Book Lounge by Libby

It's time to tackle another task from the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! This one shouldn't be too difficult. We're talking about reading a book from a past guest on the show. Over the years, we've had 300+ authors on the show which is crazy... The Nerds pick a few authors they truly adore and offer some book recommendations from them:Books mentioned in this episodeThe Broken Earth series by N. K. JemisinSadie by Courtney SummersHouse of Secrets by Brad MeltzerEvery Body Yoga by Jessamyn StanleyTeeth in the Mist by Dawn KurtagichThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadWink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve TucholkeThe Likeness by Tana FrenchAnything by Zoraida CordovaDark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Hike by Drew MagaryPledged by Alexandra Robbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill is joined by crime writer Karin Slaughter to discuss her new book FALSE WITNESS. Karin discusses writing a book during the pandemic and her choice to include the pandemic in her book. Today's episode is sponsored by Literati. Redeem your free trial at http://www.Literati.com/BookNerds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Adam is joined by frequent Nerds Emma, Maria, and Kristin. They go around the virtual table and hand out book recommendations ranging from sad to fun to scary to thrilling. There is truly something for everyone here.Books mentioned in this episodeShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasThe One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninThe Road Trip by Beth O'LearyPaperbacks from Hell by Grady HendrixPower Moves by Lauren McGoodwinRazorblade Tears by S. A. CosbyPortrait of a Scotsman by Evie DunmoreMy Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesFalse Witness by Karin SlaughterThe Night the Lights Went Out by Drew MagaryGarlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jill is joined by comedy-horror author Grady Hendrix to discuss his new book The Final Group Support Group. Jill and Grady discuss horror movies, horror novels, and other spooky scary things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill and Adam interview S.F. Kosa about her psychological thriller, The Quiet Girl. The title was selected as the latest Big Library Read and will keep you guessing until the very end. The nerds and the author discuss writing about trauma, her career in clinical psychology, her inspiration and writing process, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jill is joined by the hilarious Helen Ellis to discuss her new book Bring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Light. They discussing long-term friendships, growing older, and keeping busy during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, the Nerds are sharing the books that they are planning to read in the near future. That's right. We're taking a look at their TBR lists!Join the Big Library Read and sign up for our live interview with the authorBooks mentioned in this episodeSix Women of Salem by Marilynne K. RoachCultish by Amanda MontellMadam by Phoebe WynneLuster by Raven LeilaniThe Nature of Witches by Rachel GriffinGirly Drinks by Mallory O'MearaThe Hollow Places by T. KingfisherNothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellThe Way Back by Gavriel SavitYoke by Jessamyn Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam chats with Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about their debut bestseller, Ace of Spades! They discuss representation, planning vs. pantsing, and Faridah being a suspicious person by nature. Big Library Read kicks off today and you can join OverDrive's discussion board and sign up for our live Zoom event at https://biglibraryread.com/.Follow us on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July has arrived which means we're sharing the books coming out we're most excited to read!Also, we're on TikTok now! Books mentioned in this episodeAny Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow RowellThe Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan DouglassThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersThe Tiger Mom's Tale by Lyn Liao ButlerThe Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne JeffersBring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Light by Helen EllisShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Startup Wife by Tahmima AnamEveryone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily AustinThe Rules of Arrangement by Anisha BhatiaThe Book of Accidents by Chuck WendigThe Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-HitchingAppleseed by Matt BellThe Therapist by B. A. ParisSmall Favors by Erin A. Craig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam chats with Nghi Vo about their new book The Chosen and the Beautiful, their respective experiences with Gatsby, and Adam expresses his angst over naming his dog Holden a decade ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices