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On today's episode, Joe is joined by Alex Jennings to talk about his debut novel The Ballad of Perilous Graves. Alex talks about his inspirations, what it was like living all around the world, and the joys of having a marching band practice outside your window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'd better hold on tight spider monkeys- today, the Professional Book Nerds are cliff-diving into part two of their Twilight Saga retrospective. Emma, Jill, and Joe give some stream of consciousness thoughts and descriptions on Eclipse, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, and Breaking Dawn. Keep your golden (or blood red, no judgement) eyes open for the third, and final part, of this retrospective in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, Jill is joined by graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki who comes on to discuss his new graphic novel Ghosts of Science Past. He discusses the inspiration behind the story and scientists selected for the book, working with the artist to bring the story to life, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June is Pride month in the LGBTQ+ community and June is also Audiobook Month - so truly, a double whammy of wonderful things! Today's episode, we're celebrating by sharing some of our favorite queer audiobooks. Now you can read and 🌈hear the rainbow!🌈Books mentioned in this episode:Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays by R. Eric Thomas I'm So (Not) Over You by Kosoko JacksonWhen Brooklyn Was Queer by Hugh RyanUnder the Rainbow by Celia LaskeyGirlhood by Melissa Febos A Lady for a Duke by Alexis HallIn The Dream House by Carmen Maria MachadoThe City We Became by NK JemisinLie With Me by Philippe Besson, translated by Molly Ringwald Chef's Kiss by TJ AlexanderGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirGetting Clean with Stevie Green - Swan Huntley Bonus books:The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneI was Better Last Night by Harvey FiersteinHappy-Go-Lucky by David SedarisNot My Father's Son by Alan CummingGender Outlaw by Kate BornsteinLove that Story by Jonathan Van NessA Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of the podcast is a special one where Joe speaks with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Robin Miles! Robin's most recent project as narrator is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Robin chats about the industry, displays her expertise at seamlessly switching between accents and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the podcast, spoilers a plenty when Emma is joined my Maas-tastic fans, Maria and Andrea, to have an open discussion on all things Sarah J. Maas related. They talk about the first book of hers that they read, their favorite book in the universe, fan theories, merch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of the podcast is a special one, where Jill, Joe, and Emma speak with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan! Julia's most recent project as narrator is The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz, a bucket list project for her and one that checked all the boxes of a book that stays with you. Julia also chats about the audiobook industry, what it takes to make this your career, gingersnap cookies, hobbies, or lack thereof, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the podcast, Jill, Emma, and Joe chat about the books they can't wait to read in June!Books mentioned in this episode: James Patterson by James PattersonWicked Beauty by Katee RobertLocal Gone Missing by Fiona Barton The Woman in the Library by Sulari GentillThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerGreenland by David Santos Donaldson The Lies I Tell by Julie ClarkBlade Breaker by Victoria AveyardJust by Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell Horse by Geraldine BrooksThis Wicked Fate by Kalynn BayronX by Davey DavisTracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom PerrottaThe Blood Traitor by Lynette NoniThe Loophole by Naz KutubOrdinary Monsters by J.M. MiroThis Vicious Grace by Emily ThiedeHell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph WhiteNightcrawling by Leila MottleyCounterfeit by Kirstin Chen Ghost Lover by Lisa TaddeoCult Classic by Sloane Crosley  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by multidisciplinary artist and writer Akwaeke Emezi, to talk about their debut romance title, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty, out May 24 from Atria Books. They talk about selling film rights (and the slowness of the Hollywood machine), creating art AND book jackets, their TikTok For You Pages, and Abbott Elementary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow, Fri. May 20, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns! And today, Joe and Jill share nonfiction and fiction books with drag queens. They also discuss their recent opportunity to see Alyssa Edwards (S5, All Stars 2) live, favorite Drag Race seasons and Queens, and who they are rooting for to take the crown in All Stars 7!  If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It – Lil Miss Hot MessReverie by Ryan La SalaLife as a Unicorn – Amrou Al-KadhiMiddle School’s a Drag by Greg HowardLife’s a Drag – Janie MillmanThe House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara Queering Drag – Meredith Heller  Diary of a Drag Queen by Crystal Rasmussen (with Tom Rasmussen) Legends of Drag – Queens of a Certain Age – Harry James Hanson (June 2022 release)Why Drag? By Magnus Hastings Drag Teen – Jeffery SelfGuRu by RuPaul RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Shifting Visibility of Drag Culture – Niall Brennan Queer Nuns by Melissa M. Wilcox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices