Book Lounge by Libby

Body positive books for kids and teens

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and Jane to share juvenile and young adult titles that showcase body diversity. They share what (if any) ...

Talking myths about fat people with Aubrey Gordon

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aubrey Gordon, co-host of Maintenance Phase, comes on the Professional Book Nerds to talk about her new book "You Just Need to Lose Weight!" and 19 o...

January's Biggest Books!

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2023 is almost here, and with it comes a new month of amazing books we can't wait to read! Emma’s Picks  Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Susse...

Morally Grey with Scarlett St. Clair

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma chats with Scarlett St. Clair about her new book, Queen of Myth and Monsters! They discuss where the action picks up with Adrian and Isolde after...

Pro Book Nerds Best Reads of 2022

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma, Joe, and Jill discuss the best books they read this year! Join for a lively conversation about the books the nerds loved the most. We loved thes...

Talking Weightless with Evette Dionne

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Evette Dion, author of the new book Weightless. Jill and Evette discuss navigating the world in a fat body, medical fatphobia, realit...

Best audiobooks of the year with Robin Whitten from AudioFile!

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robin from AudioFile is back again to share some of the best audiobooks of the year! Visit AudioFile's website for the full list of best audiobooks of...

Winter Atmospheric Reads with Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Joe talks with Amy Clark from MomAdvice.com. Amy shares about her career as a blogger, her book club, and her brand-new podcast-...

December's Biggest Books!

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

December is upon us, and with that are many amazing releases (most on the same day)! Join Emma, Jill and Joe as they share their December books to wat...

Chuck Wendig, author of Wayward

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe talks with Chuck Wendig about his new book Wayward (book two in the world of Wanderers)...

OverDrive Librarians Best Books Read in 2022

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma welcomes back some familiar voices to PBN! Maria, Kristin, Holly, and Jane discuss their favorite books that they read in 2022. They also discuss...

Darling, Love Takes Time: Behind-the-Scenes with GraphicAudio

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma, Joe, and Jill are joined by Anji and Colleen from GraphicAudio to discuss their incredible, dramatized productions available from GraphicAudio. ...

Magical Mean Girls with Justin Arnold, author of Wicked Little Things

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Joe interviews Justin Arnold about his new book Wicked Little Things (out November 15 from Tiny Ghost Press) . They talk about writing magical ...

Crime Reads

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Emma and Joe are talking about crime reads. Whether you're looking for a fiction title inspired by a case or full of those true crime themes, o...

Podcast Therapy with Rainbow Rowell, Author of Scattered Showers

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma, Joe, and Jill are joined by the one and only Rainbow Rowell in today's incredibly special episode. We chat about her new short story collection,...

Is it Chicken or Tuna? - The Celebrity Memoir Episode

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, boy howdy, we truly dove deep into the discussion of celebrity memoirs. From the books that started us in the genre...

Big Library Read interview with Darcie Little Badger, author of A Snake Falls to Earth

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Dr. Darice Little Badger to discuss her book A Snake Falls to Earth which is our latest Big Library Read ...

November's Biggest Books

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

November is almost here and with it comes SO. MANY. GOOD. BOOKS. Joe, Emma, and Jill are back for another roundup of all the books they can't wait to ...

Olivie Blake Talks Magicians, Rivalries, and Dark Academia in The Atlas Paradox

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma chats with Olivie Blake about the much-anticipated return to the world of the Alexandrian Society in The Atlas Paradox, what characters are the m...

Celebrating 700 Episodes!

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s episode 700, and we’re celebrating!! We’ll be answering your questions from social media and sharing more about us. Come get to know your c...

Upcoming romance novels with B and her books

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is joined by B from @bandherbooks to talk upcoming romance! B talks about how she got started working in libraries and where ...

Magic schools that aren't THAT one

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe and Jill discuss why they love books that have magic schools and offer book recommendations for folks who want books featuring...

