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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
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Behind the Scares: A Conversation with Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie
Join Joe for a dive into the world of horror with acclaimed author Paul Tremblay as he unveils details of his new book Horror Movie (out June 11 from HarperCollins). Paul shares his inspirations, challenges, and thrills of crafting a story that carries you through time and just wondering how impacted you'll be by that cursed film.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby and our library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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Drawn In: Graphic Memoirs (and Biographies) You Can't Put Down
Marissa joins Joe today to talk about graphic memoirs, biographies and novels inspired by life events. They talk about the importance of sharing your story, how we can find community and a sense of self, and learn so much by listening to the stories of others. Come for the recommendations, stay for a full aside on The Salem Witch Trials.
Article mentioned in our Salem Witch Trials aside:
From New England Law Boston - The True Legal Horror Story of the Salem Witch Trials
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Marissa’s Titles:
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
Ducks by Kate Beaton
Messy Roots by Laura Gao
The Adventures of Alexander Von Humboldt by Andrea Wulf and Illustrated by Lillian Melcher
The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf
Cheeky by Ariella Elovic
Joe’s Titles:
Talking to Strangers by Marianne Boucher
An Outbreak of Witchcraft by Debroah Noyes
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Brave Face by Shawn David Hutchinson
Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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Reading From the Heart With Katherine Center
On today's episode, Emma is joined by NYT bestselling author, Katherine Center, to chat about her newest book, The Rom-Commers. They also discuss the craft of writing a romance novel, reading from your heart, the impact of libraries, line dancing and so much more.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.
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Books with Bite: A New Era of Vampire Reads
Emma and Joe are joined by Andrea and Meghan to discuss a new era of vampire reads! We've seen a huge increase in books featuring vampires in the last few years and wanted to share some recent books and upcoming releases we're most excited about to usher in a new era.
Emma’s Picks:
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft
To You Shall All Flesh Come by Lumen Reese
Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro
Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
Joe’s Picks:
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco and book 2 Court of Wanderers came out in April
The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland
My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Andrea’s Picks:
The Scarlet Veil #2 by Shelby Mahurin
Book 1: The Scarlet Veil
The Madness by Dawn Kurtagich
Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
Book 2: Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen
The Songbird & The Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent
Book 1: The Serpent & the Wings of Night
Book 2: The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
Meghan’s Picks:
A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley
Sign of the Slayer by Sharina Harris
Bloodline by Jenn Alexander
Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee
Vampires Never Say Die by Gloria Duke
Other books and things mentioned:
Kathy Reichs new book, Fire and Bones
Dawn Kurtagich interview and Dawn’s return to the podcast
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.
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Live Interview with Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket
In this episode, Joe sits down for a live conversation with Daniel Handler AKA Lemony Snicket, for the release of his memoir And Then? And Then? What Else?, hosted at Cuyahoga County Public Library! Joe and Daniel talk about Tim Curry, sharing your personal life publicly, and what it's like being Lemony Snicket.
Special thanks to Cuyahoga County Public Library for hosting this incredible event. The live event was hosted and recorded on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Parma-Snow Library Branch to a sold-out auditorium.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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June 2024 Book Picks
Emma and Joe's monthly round-up of books is back with June picks! Grab a beverage and get ready for a long-list of summer-y picks! For Emma and Joe that usually means mystery and romance, but there's also a dash of cooking, graphic novels, YA, and family sagas.
Author Interviews:
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
Joe’s Picks:
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Willie, Waylon, and the Boys by Brian Fairbanks
Birds Aren’t Real by Peter McIndoe, Connor Gaydos
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
The Salad Lab by Darlene Schrijver (TikTok Tie In)
Annie LeBlanc is Not Dead Yet by Molly Morris
Hombrecito by Santiago Jose Sanchez
One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella Winans
Now, Conjurers by Freddie Kolsch
Brownstone by Samuel Teer
One of our Kind by Nicola Yoon
Emma’s Picks:
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver
A Novel Love Story by Ashely Poston
A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson
Blood in the Cut by Alejandro Nodarse
Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter
A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd
The Unwedding by Ally Condie
A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson
Need a refresher on what our most anticipated books of the year are? Listen here: PBN’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024 episode
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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