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 l...
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 book club 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!
Check out the nominees on our Libby Life Blog: https://www.libbylife.com/2025-01-29-announcing-the-finalists-for-the-2025-libby-book-awards
Â
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Libby App YouTube Channel, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Dressing Room (out January 14 from Berkley), sharing the inspiration behind this thrilling whodunit. We also chat about her incredible work on the West End and her advice on embracing your inner drag queen. 💄 Whether you’re a fan of crime fiction, the theater, or just love a little sparkle in your day, this episode is not to be missed! 🌈✨
Check out Holly online: Holly's Instagram & Holly's website
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! You can follow Libby on Instagram here!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-------- Â
54:19
Big Changes Ahead: End-of-Year Updates from the Professional Book Nerds
Big changes are coming to the Professional Book Nerds podcast! In this special end-of-year episode, we’re sharing important updates about the future of the show that you won’t want to miss. Plus, Joe reflects on the final Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge and how he wrapped up the year of reading. Tune in for all the details and to celebrate the end of this chapter with us!
We hope you enjoy our last episode of the year this Monday, December 23 with drag queen Holly Stars! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year!
You can follow Libby on Instagram here!
Joe’s Titles:Â
A Genre you don’t normally read - Â
The Mars House – Natasha PulleyÂ
A book with MCs a different age than you – Â
Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights – Lemony SnicketÂ
A book on your TBR longer than 1 year -Â
Gone Girl – Gillian FlynnÂ
An audiobook (full cast or dramatized) -Â Â
The Golden Spoon – Jessa MaxwellÂ
A book in translation – Â
Marigold Mind Laundry – Jungeun YunÂ
Reread a childhood favoriteÂ
Pure Dead Magic – Debi GlioriÂ
Book with a dual POVÂ
The Boyfriend – Freida McFaddenÂ
A book out of seasonÂ
The Christmas Guest – Peter SwansonÂ
Read a duologyÂ
The Dreamblood Duology – The Killing Moon & The Shadowed Sun – NK JemisinÂ
A book with a one-word titleÂ
Cher - CherÂ
A book from any bestseller listÂ
Somewhere Beyond the Sea – TJ KluneÂ
A book you heard about first on PBNÂ Â
Diavola – Jennifer ThorneÂ
Thank you to every one who participated in the 2024 PBN Reading Challenge and a shout out to the Queer Liberation Library for sending along their completed list! Check out Joe's episode with Kieran from QLL here.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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!