Book Lounge by Libby

Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life. They share how the award-winning podcast came to be and translating that to the new book. Nigel and Earlonne also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted San Quentin State Prison. Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by her coworker Laura and they discuss thriller and suspense books.Titles mentioned in today's episode:The Last Flight by Julie ClarkSuch a Quiet Place Megan MirandaThe Turn of the Key by Ruth WareThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixThe Invited by Jennifer McMahonSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnThey all Fall Down by Rachel Howzell HallThe couple Next Door by Shari LapaneBehind Closed Doors by B.A. ParisThe Good Sister by Sally HepworthThe Mother-in-Law by Sally HepworthNever Saw Me Coming by Vera KurianA Slow Fire Burning by Paula HawkinsThe Stranger Behind You by Carol GoodmanThe Woman in the Window by AJ FinnRock Paper Scissors by Alice FeeneyApples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jill is joined by her high school friend Rev. Micah Bucey to discuss his new book The Book of Tiny Prayer: Daily Meditations from the Plague Year. Micah shares the inspiration behind his daily prayers, writing during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, discusses being an openly queer spiritual leader, and he and Jill discuss their own expeirences with religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill is joined by Emma and they discuss some of the great new books coming out in November 2021Books mentioned in this episode:The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise WilliamsGilded by Marissa MeyerThe Last Shadows by Orson Scott CardThe Every by Dave EggersA Marvellous Light by Freya MarskeKing of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. ClairThe Perishing by Natashia DeonGo Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana GabaldonAll About Me! by Mel BrooksYou’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M McManusNoor by Nnedi OkoraforThe Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton by Julia QuinnMurakami T by Haruki MurakamiBeard in Hiding by Penny ReidAll of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn HermanOur Violent Ends by Chloe Gong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the podcast Mallory O'Meara returns to discuss her new book, Girly Drinks. She and Jill discuss their shared love of spirits, the inspiration behind her book, and some insights and history of the role of women in creating and drinking alcohol.Today’s episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN for a free one-month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Jill is joined by her coworker Rachel and the duo share horror recommendations perfect for spooky season. From post-apocalyptic dystopian tales, to haunted houses and haunted people, there is something for everyone looking to add a little scare into their life.Books mentioned in this episode:Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra KhawMy Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady HendrixHorrorstor by Grady HendrixHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiA Head Full of Ghosts by Paul TremblayThe Lost Village by Camilla StenThe Ruins by Scott SmithThe Return by Rachel HarrisonThe Shining by Stephen KingMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaWorld War Z by Max BrooksZone One by Colson WhiteheadLove in an Undead Age by A.M. GeeverThe Grace Year by Kim LiggettWe Hear Voices by Evie GreenThe Hunger by Alma KatsuThe Road by Cormac McCarthyThe Night Stalker by Philip CarloHer Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout joins the podcast to discuss her new book Oh, William! She shares where the idea came from to return to her beloved character Lucy Barton, her history with the state of Maine, and how we all discover that no matter how well we think we know someone, there is always something new to learn. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees. Visit FastGrowingTrees.com/PBN to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Jill is joined by Kate and Lauryn from the podcast Generation BSC to discuss all things Baby Sitters Club. Episode originally aired in July 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Jill is joined by author Lana Harper about her new book Payback's a Witch, a queer witch romcom.Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friends at Plum Deluxe have a new line of Autumn Tea Blends out and for today's episode, Jill is doing some tea and book pairings! Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBNFALL to get 10% off your tea order. Books mentioned in today's episode:The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig -- Blood Orange Reflection TeaNothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw -- Spicy Caramel Apple Herbal TeaSummer Sons by Lee Mandelo -- Pineapple Sage TeaA Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan -- Chocolate Caramel Macademia Nut Herbal Dessert TeaThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward -- Maple Ginger Butterscotch Black TeaA Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson -- Pumpkin Spice TeaThe Burning Girls by CJ Tudor -- Decaf Black Toasted Marshallow Blend Tea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices