Book Lounge by Libby

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Ep. #335: Recent Reads and how books helped me fight depression May 09, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam chats about his recent book festival travels before discussing the books he's enjoyed recently. Then, he gets into how he overcame depression last year by focusing on stories in the books he was reading.

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Ep. #334 - Kim Michele Richardson May 06, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Kim Michele Richardson about her new book The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Inspired by the true story of the Blue People of Kentucky, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek looks at the fierce pack horse librarians and the impact they had on a isolated community.

Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019 in Seattle.

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Ep. #333 - Alafair Burke May 02, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam chats with Alafair Burke who was in town for a library event! They discuss her latest thriller The Better Sister, how she uses tension from the criminal justice system to up the stakes for family dramas, and what it's like getting to work with Mary Higgins Clark.

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Ep. #332 - Fiona Barton Apr 29, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with bestselling author Fiona Barton about her latest book The Suspect. They discuss Fiona's writing process, along with her decision to make a journalist the investigator in her novels.

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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. #331 - May's Biggest new books! Apr 25, 2019

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~It's gonna be MAYYYY~

Sorry, Justin. Today we're talking about the books we're most excited about that are coming out in May (oh my god, it's May)... You know the drill.

Books Mentioned in this episode

The Farm by Joanne Ramos

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla & Chimene Suleyman

Cari Mora by Thomas Harris

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs

Kingsbane by Claire LeGrand

Biloxi by Mary Miller

Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones

Anna of Cleve by Alison Weir

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson

There's Something about Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy

Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell

The Obsoletes by Simeon Mills

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum

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Ep. #330 - Helen Ellis, author of Southern Lady Code Apr 22, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Helen Ellis about her new book Southern Lady Code. Helen shares what it was like writing essays based on her real life and why she loves the Libby app so much!

Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter.

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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. #329 - Chill with the return of our Summer Reading Program Apr 18, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam returns from LA to chat with Christina about the upcoming OverDrive Summer Reading Program! She breaks down the awesome collection available to our school and library partners and then dives into the titles she's most excited about.

You can find the Summer Reading Program page with complete information here: https://resources.overdrive.com/summer-read/

Books mentioned in this episode

Niko Draws a Feeling by Robert Raczka

Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids by Alain M. Bergeron

Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See? By Chris Ferrie

The Flight of the Swans by Sarah McGuire

The Vast Wonder of the World Extraordinary by Mélina Mangal

A Date with Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

I, Claudia by Mary McCoy

The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. (Terry) Nelson

Rules of the Ruff by Heidi Lang

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Ep. #328 - Rachel Howzell Hall Apr 15, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with suspense writer Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the new book They All Fall Down. Jill and Rachel discuss Agatha Christie, seven deadly sins, and locked room mysteries.

Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019

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Ep. #327 - There Were Never Such Devoted Sister Books Apr 11, 2019

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Christina and Rickie are back, this time joining Jill to discuss books featuring sisters! From going into hell to save your sister's soul to helping your sister cover up multiple murders to fighting your sister over the King of England, there's a little something for everyone in this list.

Books mentioned in this episode

My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Lucky by Alice Sebold

The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory

City Infernal by Edward Lee

Sisters by David McPhail

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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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. #326 - Emily Duncan, Author of Wicked Saints Apr 08, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Emily Duncan, author of the new young adult book Wicked Saints.

Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019

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