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Ep. #108 - Celebrating National Library Week

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's National Library Week! As a library company, OverDrive knows the importance of libraries and as podcast hosts, we often ask our guest authors for...

Ep. #107 - Omar El Akaad

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam interviews Omar El Akaad about his debut novel American War, which tells the story of a second American Civil War taking plac...

Ep. #106 - Together We Read interview with Lesley Crewe

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam interviews Lesley Crewe, whose book, Amazing Grace, was chosen as the Together We Read national digital book club selection...

Ep. #105 - Interview with George Saunders

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam & Jill chat with George Saunders, bestselling authors and one of TIME's 100 most influential people in the world. George is r...

Ep. #104 -- April Books We're Excited To Read

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

 April is right around the corner which means it's time for Adam and Jill to talk about all of the forthcoming books they are excited in read!   ...

Ep. #103 - Interview with Brad Ricca

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam is left all by his lonesome for a sleep-deprived introduction where he talks about a local theater production he saw the nigh...

Ep. #102 - Blast From the Past! Historical Fiction

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Take a trip back through time with today's episode where Adam and Jill discuss some of their favorite historical fiction picks! We not only help give ...

Ep. #101: Interview with Elise Parsley, picture book author and illustrator

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode Jill returns from jury duty and regales us with an exciting recap of sitting in a room for three days. Our heroes then discuss St...

Ep. #100 (!!!) - Interview with Barry Lyga

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

100 episodes! That's a big round number. On this, our first episode in the triple digits, Jill and Adam chat with Barry Lyga, best selling author of h...

Ep. #99 - Interview with Carol Weston, author of The Speed of Life & Ava and Pip

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Adam sits down with author and advice columnist Carol Weston. Carol’s new book, Speed of Life, comes out in April and she chat...

Ep #98: March Sadness

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For college basketball fans, this month is the time for March Madness but we decided to switch it up by doing an episode titled March Sadness. These a...

Ep. #97 -- Kwame Alexander

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

on today's episode, Adam sits down with Newbery Medal winner and bestseller Kwame Alexander. Kwame was in town promoting his latest book, The Playbook...

Ep. #96 -- March Books We're Excited To Read

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new month! That means it's time to talk about all the forthcoming books we are excited to read. Together, Adam and Jill have a mix of young adu...

Ep. #95 - Big Library Read is back and we're talking Pie with Kate McDermott

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Adam and Jill are celebrating the upcoming launch of the latest Big Library Read event by chatting with Kate McDermott, author of A...

Ep #94: Page to Screen, Oscars Edition

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Awards are this weekend and five of this year's Best Picture nominees are based on books! As book and movie lovers, Adam and Jill decided ...

Ep. #93 - Elizabeth Kostova

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam sits down with Elizabeth Kostova, #1 bestselling author of The Historian and The Swan Thieves. Elizabeth has a new book co...

Ep. #92 - You Won't Want to Myth This Episode!

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology was released last week and we decided to celebrate by discussing other books that deal with mythology and lore!    B...

Ep. #91 -- Interview with Jen Calonita

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Adam interviews Jen Calonita in Atlanta during the American Library Association Midwinter meetings. Jen has gone from being an edi...

Ep. #90 - Romance Recs from Zoraida Cordova

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Zoraida Cordova once again graces us with her wonderful presence to offer up some of her favorite recent romance reads. Zoraida is cu...

Ep. #89 - Interview with Penny Reid, self-published author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City Series

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Several of our co-workers absolutely adore Penny Reid and her Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series and suggested we interview her. After s...

Ep. #88 -- Reader Advisory recommendations and February's biggest books

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On the 88th episode of the pod, Jill and Adam read through a few listener emails and offer book recommendations based on what you, the listener, has b...

Ep. #87 - Interview with Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we hear the first of several interviews Adam did authors at the American Library Association Midwinter Meetings. Adam sat down with...

Ep. #86 - Adam's Back with the ALA Youth Media Awards

26 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Adam's back from ALA Midwinter and brought with him the big list of 2017 Youth Media Award Winners and a whole bunch of advanced reader copies that th...

Ep. #85 -- Jill In a Recording Studio With a Microphone

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is in Atlanta for ALA Midwinter this week and left Jill all alone with a microphone mwahahahaha (j/k). So in this very off the cuff episode, Jill...

Ep. #84 -- TV shows with book tie ins

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you like Gilmore Girls: Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham  Eat Like a Gilmore Wild by Cheryl Strayed The Life-Changing Magic of Tid...

