Book Lounge by Libby

Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by Marlon James to discuss his new book Moon Witch, Spider King which is the sequel to Black Leopard, Red Wolf. He talks about the folkore inspirations for his series and why he chose to structure the trilogy the way he did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books mentioned in this episode:I Was Better Last Night – Harvey FiersteinFour Aunties and a wedding by Jesse Q SutantoIn a New York Minute by Kate SpencerThe Book of Cold Cases – Simone St. JamesThe Tobacco Wives by Adele MyersSmile and Look Pretty by Amanda PellegrinoDisorientation – Elaine Hsieh ChouAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirThe Golden Couple by Greer Henricks, Sarah PekkanenWhen We Were Birds – Ayanna Llyod BanwoThe Cartographers by Peng ShepherdNine Lives by Peter SwansonThe Other Dr. Gilmer – Benjamin GilmerThe Club by Ellery LloydKamila Knows Best by Farah HeronKiss & Tell – Adib KhorramThe Last Confessions of Sylvia P by Lee KravetzBetween the Mountain and the Sky – Maggie DoyneThe Book of Living Secrets by Madeline Roux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Stephanie Wrobel to discuss Stephanie's new book This Might Hurt. Set against the backdrop of a woman looking to rescue her sister from a cult, This Might Hurt examines the connection between pain and fear and familial bonds. In the interview Stephanie discusses her research process and shares where the idea for her book came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes galore!Books mentioned in this episode:Bringing Down the Duke by Evie DunmoreThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenLove and Other Words by Christina LaurenTwice in a Blue Moon by Christina LaurenAnna and the French Kiss by Stephanie PerkinsThe Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangEligible by Curtis SittenfeldThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Siren of Sussex by Mimi MatthewsNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanThe Blue Bistro by Elin HilderbrandWaiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry WinfreyNot Like the Movies by Jerry WinfreyIt Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyHook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa BaileyFix Her Up by Tessa BaileyThe Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat SebastianElectric Idol by Katee RobertNeon Gods by Katee RobertThe Runaway Duchess by Joanna LowellFunny You Should Ask by Elissa SussmanThe Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat SebastianBook Lovers by Emily HenryBeach Read by Emily HenryThe No-Show by Beth O'Leary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You, to discuss his new book coming out on February 22. To break into Kosoko's rom-comedy-of-errors, Joe and Kosoko talk about the dating world, texting exes, and relationship advice. They also talk about what shows they've been binging recently and get a little too excited about the new Pokémon game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Joe is joined by his co-worker Christina to discuss books they love to reread. Some of these are for comfort, some are to break out of a reading rut, and some are for inspiration. From childhood memories to haunting tales, there's a special power to rereading (or re-listening) to books. Be sure to share some of your favorite titles to reread on our social media (Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBook Nerds) or email us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.Books Mentioned:The Lovely Bones - Alice SeboldThe House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ KluneThe Hating Game - Sally ThorneBeloved - Toni MorrisonHouse of Leaves - Mark Z. DanielewskiHarry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPride & Prejudice - Jane AustenThe Penultimate Peril - Lemony SnicketAll the Birds in the Sky - Charlie Jane AndersHowl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne JonesThe Last Child - John HartReady Player One - Ernest Cline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jill is joined by Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, to discuss her new book Secret of the Sprakkar. Eliza shares some of the inspiration for the book, discusses how she decided which women of Iceland to feature, and gender equality in Iceland.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, Jill is joined by her co-worker Meghan to discuss romance books featuring fat characters. From contemporary romances set on reality television shows to historical romances featuring fat male characters, there's so much to fall in love with in these books. They also discuss the importance of using body neutral language around kids. Books mentioned:Spoiler Alert by Olivia DadeAll the Feels by Olivia DadeRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnForever His Champion by Marie LipscombOne to Watch by Kate Stayman-LondonIf the Shoe Fits by Julie MurphyThe Love Con by Seressia GlassBig Summer by Jennifer WeinerTake a Hint Dani Brown by Talia HibbertAct Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia HibbertWrapped by Rebekah WeatherspoonChef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Joe, Jill and Emma share the titles they are most excited to read in February! From romance to thrillers to non-fiction that makes us feel old, there is a little bit of everything coming next month. Books mentioned in this episode: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas Black Cake by Charmaine WilkersonOnly a Monster by Vanessa LenThe Paris Apartment by Lucy FoleyWish You Were Gone by Kieran ScottWhen a Killer Calls by John Douglas and Mark OlshakerThe Violence by Delilah S. DawsonThe Nineties by Chuck KlostermanThe Verifiers by Jane PekMy Mess Is a Bit of a Life by Georgia PritchettDelilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Cage by Bonnie KistlerUnder One Roof by Ali Hazelwood Tired as F*ck by Caroline DoonerA Lullaby for Witches by Hester FoxForeverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage by Heather HavrileskyThe New Girl by Jess Q. SutantoThe Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jill is delighted to introduce her new co-hosts on PBN, her coworkers Joe and Emma! Joe and Emma share some of their favorite types of books to read and they all share some of their recent reads. Books mentioned in today's episodeGirl Gone Viral by Alisha RaiThe Right Swipe by Alisha RaiSeven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo88 Names by Matt RuffPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeRoom by Emma DonoghueThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternThe Spanish Love Deception by Elena ArmasDressing Barbie by Carol SpencerThis Might Hurt by Stephanie WrobelDarling Rose Gold by Stephanie WrobelCultish by Amanda MontellThe Diviners by Libba Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices