Professional Book Nerds

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!

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🌸 Spring into Reading: April 2025 New Book Releases 🌸

March 27, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 01:26:38 Comments Off on 🌸 Spring into Reading: April 2025 New Book Releases 🌸

April is here, and with it comes a fresh lineup of must-read new books! Join Joe and Madison as they dive into the most exciting releases of the month....

Surviving the Reaping: What to Read While You Wait

March 13, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 00:47:29 Comments Off on Surviving the Reaping: What to Read While You Wait

In this episode, Joe is joined by Nahomy to recommend books for fans of The Hunger Games, whether you’re eagerly awaiting Sunrise on the Reaping or need more dystopian...

Spring’s Best New Books: March 2025 Picks

February 27, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 01:40:52 Comments Off on Spring’s Best New Books: March 2025 Picks

Book Picks with Amy Clark from MomAdvice

The Wait for Scythe & Sparrow is On – Read These Next!

February 13, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 00:54:17 Comments Off on The Wait for Scythe & Sparrow is On – Read These Next!

Books with the Same Spark – But a New Journey

Announcing the 2025 Libby Book Awards Nominees!

February 4, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 01:59:37 Comments Off on Announcing the 2025 Libby Book Awards Nominees!

The nominees are in! 🎉 Joe is joined by his coworker Gabi to unveil the 2025 Libby Book Awards nominees, including some exciting new categories. From the most-borrowed books to the hidden gems readers can’t stop raving about, we’re breaking down the top picks of the year. Who made the list? Tune in to find out!

Love at First Chapter: February 2025 Book Picks

January 30, 2025 Professional Book Nerds 01:03:48 Comments Off on Love at First Chapter: February 2025 Book Picks

Books we’re crushing on this February

Drag & Murder with Holly Stars

December 23, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:54:19 Comments Off on Drag & Murder with Holly Stars

This week on the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe is joined by the fabulous Holly Stars! 🎭 Holly dives into her debut queer crime fiction novel, Murder in the...

Big Changes Ahead: End-of-Year Updates from the Professional Book Nerds

December 19, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:30:04 Comments Off on Big Changes Ahead: End-of-Year Updates from the Professional Book Nerds

Close out the Year with PBN and wrap up our final reading challenge

Exploring the World of Barbie with Renée Rosen

December 16, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:52:32 Comments Off on Exploring the World of Barbie with Renée Rosen

Step into a world of pink, glamour, and storytelling in this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast! Joe chats with bestselling author Renée Rosen about her dazzling new...

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