

Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby
The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by LibbyBook Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world.PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators.Book Lounge airs two seasons per year, along with special monthly episodes. Whether you're into sweeping romances, chilling thrillers, epic fantasies, or powerful memoirs, there's something in the Lounge for every reader. So, grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and meet us in the Book Lounge.Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links Brought to you by Libby, the library app.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 18, 2025 • 54min
Live from ALA: Book Lounge by Libby on the Pop-Top Stage
We’re bringing you something extra special this week—a live recording from the ALA 2025 Pop-Top Stage! Join Joe in conversation with:
Henry H. Neff - website
Mary Roach - website
Michelle Jabès-Corpora - website
Olivia Worley - website
Rex Ogle - website
Sasha Bonét - website
Terah Shelton Harris - website
as they talk books, libraries, and the joy of connecting readers with stories.
This bonus episode is a celebration of community and a peek inside the excitement of ALA.
Book Lounge by Libby will be back with Season 2 next week—stay tuned for more amazing conversations with authors, narrators, and book lovers.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:19 Intro
00:02:15 LIVE At ALA!
00:49:12 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Reading Andy Warhol with Daniel Henning
In this special bonus episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with Daniel Henning to dive deep into the writings and ideas of Andy Warhol. From The Philosophy of Andy Warhol to Popism: The Warhol Sixties to a: a novel, this conversation explores the iconic artist’s impact on art, culture, and how we see the world today.
Whether you’re a longtime Warhol fan or new to his work, you’ll walk away seeing his brilliance—and contradictions—in a whole new light.
You can find out more about Daniel and his work on his website.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:01:52 Interview with Daniel Henning
01:00:20 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 2h 37min
Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation on Writing, Identity, and Celebration
As Season 1 of Book Lounge by Libby comes to a close, we’re getting you ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with thoughtful conversations featuring Ann Dávila Cardinal, Isabel Cañas, Cleyvis Natera, Isabel Ibañez, and Tamara Yajía. 🌎 Together, they explore how heritage and identity shape their writing and the stories they share with the world.
In Segment 2, Bre, Carmen, and Cece return with their top book recommendations to keep your shelves stacked with incredible Hispanic voices. 📚✨
✨ Season 2 of Book Lounge by Libby arrives at the end of September!
Want to watch the show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel.
Articles Mentioned and referenced in the Intro & Episode:
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/hispanic-heritage-month.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAbout%20National%20Hispanic%20Heritage%20Month,and%20Central%20and%20South%20America.
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/why-fiction-from-latin-america-is-growing-in-popularity
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/english/community/blog/posts/the-obscured-roots-of-magical-realism/#:~:text=Magical%20Realism%20is%20a%20genre,those%20that%20were%20not%20literate.
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/what-is-magical-realism
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/english/community/blog/posts/the-obscured-roots-of-magical-realism/
https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2022/10/latin-american-literary-traditions-through-time
https://www.fountaindale.org/magical-realism-and-the-latin-american-boom/
https://bookriot.com/new-latino-boom/
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/why-fiction-from-latin-america-is-growing-in-popularity
https://coughtibridge.medium.com/alejo-carpentier-surrealism-and-the-birth-of-magical-realism-ca87f029040c
Guest Host Recommendations:
Bre
The Cemetery Boys - Aiden Thomas
The Spy - Paulo Coelho
Vampires of El Norte - Isabel Cañas
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina - Zoraida Cordova
Carmen
Saints of the Household - Ari Tison
Children of the Land - Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
Magical/Realism - Vanessa Angelica Villarreal
The Bewitching - Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Cece
The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
Cantoras - Caro de Robertis
Wild Beauty - Anna-Marie McLemore
Fever Dream - Samanta Schweblin
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Ann Dávila Cardinal - Website
Isabel Cañas - Website
Cleyvis Natera - Website
Isabel Ibañez - Website
Tamara Yajía - Instagram
Segment 2:
Bre - Links
Carmen – Links
Cece – Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:12:29 Segment 1- Part 1: Ann Dávila Cardinal & Isabel Cañas
00:48:31 Segment 1 – Part 2: Cleyvis Natera, Isabel Ibañez & Tamara Yajía
01:33:18 BREAK – Libby Tip: Creating & Using Tags!