Ep. #83 -- Interview with debut author Samuel Parker

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Jill & Adam talk to debut author Samuel Parker about his first novel Purgatory Road. He discusses his inspirations as a writer incl...

Ep. #82 -- Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge, Part I

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Like most book nerds, we love the website Book Riot and their annual Read Harder Challenge. But sometimes it's hard to know where to find titles that...

Ep. #81 -- Interview with Robyn Carr

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features an interview with world-renowned romance writer, Robyn Carr. Robyn recently received the Romance Writer's of America Nora Rob...

Ep. #80 -- Books We Are Excited to Read in 2017

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  Books Mentioned in this Episode:  The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova Hunger by Roxane Gay Pachinko...

Ep. #79 - Jill Wrote a Book!

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of the podcast, Adam interviews Jill because she wrote a memoir title Running with a Police Escort and it's now availa...

Ep. #78 - Books coming out in January we're excited about

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the last episode of 2016, Jill and Adam discuss the books coming out in January that they can't wait to read. The books discussed come from an over...

Ep. #77 - Interview with Australian author Fleur McDonald

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last week of 2016 and for this final Monday of the year, Adam and Jill are back with another author interview! This time they spoke with Fleu...

Ep. #76 - Interview with Kathryn Barker, author of In the Skin of a Monster

22 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Adam speaks with debut novelist Kathryn Barker, author of the award winning In the Skin of a Monster.    Say Hello! Find Ov...

Ep. #75 - Zoraida Cordova returns!

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, YA author Zoraida Cordova returns for a 2nd time to discuss Labyrinth Lost, the strange life authors lead being solitary writers and ...

Ep. #74 - Our Favorite Books of 2016

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the year, which means it's time for the Professional Book Nerds to reflect and discuss their favorite books of 2016. For this episode ...

Ep. #73 - Alan Cumming Interview and Happy Birthday Professional Book Nerds!

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is the one year anniversary episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast! Thank you so much to our listeners, whether you've been with us from ...

Ep. #72 - Turn Up the Heat Because We Are Talking Romance

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another romance episode! Our first romance episode back in February still remains our most popular episode and we decided to bring th...

Ep. #71 - Live interview with Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our 71st episode, Adam and Jill sat down with Lee Child, best-selling author of the Jack Reacher series. Lee gives audiences a glimpse into the new...

Ep. #70 -- Interview with children's author Patricia Hruby Powell

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the 70th episode of the podcast, Jill & Adam spoke with Patricia Hruby Powell as a part of their Holiday Spectacular interview series. Patricia wri...

Ep. #69 -- Interview with Catherine Hall, Author of The Repercussions

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an interview with Catherine Hall, author of the war time novel The Repercussions. In this chat, Catherine discusses how her trips w...

Ep. #68 -- LIfestyle books, cookbooks, and party planning, oh my!

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and the OverDrive staff are off with family and friends. But with the holiday season now officially startin...

Ep. #67 -- Interview with debut author Elle Wild

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the first of our Holiday Spectacular series of author interviews, Adam spoke with Elle Wild, whose debut title Strange Things Done, is now availabl...

Ep. #66 -- Interview with Marissa Meyer, NYT bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles and Heartless

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Jill gets to talk to one of her personal favorite authors, Marissa Meyer, who is the New York Times bestselling writer behind The...

Ep. #65 -- Books We Love to Read Over and Over (and Over) Again

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Like many readers, the OverDrive staff all have their favorite books they love to re-read on a regular basis. For today's episode, Adam and Jill talk ...

Ep. #64 -- Interview with Jodi Picoult

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our second ever live episode, Adam and Jill had the opportunity to sit down with Jodi Picoult, New York Times Bestselling author of over twenty nov...

Ep. #63 -- Books Written During NaNoWriMo

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, which is a month long event that challenges writers to write 50,000 words of a nove...

Ep. #62 - Interview with Kyle Mills

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jill and Adam sit down with bestselling author Kyle Mills who not only created his own geopolitical mysteries but he also has taken up the mantel of t...

Ep. #61 - Horror Reads for Adults

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jill is not only back from her witchy work visit to Massachusetts, she's sitting down with Rachel K. and Quinton to discuss some of their fa...

Ep. #60 -- Interview with David Levithan

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an interview with New York Times bestselling author, David Levithan, perhaps best known for Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Boy ...

Ep. #59 -- Young Adult Horror

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

While Jill is out experiencing Salem (witches!) Adam has two separate conversations with Christina and Andrea of the 3-Headed Sass Monster in which t...

Ep. #58 -- Live interview with James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever live episode! Jill and Adam sat down with #1 New York Times bestselling author James Dashner, of Maze Runner fame, in front of a large ...

