Today's episode is quite spicy! Get it? Bayou? New Orleans? Cajun? Sorry... ANYWAY! Jill is going to New Orleans for ALA so we're handing out book recs set in the Big Easy. We then dive into a very important conversation about our own personal book rules. Have book rules of your own? Join our Reading Community on Viber and let us know about the ...…

Today's interview episode is one we've been waiting months to share with you! Fatima Farheen Mirza sat down with Adam in Philadelphia for the first interview she ever had about her debut novel A Place for Us. The story she has crafted is beautiful and moving and we're so fortunate to have had her join us. Her book is the first release of Sarah ...…

It's Pride Month! For today's episode, Jill and Adam discuss some of the Lambda Literary Award recent winners along with some other LGBTQ+ related books. They also discuss some of their recent reads. For more information on the award, visit https://www.lambdaliterary.org Books Mentioned In this Episode Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria ...…

On today's episode, Adam is joined by author Elisabeth Cohen, whose new novel The Glitch, highlights the life of a highly successful female CEO of a tech company and her insanely time managed life. Elisabeth touches on the common misconceptions we all have about not only high powered business women but also the misconceptions we have when we th ...…

Today on the podcast, Jill offers some of her favorite tips & tricks for getting the most out of your library's OverDrive collection! Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just boo ...…

On today's episode, Adam interviews Matthew Pearl, bestselling author of The Dante Club about his new book The Dante Chamber. They talk about expanding on real life literary characters and turning them into historical fiction. They have a fascinating chat about classic literature and much more! Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com ...…

Adam and Jill are back with their monthly list of books they can't wait to read in June! Books mentioned in this episode: The Mermaid by Christina Henry There There by Tommy Orange The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay Florida by Lauren Groff My Plain Jain by Cynthia Hand Bruja Born by Zoraida Cordova Number One Chinese Restaurant ...…

AHHHH! Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Ruth Ware, one of her absolute favorite mystery authors! Her latest book, The Death of Mrs. Westaway, is out tomorrow. Say Hello! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com and join our Viber community for more great book recommend ...…

We have news! We've partnered with Viber, a global messaging app, to launch a reading community for our listeners! Think of this as a Professional Book Nerds Digital Book Club! This community will be an ongoing conversation between us, our fellow book nerds at OverDrive AND all of you! You can download Viber and join the community by clicking t ...…

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with YA author Claire Legrand about her new fantasy novel Furyborn. Claire discusses the long history of this book, the music that inspired her writing, and offers some book recommendations for our listeners. Interview was recorded at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference Say Hello! Find ...…

The wildly talented and all-around wonderful Jessica Knoll took some time out of her post-pub day celebrations to chat with Adam on today's episode! They discuss how writing The Favorite Sister was different from her debut, what it feels like writing with newfound expectations, the truth behind her fiction and why you women shouldn't ever have ...…

You asked and we listened! On our website professionalbooknerds.com, Historical Fiction was overwhelmingly the genre our listeners wanted us to talk about next, so on today's episode Adam and Jill offer up some historical fiction picks. They also talk about all of the non-historical fiction titles they've been reading recently. Books Mentioned ...…

On today's episode, Adam sits down with award winning authors Rebecca Mass and Wendy Stead, who have co-written the middle-grade novel, BOB! They discuss their different writing styles and how important having an open mind is when co-writing a book. We had an absolute blast chatting in Philly! Click Here to read a sample of BOB and borrow it fr ...…

Oh goodness was this a treat. We got a private tour of Cleveland Public Library's historic downtown library and then sat down with their Youth Services librarians for a book talk! They offer up everything from Adult and YA to comics, manga, graphic novels and even some pictures books! Books discussed on this episode All Summer Long by Hope Lars ...…

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Ariel Lawhon, historical fiction author of I Was Anastasia. Jill and Ariel discuss the mythology that surrounds the Romanov dynasty and Ariel's unique research and writing process. Ariel also shares some of her favorite historical fiction novels. Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBo ...…

Oh it's that time again! join us as we dive into a big pile of buzzy new books coming out this month. Also... be sure to visit our website for lots of book nerd fun, more book recommendations, get in touch with us and much more! https://professionalbooknerds.com/ Books discussed in this episode The Favorite Sister by Jennifer Knoll The Come in ...…

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Alison Green, author of the work advice column Ask a Manager. Her new book, Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work is out May 1st! Visit askamanager.org to read Alison's column! Say Hello! Find us on IG and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email ...…

