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Ep. #305 - Sarah Smarsh, National Book Award finalist and author of Heartland Jan 28, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author of the New York Times best selling memoir Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.

They discuss today's political climate, the struggle of lower class farmers, the effect the news and classism have society, and the similarities and differences between poverty in urban and rural areas. She also explains what led to her breaking free from the cycle of poverty and struggle in own family.

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Ep. #304 - DOG BOOKS! Jan 24, 2019

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Last week we got a message on Twitter suggesting we do an episode all about dog books. Well, Jill is on the road for some interviews so Adam took full advantage. Enjoy these wonderful adventures of very good pups and the bork through ruff times and good times alike. Not all dogs are good bois... Some are good girls!

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Adventures of Balto: The Untold Story of Alaska's Famous Iditarod Sled Dog

Where the Red Fern Grows

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

Eb White On Dogs

Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

White Fang

Lily and the Octopus

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Ep. #303 - Kristen Roupenian, author of You Know You Want This Jan 21, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam interviews Kristen Roupenian about her new collection of short stories You Know You Want This featuring the widely read and hotly debated Cat Person. They discuss how she avoided the craze that Cat Person created, why she loves the short story format, and how she feels about the novel she's currently working on. Her stories explore human emotion and are darkly funny. This collection is splashed all over countless "best of" lists and is a must read.

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Ep. #302 -Marie Benedict on The Only Woman in the Room Jan 17, 2019

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Our incredible friend Marie Benedict stopped by the office on her way to Indianapolis so we just had to record a quick chat about her new book The Only Woman in the Room. In keeping with her style of telling stories about underappreciated woman of history, this book is all about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress, escaped a marriage to Austrian's most powerful arms dealer, and an inventor whose creation was the foundation for modern day WiFi. Her story is amazing.

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Ep. #301 - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Jan 14, 2019

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On today's interview, Adam interviews bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen about their new thrillers An Anonymous Girl. They talk about the ethical decisions we all make every day and the psychology involved with morality. They also explain their unique writing process. This episode is a must listen for fans of thrillers and suspense!

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Ep. #300 - Madeline Miller on the magic of Shakespeare and Theatre Jan 10, 2019

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On today's extraordinarily round numbered episode, Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE, returns to talk more mythology, Shakespeare and theatre. We kick off the episode by discussing a very special giveaway Adam and Jill are doing to celebrate 300 episodes before Madeline talks about some recent books she's read. They then dive into all things stage related!

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Ep. #299 - Brad Meltzer returns! Jan 07, 2019

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On today's episode, Adam and Brad Meltzer rekindle their Muppet-fueled friendship after nearly 2 1/2 years apart. They discuss his new book The First Conspiracy which he co-wrote with Josh Mensch about the time George Washington was nearly assassinated before the Revolutionary War ever began. This fascinating true story will blow your mind. This was recorded before Christmas so naturally they discuss Emmet Otter and Brad demands to do the Nerd 9 again to see if his answers are the same as last time. Go borrow/buy/request The First Conspiracy today!

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Ep. #298 - January's Biggest Books Jan 03, 2019

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It's 2019! New year, new month, new books from Jill and Adam. This time, they are sharing their books for January.

Books Mentioned In This Episode

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

The Paragon Hotel by Lindsay Faye

We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh

The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

Burned by Edward Humes

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

Looker by Laura Sims

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

The Plotters by Un-Su Kim

Annelies by David R. Gillham

Breaking and Entering by Jeremy N Smith

Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen

Black is the Body by Emily Bernard

An Orchestra if Minorities by Chigozie Obioma

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Ep. #297 - Rebecca Hanover, Author of The Similars Dec 31, 2018

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On today's episode, Adam chats with debut YA author Rebecca Hanover about her debut novel The Similars. She tells a wonderful story about high school, clones, acceptance and mystery. You're absolutely going to love it!

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Ep. #296 - Best Books of 2018 Dec 27, 2018

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It's the last Thursday of 2018 and Adam and Jill are here with their roundup of the best books they read in 2018. Both books published this year but also books they read that were published other years.

The Professional Book Nerds Best Books of 2018

Landwhale by Jes Baker

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D Jackson

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Not That Bad, ed. By Roxane Gay

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

The best books we read this year that weren't published in 2018

Lillian Boxfish takes a walk by Kathleen Rooney