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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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    Ep. #345 - PRIDE Month Picks! Jun 13, 2019
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam and Jill are back in the same room finally and are handing out some wonderful LGBTQIA book recommendations for PRIDE month and beyond!

    Books mentioned in this episode

    Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

    Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian

    Gentleman Jack by Anne Chrome

    Courting Mr. Lincoln by Louis Bayard

    Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu

    The Stonewall Reader, edited by NYPL

    Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthy

    Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden

    Unbroken edited by Marieke Nijkamp

    Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia

    The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta

    Birthday by Meredith Russo

    Also here is a great collection of LGBT books written so far this year:

    2019 PRIDE month collection

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    Ep. #344 - Interview with Blake Crouch Jun 10, 2019
    Show notes

    Today's episode is an interview Jill did with bestselling author Blake Crouch about his new book Recursion. They discuss false memories, the reality of time, and even the Berenstain Bears.

    Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019.

    Music:
    Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com


    Podcast Overview:
    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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    Ep. #343 - Sarah Enni! Jun 06, 2019
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Enni in New York City about her debut novel Tell Me Everything! Sarah also hosts the wonderful First Draft podcast where she interview authors and they discuss how this experience has affected her writing and her publishing life. They also get into their shared appreciation for creating stories through human connections.

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    Ep. #342 - Interview with bestselling author Jennifer Weiner! Jun 03, 2019
    Show notes

    Today's interview is one Jill did with the immensely popular author, Jennifer Weiner about her new book MRS EVERYTHING. The book covers multiple decades and the pair discuss Jennifer's research process, the idea of "chick lit" and how Jennifer's mom inspired this book.

    Music:

    Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com

    Podcast Overview:

    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.

    We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com

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    Ep. #341 - June's Biggest Books May 30, 2019
    Show notes

    It's almost June which means it's time for Adam and Jill's monthly roundup of books to read this month.

    Books Mentioned In This Episode:


    Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner

    The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

    Recursion by Blake Crouch

    Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin

    Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

    Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett

    Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

    Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim

    The Grand Dark by Richard Kadrey

    The Girl In Red by Christina Henry

    Her Daughter's Mother by Daniele Petrova

    The Evil Queen by Gena Showalter

    The Van Apfel Girls are Gone by Felicity McLean

    The Last Pirate of New York by Rich Cohen

    Music:

    Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com

    Podcast Overview:

    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.

    We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com

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    Ep. #340 - Ali Benjamin, National Book Award finalist and International bestselling author May 27, 2019
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam chats with Ali Benjamin about her latest novel, The Next Great Paulie Fink. The book is all about how storytelling can shape an individual, how we experience stories, and how we relate them to others. Adam and Ali discuss finding oneself in stories, and the various forms of storytelling throughout history.


    Today’s episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Visit https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds to unlock a free month of unlimited access to their entire library of lectures from professors and experts! No matter your interest, they have something incredible for you to discover and learn!

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    Ep. #339 - Brian Jay Jones! May 23, 2019
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam sits down with Brian Jay Jones, the award-winning biographer whose latest book Becoming Dr. Seuss is now available. They discuss the life of Theodore Geisel both before and after becoming the cultural phenomenon that is Dr. Seuss. They also discuss Jim Henson, George Lucas, and the monumental content they've created for generations of fans.

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    Ep. #338 - Recent Reads and Game of Thrones Finale Thoughts May 20, 2019
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam and Jill share the books they've enjoyed recently before getting into their big thoughts after watching the Game of Thrones finale. What they think might surprise you!

    Today’s episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds to unlock a free month of unlimited access to their entire library of lectures from professors and experts! No matter your interest, they have something incredible for you to discover and learn!

    Books mentioned in this episode

    Believe Me by JP Delaney

    Nathan Coulter by Wendell Berry

    Andy Catlett by Wendell Berry

    Remembering by Wendell Berry

    The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

    A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel

    Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber

    Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

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    Ep. #337 - Books Behind Bars: Titles Set In Prison May 16, 2019
    Show notes

    Jill has a new memoir coming out on July 2 called Reading Behind Bars which is all about her experiences as a prison librarian. In today's episode, along with talking about her book she also discusses some other books set in prison. Her list includes fiction, nonfiction, and titles written from prison.

    To get a sneak peek of Jill's book Reading Behind Bars, visit her website at https://www.jillgrunenwald.com/sneak-peek

    Books Mentioned In This Episode:

    Reading Behind Bars by Jill Grunenwald

    Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman

    Out of Orange by Cleary Wolters

    Shakespeare Saved My Life by Laura Bates

    American Prison by Shane Bauer

    Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

    The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner

    Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

    Affinity by Sarah Waters

    Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King

    Green Mile by Stephen King

    Cherry by Nico Walker

    Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet

    Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

    Music:

    Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com

    Podcast Overview:

    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.

    We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visitwww.evergreenpodcasts.com

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    Ep. #336 - Interview with Karen Russell May 13, 2019
    Show notes

    In today's episode, Jill interviews author Karen Russell about her new short story collection Orange World and Other Stories. They discuss the differences in writing short fiction v. a novel and how she organized the collection.

    Interview was recorded at ALA Midwinter 2019 in Seattle, WA.

    Today's episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds to unlock a free month of unlimited access to their entire library of lectures from professors and experts! No matter your interest, they have something incredible for you to discover and learn!

    Music:

    Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com

    Podcast Overview:

    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.

    We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visitwww.evergreenpodcasts.com

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