Today, we are talking Westworld readalikes! Westerns! Artificial Intelligence! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? After sharing their readalikes, Jill and Adam also discuss the first episode of season 2 of Westworld. SPOILERS. More Westworld Readalikes can be found on OverDrive Books Mentioned In This Episode Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Robopocalypse by ...…

On today's episode, Jill is joined by bestselling author Paula McLain to discuss her new book Love & Ruin. This follow-up to her earlier novel The Paris Wife, Love & Ruin follows Ernest Hemingway's third wife, Martha Gellhorn. Episode was recorded Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Denver Convention Center Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Tw ...…

On today's episode, Christina joins Adam and Jill to talk all about this year's Summer Read program! This annual program is designed to encourage students to keep reading all year long and runs June 6th - July 18th. Our school partners interested in participating can find more information -- including a marketing kit -- at resources.overdrive.c ...…

On today's episode, Adam bonds with YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller over their shared loved of pirates and vikings while getting into the incredible world she's created in both Daughter of the Pirate King and Daughter of the Siren Queen. They discuss a pirate cruise Tricia went on as well as their mutual adoration for Pirates of the Caribb ...…

We're back with more recommendations for Book Riot's 2018 Read Harder Challenge! Today we are tackling: A classic of genre fiction A book you can read in one sitting An essay anthology An assigned book you hated (or didn't finish) The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien Watership Down by Richard Adams Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Frankenstein by Mary Shell ...…

Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by National Book Award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick about his re-released memoir Second Wind. Nathaniel talks about his history with sailing and what made him write Second Wind, and also discusses some of his historical books including In the Heart of the Sea. Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at O ...…

Our friend Nancy Pearl is back with some book picks for spring! Books mentioned in this episode Greeks Bearing Gifts by Philip Kerr Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper Our Homesick Songs by Emma Hooper A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee A Necessary Evil by Abir Mukherjee The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai The Hundred Year House by ...…

On today's episode, Cleveland journalist and bestselling author stops by the office to sit down with Adam for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from being a 20 year cancer survivor, creating books out of newspaper columns and much more. They chat about how beautiful quotes stick with us and what words mean to us as readers. Take a li ...…

On today's episode Adam is back in the office from a whole bunch of travels just in time for our April book picks! Join in as Jill and Adam get a little weird talking Zelda, Duck Tales and, of course, the books they're most excited about coming out this month! Books mentioned in this episode Circe by Madeline Miller The Geraldo Show by Geraldo ...…

Big Library Read is back! The latest pick for our global eBook club is Flat Broke with Two Goats by Jennifer McGaha. On today's episode, Jennifer joins the Professional Book Nerds and discusses her experience living in a 100-year-old cabin, learning how to homestead and farm on the fly and raise goats. Jennifer explains how she came to live in ...…

It's a podcast within a podcast! Adam and Jill have a conversation with Claire Handscombe, podcaster behind the Brit Lit Podcast. She is also the author of the upcoming book Unscripted. The trio discuss book trends between the US and the UK and also talk the West Wing, as Claire is a huge fan. Find Claire and her podcast at the following sites: ...…

In today's episode, Adam sits down with stand-up comedian Steve Hofstetter about his new book Ginger Kid. Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just ...…

In today's episode, Jill and Adam speak with Jonathan Miles, author of Anatomy of a Miracle, the latest Sarah Jessica Parker ALA Book Club Central Pick. They discuss Jonathan's writing process, his background as a journalist, and Cleveland! Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us dir ...…

No matter what your age, chances are you grew up reading Jane Yolen's books. She is a children's literature institution who has been compared to Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen and countless generations learned to read through her stories. This month, she released her 365th (!!) book and so we're celebrating a Year of Jane Yolen. Listen in as ...…

Jill is back with Rachel, Emma, and Kristin are with some of their latest thriller and suspense picks! Many of these aren't published yet, so be sure to put them on hold now and be first in line. Books Mentioned In This Episode: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney The Flight Attendant by Chris Boujion Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Boujilion ...…

On today's episode we FINALLY share our interview with Tomi Adeyemi, author of the YA Fantasy phenomenon, Children of Blood and Bone. Adam and Tomi discuss how the events of society inspired her stories, realizing that she was writing characters that looked nothing like her and the misconception that she is an "overnight" success. Every second ...…

It's our monthly book round up episode! Adam and Jill discuss the March books they can't wait to read and also offer some recommendations based on the books they are both currently reading. Books Mentioned In This Episode Unmasked by Andrew Lloyd Webber Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Merry Spinster by Mallory Ortberg Tangerine b ...…

Today's episode features bestselling author Carter Wilson. His latest book Mister Tender's Girl -- based on the Slenderman Stabbings -- is out now. Carter and Jill discuss Carter's writing process, comic books, and the balance that comes when writing a fictional book based on actual events. Interview was record on February 11, 2018 at the Denve ...…

Adam is joined by Christina (hello, Hi!), Sarah and Briana to chat about some Fantasy novels (and series) they've been loving lately and even a few coming soon they are hyped about. We've got thoughts on world building, love triangles and naming conventions... Take a listen! Books mentioned in this episode The Young Elites by Marie Lu Warcross ...…

Jill is back from Denver and ALA Midwinter, where she did several author interviews, including this one with Matt Haig, author of How To Stop Time. Interview was recorded on February 10, 2018 at the Denver Convention Center. Say Hello! Find us on Instagram and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com Mu ...…

On today's special episode, we're interviewing the author of the Together We Read Canada book club, Dennis Bock. His novel, The Communist's Daughter, was selected by OverDrive's Canadian users as their national book club selection and we sat down with him to discuss the book. Together We Read is a Digital Book Club being featured through partic ...…

As we celebrate turning 200, we welcome back our 1st ever guest, author Marieke Nijkamp! We sat down for a live event at our home library, Cuyahoga County, to discuss her latest NY Times bestseller, Before I Let Go. Marieke goes into using setting as a character, why she creates her own towns and answers audience questions about how she knew sh ...…

Today's episode is sponsored by Sourcebooks. We'll be interviewing children's author Chris Ferrie and if you're looking for more children's books for your library or personal collection be sure to check out these great Sourcebooks selections: Don't Push the Button! By Bill Cotter Max at Night by Ed Vere The Snatchabook by Helen Docherty You can ...…

They have returned! We received a bunch of great feedback last time Kenny, Quinton and Jim were on to discuss comics that we decided we should probably run this back for another hour of good, good comic chat. Love Comics? Prefer Manga? Never read a comic and don't know where to start? If any of these are true, we've got your back! Titles mentio ...…

On today's episode, Adam and Jill interview Malu Halasa about her novel Mother of all Pigs, middle eastern literature and taking a look at stories from a different angle than you might expect. Before that conversation, Christina joins Adam for the intro to hand out book recommendations and discuss audiobook listening. Say Hello! Find OverDrive ...…

It's our monthly books list episode! In today's episode, Jill and Adam run down their list of February books they can't wait to read. Books Mentioned In this Episode The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard Educated by Tara Westover A Death in Live Oak by James Grippando Feel Free by Zadie Smith How to Stop Time by Matt Haig Mister Tender's Girl by ...…

Ayobami Adebayo, the latest Book Club Central selection by Sarah Jessica Parker and the American Library Association, joins Adam all the way from Nigeria to discuss her moving novel Stay with Me. They also discuss how she built a character out of her surroundings, studying under legendary authors and that realizing that there is no perfect situ ...…

Jill is joined by Emma, Rachel, and Kristin to discuss all of the books you should read before their adaptations appear in 2018 (or 2019, in some cases!). Books Mentioned In this Episode Dumplin' by Julie Murphy Puddin' by Julie Murphy Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson The Bell Jar b ...…

Today's podcast is an interview with Ann Leckie, the only author to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award for a single title. Her latest book, Provenance, is out now. Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com Music "Buddy" prov ...…

Our friends over at Book Riot have put out their annual Read Harder Challenge and we're going to help you find some books! In this episode we offer some recommendations for the following challenge items: A book published posthumously True Crime A book set in or about a BRICS country Science fiction with a female protagonist written by a female ...…

On today's episode, author Heather Demetrios joins the show to chat about abusive relationships, her new book Bad Romance and the world of theater nerds. They discuss creating a better understanding of emotional abuse and recovering from this difficult relationships. Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at ...…

In today's episode, Adam and Jill sit down with their OverDrive co-workers and former podcast guests to discuss what their reading resolutions for 2018 are! For some, it's a number of books, for others it's the type of books they are reading. We also hear how everyone plans on keeping track of what they read, be it Goodreads, a notebook, and of ...…

On today's episode, we FINALLY can share our interview with Kelly Corrigan that took place back in August at Digipalooza. Kelly joined us in front of a room of 500 librarians to discuss her new book Tell Me More for the first time ever. In this hilarious chat, you'll hear about her writing process, being a memoirist and dealing with her kids' f ...…