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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. #205 - March's Biggest Books Mar 01, 2018
    Show notes

    It's our monthly book round up episode! Adam and Jill discuss the March books they can't wait to read and also offer some recommendations based on the books they are both currently reading.

    Books Mentioned In This Episode

    Unmasked by Andrew Lloyd Webber
    Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
    The Merry Spinster by Mallory Ortberg
    Tangerine by Christine Mangan
    Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
    Fresh Water by Awkaeke Emezi
    Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala

    Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs
    The Hunger by Alma Katsu

    Dreadful Young Ladies and other stories by Kelly Barnhill

    The Manson Women and Me by Nikki Meredith
    The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
    The Darkling Bride by Laura Andersen
    Census by Jesse Ball
    The Feed by Nick Clark Windo
    Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller
    Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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. #204 - Carter Wilson Feb 26, 2018
    Show notes

    Today's episode features bestselling author Carter Wilson. His latest book Mister Tender's Girl -- based on the Slenderman Stabbings -- is out now. Carter and Jill discuss Carter's writing process, comic books, and the balance that comes when writing a fictional book based on actual events.

    Interview was record on February 11, 2018 at the Denver Convention Center.

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

    Music
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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. #203 - Fantastic Fantasy! Feb 22, 2018
    Show notes

    Adam is joined by Christina (hello, Hi!), Sarah and Briana to chat about some Fantasy novels (and series) they've been loving lately and even a few coming soon they are hyped about. We've got thoughts on world building, love triangles and naming conventions... Take a listen!

    Books mentioned in this episode

    The Young Elites by Marie Lu

    Warcross by Marie Lu

    War Storm by Victoria Aveyard

    A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

    Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes

    The Age of Legends series by Kelley Armstrong

    The Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima

    Blood Song by Anthony Ryan

    The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

    Caraval by Stephanie Garber

    Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody

    A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas

    Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth

    The Magicians by Lev Grossman

    Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

    The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

    The Lunar Chronicles

    The Frostblood series by Elly Blake

    Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

    Say Hello!
    Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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. #202 - Interview with Matt Haig, author of How To Stop Time Feb 19, 2018
    Show notes

    Jill is back from Denver and ALA Midwinter, where she did several author interviews, including this one with Matt Haig, author of How To Stop Time.

    Interview was recorded on February 10, 2018 at the Denver Convention Center.

    Say Hello!
    Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. 201: Together We Read Canada book club author Dennis Bock! Feb 17, 2018
    Show notes

    On today's special episode, we're interviewing the author of the Together We Read Canada book club, Dennis Bock. His novel, The Communist's Daughter, was selected by OverDrive's Canadian users as their national book club selection and we sat down with him to discuss the book.

    Together We Read is a Digital Book Club being featured through participating libraries in Canada from February 15 – March 1, 2018. The club connects readers all across Canada with the same eBook, at the same time. Simply go to your library's OverDrive website to borrow the title and join our book club conversation at https://togetherweread.com/CA/.

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

    Music
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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. #200 - Marieke Nijkamp is back! Feb 15, 2018
    Show notes

    As we celebrate turning 200, we welcome back our 1st ever guest, author Marieke Nijkamp! We sat down for a live event at our home library, Cuyahoga County, to discuss her latest NY Times bestseller, Before I Let Go. Marieke goes into using setting as a character, why she creates her own towns and answers audience questions about how she knew she wanted to be a writer.

    During our intro we also announce the winners of our Cats/Dogs photo contest. Special thanks to Kobo for the Kobo Aura ONEs we were able to give away.

    Take a listen and happy reading!

    Say Hello!

    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. 199: Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies! Feb 12, 2018
    Show notes

    Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks. We'll be interviewing children's author Chris Ferrie and if you're looking for more children's books for your library or personal collection be sure to check out these great Sourcebooks selections:

    Don't Push the Button! By Bill Cotter

    Max at Night by Ed Vere

    The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty

    You can find all of Chris Ferrie's children's books here

    During our conversation, Chris shares how he decided to write physics books for babies and why he thinks these titles are great for youthful readers. He also explains how he breaks down the building blocks that lead to starting his books and how he creates the images as well.

    Additional Authors and books mentioned in intro to this episode

    Francine Rivers

    Mesu Andrews

    Jan Karon's Mitford Series

    In This Moment by Karen Kingsbury

    The Screwtape letters by CS Lewis

    If I Run series by Terri Blackstock

    Where We Belong by Lynn Austin

    Martin Luther by Eric Metaxas

    The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

    The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs

    Say Hello!

    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. 198 - Comics Crew Part Deux! Feb 08, 2018
    Show notes

    They have returned! We received a bunch of great feedback last time Kenny, Quinton and Jim were on to discuss comics that we decided we should probably run this back for another hour of good, good comic chat.

    Love Comics? Prefer Manga? Never read a comic and don't know where to start? If any of these are true, we've got your back!

    Titles mentioned in this episode

    Mouse Guard by David Petersen

    Flashpoint by Geoff Johns & Andy Kubert

    Brandon Sanderson's White Sand by Brandon Sanderson and Julius Gopez

    Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

    Blackest Night by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

    The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore

    The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks and Ibraim Roberson

    Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files

    Robotech series

    Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris

    All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka

    Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yushi Kawata

    Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli

    Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo

    Batman Nightwalker by Marie Lu

    Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama

    The Shape of Water by Guillermo Del Toro and Daniel Kraus

    I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura

    Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld and Alex Puvilland

    From a Certain Point of View

    Death by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. #197 - Malu Halasa on Middle Eastern Literature and Christina shares some reading recs. Feb 05, 2018
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam and Jill interview Malu Halasa about her novel Mother of all Pigs, middle eastern literature and taking a look at stories from a different angle than you might expect.

    Before that conversation, Christina joins Adam for the intro to hand out book recommendations and discuss audiobook listening.

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

    Music
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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ep. #196 - February's Biggest Books Feb 01, 2018
    Show notes

    It's our monthly books list episode! In today's episode, Jill and Adam run down their list of February books they can't wait to read.

    Books Mentioned In this Episode

    The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard
    Educated by Tara Westover
    A Death in Live Oak by James Grippando
    Feel Free by Zadie Smith
    How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
    Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson
    Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce
    The Glass Forest by Cynthia Swanson
    Shadowsong by S. Jae-Jones
    Chicago by David Mamet
    The Shape of Water by Guillermo Del Toro and Daniel Kraus
    In Praise of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo
    Woman at 1000 Degrees by Halgrimur Helgason
    The Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu
    The Last to Let Go by Amber Smith

    Say Hello!
    Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

    Music
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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.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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