Professional Book Nerds

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Professional Book Nerds

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!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Big Changes Ahead: End-of-Year Updates from the Professional Book Nerds

    Big changes are coming to the Professional Book Nerds podcast! In this special end-of-year episode, we’re sharing important updates about the future of the show that you won’t want to miss. Plus, Joe reflects on the final Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge and how he wrapped up the year of reading. Tune in for all the details and to celebrate the end of this chapter with us! We hope you enjoy our last episode of the year this Monday, December 23 with drag queen Holly Stars! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year! You can follow Libby on Instagram here! Joe’s Titles:  A Genre you don’t normally read -   The Mars House – Natasha Pulley  A book with MCs a different age than you –   Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights – Lemony Snicket  A book on your TBR longer than 1 year -  Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn  An audiobook (full cast or dramatized) -   The Golden Spoon – Jessa Maxwell  A book in translation –   Marigold Mind Laundry – Jungeun Yun  Reread a childhood favorite  Pure Dead Magic – Debi Gliori  Book with a dual POV  The Boyfriend – Freida McFadden  A book out of season  The Christmas Guest – Peter Swanson  Read a duology  The Dreamblood Duology – The Killing Moon & The Shadowed Sun – NK Jemisin  A book with a one-word title  Cher - Cher  A book from any bestseller list  Somewhere Beyond the Sea – TJ Klune  A book you heard about first on PBN   Diavola – Jennifer Thorne  Thank you to every one who participated in the 2024 PBN Reading Challenge and a shout out to the Queer Liberation Library for sending along their completed list! Check out Joe's episode with Kieran from QLL here. 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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
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  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Exploring the World of Barbie with Renée Rosen

    Step into a world of pink, glamour, and storytelling in this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast! Joe chats with bestselling author Renée Rosen about her dazzling new novel Let’s Call Her Barbie (out January 21 from Penguin). They dive into Renee’s writing process, the inspiration behind the book, and their shared love of Barbie—from childhood memories to cherished collections. If you’ve ever admired Barbie’s iconic style or dreamed of creating your own timeless stories, this episode is a must-listen! 💕 Check out Renée Rosen online: Follow her on Instagram, visit her website! 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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  4. DEC 12

    Pages for a Fresh Start: January 2025 Book Picks

    Start the new year with a fresh stack of must-reads! In this episode, Joe is joined by Renee to share their most anticipated book releases for January 2025. From thrilling debuts to long-awaited sequels, they’ve got something for every reader to kick off the year right. Grab your TBR list and settle in for a cozy chat packed with exciting recommendations. Ready to dive into 2025? Let’s turn the page together! Titles mentioned in today's episode: Author Interview Books Releasing this Month:   Murder in the Dressing Room – Holly Stars (1/14)  Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen (1/21)  Renee’s Titles:   I’ll Come To You – Rebecca Kauffman  She Doesn’t Have A Clue - Jenny Elder Moke  Ace, Marvel, Spy - Jenni L. Walsh  The Good Mother Myth - Nancy Reddy  Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working - Dan Heath  Beautiful Ugly - Alice Feeney  The Favorites - Layne Fargo   Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen The Socialialites - Caroline Lamond  Simply Jamie – Jamie Oliver    Joe’s Titles:   Witchcraft for Wayward Girls – Grady Hendrix  Wake Up and Open Your Eyes – Clay McLeod Chapman   Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue – Kate Pearsall   Water Moon – Samantha Sotto Yambao   Brewed with Love – Shelly Page   The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King – Harry Trevaldwyn   Shattering Dawn – Jayne Ann Krentz  A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage – Asia Mackay   The Harder I Fight the More I Love You – Neko chase   The Last Room on the Left – Leah Konen   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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  5. DEC 9

