Professional Book Nerds

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 all time, if they prefer stand-alone books, how they feel about re-reading, and more. It's like book therapy! Titles mentioned in this episode (we've linked the first book in each series): Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French  A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas  Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas  Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid  Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid  The Mediator series by Meg Cabot   You series by Caroline Kepnes  A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin  All Souls series by Deborah Harkness   A Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket  The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins  Ready Player One by Ernest Cline  The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer  The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire  Beartown series by Fredrik Bacman  Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter  We hope you enjoy

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 experiences raising two hockey players played a role in her book, along with writing complicated female friendships and one character with zero redeeming qualities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Sydney and the two writers discuss how they go about starting a story, the importance of beta readers, and Jill shares her journey to get a literary agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gambit. They talk about Avery and her love triangle, The Vampire Diaries, how it's been writing this series the last few years, and how Barnes crafts her characters so thoroughly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Anthony   On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton  Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel  Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn   The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Various YA Authors  Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman  Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young  Honorable mention: Jessi’s Secret Language by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Chan Chau  Jill's Picks: The Weight of Bood by Tiffany D. Jackson  Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower  The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy  I’m the Girl by Courtney Summers  Bliss Montage by Ling Ma  Daphne by Josh Malerman  The Night and Its Moon by Piper CJ    Emma's Pick: Folk Around and Find Out by Penny Reid (Good Folk, Book 2)   Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne   The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber (Once Upon a Broken Heart series

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 from (and the sequel!), what the inspiration behind the story was, spicy scenes, Sweeney Todd, book collecting, Hadestown, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. We may be sad to see this time with the Twilight Saga end, but we're so excited to hear what series you'd like us to dive headfirst into next! Let us know your suggestions via email: professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 prime, and what it’s like to write spicy, relatable romance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Titles mentioned in this episode: Joe's Titles True Biz by Sara Novic  Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud  Recitatif by Toni Morrison  Toni Morrison The Pieces I Am  Freak Show by James St. James  Party Monster by James St. James  Freak Show   Party Monster  Rachel's Titles Sound City: One of the Greatest Unsung Recording Studios  The Storyteller by Dave Grohl   The Other F Word: Punk Rock Fathers  Sellout by Dan Ozzi  NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories  Strike a Pose  The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara   Election  Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta   Emma's Titles Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid   The Bling Ring by Nancy Jo Sales Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen   Echo in the Canyon Sleeping with Other People  Lady Bird The Bling Ring Christian's Titles Nosferatu Brighton Rock Girl With the Dragon Tattoo We

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 fan fiction, and talks TikTok, where she gives retro YA reviews as well as shares stories about life with her hippy mom. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 virtual event on July 26, 2022. For more information visit biglibraryread.com. The Girl in His Shadow eBook The Girl in His Shadow audiobook The Surgeon's Daughter eBook The Surgeon's Daughter audiobook Learn more about the author at audreyblakebooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 creating characters in the blender method, they share stories from their time in high school marching band, and they talk about the rebrand of Quidditch. (At the time of recording, the name hadn't been finalized yet. IRL Quidditch is now called Quadball) You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds and you can send us an email at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Picks:   Belladonna by Adalyn Grace  The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson  Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood  Just Another Love Song by Kerry Winfrey   The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton  Lightlark by Alex Aster      Jill’s Picks:    Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter  Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna  The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead  The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis  Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates    Joe’s Picks:   All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers  The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford  Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus  Stay Awake by Megan Goldin  The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais  The Honeys by Ryan La

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 post on r/nosleep My wife and I bought a ranch in the mountains last year, and my neighbor had some interesting suggestions on how to manage our new land. They talk about what it's like working together as brothers, having your story discovered via Reddit, the slow process of film production, and what they order at a coffee shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Public Library, Parma Snow branch. We talk with Ruth about her new book, The It Girl, and what it's been like returning to touring after the pandemic. Special thanks to Cuyahoga County Public Library for hosting and recording this amazing event! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 inspired by the OverDrive Comics Super Sale (25-50% off until July 31)! Titles mentioned in this episode: Wytches by Scott Snyder Ever After by Olivia Vieweg Deadly Class by Rick Remender Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton It’s Me by Jim Benton Savage Dragon by Erik Larsen Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto  Harrow County by Cullen Bunn The girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostergg Wolverine by Chris Clermont Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang Black Heroes of the Wild West by James Otis Smith Radiant Black - Kyle Higgins Pokemon Adventures: X&Y by Hidenori Kusaka Sexcastle by Kyle Starks Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, illustrated by Jenn St-Onge Sand Man by Neil Gaiman Preacher by Garth Innis A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance by Rick Remender Deep Beyond by Mirka Andolfo Fangirl – the Manga by Sam

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 surprising twists and satisfying twists, writing non-linearly, Filipino culture in the story, and some hints about her next project!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 changed over the last 30 years, what books they remember most fondly, all things Sarah Dessen, and more! Content warning: These books from the early 2000s talk about a range of topics that we want listeners to be aware of before they listen; eating disorders, anger issues, drug use, assault, etc. YA books mentioned in this episode: Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins The Twilight Saga series by Stephenie Meyer Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth The Clique by Lisi Harrison Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot 1-800-Where-R-U by Meg Cabot The Mediator series by Meg Cabot All American Girl by Meg Cabot The Calypso Chronicles by Tyne O’Connell The IT Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar The Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter The Girl’

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. Chrysta shares personal reflections on her relationship with her parents, protecting her energy while unpacking her story, what it was like recording the audiobook for her memoir, and why outdoor bistros are a friend to parents with young kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. We're more than halfway through the year. Are you on track to complete the PBN Reading Challenge? Titles mentioned in this episode: 2021 debuts: Nightbitch - Rachel Yoder The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker  Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie Classics you didn't read in HS: Lord of the Flies - William Golding Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte  Read a book that deals with Mental Health Issues (Don't) Call Me Crazy by Kelly Jensen Book by a trans author: The Sunbearer Trials - Aiden Thomas Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey Read a book written in second person: You by Caroline Kepnes Audiobook of You by Caroline Kepnes Read a romance: The Feeling of Falling in Love - Mason Deaver Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Every Summer After by Carly Fortune  Right Where I Left You - Julian Winters Read a nonfiction book by a woman in Tech Uncanny Va