Ep. #57 -- What We're Reading This Week

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As a library company, we are all big readers and for this episode we decided to ask some of our co-workers and past podcast guests what they are curre...

Ep. #56 -- Big Library Read Interview with Marieke Nijkamp, author of This Is Where It Ends

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple times a year, OverDrive offers users an opportunity to take part in a global ebook club through their library and this time the book choice...

Ep. #55 - Page to Stage

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Let the OverDrive staff entertain you as we hit the Great White Way to discuss books that have been adapted into Broadway musicals! Adam and Jill are ...

Ep. #54 -- New York Times best selling author Leigh Bardugo

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our 54th episode, Adam sat down with #1 New York Times best selling author Leigh Bardugo, whose most recent book, Crooked Kingdom, is now available...

Ep. #53 -- Musical Memoirs & Rock Biographies

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The OverDrive staff librarians come from a wide range of backgrounds and two of our librarians -- Liz and Rachel K. -- come from music library backgro...

Ep. #52 -- Interview with Marie Benedict, author of The Other Einstein

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Adam chats with lawyer turned author Marie Benedict about her latest novel, The Other Einstein. This historical fiction title is root...

Ep. #51 -- We Read Banned Books

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview September 25 - October 1st marks Banned Books Week and as a library company full of librarian employees, OverDrive feels very strong...

Ep. #50 -- Interview with Cuyler Overholt

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're 50! Well, we're 50 episodes old anyway. In today's very round numbered episode we sat down (virtually) with debut author Cuyler Overholt to talk...

Ep. #49 - What OverDrive is Reading for Read an eBook Day

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: Friday September 16, 2016 is Read an eBook Day! As the leading app for eBooks available through libraries, we love celebrating this...

Ep. #48 -- Interview with Kate Elliott

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Adam chats with author Kate Elliott, who has written 25 novels. She is currently working on her first Young Adult titles with the ...

Ep. #47 -- Bonus Friday Fun with Jill and Adam

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Happy Friday! In today's episode, Jill and Adam hang out in their soon-to-be awesome recording studio and chat. They start by sharin...

Ep. #46 -- Interview with Lisa Fenn, author of CARRY ON. With special guest Leroy Sutton

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Adam sits down with Lisa Fenn, ESPN producer and author of the new book CARRY ON which examines the unexpected relationship between ...

Ep. #45 - It's All True... Nonfiction Recommendations

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jill is joined by newcomer Kristi as they discuss some of their favorite nonfiction titles. They dive into some fascinating conver...

Ep. #44 - Interview with Chelsea Sedoti, Author of The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett.

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our last interview from the American Library Association meetings in Orlando, Adam sits down with debut author, Chelsea Sedoti, author of The Hund...

Ep. #43 - Young Adult 2 with the 3-headed Sass Monster

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Well hello there! Today we have a big ol' list of book recommendations for fans of Young Adult and New Adult titles. Adam is joined by his good friend...

Ep. #42 -- Interview with Hollie Overton, Author of Baby Doll

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard stories -- real and fictional -- about women kidnapped and held captive for years but what happens after they escape? That's the quest...

Ep. #41 -- A grab bag of book recommendations!

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have two newcomers to the podcast in Sydney and Tiffany who join Adam to chat about what else...books of course! They offer up the books they...

Ep. #40 -- Interview with Megan Abbott, Author of You Will Know Me

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We've got Olympic Fever and the only prescription is an interview with the resplendent Megan Abbott! In addition to being a former Librarian and a tru...

Ep. #39 -- Audiobooks to make you laugh!

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves to laugh, right? You totally do. So in this episode Adam is joined by Melissa to discuss their favorite comedic audiobooks. They begin ...

Ep. #38 -- Interview with Duane Swierczynski, Author of Revolver

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jill returns for our intro with Adam! The actual episode is an interview with Duane Swierczynski, author of the crime novel, Revolver...

Ep. #37 -- We Need to Talk About Dystopia...

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Jill chats with Christina and Sarah about why they all love Dystopian books and what makes these titles so enchanting. They also di...

Ep. #36 -- Interview with Nathan Hill, Author of The Nix

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the 36th episode of the pod, Adam chats with debut author, Nathan Hill. The Nix, which comes out August 30th, explores the resilience of love and h...

Ep. #35 -- Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem, Oh My...2!

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Emma, Meghan and Kristin return to share the latest books they've been reading and listening to in the Mystery genre. Back by popu...

