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Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Evan Ross Katz, to talk about his new book, Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born. A true Buffy historian, Evan shares what makes this show so special and how it still holds up today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the Professional Book Nerds are trying something new - breaking down a monumental YA series - The Twilight Saga. Emma, Jill, and Joe wax poetic on Team Edward vs. Team Jacob marketing, give some stream of consciousness thoughts and descriptions, and try to figure out where the hell loca has been.Part 1 covers Twilight and New Moon. We hope you enjoy our silly, goofy time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Emma is joined by Jennifer Weiner to discuss her new book, The Summer Place.  Jennifer discusses the conclusion of her summer book series, lobster cobb salad, how the pandemic changed everything, motherhood, and Sutton Foster!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Emma FANGIRLS over Emily Henry and her latest novel, Book Lovers. They also chat about their favorite romance tropes, Hallmark movies, bright pink book jackets, book hangovers, the impact of TikTok, the magic of iced coffee, and a kayak scene that didn’t make the cut. Oh, and Oscar Isaac.Check out the audiobook version of Book Lovers here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Emma chats with Holly Black about her new novel, Book of Night. Emma and Holly discuss the transition to writing for adults, if we'll see these characters again, what the writing process was like, The Home Edit, and how great coffee is for any occasion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the podcast, Emma, Joe, and Jill chat about the books they can't wait to read in May.Books mentioned in this episode:Book Lovers by Emily HenryThe Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele RichardsonWhen Women Were Dragons – Kelly BarnhillBook of Night by Holly BlackTrust by Hernan DiazYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty – Akwaeke EmeziOut of the Corner by Jennifer GreyElektra by Jennifer SaintThe Agathas – Kathleen Glasgow & Liz LawsonThe Cook You Want to Be by Andy BaraghaniSiren Queen by Nghi VoHidden Pictures – Jason RekulakTwin Crowns by Catherine Doyle & Katherine WebberHide by Kiersten WhiteMean Baby – Selma BlairApple Crush – Lucy KnisleyThe Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Michelle Huneven to discuss her new book Search (coming April 26)! Michelle talks about how her years in food service and restaurant critique shaped her relationship with food. She also talks about receiving the call to writing, and what it was like smashing coconuts on her driveway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe, Emma, and Jill are joined by Christina to answer the question - Would We Survive? The group looked at a handful of series titles and tried to figure out if they would make it through the series.We want to hear from you - let us know what series we should include the next time we ask Would We Survive? Email your suggestions to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.Titles Survived (or not) in this episode:Harry Potter SeriesThe Hunger Games TrilogyA Court of Thorns and Roses SeriesThe Twilight SagaThe Lord of the Rings SeriesThe Jane Austen Literary UniverseThe Outlander Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Christine Lynn Herman to discuss their new book, The Drowning Summer (coming April 19). Christine and Joe hit it off and dive into supernatural experiences, Dungeons & Dragons, Christine's history with writing, Diana Wynne Jones, and what she's likely to order for delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Emma, Jill, and Joe spill the royalTEA on their favorite monarchy-inspired reads. Their suggestions cover all topics, from the Tudors all the way to the House of Windsor, and mention some great fiction titles simply inspired by royalty. They also chat Diana's iconic style, the notion of "heir and a spare", and America's fascination with the royal family over the centuries.Titles mentioned in this episode:Emma’s Picks:HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by Elizabeth HolmesThe Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica MorganThe Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica MorganThe Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan HowardThe Other Windsor Girl by Georgie BlalockFinding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn DurandJill’s picks:The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa GregoryBefore the Crown by Flora HardingA Queen from the North by Erin Mcrae and Racheline MalteseThe Gown by Jennifer RobsonThe Lady in the Tower by Alison WeirLady in Waiting by Anne GlenconnorRoyal Sisters by Anne EdwardsJoe’s Picks:Elizabeth the Queen – Sally Bedell SmithThe Queen Mother – William ShawcrossNinety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret – Craig BrownThe Windsor Knot – SJ BennettElizabeth & Margaret – Andrew MortonThe Duke – Ian Lloyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices