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Today on the podcast, Joe and Jill talk about tarot- from non-fiction titles to help you on your journey, to fiction titles to entice and intrigue you, to their own experiences with the cards. If you want to tell Joe and Jill about your experiences with tarot, share the first deck you ever purchased/received, or even your favorite deck, reach out to the Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok @probooknerds or send them an email: professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com!Books mentioned in this episode:Kitchen Table Tarot – Melissa CynovaThe Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings by Brigit EsselmontThe Castle of Crossed Destinies – Italo Calvino WTF is Tarot? By Bakara WintnerThe City of Lost Fortunes – Bryan CampThe Book of Speculation by Erika SwylerAndromeda Klein – Frank PortmanThe Death of Mrs. Westway by Ruth WareThe White Magic Five and Dime – Steve HockensmithThe Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen KingA Magic Steeped in Poison – Judy I. LinTarot & Tequila – David A. RossManga Mentions: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 – Stardust Crusaders Hirohiko ArakiThe Tarot Café – Sang-Sun Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Emma is joined by Emily J. Taylor to discuss her debut novel, Hotel Magnifique. Emily shares the inspiration for her Belle-Époque inspired YA fantasy, the writing habits that got her to this point, and what we can expect from her upcoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe and Emma are in silly, goofy moods as they share the titles they're most excited to read that hit shelves in April 2022.Books mentioned in this episode:Housebreaking by Colleen HubbardThe Younger Wife by Sally HepworthPride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement by Stella CaldwellDrop Dead Gorgeous by Rachel GibsonThe Great Stewardess Rebellion by Nell McShane WulfhartThe Palace Papers by Tina Brown Year on Fire by Julie BuxbaumHotel Magnifique by Emily J. TaylorTrue Biz by Sara NovicThe No-Show by Beth O’LearyBlood to Poison by Mary WatsonLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. LiFevered Star by Rebecca RoanhorseSearch by Michelle HunevenThe Candy House by Jennifer Egan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kristin and Quinton to talk about some of their favorite comics, graphic novels, and manga. From classics to upcoming releases, they're talking about it all! If you've ever been curious to dive into the illustrated format, there's a genre and and age-range for you!Books mentioned in this episode:Bingo Love by Tee Franklin Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series by James Tynion IVThe House of Lost Horizons by Mike Mignola and Chris RobersonBatgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon The Dresden Files Series by Jim ButcherJujutsu Kaisen by Gege AkutamiShiver by Junji Ito Trigun by Yasuhiro NightowThe Way of the Househusband by Kousuke OonoMarch: Book One by John Lewis The Powerpuff Girls by Troy Little, The Powerpuff Girls Classics by Craig McCrackenDeadpool Samurai (Vol. 1) by Sanshiro KasamaApple Crush by Lucy KnisleyGarlic and the Witch (also: Garlic and the Vampire) by Bree Paulsen, White Sand by Brandon SandersonWitch Watch by Kenta Shinohara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Rosie Walsh comes on to discuss her new book, The Love of My Life. She shares her immersive approach to researching her characters' occupations and living spaces, she shares her experience of having a child during a global pandemic, and convinces Joe that everyone needs a garden shed to escape into! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Emma and Jill are joined by Jane to talk about all the books that TikTok inspired them to read, purchase, or move up their TBR lists. From popular titles to uncut gems you might not have heard of without TikTok, they have a great book-ish chat inspired by that addicting clock app.Books mentioned in this episode:These Hollow Vows by Lexi RyanA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J MaasThrone of Glass by Sarah J MaasHouse of Sky and Breath by Sarah J MaasThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabRealm Breaker by Victoria AveyardBlade Breaker by Victoria AveyardNeon Gods by Katee RobertsElectric Idol by Katee RobertsWicked Beauty by Katee RobertsHook, Line and Sinker by Tessa BaileyIt Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyAll My Rage by Sabaa Tahir The Brown Sisters series by Talia HibbertThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenVerity by Colleen HooverSeven Days in June by Tia WilliamsBeach Read by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenryPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryCain’s Jawbone by Edward Powys MathersS by JJ AbramsA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas—GraphicAudio dramatized adaptationAll About Me! by Mel BrooksThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonFirekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline BoulleyDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Joe is joined by Simone St. James, to discuss her new book, The Book of Cold Cases (coming March 15). Simone talks about what started her writing journey, how she creates stories and characters, and what she's likely to order at the sushi restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Jenna to talk about books with folklore and mythology at their heart. From titles inspired by Greek mythology to the Yokai of Japan, to supernatural stories inspired by urban legends, these books will surely give you something to change up your to-be-read list. Whether you're looking for a one-off title or a new series to get into, this episode has recommendations for you!Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Go to Headspace.com/PBN and get one month free of their entire mindfulness library.Books mentioned in this episode:Gods of Jade and Shadow – Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker The Deep – Rivers Solomon Greek Mythology – Liv Albert Half World – Hiromi Goto Wicked Fox – Kat Cho A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Roseanne A. Brown Lore Olympus – Rachel Smythe Wicked As You Wish – Rin Chupeco Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan Rules for Vanishing – Kate Alice Marshall The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang Empress of all Seasons – Emiko Jean American Gods - Neil GaimanTrail of Lightning – Rebecca Roanhorse Norse Mythology - Neil GaimanThe Candle and the Flame – Nafiza Azad Lore – Alexandra Bracken Scion of the Fox – SM Beiko Neon Gods - Katee Robert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Nita Prose comes on to discuss her new book The Maid. She shares how the character Molly came to her light a bolt of lightning on an airplane, creating a mystery, and more.Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Rachel as they talk Stream-Alikes - books to read based off shows they're currently binging! Whether it's a show that you're watching because it's trending on Twitter, or a fav that you love to return to, this episode has books (and shows) just for you! Let us know what you're binge-watching or reading on social media!Books Mentioned in this Episode: RuPaul's Drag RaceTrixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood & Working Girls: Trixie and Katya's Guide to Professional Womanhood - Trixie Mattel and KatyaRelease the Beast: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Life – Bimini Bon Boulash Blame It on Bianca Del Rio - Bianca Del RioMy Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska - Alaska 5000Suck Less: Where There's a Willam, There's A Way - Willam Belli(Drag) Queen of Scots – Lawrence Chaney Legendary Children: The First Decade of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life by Tom FitzgeraldWhy Drag – Magnus Hastings Dumplin' - Julie MurphyDiary of a Drag Queen – Crystal Rasmussen ArcaneThe Founders Trilogy (Book 1: Foundryside) – Robert Jackson BennetTales of the Ketty Jay Series (Book 1: Retribution Falls) – Chris WoodingThe Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry – CM WaggonerSuccessionThe Heirs by Susan RiegerFamily Trust by Kathy WangLocke & KeyFull Throttle: Stories – Joe HillThe Grand Hotel – Scott KenemoreThe Stuff of Legend – Mike RaichtEuphoriaPerks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyIt’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned VizziniTrainspotting by Irvine WelshOnly Murderers in the BuildingFinlay Donovan is Killing It – Elle CosimanoMeddling Kids – Edgar CanteroSadie – Courtney SummersSquid GameThe Plotters by Un-Su KimThe Running Man by Stephen KingThe Last One by Alexandra OlivaServantMexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno GarciaBitter Orange – Claire FullerThe House on Vesper Sands – Paraic O’DonnellCurb Your EnthusiasmLove at First Spite by Anna E. Collins Hitchhiking with Larry David by Paul Samuel DolmanCharmedThe Once and Future Witches – Alix E. HarrowWe Ride Upon Sticks – Quan Barry The Witches of New York – Ami McKay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices