On today's episode, Jill shares novels that feature fictional podcasts as well as books inspired or based on real-life podcasts. Books mentioned in today's episode: Sadie by Courtney Summers Truth Be Told (formally Are You Sleeping) by Kathleen Barber Radio Silence by Alice Oseman If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier Possession by Katie Lowe I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick Adnan’s Story by Rabia Chaudry This is Ear Hustle by Nigel Poor Welcome to Nightvale by Joseph Fink Big Friendship by Amina...
Sep 09, 2021•27 min
In today's episode, Jill is joined by Alice Feeney to discuss her latest book Rock Paper Scissors. Alice shares tidbits on her writing process and what it was like writing this book during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2021•32 min
Adam is leaving OverDrive for another job in the coming weeks and so he says goodbye and thank you to all of you who have listened to the show over the years. <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 02, 2021•16 min
On today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journalism, planning vs. pantsing, the current state of journalism, and much more. Together We Read is a Digital Book Club that is featuring participating libraries in Australia and New Zealand. During this two-week programme, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected ebook. Download Libby to borrow the free ebook from your library using yo...
Aug 30, 2021•43 min
Once again, we're previewing the books we can't wait to read coming out soon. September's list is extremely exciting. Books mentioned in this episode The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki Matrix by Lauren Groff The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A Lot like Adios ...
Aug 26, 2021•33 min
Katie Zhao joins Adam to discuss her brand new book, How We Fall Apart! She did this on short noticed DURING her publication week. They have a blast talking about why we all love high school mysteries, the nerds they both were during that time of their life, and the different types of perspectives that mystery books use. This was so much fun! Sponsor Headspace – visit https://headspace.com/pbn for a free one month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2021•50 min
In today's episode, Jill shares some of the body positive and fat positive books that have helped her heal her relationship with food and her body. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the app to sign-up for FREE Books mentioned in this episode: Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker Landwhale by Jes Baker Hunger by Roxane Gay The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon Fea...
Aug 19, 2021•23 min
Adam has wanted to interview Madeleine Roux for years and the conversation absolutely lives up to the hype. They discuss everything from her new book Reclaimed, to how space is scary as hell, and the fact that horror video games are truly terrifying. They also get into writing for existing IP like World of Warcraft, crafting stories around trauma, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2021•52 min
The Nerds are back! Enjoy this dive into some of the aspects of their respective reading wheelhouses including a nice set of the boarding school murder mystery genre Jill as introduced so many of you to! Books mentioned in this episode Small stories with big emotions The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith Autumn Stories The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody Magical Realism The Book of Speculation by ...
Aug 12, 2021•28 min
Ash Davidson, debut author of the phenomenal Damnation Spring, chats with Adam about how to best describe the sheer size of redwood trees, understanding the relationship between loggers and nature, trying to defeat imposter syndrome while in graduate school, and exchanging war stories about college English courses. Her debut novel is a triumph and a must-read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 09, 2021•45 min
Adam chats with debut author Emily Austin about their new book Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. They dive into how they both use writing and reading to cope with anxiety, how writing about death is therapeutic for them, and how religion has affected both of their lives. Episode Sponsor ZocDoc- Visit zocdoc.com/probooknerds to download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2021•39 min
IT'S A MONTHLY BOOK PICKS EPISODE. YOU KNOW WHAT'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN! Books mentioned in this episode The People We Keep by Allison Larkin A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Edie in Between by Laura Sibson The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams The Turnout by Megan Abbott My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao The Perfect Place to Die by Bryce Moo...
Jul 29, 2021•30 min
Jill is joined by podcaster and essayist Ashley C. Ford who discusses her new memoir Somebody's Daughter Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021•30 min
It's time to tackle another task from the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! This one shouldn't be too difficult. We're talking about reading a book from a past guest on the show. Over the years, we've had 300+ authors on the show which is crazy... The Nerds pick a few authors they truly adore and offer some book recommendations from them: Books mentioned in this episode The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin Sadie by Courtney Summers House of Secrets by Brad Meltzer Every Body Yo...
Jul 22, 2021•36 min
Jill is joined by crime writer Karin Slaughter to discuss her new book FALSE WITNESS. Karin discusses writing a book during the pandemic and her choice to include the pandemic in her book. Today's episode is sponsored by Literati. Redeem your free trial at http://www.Literati.com/BookNerds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2021•29 min
On this episode, Adam is joined by frequent Nerds Emma, Maria, and Kristin. They go around the virtual table and hand out book recommendations ranging from sad to fun to scary to thrilling. There is truly something for everyone here. Books mentioned in this episode She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary Paperbacks from H...