01:39:05 Segment 2 – Book Recs with Bre, Carmen & Cece!
02:32:08 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 54min
Romantasy Rising: The Explosion of a Genre and What’s Next
Romantasy is everywhere right now — and we’re diving deep into the magic, monsters, and swoon-worthy romance fueling its meteoric rise.
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with three of the biggest names in the genre — Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling, and Katee Robert — to talk about how romantasy took over bookshelves, why it resonates with readers, and where it’s headed next.
Then Meara shares romantasy recommendations to load up your TBR.
Plus, in a Libby Life exclusive, our guests play a rapid-fire round of Romantasy Trope: Love It or Hate It — with some delightfully unexpected answers.
Want to watch the show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel.
Articles Mentioned in the Intro & Episode:
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/what-is-romantasy-anyway
Guest Host Recommendations:
Meara
Metal Slinger - Rachel Schneider
Lore of the Wilds - Analeigh Sbrana
Sorcery of Thorns - Margaret Rogerson
Bring Me Your Midnight - Rachel Griffin
Devils Like Us - L.T. Thompson
Joe
Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon – Ann Mare
Captive Prince – CS Pascat
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Website
Olivia Rose Darling - Website
Katee Robert - Website
Segment 2:
Meara - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:06:12 Segment 1 – Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling & Katee Robert
01:14:47 BREAK – Libby Tip: Early Return Reward!
01:18:04 Segment 2 – Romantasy Recs with Meara
01:49:01 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 52min
Narratives of Legacy: Indigenous Writers on History, Identity, and Survival
In this special episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we’re joined by celebrated Indigenous authors Angeline Boulley (Firekeeper’s Daughter, Warrior Girl Unearthed) and Carole Lindstrom (We Are Water Protectors, Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior) for a powerful conversation on legacy, language, and literature.
Together, we discuss what it means to write from and for their communities, the responsibility of storytelling, and how their work connects generations past, present, and future.
This episode is a celebration of Indigenous identity, survival, and the resilience of story — and an invitation to listen, learn, and uplift.
Plus, Bre and Cece stop by with a few incredible book recs from Indigenous voices you won't want to miss.
📲 Libby Life Exclusive: Head to LibbyLife.com for a bonus moment from the Lounge, where Angeline and Carole share how their ancestors live on through their words.
Want the video episode? Check it out now on the Libby Life YouTube channel!
Articles Mentioned in the Intro & Episode:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day
https://indigenousreadsrising.com/
Guest Host Recommendations:
Bre
Never Whistle at Night - ed. Shane Hawk
The Marrow Thieves - Cherie Dimaline
White Horse - Erika T. Wurth
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham Jones
Cece
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women - ed. Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth Leatherdale
The Break - Katherena Vermette
Sabrina & Corina - Kali Fajardo-Anstine
Ready When You Are - Gary Lonesborough
Joe
Métis Like Me – Tasha Hilderman
My Life: Growing Up Native in America – ed. IllumiNative
Fierce Aunties! - Laurel Goodluck, Ill. Steph Littlebird
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Angeline Boulley - Website
Carole Lindstrom - Website
Segment 2:
Bre - Links
Cece - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:04:51 Segment 1 – Angeline Boulley & Carole Lindstrom
00:58:09 BREAK – Libby Tip: Audiobook Tips & Tricks
01:00:58 Segment 2 – Indigenous Recs with Bre & Cece
01:46:52 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 2h 16min
The Battle Over Books: Publishers, Libraries & Banned Authors Speak Out
Book bans are rising at an alarming rate—but librarians, authors, and publishers are fighting back. In this powerful episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by librarian and intellectual freedom advocate Amanda Jones, bestselling author Kalynn Bayron (This Poison Heart), veteran librarian and censorship expert Pat R. Scales, and Skip Dye, SVP at Penguin Random House. Together, they dive into the impact of censorship on libraries, communities, and the future of publishing.
