Book Lounge by Libby

Ep. #538 - Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporate secrecy, and so much more. They also discuss the small things we can all do to help the planet and where Jeff has found joy throughout the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #537- Frequent guests Emma and Maria join the Nerds to chat about some books they've been loving lately and a couple they didn't as well! We're celebrating National Library Week and hope you are too!Books mentioned in this episodeWe Ride Upon Sticks by Quan BerryHis Only Wife by Peace Adzo MedieThe Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie WaltonFrom Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutA Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. ArmentroutA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. MaasTopics of Conversation by Miranda PopkeyMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidYou Love Me by Caroline Kepnesn7XzumO42bvhJ5pRkmoE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jill is joined by author, musician, and activist Sister Souljah to discuss her new book Life After Death, which is a sequel to her iconic novel The Coldest Winter Ever. The pair discuss writing Winter Santiaga after so much time, the popularity of Sister Souljah's books among the prison population, and why it took her so long to write the sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #535 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill tackling another of the Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge tasks -- Read a 2020 debut that you didn't read in 2020. Last year was hard for us all and debut authors didn't get the chance other authors might've in a normal year to promote their titles so we're here to help!Books mentioned in this episodeJill BooksHow to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsGodshot by Chelsea BiekerLast Tang Standing by Lauren HoA Good Family by A.H. KimAfter Elias by Eddy Boudel TanThe Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea StewartAdam's BooksFollowers by Megan Angelo Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie WrobelNights When Nothing Happened by Simon HanThe Return by Rachel HarrisonMemorial Bryan WashingtonThe Truants by Kate WeinbergMore debuts can be found at https://2020debuts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #534 - Adam sits down with Gabriela Garcia to talk about her buzzy debut novel Of Women and Salt. They talk about relationships between mothers and daughters, the actions parents take that children will never understand, her relationship with Roxane Gay, and so much more. SponsorsFast Growing Trees – Visit https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/PBN for 15% off your orders through June 30th.Tommy John - Visit -http://tommyjohn.com/pbn for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #533 - It's that time again! We're previewing all the books coming out in April we can't wait to read. Books mentioned in this episodeThe Music of Bees by Eileen GarvinWhen the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLainThe Drowning Kind By Jennifer McMahonDial a for Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoWorld Travel by Anthony BourdainYou Love Me by Caroline KepnesThe Son of Mr. Suleman by Eric Jerome DickeyBroken (in the best possible way) by Jenny LawsonThe Night Always Comes by Willy VlautinThe Cost of Knowing by Brittney MorrisCaul Baby by Morgan JerkinsLittle Pieces of Me by Alison HammerPeaces by Helen OyeyemiThe Murder Game by Carrie DoyleWitches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon SmartThese Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 532 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Emma Stonex about her stunning new novel, The Lamplighters. They discuss her fascination with lighthouses, their mutual interest in the mysteries of the sea, and how loneliness plays a massive role in her book and our current version of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #531 - Jill and Adam share book recommendations of titles by Asian and Asian-American authors in response to the horrific hate crime that took place in Atlanta this week. If you visit our Twitter page, we have retweeted a number of ways to help support the Asian and Asian-American community. Adam mentioned a free online training you can attend as well: Register for a free bystander intervention training: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/ Books mentioned in this episode:The Queen of the Night by Alexander CheePachinko by Min Jin LeeThe Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney MilanMarriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ SinduGirls Burn Brighter by Shobha RaoAmerican Born Chinese By Gene Luen YangAll You Can Ever Know by Nicole ChungObit by Victoria ChangMinor Feelings by Cathy Park HongInterior Chinatown by Charles YuMore books recommendations: https://www.overdrive.com/collections/587985/books-by-asian-and-asian-american-authors If you’d like to watch the Audie Awards live next week you can here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AudiobookCommunity/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #530 - Angeline Boulley's debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter is generating massive buzz and for good reason. This groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community will take your breath away. Angeline and the narrator of the audiobook, Isabella Star LaBlanc, joined Adam for a long chat full of giggling, storytelling, and budding friendships. This book is beyond special, just like these two extraordinary women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #529- This episode is all about books and tea! Plum Deluxe, a truly wonderful tea company, sponsored this episode and so we decided to select book recommendations that go perfectly with our favorite Plum Deluxe teas!Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBN to get 10% off your orders through May 1st! They have every type of tea you can imagine and you truly can't go wrong!Books mentioned and the teas we enjoyed with them:The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - Reading Nook Blend Strange the Dreamer By Laini Taylor - Reading Nook Blend The Turnout by Megan Abbot - Sugar PlumTeeth in the Mist By Dawn Kurtagich - Vanilla Toddy Black Tea The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins - Easy Like Sunday MorningThis Close to Okay By Leesa Cross-Smith - The Self Care Blend The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai - Rainy Day PuerhMagic Lessons By Alice Hoffman - Apple Cinnamon Warmth Black Tea At Home by Bill Bryson - Delightful Morning BlendThe Call By Peadar O'Guilin - Fog Cutter Black Tea  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices