Book Lounge by Libby

Ep. #461 - On today's episode, Adam sits down with bestselling author David Nicholls about his new novel Sweet Sorrow. They also discuss the difference between screen writing and writing novels, what he prefers, and his love for Shakespeare, and writing about nostalgia.Register to join our Social Justice online event with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/07/09/register-for-our-virtual-social-justice-conversation-with-kimberly-jones-and-gilly-segal/Buy PBN or Libby swag and help support libraries: http://shop.overdrive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #460 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share some of their favorite musicals and book recommendations based off those productions. Yes, it's obviously based off of Hamilton being out last weekend. Register to join our Social Justice Zoom event with Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal - https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GAPg11U0SMq6kz9iKqOgkABuy a PBN t-shirt and support libraries - https://stores.inksoft.com/the_overdrive_store/shop/homeBooks mentioned in this episode (by show)Hamilton recommendationsAlexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Revolutionary Mothers by Carol Berkin  Mean Girls recommendationsQueen Bees and Wannabees Cabaret recommendationsThe Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood Jagged Little Pill recommendationsLittle Fires EverywhereDopesick A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder recommendationsSkippy Dies by Paul Murray Beautiful recommendationsGirls Like UsA Natural Woman  Kinky Boots recommendationsReverie by Ryan La SalaThe Asylum by Simon Doonan Hadestown recommendationsA Little Life What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson The Producers recommendations My Anecdotal Life by Carl ReinerEnter Laughing by Carl Reiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep: #459 - On today's episode, Adam interview debut author Kalynn Bayron about her new young adult dark fantasy, Cinderella is Dead. Kalynn wrote this story because, as a BIPOC author, she never saw characters who looked like herself in the tales she adored growing up and wrote a new narrative. They also discuss how music and theater inspire her, living life in a military family, and Hamilton, obviously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #458 - On today's episode, Andrea and Abbey return to join the nerds for a classic virtual book recommendation smorgasbord. The group dishes out a surprisingly amount of Jack the Ripper suggestions but also several thrillers, some historical fiction, and a few apocalypse-y books.Want a Professional Book Nerds t-shirt or some Libby apparel? Check out shop.overdrive.com!Books mentioned in this episodeStalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri ManiscalcoHappy and You Know It by Laura HankinBeing Lolita by Alisson WoodBurn by Patrick NessMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadThe Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DareThe Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona DavisThe Angel of the Crows by Katherine AddisonCatwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. MaasOnce Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa ColeA Children's Bible by Lydia MilletThe Tea Rose by Jennifer DonnellyThe Kiss of Deception by by Mary E. PearsonThe Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #457 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Connie Schultz to talk about her debut novel, The Daughters of Erietown. They discuss Connie's inspiration for the book, working class America in the 1960s and now, and the state of journalism in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #456 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share the books they're most excited about reading that are coming out in July. They also talk about OverDrive's new Black Lives Matter Community Read program. There are so many exceptional books coming our way in July.Keep supporting diverse voices and BIPOC authors, and keep lending your voice to those in your community that need it.Read about the BLM Community Read program: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/06/22/now-available-free-to-libraries-without-waitlists-or-holds-black-lives-matter-titles-to-read-listen-learn-and-grow/Get your own Professional Book Nerds tshirt and support library charities: https://stores.inksoft.com/the_overdrive_store/shop/homeBooks mentioned in this episode:This Is My America by Kim JohnsonA Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank GreenAxiom's End by Lindsay EllisThe Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve ChaseThe Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperThe Extraordinaries by TJ KluneThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesSurvivor Song by Paul TremblayHis & Hers by Alice FeeneyTrouble the Saints by Alaya Dawn JohnsonIntimations by Zadie SmithGirl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa BashardoustThe Year of the Witching by Alexis HendersonWonderland by Zoje StageOne to Watch by Kate Stayman-London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #455 - On today's episode, Adam has a Zoom chat with Gene Luen Yang, Alex Sanchez, and Laurie Halse Anderson about their new comics and graphic novels from DC Comics. Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen YangYou Brought Me The Ocean by Alex SanchezWonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse AndersonEach of these stories focuses on important topics like racism, child trafficking, and American idealism, as well as a coming out story. This conversation is full of behind the scenes information about how these comics are put together, why it's so important to use this medium to discuss societal issues, and fun anecdotes about these authors' respective storytelling experiences. Comics are a great way to not only get children into reading but they're also a perfect medium to highlight these topics that they need to learn about. Readers of all ages will adore these books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #454 - Today's episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press and all about their wonderful Camp Candlewick titles. These make a perfect reading list for students of all ages this summer. We open the podcast discussing some additional important collections being made available by OverDrive see the link below: OverDrive Blog to learn more about the COVID response collections and the new Black Lives Matter Community Read program: https://company.overdrive.com/blogs/library-blog/ Get your very own Professional Book Nerds t-shirt! All proceeds are donated to library charities: https://stores.inksoft.com/the_overdrive_store/shop/products/new_products?page=1 Camp Candlewick homepage: https://camp.candlewick.com/ Judy Moody Declares Independence The Infamous Ratsos Malamander Merci Suárez Changes Gears A Wish in the Dark Ghetto Cowboy Slider Small as an Elephant X: A Novel Hearts Unbroken Fat Angie Juana and Lucas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #453 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Robyn Schneider about her life as a writer, the journey she took from writing to the medical field, and back to science, and so much more. They discuss writing stories in the aftermath of tragedy, how their college experiences shaped their adulthood, writing sexually diverse stories, and so much more. Her new book, You Don't Live Here, is beyond moving and a must-read.  We're excited to share that you can now buy a fancy Professional Book Nerds t-shirt and support libraries by visiting shop.overdrive.com! All proceeds go to library charities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #452- On today's episode, Jill and Adam are celebrating #PRIDE Month by highlighting some wonderful books by Trans authors. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary identities are valid. These authors deserve your attention not just in June but all year long.  For more information about how you can support LGBTQ members of your community and beyond visit The Trevor Project.   Books mentioned on today's podcast:   All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya Amateur by Thomas Page McBee Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon Little Fish by Casey Plett Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith Dreadnought by April Daniels The Pants Project by Cat Clarke The Drowning Girl by Caitlin R. Kierna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices