Book Lounge by Libby

Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season series, discusses her new high fantasy standalone novel, The Priory of the Orange Tree. She talks about world-building, the inclusion of dragons, and her editing process. The podcast also explores the intimidation factor of reading large books, delves into the lives of Jack the Ripper's victims, and discusses favorite childhood books and reading places.

 A few weeks ago, Adam talked about dog books and now Jill is back with books featuring and about cats!  Books Mentioned In This Episode: Dewey by Vicki Myron Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot The Cat Who... series by Lillian Jackson Braun Mrs. Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford Warrior series by Erin Hunter Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby Harry Potter series by JK Rowling   Music: Theme song provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading ebooka nd audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Alexandra Robbins, author of The Overachievers, The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Pledged. Her latest book Fraternity is out now.    Music Music provided royalty free from www.bensound.com About the podcast We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Adam & Jill are joined by Emma and Kristin to dish out oodles of recommendations for the Professional Book Nerds 2019 Reading Challenge! Also they make lots of good, good jokes. Books mentioned in this episode (broken out by category)   Book written by two or more authors   Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson & Adrian Alphona The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Josh and Hazel's guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Some Sing, Some Cry by Ntozake Shange and Ifa Bayeza My Plain Jane Cynthia Hand & Brodi Ashton All the President's Men by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein   Book that has appeared on the ALA's frequently challenged book list Scary Stories to tell in the dark Perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Harry Potter The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Of Mice and men by John Steinbeck A lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines Grendel by John Gardner     Audiobook of a memoir or autobiography read by the author Heartland by Sarah Smarsh Still Foolin' em by Billy Crystal Born Standing Up by Steve Martin As You Wish by Cary Elwes My Life as a Goddess by Guy Branum We're going to need more win Gabrielle Union In pieces by Sally Field Hunger makes me a modern girl by Carrie Brownstein Party of One by Dave Holmes Yes, Please by Amy Poehler This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Phillips     Retelling of a classic book, fairy tale, or play The Hogarth Shakespeare series of books- The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson (The Winter's Tale) Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson (The Merchant of Venice) Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood (The Tempest)   The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell - Genderbent Robin Hood The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Blanca and Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore - Swan Lake The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin My Lady's Choosing by Kitty Curran & Larissa Zageris A Blade so Black by LL McKinney The Winters by Lisa Gabrielle The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin Boy, Snow, Bird Helen Oyeyemi Jane Steele by Lindsay Faye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Adam interviews Australian author Leife Shallcross about her new book The Beast's Heart. This story is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast but through the beasts eyes. It's equal parts moving and funny and entirely whimsical. We also discuss her lifelong passion for fairy tales and Jim Dale doing her audiobook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jill makes her glorious return from Seattle where she was interviewing authors during the American Library Association Midwinter meetings. We discuss the wonderful people she met and the fun she had before getting into some good ole fashion reading recommendations. Come for the books, stay for the awkwardness of Adam and Jill laughing at each other.    Books Mentioned in this episode: An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell Becoming by Michelle Obama The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo Recursion by Blake Crouch   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Adam interviews Lincoln Peirce, best known for his long running comic and novels in the Big Nate universe. He is back with a new book called Max and the Midknights, his first story outside of the the Big Nate world. They discuss the unique classification of his illustrated novels and how long it takes him to lay out a story and the comics combined into one book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Christina is back! She helps Adam break down February's biggest books before providing a few of her favorite books with big casts of characters.    February's Biggest Books Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Familiars by Stacey Halls The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Stranger Things Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond The care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Early Riser by Jasper Fforde The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Wild Bill by Tom Clavin The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley The Blood Spell by C. J. Redwine Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte   Ensemble cast books One of Us is Lying, by Karen McManus Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo Game of Thrones by George RR Martin The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Harry Potter Series By JK Rowling Casual Vacancy Series by Robert Galbriath The Raven Boys series by Maggie Steifvater The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan American Gods by Neil Gaimon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Adam interviews Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author of the New York Times best selling memoir Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.   They discuss today's political climate, the struggle of lower class farmers, the effect the news and classism have society, and the similarities and differences between poverty in urban and rural areas. She also explains what led to her breaking free from the cycle of poverty and struggle in own family.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we got a message on Twitter suggesting we do an episode all about dog books. Well, Jill is on the road for some interviews so Adam took full advantage. Enjoy these wonderful adventures of very good pups and the bork through ruff times and good times alike. Not all dogs are good bois... Some are good girls! Books mentioned in this episode: The Adventures of Balto: The Untold Story of Alaska's Famous Iditarod Sled Dog Where the Red Fern Grows The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford   Eb White On Dogs Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck The Dog Stars by Peter Heller White Fang Lily and the Octopus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices