Dying with You Tonight. In our opinion, this is the most important Young Adult novel to come out since The Hate U Give and should be read by every teenager and parent around. Despite the heavy material of the book, this conversation is very lighthearted as Gilly and Kim are hilarious ladies.

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Ep. #361 - Holly Throsby, Singer/Songwriter and author of Cedar Valley Aug 03, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam has a chat with Holly Throsby all the way from Australia. She is the author of Cedar Valley, which was selected as the next Together We Read book club pick for Australia and New Zealand. They discuss the difference between writing songs and books, creating stories in small-town settings, and they get rudely interrupted by Adam's pups.

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Ep. #360 - PBN Reading Challenge Check-in! Aug 01, 2019

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We are more than halfway through the year (omg) and Adam and Jill are going through the PBN Reading Challenge to see what books they have read so far.

Visit professionalbooknerds.com to get your own Reading Challenge template to fill in! After you complete the challenge, be sure to send it to us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com or tag us on social @ProBookNerds to be entered into a device giveaway.

Books mentioned in this episode

What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, ed. by Michelle Filgate

The Invasion by Peadar O'Guilin

Believe Me by JP Delaney

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

The Giver by Lois Lowry

War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy

They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzel Hall

We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Just the Funny Parts by Nell Schovell

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Ep. #359 - Elizabeth Eulberg Jul 29, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam nerds out with Elizabeth Eulberg, author of Past Perfect Life and the Shelby Holmes books! We discuss the difference between writing for middle grade and young adult, why she hated Sherlock Holmes growing up, and the creation of crime scene investigations. This was all over the place.

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Ep. #358 - Previewing exciting new books coming out in August! Jul 25, 2019

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It's that time once again! We're talking about the books we're most excited to read in August!

Also, in case you missed it, we were profiled by Authority Magazine for being a binge-able podcast. You can check that article right here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-to-become-the-center-of-influence-through-nerdy-podcasting-with-the-hosts-of-show-of-the-3be028f2f81f

Also, also - We're interviewing Elvis Duran LIVE this October in Parma, Ohio. Get tickets here: https://www.beyondbookjackets.com/duran

Books mentioned in this episode

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Here There Are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

Inland by Téa Obreht

Is There Still Sex in the City? By Candace Bushnell

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino

Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

Bottle Grove by Daniel Handler

The Warehouse by Rob Hart

The World Doesn't Require You by Rion Amilcar Scott

Beneath the Attic by VC Andrews

I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal & Kimberly Jones

We Are All Good People Here by Susan Rebecca White

The Swallows by Lisa Lutz

The Sea Witch Rising by Sarah Henning

Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton

Consent by Donna Freitas

Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman

I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying by Bassey Ikpi

Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro & Emily Henry

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Ep. #357 - Kat Cho, Author of Wicked Fox Jul 22, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam sits down with Kat Cho, debut YA author of the splendid and fantastical Wicked Fox! They discuss how Kat realized her story and heritage were interesting to others, how K-Dramas relate to Young Adult literature, and the power of having a positive writing group.

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Ep. #356 - Interview with Daniel Silva Jul 18, 2019

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Today on the podcast, Jill has an interview with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. His new book The New Girl is out now. Daniel shares the real-life kidnapping that inspired the book and why he decided to get rid of the first 200 pages and start over.

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We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

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