Book Lounge by Libby

On today's episode, Adam chats with author Chris Hammer about his internationally bestselling debut, Scrublands. They talk about his career in journalism, planning vs. pantsing, the current state of journalism, and much more. Together We Read is a Digital Book Club that is featuring participating libraries in Australia and New Zealand.During this two-week programme, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected ebook. Download Libby to borrow the free ebook from your library using your phone or tablet. Learn more or download the app below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, we're previewing the books we can't wait to read coming out soon. September's list is extremely exciting. Books mentioned in this episodeThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth OzekiMatrix by Lauren GroffThe Corpse Queen by Heather M. HerrmanHarlem Shuffle by Colson WhiteheadSummer Sons by Lee MandeloRock Paper Scissors by Alice FeeneyThe Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida CórdovaThe Lost Girls by Sonia HartlCertain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-GarciaA Lot like Adios by Alexis DariaBurden Falls by Kat EllisCloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrA Calling for Charlie Barnes by Joshua FerrisNever Saw Me Coming by Vera KurianNo Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell TurnbullFuzz by Mary RoachJoshua Weissman by Joshua WeissmanVanderbilt by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Zhao joins Adam to discuss her brand new book, How We Fall Apart! She did this on short noticed DURING her publication week. They have a blast talking about why we all love high school mysteries, the nerds they both were during that time of their life, and the different types of perspectives that mystery books use. This was so much fun!SponsorHeadspace – visit https://headspace.com/pbn for a free one month trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jill shares some of the body positive and fat positive books that have helped her heal her relationship with food and her body.Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the app to sign-up for FREEBooks mentioned in this episode:Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes BakerLandwhale by Jes BakerHunger by Roxane GayThe Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorWhat We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey GordonFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsFat & Queer by Miguel M. Morales, Bruce Owens Grimm, and Tiff Joshua TJ FerentiniIntuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschThe F*ck It Diet by Caroline DoonerAnti-Diet by Christy Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam has wanted to interview Madeleine Roux for years and the conversation absolutely lives up to the hype. They discuss everything from her new book Reclaimed, to how space is scary as hell, and the fact that horror video games are truly terrifying. They also get into writing for existing IP like World of Warcraft, crafting stories around trauma, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nerds are back! Enjoy this dive into some of the aspects of their respective reading wheelhouses including a nice set of the boarding school murder mystery genre Jill as introduced so many of you to!Books mentioned in this episodeSmall stories with big emotionsThe Music of Bees by Eileen GarvinThis Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith Autumn StoriesThe Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa PalomboDaughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody Magical Realism The Book of Speculation by Erika SwylerThe Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Small Town HorrorHarrow Lake by Kat EllisClown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare Jill booksThe Ivies by Alexa DonneCatherine House by Elisabeth ThomasSpecial Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha PesslLong Black Veil by Jennifer Finney BoylanDare me by Megan AbbottThe Lying Game by Ruth WareThe blogs where Jill mentions even more First blogFollow up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ash Davidson, debut author of the phenomenal Damnation Spring, chats with Adam about how to best describe the sheer size of redwood trees, understanding the relationship between loggers and nature, trying to defeat imposter syndrome while in graduate school, and exchanging war stories about college English courses. Her debut novel is a triumph and a must-read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam chats with debut author Emily Austin about their new book Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. They dive into how they both use writing and reading to cope with anxiety, how writing about death is therapeutic for them, and how religion has affected both of their lives. Episode SponsorZocDoc- Visit zocdoc.com/probooknerds to download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT'S A MONTHLY BOOK PICKS EPISODE. YOU KNOW WHAT'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN!Books mentioned in this episodeThe People We Keep by Allison LarkinA Slow Fire Burning by Paula HawkinsEdie in Between by Laura SibsonThe Heart Principle by Helen HoangThe Reading List by Sara Nisha AdamsThe Turnout by Megan AbbottMy Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesVelvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-GarciaDamnation Spring by Ash DavidsonHow We Fall Apart by Katie ZhaoThe Perfect Place to Die by Bryce MooreIf the Shoe Fits by Julie MurphyThe Manningtree Witches by A. K. BlakemoreThe Quiet Zone by Stephen KurczyThe Shimmering State by Meredith Westgate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill is joined by podcaster and essayist Ashley C. Ford who discusses her new memoir Somebody's DaughterToday'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