Plus, stick around for a banned books spotlight featuring Joe, Bre, and Meara, where they share a few of their must-read titles that have faced bans or challenges.
📚 Let’s talk about what it means to protect the freedom to read.
Want the video version of the show? Visit the Libby App YouTube channel!
Articles Mentioned in the Intro & Episode:
What's a book ban anyway? Depends on who you ask
Manuscripts Don’t Burn: a Timeline of Literary Censorship, Destruction, and Liberation
American Library Association Names Skip Dye Honorary Member
The Persistent Problem of Colorism: Skin Tone, Status, and Inequality
Under fire from state, Hillsborough’s Ayres pledges to pull more books
Guest Host Recommendations:
Bre
The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison
Their Eyes Were Watching God – Zora Neale Hurston
Meara
Pet - Akwaeke Emezi
The Midnight Lie - Marie Rutkoski
Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury
Joe
Flamer – Mike Curato
The Magic Fish – Trung Le Nguyen
All Boys Aren’t Blue - George M. Johnson
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Amanda Jones - Links
Kalynn Bayron - Website
Pat R. Scales - LinkedIn
Skip Dye – Penguin Random House
Segment 2:
Bre - Links
Meara - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:05:54 Segment 1, Part 1: Amanda Jones, Kalynn Bayron, Pat R. Scales
00:50:33 Segment 1, Part 2: Skip Dye
01:17:54 BREAK
01:19:01 Segment 2: Book Recommendations with Bre, Meara & Joe
02:11:38 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 47min
Panels with Purpose: Creators on the Power of Graphic Novels
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we explore the powerful world of graphic novels. In our first segment, Joe is joined by a brilliant panel of creators—mother-daughter duo Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe, and Mattie Lubchansky—to discuss how graphic novels have evolved, the importance of accessibility, the unique creative process behind visual storytelling, and the lasting impact of their work.
Then in segment two, guest hosts Bre, Carmen, and Cece stop by with stellar graphic novel recommendations for your TBR—whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting started.
Articles Mentioned in the Intro:
The rise of the graphic novel: Mainstream and small screen, they're not just for kids anymore
History of Graphic Novels: Ancient Times to 1920
Guest Host Recommendations:
Carmen
Tales from La Vida edited by Frederick Luis Aldama
Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
Cece
Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer
On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (author) & Lisa Sterle (illustrator)
Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu
Bre
Monster by Naoki Urasawa
Bitterroot by Walker, Brown, Greene, Renzi, and Cowles
Earthdivers by Stephen Graham Jones
The Best we Could Do by Thi Bui
Joe
Animorphs vol. 1 – KA Applegate, Michael Grant
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Hallie Bateman - Website
Suzy Hopkins - Instagram
Maia Kobabe - Website
Mattie Lubchansky - Website
Segment 2:
Bre – Links
Carmen – Links
Cece - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:05:52 Segment 1 – Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe & Mattie Lubchansky
00:54:50 BREAK – Check out PlotThreadsShop.com & a Libby Tip – Deep Search!
00:57:55 Segment 2 – Bre, Carmen & Cece
01:43:11 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 49min
Sun, Sand & Stories: Authors on Crafting the Perfect Summer Read
What makes a book the perfect beach read? In this sunny episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by authors Clémence Michallon, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Megan Miranda, and Sara Hamdan for a lively conversation about the art of crafting a summer page-turner. From thrillers to romances and everything in between, they unpack what “beach read” really means, how they keep readers hooked, and—crucially—their go-to writing snacks.
Then in segment two, Amy, Bre, Cece, Jananie, and Kayla stop by with top-tier book recommendations to toss in your tote bag, whether you're headed to the coast or just catching rays on your lunch break.
Pack your sunscreen and press play!
Check out the video version of this episode on the Libby App YouTube Channel.
Article mentioned in the intro:
What Makes a Book a Beach Read?
