Book Lounge by Libby

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Ep. #325 - True Crime Apr 04, 2019

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Adam's out this week in Jury Duty, so Jill is on her own and decided to stay on brand and talk about some True Crime books!

Books mentioned in this episode

I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

American Fire by Monica Hesse

A Serial Killer's Daughter by Kerri Rawson

The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman

The Lazarus Files by Matthew McGough

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

Burned by Edward Humes

The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Lucky by Ann Sebold

My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf

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Ep. #324: Harlan Coben!!! Apr 01, 2019

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On today's episode, Jill and Adam sit down with Harlan Coben for a live interview in front of a sold out crowd of 400 readers at their home away from home, Cuyahoga County Public Library. Speaking of homes, his new book RUN AWAY, deals with tracking down someone who ran away from theirs...

They also discuss his work with Netflix, his ability to write anywhere, and using the things he sees in his daily life and the question, "What if" as catalysts for his writing.

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Ep. #323 - Big Library Read is Back! Mar 30, 2019

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On today's very special episode, Jill and Adam speak with Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, co-creators of Homes: A Refugee Story. Abu Bakr is an ESL student of Winnie's, who helped him tell his family's story of leaving the Middle East to start a new life in Canada and how the challenges they overcame, all while maintaining a beautiful outlook on life. Hear how they put the book together using frequent interviews, Google Translate, and the stories of Abu Bakr's family.

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Ep. #322 - April's Biggest Books! Mar 28, 2019

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April is around the corner, which means it's time for Jill and Adam to return with their picks of books being published next month!

Books Mentioned In this Episode:

The Five by Hallie Rubenhold

The Invited by Jennifer McMahon

Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan

No Country for Old Gnomes by Kevin Hearne & Delilah S. Dawson

Southern Lady Code by Helen Ellis

Odd Partners edited by Anne Perry

Trust Exercise by Susan Choi

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding

The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell

White by Bret Easton Ellis

The Better Sister by Alafair Burke

The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

King of Fools by Amanda Foody

Other April Picks:

Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

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

Mentors by Russell Brand

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Ep. #321 - Interview with Jasper Fforde Mar 25, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with New York Times Bestselling author Jasper Fforde. His latest book Early Riser is out now.

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Ep. #320 -#MarchSadness 2019 Mar 21, 2019

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Get your tissues ready, folks! No buzzer beaters. No brackets. Just a bunch of books that will absolutely make you cry. Adam and Jill are joined by Christina and Rickie to take a deep dive into some emotional reads. We also break the tension A LOT with jokes. Does Christina still cry? You'll have to listen to find out!

Books mentioned in this episode

Me Before You by JoJo Moyes

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

Everything is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs

We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Shrill by Lindy West

Room by Emma Donoghue

A Taste for Monsters by Matthew J. Kirby

He by John Connolly

Atonement by Ian McEwan

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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Ep. #319 - Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King Mar 18, 2019

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King, which was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club Central Pick. Wayétu shares the impact of storytelling in Liberia's cultural history and the importance of African voices in literature. She also discusses her non-profit One Moore Book.

Interview was recorded at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA during ALA Midwinter 2019

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Ep. #318 - Gretchen Rubin and The Books that Spark Joy Mar 14, 2019

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On today's episode Adam and Jill chat with Gretchen Rubin about her new book OUTER ORDER INNER CALM and offer tips about how decluttering our lives can help bring us happiness. Before that, Jill and Adam share the books that spark joy within them as well as share some answers from former guests!

Books mentioned in this episode:

Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

The Books that Spark Joy for us

Jill's Books:

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Misery by Stephen King

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Adam's Books

The Annotated Alice by Lewis Caroll

The works of Henrik Ibsen

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

R.O. Kwon - Episode 245

HOPSCOTCH by Julio Cortazar

Joe Abercrombie - Episode 248

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Melissa Hartwig - Episode 263

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Mallory O'Meara - Episode 315

Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

Kerri Maniscalco - Episodes 168 & 266

A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC by Shel Silverstein

Brad Meltzer - Episodes 26 & 299

Justice League of America #150

Marie Benedict - Episodes 52, 121, & 302

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Madeline Miller - Episodes 278 & 300

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Alanna by Tamora Pierce

Zoraida Cordova - Episodes 34, 75, & 90

DONE DIRT CHEAP by Sarah Nicole Lemon

Marieke Nijkamp - Episodes 4, 56, and 200

HET RAD VAN FORTUIN by Thea Beckman

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Ep. #317 - Victoria "V.E." Schwab! Mar 11, 2019

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Oh my we have a superb episode for you fellow nerds! Adam chatted with Victoria (V.E.) Schwab about her all of her new upcoming projects including The Steel Prince (graphic novel), the re-release of The Near Witch (Fantasy), and her new Cassidy Blake series book coming later this year. She breaks down the difference between novel and comic writing and her need to inject humor into dark stories for the readers' sake. We also discuss our shared love of nonfiction audiobooks and dish out loads of recommendations.

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Ep. #316 - No Boys Allowed for Women's History Month Mar 07, 2019

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For today's episode, Jill is joined by Tiffany and Sydney for a "No Boys Allowed" episode celebrating Women's History Month. Books by women, books about women, and all things awesome.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Sing Unburied Sing by Jessamyn Ward

You Know You Want This by Kristen Roupenian

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Buffering by Hannah Hart

Hunger by Roxane Gay