Curating the Vibe with Rachel Harrison, Author of Such Sharp Teeth

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma and Joe welcome Rachel Harrison back to PBN to discuss her new book, Such Sharp Teeth. They also chat about body horror, being vulnerable, mozzar...

Making the Transition to Libby

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Joe and Jill are joined by their coworkers Katie and Anya to talk all about Libby and making the switch from the OverDrive app. They dive into ...

Erin E. Adams, Author of JACKAL

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe talks with Erin E. Adams about her debut novel JACKAL (out October 4, 2022) and about the true horrors of returning home for a...

October's Biggest Books

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

October is nearly here! Arguably the best month of the year, there is NO shortage of great books coming out in October. Emma, Joe, and Jill are back t...

Courtney Summers returns!

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling Young Adult author Courtney Summers returns to discuss her new book I'm the Girl. She shares with Jill the inspiration behind her book, wr...

Tips for Shopping Your Shelf and Tackling Your TBR

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Professional Book Nerds welcome back their colleague, Kristin, to discuss all things TBR! They chat about how they "shop their own shelves," what ...

Interview with Brigid Kemmerer, author of Defend the Dawn

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma chats with Brigid Kemmerer about the second book in her Defy the Night series, Defend the Dawn. They also talk about parenting, writing messy cha...

What Team OverDrive is reading for Read an Ebook Day

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Read an Ebook Day is Sept. 18 and we're celebrating! For today's episode, Joe, Emma, and Jill talk with coworkers to find out what everyone is plannin...

Interview with Adam Sass, author of The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the pod, Joe is joined by Adam Sass to discuss his new book The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers. They talk about the importance o...

The One Where We Talk About Series

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffany joins Emma, Jill, and Joe to discuss all things series and how to tackle them when it feels daunting. They also share their favorite series of...

Interview with Kathleen West

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Jill is joined by Kathleen West to discuss her new book Home or Away. Kathleen is a hockey mom herself and discusses how her own ex...

Two writers walk into a podcast

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about the published books, the final stage in the publication process. But what about how authors get there? In today's episode, Jill is...

Interview with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Final Gambit

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Emma got to chat with Jennifer Lynn Barnes about the epic conclusion to the Inheritance Games trilogy, The Final Ga...

September's Biggest Books

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma, Joe, and Jill are back to discuss their must-read books coming out in September. Joe's Picks: The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthon...

Interview with Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the podcast is a fun one! Emma got to chat with Adalyn Grace about her new book, Belladonna. They discuss where the book title came...

The Twilight Saga Retrospective Finale

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Y'all, strap in for a long episode as Joe and Emma close out their Twilight Saga retrospective with their thoughts on Midnight Sun and Life & Death. W...

Interview with Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma is joined by Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, to discuss the book, the importance of acknowledgements, Paramore’s...

Libby & Kanopy Double Feature - Book & Movie Pairings

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a special double feature! Joe, Emma and Rachel are joined by Christian from Kanopy to offer up some book and movie recommendations....

Making it All Up with Margot Harrison

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Joe is joined by Margot Harrison to talk about her new book We Made It All Up. Margot shares her inspiration for the book, her fascination with ...

Big Library Read Special Conversation with Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Audrey Blake comes on the podcast to discuss The Girl in His Shadow, the latest Big Library Read title! This episode was recorded as part of a live v...

Interview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe talks with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This, out August 2 from Penguin Young Readers Group. Anna tells Joe about cr...

August's Biggest Books

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jill, Joe, and Emma share what books they're most excited to read that are due to be published in August. Books mentioned in this episode: Emma’s...

Old Country with Matt and Harrison Query

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe talks with brothers Matt and Harrison Query about their new book, Old Country. This book is based off of Matt's viral Reddit p...

BONUS: LIVE with Ruth Ware at Cuyahoga County Public Library

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special, bonus episode of The Professional Book Nerds podcast, we wanted to share our live interview with Ruth Ware at the Cuyahoga County Pub...

More Comics for Your TBR!

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joe and Jill talk with Kristin and Quinton to share some of their TBR picks and new favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga inspir...

