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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. #135 - Colson Whitehead, 2017 Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Underground Railroad Jul 13, 2017
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam and Jill travel to Chicago to speak with Colson Whitehead about his #1 New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Underground Railroad. Their conversation covered how this book came to be, how he views his book in relation to the incredible success it has achieved, race relations throughout American history and a dive into the music Colson listens to while writing.

    In addition to winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, the Underground Railroad was also selected as the winner of the National Book Award and Carnegie Medal. Both Oprah and President Obama chose it for their respective book clubs and the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Buzzfeed and Esquire named it their best book of the year.

    It was an honor to speak with Colson and we'd love to hear your thoughts on this conversation!

    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. #134 - Jonathan Safran Foer, New York Times Bestselling Author Jul 10, 2017
    Show notes

    In today's episode, Adam and Jill sit down with bestselling and award winning author Jonathan Safran Foer. Well known for his immensely popular novels Extremely Loud and Incredible Close and Everything is Illuminated, Jonathan published his latest hit, Here I am, in 2016.

    During their chat, Jonathan discussed how he takes on the craft of writing, how he traveled to Eastern Europe to research his first novel and his thoughts on being considered one of the defining writers on contemporary Jewish life.

    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. #133 - July Books We Can't Wait To Read! Jul 06, 2017
    Show notes

    It's our monthly episode of forthcoming books we can't wait to read! ::Insert Kermit Arms:: Like every month, Jill and Adam break down some of the books coming out this month that they can't wait to read. So get your TBR lists ready!

    Books Mentioned in This Episode

    The Breakdown by BA Paris

    Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris
    Because You Hate To Love Me by Ameriie
    The Many Lives of Catwoman by Tim Hanley
    Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
    The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond
    The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
    Policing the Black Man by Angela J. Davis
    What She Ate by Laura Shapiro, et. al.
    The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

    In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

    The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
    What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy
    What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons
    An Oath of Dogs by Wendy Wagner
    The Wildling Sisters by Eve Chase

    Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase
    The Witches of New York by Ami McKay
    Sorry to Disrupt the Peace by Patty Yumi Cottrell
    Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody

    Dangerous Ground: My Friendship with a Serial Killer by M. William Phelps
    Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown
    Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong
    In the Days of Rain: A Daughter, A Father, a Cult by Rebecca Stott

    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. #132 - Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jul 03, 2017
    Show notes

    On this week's author interview episode we feature Greg Iles, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Natchez Burning series. Greg talks about his experiences as a writer of the South and the importance of dealing head on with the past and the real life situations that inspired his series.

    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. #131: ALA Recap! Interviews, Books, and Chicago, Oh My Jun 29, 2017
    Show notes

    Last weekend, Adam and Jill were in Chicago for the American Library Association. Along with getting to meet some of our library partners, podcast listeners, publishing company friends, they also got to interview some incredible authors and Jill, at least, got to do some sightseeing in the Windy City.

    Books mentioned in this episode

    The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

    Evicted by Matthew Desmond

    This Is What a Librarian Looks Like by Kyle Cassidy

    Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict

    The Address by Fiona Davis

    Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

    Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco

    The Breakdown by B.A. Paris

    Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

    Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore

    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. #130 -- Doree Shafrir, Author of STARTUP Jun 26, 2017
    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Libby, the new app from OverDrive that's the fastest and easiest way to enjoy your next great digital read.

    Today's episode is an interview Adam did with Doree Shafrir. Doree has worked at Buzzfeed and Gawker Media, amongst other sites and her new debut novel STARTUP is now available.

    During their chat, Adam and Doree go into her book, working at Buzzfeed, having a podcast of her own with her husband Matt Mira and what she's excited about in the tech industry. Take a listen!

    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. #129 -- ALA Week! Library Love and OverDrive History Lesson Jun 22, 2017
    Show notes

    Today's episode is presented by Libby, the new app from OverDrive that's the fastest and easiest way to enjoy your next great digital read.

    Our episode today is a very special conversation as Jill and Adam sat down with two librarians who were integral in the creation of OverDrive. Both these women have decades of experience working as libraries and now they offer their services consulting IN OUR OFFICES. They have worked closely with OverDrive's CEO, Steve Potash, over the years and have helped make OverDrive the global company it is today. Hear how the company came to be while also celebrating the importance of libraries in our community on this American Library Association special episode.

    Book Recommendations

    Check out these two lists at overdrive.com for some perfect books to enjoy now that summer has arrived.

    2017 Beach Reads

    OverDrive Staff Librarians Summer Picks

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

    Music
    "Buddy" 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.

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

    Ep. #128 - Kyle Cassidy, author of This is What a Librarian Looks Like Jun 19, 2017
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam & Jill are joined by Kyle Cassidy, author of This is What a Librarian Looks Like. The trio celebrate this week's American Librarian Association annual meetings by discussing all the amazing library stories Kyle has in his book. In This is What a Librarian Looks Like, Kyle not only shares hundreds of wonderful stories by librarians but also several essays and interviews from bestselling authors including Neil Gaiman, Paula Poundstone and George R.R. Martin.

    As Kyle states in the episode, "Every author I spoke to had stories about librarians because they all grew up in libraries. They wouldn't be who they are today If it wasn't for libraries."

    Take a listen and support your local libraries!

    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. #127 - Wonder Women: the 10 most bad ass female writers Jun 15, 2017
    Show notes

    On today's episode, Adam and Jill unveil their top 10 most bad ass female writers working today. Inspired by Wonder Woman, they decide to share this list of incredible ladies in the hopes that you'll discover some authors you may not have known about or never considered reading. You can click each name below to see that author's OverDrive page and borrow all their books. Once you've listened to the episode, be sure to send us some tweets or emails to let us know who would be on your list!

    1. Leigh Bardugo
    1. Marie Benedict
    1. Victoria Aveyard
    1. Janet Mock
    1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
    1. Lindy West
    1. Marieke Nijkamp
    1. Roxane Gay
    1. Zadie Smith
    1. Margaret Atwood

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

    Music
    "Buddy" 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.

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

    Ep. #126 - Interview with Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga Jun 12, 2017
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    Episode Overview

    Today's episode is a conversation Jill had with Instagram yogi rockstar Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga. More than just a discussion about yoga, Jill and Jessamyn discuss body image, diet culture, and being an untraditional looking athlete.

    Episode was recorded live at the Parma-Snow branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on May 18, 2017.

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

    Music
    "Buddy" 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.

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

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