Jul 15, 2021•51 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by comedy-horror author Grady Hendrix to discuss his new book The Final Group Support Group. Jill and Grady discuss horror movies, horror novels, and other spooky scary things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2021•31 min
Jill and Adam interview S.F. Kosa about her psychological thriller, The Quiet Girl. The title was selected as the latest Big Library Read and will keep you guessing until the very end. The nerds and the author discuss writing about trauma, her career in clinical psychology, her inspiration and writing process, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2021•54 min
Today, Jill is joined by the hilarious Helen Ellis to discuss her new book Bring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Light. They discussing long-term friendships, growing older, and keeping busy during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2021•27 min
On today's episode, the Nerds are sharing the books that they are planning to read in the near future. That's right. We're taking a look at their TBR lists! Join the Big Library Read and sign up for our live interview with the author Books mentioned in this episode Six Women of Salem by Marilynne K. Roach Cultish by Amanda Montell Madam by Phoebe Wynne Luster by Raven Leilani The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher Nothing to See...
Jul 01, 2021•31 min
Adam chats with Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about their debut bestseller, Ace of Spades! They discuss representation, planning vs. pantsing, and Faridah being a suspicious person by nature. Big Library Read kicks off today and you can join OverDrive's discussion board and sign up for our live Zoom event at https://biglibraryread.com/. Follow us on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2021•32 min
July has arrived which means we're sharing the books coming out we're most excited to read! Also, we're on TikTok now! Books mentioned in this episode Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers The Tiger Mom's Tale by Lyn Liao Butler The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Bring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Light by Helen Ellis She Who Became ...
Jun 24, 2021•33 min
Adam chats with Nghi Vo about their new book The Chosen and the Beautiful, their respective experiences with Gatsby, and Adam expresses his angst over naming his dog Holden a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2021•51 min
Adam chats with Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author and cohost of the wildly popular Reading Glasses podcast, about her upcoming book, Girly Drinks, before doing what they do best - swapping book recommendations! Pre order Mallory's book right here! Books mentioned in this episode Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw Footnotes by Caseen Gaines Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen Rainbow Milk by Paul Mendez ...
Jun 17, 2021•48 min
Adam interviews instant New York Times bestselling author and Good Morning America Book Club pick for June, Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel, The Other Black Girl! They get nerdy about the publishing world, how readers from different cultural backgrounds will approach her book, and so much more. Register for our virtual event on 6/17 with Kate Moore Get your own Libby PRIDE t-shirt Librarians: sign up for Digipalooza where we’ll be interviewing Andy Weir live! Learn more about your ad ...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min
Lights up on Washington Heights! On this bonus episode, Adam chats with Quiara Alegría Hudes, the iconic Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and co-creator of In The Heights. They discuss Quiara's memoir My Broken Language, the women in her life, the books that shaped them as children, and remembrance. There is so much joy in this conversation. Register for our virtual event on 6/17 with Kate Moore Get your own Libby PRIDE t-shirt Librarians: sign up for Digipalooza where we’ll be interviewing And...
Jun 12, 2021•47 min
The Nerds are sharing a few books to celebrate PRIDE Month! These books, authors, and stories are, of course, valid and essential all year round but we want to spread the PRIDE joy and love so here you go! Register for our virtual event on 6/17 with Kate Moore Get your own Libby PRIDE t-shirt Librarians: sign up for Digipalooza where we’ll be interviewing Andy Weir live! Books mentioned in this episode The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. Fat and Queer edited by Miguel M. Morales, Bruce Owens Grimm...
Jun 10, 2021•34 min
On today's episode, Jill is joined by author Emiko Jean to discuss her new book Tokyo Ever After. The pair discuss the importance of writing a character she wanted to see growing up, the interesting nuances of the Imperial Family of Japan, and stories from Emiko's time working with bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2021•23 min
Hey Nerds! We'll be doing PRIDE episodes all month long and we'll have fresh episodes coming next week. For now, enjoy our 2020 episode in support of Trans authors. If you're looking for ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community you can visit the Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project, two organizations we adore. Books mentioned in this episode All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya Amateur by Thomas Page McBee Ninefox...
Jun 03, 2021•31 min
Sometimes an author comes on and instantly hits it off with one of the nerds. Adam and Josh discuss Goblin, Bird Box, his writing process, building out a creepy world, and the fact that they BOTH have a Weimaraner and a Vizsla! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2021•47 min
