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!


All Episodes

Ep. #320 -#MarchSadness 2019

Get your tissues ready, folks! No buzzer beaters. No brackets. Just a bunch of books that will absolutely make you cry. Adam and Jill are joined by Christina and Rickie to take a deep dive into some emotional reads. We also break the tension A LOT…

Ep. #319 РWay̩tu Moore, author of She Would Be King

Today’s episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of , which was a Sarah Jessica Parker Book Club Central Pick. Wayétu shares the impact of storytelling in Liberia’s cultural history and the importance of African voices in…

Ep. #318 – Gretchen Rubin and The Books that Spark Joy

On today’s episode Adam and Jill chat with Gretchen Rubin about her new book OUTER ORDER INNER CALM and offer tips about how decluttering our lives can help bring us happiness. Before that, Jill and Adam share the books that spark joy within them…

Ep. #317 – Victoria “V.E.” Schwab!

Oh my we have a superb episode for you fellow nerds! Adam chatted with Victoria (V.E.) Schwab about her all of her new upcoming projects including The Steel Prince (graphic novel), the re-release of The Near Witch (Fantasy), and her new Cassidy Blake…

Ep. #316 – No Boys Allowed for Women’s History Month

For today’s episode, Jill is joined by Tiffany and Sydney for a “No Boys Allowed” episode celebrating Women’s History Month. Books by women, books about women, and all things awesome.  Books mentioned in this episode: by Mary H. K. Choi by…

Ep. #315 – Mallory O’Meara, author of Lady from the Black Lagoon

On today’s episode, Adam interviews friend of the show, Mallory O’Meara about her new book Lady from the Black Lagoon! In this story Mallory tells the life story of the woman behind the design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon while also…

Ep. #314 – March’s Biggest Books

Jill and Adam are back with their monthly picks episode! This week they are diving into upcoming March books they can’t wait to read.    Books Mentioned In This Episode by Mallory O’Meara by Caroline Dooner by Cara Robertson by Taylor…

Ep. #313 – Samantha Shannon, Author of The Priory of the Orange Tree

On today’s episode, Adam chats with Samantha Shannon, internationally bestselling author of The Bone Season series to discuss her new high fantasy standalone novel The Priory of the Orange Tree. This sweeping saga tells epic stories of four…

Ep. 312 – Caterrific Books

 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: by Vicki Myron by James and Deborah Howe by TS Eliot series by Lillian Jackson Braun series by…

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