Book Lounge by Libby

Ep 519: In today's episode, Jill is joined by romance author Kate Clayborn to discuss her book Love Lettering, which was selected to be the latest pick in the Together We Read US digital book club program. From Feb. 10 - Feb 24, readers in the United States can get the ebook or audiobook of Love Lettering without waitlist or holds.Sponsor:Kencko – Be one of the first 100 listeners to visit http://kencko.com/pbn for 25% off your first order of ready to enjoy smoothies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #518 - Adam speaks with Dr. Keisha N. Blain, co-editor of the new book Four Hundred Souls with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. They discuss how the project came together, how the almost 100 authors were selected and how their essays were laid out, the coordination it took, and the astounding audiobook. There may not be a more important book released this year. A must-read book and a must-listen conversation.Sponsor:Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two ordersGet some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #517 - You know it. You love it. It's our monthly wrap up of all the new books we can't wait to read!Books mentioned in this episodeThe Echo Wife By Sarah GaileyThe Project By Courtney SummersThe Removed By Brandon HobsonHoney Girl By Morgan RogersFour Hundred Souls edited by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Dr. Keisha BlainThe Burning Girls By C. J. TudorThis Close to Okay By Leesa Cross-SmithFake Accounts By Lauren OylerGirl A By Abigail DeanThe House on Vesper Sands By Paraic O'DonnellThe Witch's Heart By Genevieve GornichecFour Lost Cities By Annalee NewitzKink edited By R.O. KwonGood Neighbors By Sarah LanganPossession By Katie LoweThe Sanatorium By Sarah PearseBuy some Professional Book Nerds and Libby swag at http://shop.overdrive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers joins Jill to discuss her new book The Project. Along with discussing the fictional cult The Unity Project as seen in her book, Courtney discusses the research she did on real-life cults as part of her process, including Jonestown and The People's Temple.Today's episode is sponsored by Tommy John Visit Tommyjohn.com/PBN to save 15% on your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #515 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill answer listener questions about their pets, snacks, non-book related life interests, and a whole bunch more. We'll get back to your regularly scheduled book recommendation content on Monday but this felt like a good time to pause for a brief moment and answer your questions!Jill's campus crime novel blogs mentioned in the podcast:1st list: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/09/25/10-campus-crime-novels-that-will-thrill-you-all-year-long/2nd list: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/10/14/8-more-campus-crime-novels-that-will-thrill-you-all-year-long/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #514 - On today's episode, Adam sits down with bestselling author Max Brooks. They chat about his latest books Devolution and Minecraft: The Mountain. They also discuss his lifetime love of audiobooks, growing up in a house filled with storytelling, and the importance of teachers.Sponsor:Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two ordersGet some PBN and Libby Swag - http://shop.overdrive.com/Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eo. #513 - Everything feels really tough right now so if, like us, you need a distraction consider getting lost in one of these fictional worlds.Books mentioned in this episodeFolk of the Air series by Holly Black Oryx and Crake By Margaret AtwoodThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Crane Wife By Patrick NessTake a Hint, Dani Brown By Talia HibbertThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanFangirl By Rainbow RowellOn Stranger Tides By Tim PowersHomegoing by Yaa GyasiRed Rising by Pierce BrownWarcross by Marie LuStardust by Neil Gaiman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #512 - Adam is joined by Robert Jones, Jr., debut author of The Prophets and creator of the popular Son of Baldwin online community and blog. Robert's new book is receiving praise as a potential book of the year for its groundbreaking storytelling, immaculate prose, and shattering the notion of sexuality and love. This conversation was compelling and touched on not just the novel itself, but its connection to the current moment in time in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #511- Jill and Adam are back together sharing their most recent reads before getting into their own reading resolutions for 2021 Then, they offer up book recommendations for one of the tasks on the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge- Read a book published in the 1990s. Take a listen!Sponsor:Kencko - Be one of the first 100 listeners to visit http://kencko.com/pbn for 25% off your first order of ready to enjoy smoothies.Recent Reads:Cuyahoga by Pete BeattyBeasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie LangPlainsong by Kent HarufLillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney1990s books - #PBNread2021The Things They Carried By Tim O'BrienA Lesson Before Dying By Ernest J. GainesJurassic Park By Michael CrichtonSabriel By Garth Nix The Witching Hour By Anne RiceThe Sparrow By Mary Doria RussellGame of Thrones by George RR MartinThe Secret History by Donna TarttRose Madder by Stephen KingThe Intuitionist by Colson WhiteheadAdam’s page on The StoryGraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #510 - Happy New Year, nerds! We're ushering 2021 with an author and a book that people are sure to be talking about all year long. Ashley Audrain's debut novel, The Push, has been generating buzz since it's massive 9 publishing house auction and now it's about to finally be released. This stunning thriller about motherhood and family is impossible to put down and will genuinely take your breath away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices