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

Love at First Chapter: February 2025 Book Picks

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...

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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

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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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Fresh Pages for a Fresh Start: January 2025 Book Picks

Audiobooks to Load Your Libby for the Holiday Season

Thanks to our friends at Penguin Random House Audio for these recommendations!

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Best of 2024: Juvenile, Middle Grade & YA Reads

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024! 🎉📚 In this...

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Final Chapter of 2024: December Book Picks

🎄📚 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for new books! Joe is joined by his friend and colleague Marissa to unwrap December 2024’s hottest new releases. From cozy...

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Chuck Palahniuk Talks Shock Induction, Writing Style & Boston Terriers

Exploring Chuck’s newest book, minimalist writing style and canine cameos!

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