Interview with Jennifer Hillier, author of Things We Do in the Dark

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Jennifer Hillier chats with Emma about her new thriller, Things We Do In the Dark, the difference between surprisin...

2000s Young Adult Reads

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emma chats with Abbey and Kate about their favorite Young Adult reads from the early 2000s. They also discuss how much YA lit has ...

Chrysta Bilton's Normal Family

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chrysta Bilton is here to talk with Joe about her memoir, Normal Family and what exactly it was like discovering just full her family tree really is. ...

PBN Reading Challenge 2022 Midyear Check-in

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Joe, Jill, and Emma provide some books that might help you check off some items on the 2022 PBN Reading Challenge. ...

Flying Solo with Linda Holmes

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Holmes returns to the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss her new book, Flying Solo, which is set in the same town as her first novel. Li...

July's Biggest Books

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Joe, and Emma share what they're most eager to read in July 2022. They've got thrillers, horror, romance, non...

Interview with Riley Sager, author of The House Across the Lake

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Emma chats with Riley Sager about the inspiration behind The House Across the Lake, writing books under a pen name,...

The Line Between Love and Hate Is Fine

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the podcast, Emma, Jill, Joe and Sydney share strong opinions on the best (and worst) book adaptations, the time Sydney accide...

Interview with Alex Jennings, author of The Ballad of Perilous Graves

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Alex Jennings to talk about his debut novel The Ballad of Perilous Graves. Alex talks about his inspirations, wha...

The Twilight Saga Retrospective (Pt. 2)

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You'd better hold on tight spider monkeys- today, the Professional Book Nerds are cliff-diving into part two of their Twilight Saga retrospective. Emm...

Interview with graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, Jill is joined by graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki who comes on to discuss his new graphic novel Ghosts of Science Past. He discu...

HEAR THE RAINBOW

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June is Pride month in the LGBTQ+ community and June is also Audiobook Month - so truly, a double whammy of wonderful things! Today's episode, we're c...

Interview with Robin Miles, narrator of The Personal Librarian

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the podcast is a special one where Joe speaks with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Robin Miles! Robin's most recent project as narr...

All Things Sarah J. Maas

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, spoilers a plenty when Emma is joined my Maas-tastic fans, Maria and Andrea, to have an open discussion on all thin...

Interview with Julia Whelan, narrator of The Latecomer

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the podcast is a special one, where Jill, Joe, and Emma speak with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan! Julia's most recent ...

June's Biggest Books

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Emma, and Joe chat about the books they can't wait to read in June! Books mentioned in this episode: James ...

Interview with Akwaeke Emezi, author of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by multidisciplinary artist and writer Akwaeke Emezi, to talk about their debut romance title, You Made a Fool of De...

LIfe's a Drag -- but this episode isn't!

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow, Fri. May 20, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns! And today, Joe and Jill share nonfiction and fiction books with drag queens. They also di...

Evan Ross Katz, author of Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Evan Ross Katz, to talk about his new book, Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born. A true Buffy historian, Evan sh...

The Twilight Saga Retrospective (Pt. 1)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Professional Book Nerds are trying something new - breaking down a monumental YA series - The Twilight Saga. Emma, Jill, and Joe wax poetic...

Interview with Jennifer Weiner, author of The Summer Place

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emma is joined by Jennifer Weiner to discuss her new book, The Summer Place.  Jennifer discusses the conclusion of her summer boo...

Interview with Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Emma FANGIRLS over Emily Henry and her latest novel, Book Lovers. They also chat about their favorite romance tropes, Hallmark m...

Interview with Holly Black, author of Book of Night

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Emma chats with Holly Black about her new novel, Book of Night. Emma and Holly discuss the transition to writing for adults, if...

May's Biggest Books

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the podcast, Emma, Joe, and Jill chat about the books they can't wait to read in May. Books mentioned in this episode: Book Lov...

Michelle Huneven, author of Search

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Michelle Huneven to discuss her new book Search (coming April 26)! Michelle talks about how her years in food s...