    Audiobooks to Load Your Libby for the Holiday Season

    Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with audiobooks! In this special episode, Joe is joined by Hugo from Penguin Random House to share cozy, captivating, and downright delightful audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio that are perfect to Load Your Libby app. Whether you’re traveling over the river and through the woods, taking a moment of peace from the holiday hustle, or simply looking to escape into a great story, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for recommendations to keep your holiday spirits bright and your shelves stacked with audio treasures! Thank you to Penguin Random House Audio for sponsoring the 2024 Check Our Your Library Fiction & Film tour. Titles mentioned in this episode: Hugo’s Titles:   James - Percival Everett   We Solve Murders - Richard Osman   From Here to the Great Unknown - Lisa Marie Presley   Wandering Stars - Tommy Orange   Martyr! - Kaveh Akbar   Be Ready When Luck Happens - Ina Garten   Impossible Creatures - Katherine Rundell   All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker   Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari   The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt     Joe’s Titles:  Come and Get It - Kiley Reid   Lies and Weddings - Kevin Kwan   First Lie Wins - Ashley Elston   Funny Story - Emily Henry   Here One Moment - Liane Moriarty   Sonny Boy - Al Pacino   By Any other Name - Jodi Picoult    Heir - Sabaa Tahir   Blood at the Root - LaDarrion Williams   The God of the Woods - Liz Moore     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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m

  6. DEC 5

    Best of 2024: Juvenile, Middle Grade & YA Reads

    As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024! 🎉📚 In this episode, Joe is joined by Andrea and Sarah to share their top picks—stories that made them laugh, cry, and think in new ways. From heartwarming middle grade adventures to gripping YA novels, join the conversation as they dive into all the books they couldn’t put down, offering their personal insights and reflections on the books that made 2024 such a great year for kidlit. Tune in for the ultimate Best of 2024 list and find your next favorite read! Titles mentioned in this episode: Andrea’s Titles:   Wisteria by Adalyn Grace  Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell and Gabi Nam  Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat  Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott  Bo's New Magical Friends by Rebecca Elliott   Sarah’s Titles:   The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin  Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol  Black Girl You are Atlas by Renee Watson   Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell  Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart  Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo    Joe’s Titles:  House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega  Youth Group by Jordan Morris (shouts out to Homebody by Theo Parish and Ghost Roast by Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs)  The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington  Ruin Road by Lamar Giles  The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard  The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon  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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  7. NOV 21

    Final Chapter of 2024: December Book Picks

    🎄📚 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for new books! Joe is joined by his friend and colleague Marissa to unwrap December 2024’s hottest new releases. From cozy holiday reads to thrilling page-turners, they’re sharing the books they’re most excited for as the year winds down. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself, there’s something for everyone on this list. Tune in for a bookish sleigh ride! 🎁✨ Author Interviews for November & December:  Skyshade by Alex Aster  Shock Induction by Chuck Palaniuk  Let’s Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen (Out in January, I’m sorry)  Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars (also out in January, I’m so sorry)  Titles mentioned in this episode: Marissa’s Titles:   P.S. I Hate You by Lauren Connolly  Love in Translation by Joss Wood  Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao  Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison   The Mindful Mocktail by Natalie Battaglia  Rental House by Weike Wang  Private Rites by Julia Armfield  Knife Skills For Beginners by Orlando Murrin    Joe’s Titles: Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen  What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould  The Party by Natasha Preston  Alter Ego by Alex Segura  Havoc by Christopher Bollen  Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato  A Series of Rooms by AJ Barlowe  The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea Iversen  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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  8. NOV 18

    Chuck Palahniuk Talks Shock Induction, Writing Style & Boston Terriers

    In this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe sits down with legendary author Chuck Palahniuk to discuss his latest novel, SHOCK INDUCTION (out now from Simon & Schuster) . They dive into Chuck’s signature minimalist writing style and explore how it unites his body of work, creating stories that pack an unforgettable punch. Plus, in a heartwarming twist, Chuck and Joe’s Boston terriers make a special appearance over Zoom, bringing a dose of canine charm to the conversation. Don't miss this deep dive into storytelling with one of literature's most provocative voices! Other titles by Chuck Palahniuk mentioned in this episode: Not Forever but for Now Invisible Monsters Choke Haunted Rant Fight Club The Invention of Sound Make Something Up You can find and borrow these books and more of Chuck's books in Libby. Our librarian 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 and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
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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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    Evergreen Podcasts
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