Podcast: Professional Book Nerds
We’re not just book nerds. We’re professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It’s our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, “Why not share the conversation!” Hear about the best books we’ve read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can’t wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
Dreaming Big with Carley Fortune
Emma is thrilled to welcome Carley Fortune to talk about her new book, This Summer Will Be Different.
Read MoreAll That and a Bag of Chips: 1990s Book Recs
Emma is joined by Sydney and Jane to discuss 1990s nostalgia, essential books of the 90s, and share a list of fresh books set in their favorite decade!
Read MoreMay 2024 Book Picks
It’s that magical time again – Joe and Emma are sharing the books being released this May (2024) that they’re most looking forward to. The Nerds talk about the eclipse, catch up, and have a silly, goofy time! Titles mentioned in this episode: Author Interviews for May: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune …
Read MorePBN’s Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations
Emma and Joe talk about some VERY specific reading moods and offer recommendations to match!
Read MoreDon’t Lose Your Whimsy – Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today’s recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There’s a story here for everyone, and…
Read MoreAdventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
On this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press). They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong “walk-on” characters versus writing your main character’s whole life story, and of course, what the…
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