Would We Survive?

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe, Emma, and Jill are joined by Christina to answer the question - Would We Survive? The group looked at a handful of series tit...

Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Drowning Summer

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Christine Lynn Herman to discuss their new book, The Drowning Summer (coming April 19). Christine and Joe hit i...

Spilling the RoyalTEA

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emma, Jill, and Joe spill the royalTEA on their favorite monarchy-inspired reads. Their suggestions cover all topics, from the Tud...

Tarot and Tea Leaves

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Joe and Jill talk about tarot- from non-fiction titles to help you on your journey, to fiction titles to entice and intrigue you...

Interview with Emily J. Taylor, author of Hotel Magnifique

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emma is joined by Emily J. Taylor to discuss her debut novel, Hotel Magnifique. Emily shares the inspiration for her Belle-Époqu...

April's Biggest Books

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe and Emma are in silly, goofy moods as they share the titles they're most excited to read that hit shelves in April 2022. Book...

Drawing Your Interest with Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga!

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kristin and Quinton to talk about some of their favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga. From classics to upco...

Interview with Rosie Walsh, author of The Love of My Life

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Rosie Walsh comes on to discuss her new book, The Love of My Life. She shares her immersive approach to researching her characters...

TikTok Made Me Read It!

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Emma and Jill are joined by Jane to talk about all the books that TikTok inspired them to read, purchase, or move up their TBR lis...

Simone St. James, author of The Book of Cold Cases

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Simone St. James, to discuss her new book, The Book of Cold Cases (coming March 15). Simone talks about what st...

Getting Funky with Folklore

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Jenna to talk about books with folklore and mythology at their heart. From titles inspired by Greek mythology to ...

Interview with Nita Prose, author of The Maid

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Nita Prose comes on to discuss her new book The Maid. She shares how the character Molly came to her light a bolt of lightning on ...

Stream-Alikes

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Rachel as they talk Stream-Alikes - books to read based off shows they're currently binging! Whether it's a show ...

Marlon James, author of Moon Witch, Spider King

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by Marlon James to discuss his new book Moon Witch, Spider King which is the sequel to Black Leopard, Red Wolf. H...

March's Biggest Books!

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Books mentioned in this episode: I Was Better Last Night – Harvey Fierstein Four Aunties and a wedding by Jesse Q Sutanto In a New York Minute by Ka...

Interview with Stephanie Wrobel, author of This Might Hurt

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Stephanie Wrobel to discuss Stephanie's new book This Might Hurt. Set against the backdrop of a woman looking to...

Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and book...

Interview with Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You, to discuss his new book coming out on February 22. To break into...

Comfort Rereads

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joe is joined by his co-worker Christina to discuss books they love to reread. Some of these are for comfort, some are to break ou...

Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid shares the secrets of the Sprakkar

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jill is joined by Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, to discuss her new book Secret of the Sprakkar. Eliza shares some of the insp...

Fat and Fabulous Romance Titles

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Meghan to discuss romance books featuring fat characters. From contemporary romances set on realit...

February's Biggest Books

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Joe, Jill and Emma share the titles they are most excited to read in February! From romance to thrillers to non-fiction that makes...

Meet the new Professional Book Nerds!

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is delighted to introduce her new co-hosts on PBN, her coworkers Joe and Emma! Joe and Emma share some of their favorite type...

Throwback Thursday: Body Positive Books

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year when the New Year New You messages are everywhere and lots of people set resolutions to lose weight. But in today's episode Jil...

Interview with Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, to discuss her new book. Eva shares...

Reading Resolutions that have nothing to do with the number of books you read

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through January and there is still plenty of time to set your reading resolutions for 2022! If you are looking for something beyond keep...

Marie Benedict is back with her new book Her Hidden Genius

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Benedict returns to discuss her new book Her Hidden Genius, about scientist Rosalind Franklin who was instrumental in the discovery of the struc...

January 2022's Biggest Books!

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for monthly book picks! In today's episode, Jill is looking at some of the great books coming out in January that she can't wait to dive int...