Guest Host Recommendations:
Amy Allen Clark
Sister, Sinner by Claire Hoffman (biography)
Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje
Bre
The Oath – TM Richardson
The Wishing Pool – Tananarive Due
Jananie
Never Been Better – Leanne Toshiko Simpson
The Bandit Queens – Parini Shroff
Cece
Cleat Cute – Meryl Wilsner
Guillotine – Delilah S. Dawson
Drowning – TJ Newman
Kayla
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack
Sweethand- N.G. Peltier
A House on the Bottom of the Lake – Josh Mallerman
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1
Clémence Michallon - Website
Jonathan Parks-Ramage - Website
Megan Miranda - Website
Sara Hamdan - Website
Segment 2
Amy Allen Clark - Links
Bre - Links
Cece - Links
Jananie K. Velu - Links
Kayla - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:08:18 Segment 1 - Clémence Michallon, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Megan Miranda, Sara Hamdan
00:54:57 BREAK – Check out Plot Threads Shop!
00:56:10 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Amy, Bre and Jananie!
01:30:24 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Cece and Kayla!
01:44:46 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2025 • 2h 48min
Summer Reading Magic: Authors on Writing for Young Readers
What makes a summer read unforgettable for kids and teens? In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by authors Jamie Sumner, Kelsey Impicciche, and Julie Soto for a sunny conversation all about Summer Reading Magic.
They explore what defines a great summer book across different age groups, how they tailor their writing to young readers, and the power of stories to inspire, comfort, and reflect today’s youth.
The group also shares nostalgic memories of library reading programs, talks about trends and representation in current kidlit and YA, and offers insight into helping young readers fall in love with books—this summer and beyond.
Want to watch the video version of our show? Watch now on the Libby App YouTube channel!
Guest Host Recommendations:
Part 1:
Carmen
Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa
A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya
Ballad & Dagger-An Outlaw Saints Novel by Daniel José Older
Cece
To Night Owl from Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan & Meg Wolitzer
This Is What It Feels Like by Rebecca Barrow
Fireborne by Rosaria Munda
Joe
Witchlings – Claribel A. Ortega
Scepter of Memories – Claribel A. Ortega
The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers – Adam Sass
Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts – Adam Sass
Surrender Your Sons – Adam Sass
Your Lonely Nights Are Over – Adam Sass
Part 2:
Bre
The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen
Hide and Seeker by Daka Harmon
Root Magic by Eden Royce
Meara
The Girl Who Kept the Castle by Ryan Graudin
The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron
We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride
Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:
Segment 1:
Jamie Sumner - Website
Julie Soto - Website
Kelsey Impicciche - Website
Segment 2:
Bre - Links
Carmen - Links
Cece - Links
Meara - Links
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:05:09 Segment 1 – Jamie Sumner & Kelsey Impicciche
00:55:47 Segment 1 – Julie Soto
01:25:30 BREAK – Libby Tip: Read Alongs, Filters and more!
01:31:01 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Carmen & Cece
02:00:36 Segment 2 – Book Recommendations with Bre & Meara!
02:43:21 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 59min
Who’s Behind Your Next Favorite Read? Meet Our Guest Hosts!
In this episode of Book Lounge, we're handing the mic to the readers behind the recs! Meet our guest hosts who'll be joining us all season long to share their themed picks!
To get to know everyone, they'll be answering our version of the New BookTuber Tag - diving into their reading tastes, love of libraries and vibe essentials - so you can get to know the people helping you grow your TBR.
Whether you're into horror, romance, fantasy or anything in between, there's a guest you're about to fall in love with!
Find our guest hosts online:
Amy Allen Clark
Bre
Carmen
Cece
Jananie K. Velu
Kayla
Meara
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:01:26 Amy Allen Clark - Mom Advice
00:14:01 Carmen - Tomes and Textiles
00:21:07 Cece - Problems of a Book Nerd
00:26:45 Mid Way Break
00:28:20 Bre - Loc'd Booktician
00:36:18 Kayla - Books and Lala
00:40:59 Meara - Meara is Reading
00:50:05 Jananie K. Velu - This Story Ain't Over
00:54:56 Outro
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season!
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!
Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices