It's that time again, Y'all! let's celebrate June's big book releases! Books mentioned in this episode: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin Animal by Lisa Taddeo For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Neon Gods by Katee Robert The Library of the Dead ...
May 27, 2021•29 min
Jennifer Weiner is back on the Professional Book Nerds podcast, this time to talk about her newest book THAT SUMMER. She and Jill discuss cottagecore, writing a book in the pandemic, and getting emails meant for someone with the same name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2021•18 min
Past guests Maria and Quinton join Adam to share a massive grab bag of science fiction and fantasy book recommendations that you will love no matter what your level of exploration into those genres has been. We have something for everyone here. Books mentioned in this episode Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots One More Last Time by Eric Ugland The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang Head On by John Scalzi The Expanse by James S.A. Corey T...
May 20, 2021•51 min
Rena Rossner is back to discuss her new novel, The Light of the Midnight Stars. Rena and Adam chat about fairy tale retellings, gazing upon the stars, her life in Israel, and her career as a literary agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2021•48 min
Every book nerd and library lover adores books about books! On today's episode, Adam and Jill share a number of books about books to help you tackle another task on the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge. Check out Umberto Eco's personal library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoEuvgT1wBs Books mentioned in this episode: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde The Absolute book by Elizabeth Knox The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler Codex by Lev Gros...
May 13, 2021•27 min
Sarah Kuhn joins Adam for a wonderful chat about their new book, From Little Tokyo, With Love. They get into her current thoughts on feeling representative for the AAPI author community, creating heroines that have super powers but also are relatable, and all the magic that is mochi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2021•58 min
Christina makes her triumphant return to chat with Adam about sequels that weren't entirely necessary (in their minds). These books aren't necessarily bad but our nerds discuss what the original books meant to them and why these ones didn't strike the same chord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2021•43 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Jesse Q. Sutanto to discuss her new book Dial A for Aunties. The pair discuss her book, working the wedding business, and big families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2021•27 min
Ep. #543 - Like Justin said... It's gonna be May. And so we're unveiling the books we can't wait to read this month. Books mentioned in this episode Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton The Ivies By Alexa Donne A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean Yearbook by Seth Rogen Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife by Alison Weir Ariadne by Jennifer Saint That Summer by Jennifer Weiner Goblin by Josh Malerm...
Apr 29, 2021•34 min
Ep. #542 - Adam welcomes back Christina Henry to chat about her terrifying new novel, Near the Bone. The discuss the idea of showing the POV of a victim vs. a villain, how she writes characters instead of plots, and why the true terror of the unseen. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees – Visit https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/PBN for 15% off your orders through June 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2021•53 min
Ep. #541 - Lately, a number of authors who have high profiles have been doing some less than awesome things online. We thought we'd address what to do, as a reader, when authors you've previously supported turn out to be not great human beings. We also discuss the concept of book reviews and how to take star ratings with a grain of salt, and make a plea to readers to do a little research before diving into books you think might be problematic. We'll get back to regularly scheduled book recommend...
Apr 22, 2021•41 min
Ep. #540 - Joan F. Smith joins Adam to discuss her new book The Half-Orphan's Handbook. Their conversation ranges from how she coped with her father's suicide, how they both use comedy to deal with tragedy, and how they both struggle to accept that how they feel is okay. They also discuss her job as a library's author-in-residence. Trigger warnings for conversations about death and suicide but this is a must listen and a must read for anyone who has struggled with grief. Learn more about your ad...
Apr 19, 2021•35 min
Ep. 539 - Adam is joined by Maria Kuznetsova to discuss her new book, Something Unbelievable. They have a great chat about ancestral stories, craft, and what gets passed down to us from our grandparents. Anyone yearning to learn more about where they come from will adore this conversation and Maria's phenomenal book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2021•39 min
Ep. #538 - Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporate secrecy, and so much more. They also discuss the small things we can all do to help the planet and where Jeff has found joy throughout the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2021•41 min
Ep. #537- Frequent guests Emma and Maria join the Nerds to chat about some books they've been loving lately and a couple they didn't as well! We're celebrating National Library Week and hope you are too! Books mentioned in this episode We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Berry His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas A...
Apr 08, 2021•44 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by author, musician, and activist Sister Souljah to discuss her new book Life After Death, which is a sequel to her iconic novel The Coldest Winter Ever. The pair discuss writing Winter Santiaga after so much time, the popularity of Sister Souljah's books among the prison population, and why it took her so long to write the sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2021•38 min
Ep. #535 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill tackling another of the Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge tasks -- Read a 2020 debut that you didn't read in 2020. Last year was hard for us all and debut authors didn't get the chance other authors might've in a normal year to promote their titles so we're here to help! Books mentioned in this episode Jill Books How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams Godshot by Chelsea Bieker Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho A Good Family by A.H. Kim After...
Apr 01, 2021•31 min
Ep. #534 - Adam sits down with Gabriela Garcia to talk about her buzzy debut novel Of Women and Salt. They talk about relationships between mothers and daughters, the actions parents take that children will never understand, her relationship with Roxane Gay, and so much more. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees – Visit https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/PBN for 15% off your orders through June 30th. Tommy John - Visit -http://tommyjohn.com/pbn for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad...
Mar 29, 2021•37 min
Ep. #533 - It's that time again! We're previewing all the books coming out in April we can't wait to read. Books mentioned in this episode The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain The Drowning Kind By Jennifer McMahon Dial a for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto World Travel by Anthony Bourdain You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes The Son of Mr. Suleman by Eric Jerome Dickey Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin The Cost of...
Mar 25, 2021•36 min
Ep. 532 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Emma Stonex about her stunning new novel, The Lamplighters. They discuss her fascination with lighthouses, their mutual interest in the mysteries of the sea, and how loneliness plays a massive role in her book and our current version of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2021•42 min
Ep. #531 - Jill and Adam share book recommendations of titles by Asian and Asian-American authors in response to the horrific hate crime that took place in Atlanta this week. If you visit our Twitter page, we have retweeted a number of ways to help support the Asian and Asian-American community. Adam mentioned a free online training you can attend as well: Register for a free bystander intervention training: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/ Books mentioned in this episode: The Q...
Mar 18, 2021•25 min
Ep. #530 - Angeline Boulley's debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter is generating massive buzz and for good reason. This groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community will take your breath away. Angeline and the narrator of the audiobook, Isabella Star LaBlanc, joined Adam for a long chat full of giggling, storytelling, and budding friendships. This book is beyond special, just like these two extraordinary women. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Mar 15, 2021•48 min
Ep. #529- This episode is all about books and tea! Plum Deluxe, a truly wonderful tea company, sponsored this episode and so we decided to select book recommendations that go perfectly with our favorite Plum Deluxe teas! Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBN to get 10% off your orders through May 1st! They have every type of tea you can imagine and you truly can't go wrong! Books mentioned and the teas we enjoyed with them: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - Reading Noo...
Mar 11, 2021•31 min
Ep. #528 - Adam speaks with Suleika Jaouad, bestselling debut author of Between Two Kingdoms. They discuss her battle with Leukemia, her struggle to find herself in the world when she was pronounced healthy, the isolation of the ongoing pandemic, and writing what she knows to a place she doesn't yet know. Her books is a must-read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2021•41 min
Ep. #527 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share some of their favorite books about running! They are both runners and passionate about the running community and get a little nerdy about what that community means to them. Running with a Police Escort by Jill Grunenwald Born to Run by Christopher McDougall The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal North by Scott and Jenny Jurek Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Depression Hates a Moving Target by Nita S...
Mar 04, 2021•27 min
Ep. #526 - Adam speaks with Patricia Engel about her new novel, Infinite Country. This fast-paced story of family, separation, loss, and survival is one of the buzziest books of the year and this conversation will show you why. They discuss the feelings of loss and separation all families of diaspora experience, the intricate research Patricia did, and the closeness of this story to her heart. Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two orders Get some P...
Mar 01, 2021•43 min
ep #525. In today's episode, Adam and Jill dive into all of the great books coming out in March and share some of the ones they are most looking forward to. Books mentioned in today's episode: Infinite Country By Patricia Engel Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert The Conductors By Nicole Glover The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner The Lamplighters By Emma Stonex Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Raft of Stars By Andrew J. Graff That Way Madness Lies ed. by Dahlia Adler How Beautiful We Were...
Feb 25, 2021•29 min
Ep. #524 - Elizabeth Knox joins Adam from New Zealand to discuss her epic new fantasy novel, The Absolute Book. They discuss the elaborate worlds she built out, dealing with trauma through writing, and how gods can change. They also chat about the difference between the New Zealand and American Covid response. Get some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/ Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021•44 min
Ep. #523 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam are providing a few of their favorite cookbooks to help you out with the a Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! Be sure to tag us (@probooknerds) on your Instagram posts of any food or cocktails you make from a recipe book! Recording this hungry was a mistake. Books mentioned in this episode Michael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season Rustic Joyful Food By Danielle Kartes Soup of the Day By Kate McMillan Half Baked Harvest Super Simple By Tiegh...
Feb 18, 2021•43 min
Ep. #522 - Adam interviews debut author Genevieve Gornichec about her Norse mythology-inspired new book The Witch's Heart. They chat about Viking and Icelandic sagas, the unique character she decided to write about, and why she loves these types of books. Her book is perfect for fans of CIRCE and Norse Mythology. Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two orders Get some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/ Join our Reading Challenge on The S...
Feb 15, 2021•41 min
