Book Lounge by Libby
Episodes
Science fiction titles that are out of this world
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Sam and they share science fiction titles. Books mentioned in this episode: Recursion by Blake Cro...
Discussing All the Feels with Olivia Dade
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Romance author Olivia Dade joins Jill to discuss her new book All the Feels, a follow-up companion novel to her book Spoiler Alert. Olivia shares how ...
December's Biggest Books!
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Books mentioned in this episode: The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale T...
Meeting Our Violent Ends with Chloe Gong
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jill is joined by Chloe Gong to discuss her new book Our Violent Ends, the sequel to her bestselling debut These Violent Delights....
Reading the rainbow
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill is joined by her coworker Joe to discuss LGBTQIA+ books. Fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, adult, and young adult are all here! Books mentioned in ...
Big Library Read special interview with Natalie D. Richards
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill is joined in a live conversation with Natalie D. Richards about her psychological thriller, Five Total Strangers which is our latest Big Library ...
Ear Hustling with Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Ever...
Thrill Rides and more
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by her coworker Laura and they discuss thriller and suspense books. Titles mentioned in today's episode: The Las...
Interview with Rev. Micah Bucey about his Book of Tiny Prayer
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jill is joined by her high school friend Rev. Micah Bucey to discuss his new book The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Yea...
November's Biggest Books!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill is joined by Emma and they discuss some of the great new books coming out in November 2021 Books mentioned in this episode: The Fastest Way to F...
Cheers! Mallory O'Meara is back to discuss her new book Girly Drinks
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the podcast Mallory O'Meara returns to discuss her new book, Girly Drinks. She and Jill discuss their shared love of spirits, the inspiratio...
Spooky season continues with more horror recs
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Jill is joined by her coworker Rachel and the duo share horror recommendations perfect for spooky season. From post-apocalyptic dystopian tales,...
Interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins the podcast to discuss her new book Oh, William! She shares where the idea came from to return to...
Babysitters Club Super Special Redux
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Jill is joined by Kate and Lauryn from the podcast Generation BSC to discuss all things Baby Sitters Club....
Talking queer witch romance with Lana Harper
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by author Lana Harper about her new book Payback's a Witch, a queer witch romcom. Today's episode is sponsored by...
Spooky season book & tea pairings
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our friends at Plum Deluxe have a new line of Autumn Tea Blends out and for today's episode, Jill is doing some tea and book pairings! Visit https:/...
Interview with Drew Magary
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Magary returns to the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his new book The Night the Lights Went Out. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
October's Biggest Books!
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of month again! In today's episode, Jill previews some of titles coming out in October. Books mentioned in this episode: Girly Drinks...
Lauren Groff and her new book Matrix
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Groff joins Jill to discuss her new book Matrix, a historical fiction novel about poet Marie de France. Today's episode is sponsored by Headsp...
Coming out of the broom closet with some magical witchy books in time for spooky season
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Jill discusses the current resurgence of books about and for witches and shares some favorite titles featuring magic and witches. ...
Pultizer Prize winner Anthony Doerr on his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pultizer Prize winning author (and Cleveland native!) Anthony Doerr joins Jill to discuss his new book Cloud Cuckoo Land Today's episode is sponsored ...
Read an Ebook Day Recommendations from Team OverDrive
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Read an Ebook Day is coming up on Sept. 18, and as we've done in past years, Jill is talking to some of her coworkers here at OverDrive to find out wh...
Heather Demetrios on real-life spy Virginia Hall
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Demetrios returns to the Professional Book Nerds, this time to discuss her new book Code Name Badass which is a biography of amazing Allied sp...
Books about podcasts on the podcast about books
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
Interview with thriller writer Alice Feeney
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wha...
Adam says goodbye
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Chris Hammer, internationally bestselling author of Scrublands
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journal...
September is going to be a great month for books
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Katie Zhao on why we all love dark academia
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The F Word (no, not that one.)
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Madeleine Roux on trauma, building worlds, and the terror of isolation
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Recommendations from our reading wheelhouses
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 murde...
Ash Davidson on humanity's relationship with nature and writing through imposter syndrome
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Davidson, debut author of the phenomenal Damnation Spring, chats with Adam about how to best describe the sheer size of redwood trees, understandi...
Emily Austin on anxiety and coping with existential dread through writing and humor
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
It's an August books preview, y'all!
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Interview with Ashley C. Ford, author of Somebody's Daughter
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Vi...
Books by past Professional Book Nerds authors for the #PBNread2021 challenge!
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
Karin Slaughter on crime writing through the pandemic
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 choic...
A book for every emotion
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Surviving the horror genre with Grady Hendrix
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Big Library Read special interview with S.F. Kosa
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 kee...
Interview with Helen Ellis
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 friendsh...
Sharing our TBR list to add to YOUR TBR list
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé will keep you guessing until the last page
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam chats with Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about their debut bestseller, Ace of Spades! They discuss representation, planning vs. pantsing, and Fari...
July's biggest new books!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Nghi Vo on Gatsby and why we adore reimagining classic books
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sending up the book signal with Mallory O'Meara!
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam chats with Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author and cohost of the wildly popular Reading Glasses podcast, about her upcoming book, Girly Drinks, b...
Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam interviews instant New York Times bestselling author and Good Morning America Book Club pick for June, Zakiya Dalila Harris about her debut novel...
Quiara Alegría Hudes, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and co-creator of In The Heights
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lights up on Washington Heights! On this bonus episode, Adam chats with Quiara Alegría Hudes, the iconic Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and co-cre...
PRIDE BOOK PICKS, Y'ALL!
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Interview with Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 charact...
A PRIDE #ThrowbackThursday celebration!
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Josh Malerman on Goblin, spooky towns, and monsters
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
June's biggest new books!
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Talking That Summer with Jennifer Weiner
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Is it science or is it magic?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Rena Rossner wants you to look up at the stars
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Books about books for the #PBNread2021!
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
On flawed superheroes and mochi with Sarah Kuhn
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 represent...
Book sequels we didn't need
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christina makes her triumphant return to chat with Adam about sequels that weren't entirely necessary (in their minds). These books aren't necessarily...
Interview with Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 weddi...
May's biggest new books!
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Christina Henry returns to scare the hell out of you
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 vict...
Authors behaving badly
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On grief, laughter, and giving ourselves grace with Joan F. Smith
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Passing down family stories with Maria Kuznetsova
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 539 - Adam is joined by Maria Kuznetsova to discuss her new book, Something Unbelievable. They have a great chat about ancestral stories, craft, a...
Jeff VanderMeer on nature, noir, and taking long walks
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #538 - Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporat...
Librarians recommending books for National Library Week!
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ce...
Discussing Life After Death with Sister Souljah
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2020 debut books you might have missed for the #PBNread2021!
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 did...
On mothers and daughters with Gabriela Garcia
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
April's biggest new books!
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On the mysteries of the sea and loneliness with Emma Stonex
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 532 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Emma Stonex about her stunning new novel, The Lamplighters. They discuss her fascination with lighthouse...
Books by Asian and Asian-American authors
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pla...
Having the BEST time with Angeline Boulley and Isabella Star LaBlanc
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #530 - Angeline Boulley's debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter is generating massive buzz and for good reason. This groundbreaking YA thriller about ...
Book recommendations with tea pairings!
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On isolation and life re-entry with Suleika Jaouad
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #528 - Adam speaks with Suleika Jaouad, bestselling debut author of Between Two Kingdoms. They discuss her battle with Leukemia, her struggle to f...
Lace up your shoes...we're talking about running books!
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nostalgia and diaspora with Patricia Engel, author of Infinite Country
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #526 - Adam speaks with Patricia Engel about her new novel, Infinite Country. This fast-paced story of family, separation, loss, and survival is o...
March's Biggest Books
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 forwa...
magical world building and writing through trauma with Elizabeth Knox
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cookbooks with recipes we love for #PBNread2021!
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Vikings and witches with Genevieve Gornichec
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #522 - Adam interviews debut author Genevieve Gornichec about her Norse mythology-inspired new book The Witch's Heart. They chat about Viking and ...
Books we didn't love (and why)
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #521 - Wow. A lot of you really wanted to hear about what books we read but didn't enjoy and so... here you go. We would love to hear your thought...
Werewolves and family drama with Rose Szabo
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #520 - Adam interviews Rose Szabo about their new novel What Big Teeth. They discuss building out the gothic drama that unfolds in their novel, wh...
Together We Read interview with Kate Clayborn
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 519: In today's episode, Jill is joined by romance author Kate Clayborn to discuss her book Love Lettering, which was selected to be the latest pic...
Dr. Keisha N. Blain on Four Hundred Souls and African American history
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #518 - Adam speaks with Dr. Keisha N. Blain, co-editor of the new book Four Hundred Souls with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. They discuss how the project ca...
February 2021 new book releases!
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #517 - You know it. You love it. It's our monthly wrap up of all the new books we can't wait to read! Books mentioned in this episode The Echo Wif...
Talking cults with Courtney Summers
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers joins Jill to discuss her new book The Project. Along with discussing the ficti...
The 30 minute intro! aka answering your questions!
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #515 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill answer listener questions about their pets, snacks, non-book related life interests, and a whole bunch mo...
Max Brooks on Sasquatch, Minecraft, and a lifetime of storytelling
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #514 - On today's episode, Adam sits down with bestselling author Max Brooks. They chat about his latest books Devolution and Minecraft: The Mount...
Escapist fiction books ~to forget about life for a while~
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eo. #513 - Everything feels really tough right now so if, like us, you need a distraction consider getting lost in one of these fictional worlds. Book...
Robert Jones, Jr. - Author of The Prophets and creator of Son of Baldwin
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #512 - Adam is joined by Robert Jones, Jr., debut author of The Prophets and creator of the popular Son of Baldwin online community and blog. Robe...
Our 2021 reading resolutions and 1990s books for the #PBNread2021 challenge!
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #511- Jill and Adam are back together sharing their most recent reads before getting into their own reading resolutions for 2021 Then, they offer ...
Ashley Audrain, author of The Push
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #510 - Happy New Year, nerds! We're ushering 2021 with an author and a book that people are sure to be talking about all year long. Ashley Audrain...
January 2021 new book releases!
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #509 - We're saying goodbye to 2020 in the best way we know how... by looking forward to the first month of 2021 and a whole bundle of new book re...
Humbug! It's a Christmas Carol crossover with Reading Glasses!
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #508 - Happy holidays! On this special podcast crossover event, Adam joins our friends from the popular Reading Glasses podcast to discuss the Cha...
The best books of 2020!
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #507 - ~TREAT YO SELF 2020, IT'S THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR~ It's that time. These are our favorite books released in 2020. What was yours? Sponsors...
The gang is back together and they come with book recommendations
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #506 -- Back in May, Jill was joined by her friends Sydney and Tiffany to discuss the challenges of reading and finishing a book at the beginning ...
Everyone loves tentacles with P. Djèlí Clark, author of Ring Shout
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 505 - P. Djèlí Clark chats with Adam about his exceptional novella Ring Shout, his work as a professor teaching slavery in cinema, how to approa...