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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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The Best Juvenile and Young Adult Titles of 2023
On this episode of PBN Joe and Emma are starting to wrap up the year by sharing their favorite juvenile and young adult titles published in 2023. Come and hear what made the cut and why these nerds enjoyed it so much.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles:
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
House of Marionne by J. Elle
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin
All That’s Left to Say by Emery Lord
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Just Because by Matthew McConaughey
Joe’s Titles:
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington (July 2023 S&S)
The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosko Jackson (October 2023 Harper)
Beholder by Ryan La Sala (October 2023 Scholastic)
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker (April 2023 Tor)
Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
The Golden Frog Games by Claribel A. Ortega
One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus
On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Munoz
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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Dystopian Futures with Naomi Alderman
On this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe chats with author Naomi Alderman about her new book The Future (out November 7). Joe and Naomi talk about how an actual pandemic happening can really change how you write about a pandemic, buying $23 hand sanitizer, and what exactly would happen if the elite had private bunkers to escape to.
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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Witchy Reads
Grab your crystal ball, fire up the cauldron, and get ready to get witchy! Today, Joe, Kristin, and Claire share some recommended picks for the witching season. There's something magical in the air as you transition from Halloween horrors but before you get too cozy for the winter season.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Kristin’s Titles:
Hex Life edited by Rachel Autumn Deering
In the House in the Dark of the Wood by Laird Hunt
The Witchery by Sophie Isabelle
The Witching Year by Diana Helmuth
Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin
The Good House by Tananarieve Due
Claire’s Titles:
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue
The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
A Season with the Witch by J.W. Ocker
Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Slewfoot by Brom
Into the Forest edited by Lindy Ryan
Joe’s Titles:
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
After the Forest by Kell Woods
Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis
Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn
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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Rebecca Yarros Believes in Happily Ever Afters
Emma spends roughly an hour fangirling at bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros, and chats about the highly-anticipated release of Iron Flame. They also discuss work-life balance, the biggest obstacles facing Xaden and Violet, Rebecca's favorite dragon and go-to coffee order, being a Dain apologist, and so much more in this casual, chatty interview.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
Undelivered by Jeff Nussbaum
Kindred by Octavia Butler
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
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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Romancelandia Chat with Librarian, Robin Bradford!
Emma is joined by librarian, Robin Bradford, to chat about her book, The Reader's Advisory Guide to Romance. They also chat all things Romancelandia, how to talk about spice levels, the cyclical nature of romance trends and tropes, libraries, and a bunch of recommendations! You can find Robin on Twitter @Tuphlos.
Authors mentioned in this episode:
Katee Robert
Jill Shalvis
Tasha Harrison
D.L. White
Naima Simone
Tracey Livesay
Eva Leigh
Rosie Danan
Samantha Chase
Dylan Allen
Rachel Howzell Hall
Books mentioned in this episode:
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa
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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Reality and Romantic Tropes with Penny Reid
Emma catches up with Penny Reid to discuss the ways Penny innovates in self-publishing/indie publishing, her amazing Kickstarter campaign, the Smarty Pants Romance imprint, what happens when you add reality to romance tropes, and the Charles Dickens retelling you didn't know you needed. Plus, hear some scoop on what books you can expect next, news about the Winston Brothers tv show, and which characters still speak to Penny the loudest, even after their books are "done."
Books mentioned in this episode:
Truth or Beard
Prom King (coming soon)
Drama King
Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend
Marriage and Murder
Beard Science
Beard in Hiding
Totally Folked
Folk Around and Find Out
Marriage of Inconvenience
All Folked Up (coming July 2024)
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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Customer Reviews
Fun, informative, the best
This is my go to podcast for book recommendations and all things bookish vibes. Joe and Emma are great at choosing topics and at broadening your horizons about what to read. They line up fabulous author interviews and help you build a fabulous TBR.
Love it!
My new favorite podcast😊I absolutely love Emma and Joe and how well they interact with each other. You can tell they love what they’re doing 😊Thanks for all the great book ideas.
Great pairing with Libby
This podcast helps me add to my TBR (probably too much!). Also love the author interviews.
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