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Emma and Joe recommend The Film Library podcast!
Follow the show: The Film Library: a Kanopy Podcast.
Watch season 1 here.
Dive into the rich world of cinema with The Film Library, a brand-new podcast presented by Kanopy, the free streaming service available through participating public and academic libraries. Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they explore the diverse universe of filmmaking. With over 30,000 films and TV shows available at your fingertips, Kanopy offers a haven for film lovers. From swoon-worthy rom-coms to eye-opening documentaries, without the hassle of subscription fees or ads.
Each episode features a unique guest from various corners of the industry offering listeners an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of film. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just starting your film journey, The Film Library provides an insightful, engaging, and educational experience. Tune in to discover hidden gems and hear the stories behind the camera, all accessible with your library card at http://www.kanopy.com/.
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Emma welcomes debut author Sarah Crouch to the podcast to discuss her book, Middletide! They chat about the book, the writing process, how Sarah found her agent, 90s nostalgia, inspiration from Harlan Coben and Frieda McFadden, the value of libraries, and escapism in reading.
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.
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Joe is joined by the mysterious, masked Chuck Tingle to talk about his new, traditionally published book BURY YOUR GAYS (out July 9 from Tor Nightfire). Chuck and Joe talk about absurdist art balanced with sincerity, the impact and meaning of AI on art, how Chuck's faceless persona effects his work, and Chuck's thoughts around separating the art from the artist.
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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Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery.

Titles mentioned in this episode:
July Author Interviews:  


Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle 


Loud by Drew Afualo


Emma’s Titles: 


The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  


Supernatural: An Official Spooky Picture Book by Micol Ostow, illustrated by Christian Cornia 


Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 


The Wedding People by Alison Espach  


Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan 


Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning 


Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie  


The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall * at the time of recording, the publication date had not yet been changed. This title now releases later in 2024.


Ladykiller by Katherine Wood  


Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus  

 
Joe’s Titles: 


Sharing Space by Cady Coleman 


Die Hot with a Vengeance by Sable Yong 


The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee 


Youth Group by Jordan Morris, Bowen McCurdy 


A Darker Mischief by Derek Milman 


Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts by Adam Sass  


The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington 


The Night of Baba Yaga by Akria Otani  


Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight  


The Astrology House by Carinn Jade  


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 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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On today's episode, Emma and Joe share some tips and tricks to completing your 2024 Pro Book Nerds Reading Challenge. They also discuss the prompts they've completed and what books they read. Finally, they offer some suggestions for, perhaps, some harder to complete prompts. Let us know, have you done your 2024 reading challenge yet? What's your progress?

2024 PBN Reading Challenge:
A genre you don’t normally read 


The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles 


The Bearable Slant of Light by Lynnell Edwards 


The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 


A book with main characters that are a different age than you 

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas  

A book on your TBR longer than 1 year 


Who Could That Be at This Hour by Lemony Snicket 


Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 


An audiobook (full cast or dramatized!) 


A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 


House of Earth and Blood, Part 2 by Sarah J. Maas


A book in translation 


A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon 


Reykjavik by Ragnar Jonasson 


Reread a childhood favorite 


Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison 


Crank by Ellen Hopkins


Book with dual POV 

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Read a duology 


Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo


One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig


A book with a one-word title 


Sheets by Brenna Thummler  


Tomie – Juno Ito 


A book from any bestseller list 


Rouge by Mona Awad 


Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward 


Think Twice by Harlan Coben


A book your first heard about on PBN 


Diavola by Jennifer Thorne 


Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen 


A book out of season 


So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (takes place in Winter) 


This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune (Summer) 


Check out Joe's conversation with Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket here. Listen to Emma's chat with Harlan Coben here. Want to hear more about seasonal reading, listen to our Seasons of Books episode here.
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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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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