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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 with jokes. Does Christina still cry? You'll have to listen to find out!   Books mentioned in this episode Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Mrs. Everything b...

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Wayétu Moore, author of She Would Be King, 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 literature. She also discusses her non-profit One Moore Book.  Interview was recorded at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA duri...

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 as well as share some answers from former guests!   Books mentioned in this episode: Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin     The Books that Spark Jo...

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 series book coming later this year. She breaks down the difference between novel and comic writing and her need to inject humor into dark stories for...

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: Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi On the Come Up by Angie Thomas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Sing Unburied Sing by Jessamyn Ward You Know You Want This...

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 sharing her own experiences in the film world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara The F*ck it Diet by Caroline Dooner The Trials of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See The Stranger Dia...

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 main characters, a divided world, a queendom, and so many incredible dragons.  Adam and Shannon discuss her world building process, devising stories out of his...

 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 A...

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 audiob...

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...

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 e...

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 abou...

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 Gwend...

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 are...

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 Alas...

On today's episode, Adam interviews Kristen Roupenian about her new  collection of short stories You Know You Want This featuring the widely read and hotly debated Cat Person. They discuss how she avoided the craze that Cat Person created, why she loves the short story format, and how she feels about the novel she's currently working on. Her stories explore human emotion and are darkly funny. This...

Our incredible friend Marie Benedict stopped by the office on her way to Indianapolis so we just had to record a quick chat about her new book The Only Woman in the Room. In keeping with her style of telling stories about underappreciated woman of history, this book is all about Hedy Lamarr. She was an actress, escaped a marriage to Austrian's most powerful arms dealer, and an inventor whose creat...

On today's interview, Adam interviews bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen about their new thrillers An Anonymous Girl. They talk about the ethical decisions we all make every day and the psychology involved with morality. They also explain their unique writing process. This episode is a must listen for fans of thrillers and suspense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

On today's extraordinarily round numbered episode, Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE, returns to talk more mythology, Shakespeare and theatre. We kick off the episode by discussing a very special giveaway Adam and Jill are doing to celebrate 300 episodes before Madeline talks about some recent books she's read. They then dive into all things stage related!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

On today's episode, Adam and Brad Meltzer rekindle their Muppet-fueled friendship after nearly 2 1/2 years apart. They discuss his new book The First Conspiracy which he co-wrote with Josh Mensch about the time George Washington was nearly assassinated before the Revolutionary War ever began. This fascinating true story will blow your mind. This was recorded before Christmas so naturally they disc...

It's 2019! New year, new month, new books from Jill and Adam. This time, they are sharing their books for January.   Books Mentioned In This Episode An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen The Paragon Hotel by Lindsay Faye We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Cho...

On today's episode, Adam chats with debut YA author Rebecca Hanover about her debut novel The Similars. She tells a wonderful story about high school, clones, acceptance and mystery. You're absolutely going to love it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last Thursday of 2018 and Adam and Jill are here with their roundup of the best books they read in 2018. Both books published this year but also books they read that were published other years.   The Professional Book Nerds Best Books of 2018 Landwhale by Jes Baker A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D Jackson...