Ep. #34 -- Interview with Zoraida Cordova, Author of Labyrinth Lost

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our 34th episode Adam interviewed Zoraida Cordova in Orlando where she was promoting her upcoming Young Adult Fantasy title, Labyrinth Lost. Zoraid...

Ep. #33 -- Guys Read Too!

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our 33rd episode is packed with book recommendations as Adam is joined by Jim and Quinton in the OverDrive offices to offer up the books they've loved...

Ep. #32 -- Interview with Dawn Kurtagich, Author of And the Trees Crept In

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our 32nd episoee features Dawn Kurtagich, author of And The Trees Crept In, a Young Adult psychological horror that is both breathtaking and terrifyi...

Ep. #31 -- Interview with Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The Immortals

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Our 31st episode features Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of the The Immortals, book one in the Olympus Bound series. She shares with A...

Ep. #30 -- Interview with author Gene Gant

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview In our 30th episode, Adam talks with author Gene Gant, a strong advocate for #WeNeedDiverseBooks, especially those that feature LGBT...

Ep. #29 -- Muggles, Magic, McGonagall, and More!

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Today, June 23, 2016, marks the start of the American Library Association's Annual Conference, which is being held in Orlando this y...

Ep. #28 -- James Patterson Interview and Release of BookShots

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Cross and Women's Murder Club series is our guest on the podcast toda...

Ep. #27 -- Big Library Read Interview with Julie McElwain, author of A Murder in Time

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Today's podcast is a special episode related to the second Big Library Read pick of 2016. A couple of times a year, OverDrive off...

Ep. #26 -- Interview with Brad Meltzer, New York Times Bestselling author & and host of Decoded

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview For today's episode, Adam sits down with New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer. His latest book House of Secrets, which tra...

Ep. #25 -- Interview with Lisa Unger, New York Times Bestselling Author

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Happy Tuesday! In today's episode, Adam sits down and talks with Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author whose newest book Ink...

Ep. #24 -- Fantastic Fairy Tales

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: In this week's episode, Jill is back and she talks with Adam and Kristin about fairy tales! We discuss what we think makes a fairy ...

Ep. #23 -- Interview with Ryan Graudin, author of Wolf by Wolf

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: In this week's author interview, Adam talks with Ryan Graudin, young adult author of multiple books including Wolf by Wolf and its ...

Ep. #22 -- Interview with Jewell Parker Rhodes

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview In today's episode, Adam sits down with writer Jewell Parker Rhodes, an author who is familiar writing for both adults and juveniles...

Ep. #21 -- Young Adult book recommendations and why YA matters

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Newcomers to the podcast Christina and Andrea join Adam to discuss their favorite Young Adult books and series. They also discuss why they think YA is...

Ep. #20 -- All Things Audiobooks & OverDrive's Audiobook SYNC Program

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: May 5th marks the start of OverDrive's AudioSYNC program so the OverDrive team is spending this episode talking about all things au...

Ep. #19 -- If Books Be the Food of Love, Read On! Celebrating #Shakespeare400

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: 400 years ago this month, William Shakespeare shuffled off this mortal coil but the show must go on, so OverDrive's Professional Bo...

Ep. #18 -- Interview with Matthew Quick, bestselling author of Silver Linings Playbook

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview This week we are back with another author interview, this time with bestselling author Matthew Quick, the man behind the popular Th...

Ep. #17 -- Celebrating National Poetry Month

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: April is National Poetry Month and some of the OverDrive staff is celebrating by having a themed episode where we share some of ou...

Ep. #16 -- Interview with Lisa Jackson, New York Times Bestselling Author

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview In our latest author interview, OverDrive's Adam talks to New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson. She shares insights into ...

Ep. #15 -- Feminist Reads and True Crime

31 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview In today's episode we are talking about two of our favorite non-fiction categories: feminist/women's studies titles and true crime!...

Ep. #14 -- Page to Screen

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Book adaptations on the big and small screen are all the rage and several upcoming films have the OverDrive staff super excited. In...

Ep. #13 -- Interview with Dr. Lisa Damour, author of Untangled

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at [email protected]   ...

Ep. #12 -- Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem, Oh My!

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at facebook.com/OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter @OverDriveLibs and email the podcast directly at feedback@o...

Ep. #11 -- Big Library Read interview with Taya Kyle, author of American Wife and widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at [email protected]   ...

Ep. #10 -- Interview with Marie Bostwick, author of the Cobbled Quilt and Too Much, Texas series

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at [email protected]   ...

Ep. #9 -- Science Fiction and Fantasy

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at facebook.com/OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter @OverDriveLibs and email the podcast directly at feedback@o...