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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All That and a Bag of Chips: 1990s Book Recs

May 2, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:58:58 Comments Off on All That and a Bag of Chips: 1990s Book Recs

Emma is joined by Sydney and Jane to discuss 1990s nostalgia, essential books of the 90s, and share a list of fresh books set in their favorite decade!

May 2024 Book Picks

April 25, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:45:49 Comments Off on May 2024 Book Picks

It’s that magical time again – Joe and Emma are sharing the books being released this May (2024) that they’re most looking forward to. The Nerds talk about the...

PBN’s Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations

April 18, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 01:00:27 Comments Off on PBN’s Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations

Emma and Joe talk about some VERY specific reading moods and offer recommendations to match!

Don’t Lose Your Whimsy – Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers

April 11, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 01:19:48 Comments Off on Don’t Lose Your Whimsy – Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers

Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today’s recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction,...

Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke

April 8, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:47:42 Comments Off on Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke

On this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press). They...

Nerd Chat: April 2024

April 4, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:45:34 Comments Off on Nerd Chat: April 2024

Emma and Joe are back for their casual monthly update!

High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez

April 1, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:48:28 Comments Off on High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez

Emma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer!

April Book Picks

March 28, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:53:17 Comments Off on April Book Picks

Grab your drink of choice and settle in for a long list of great books to expect in April 2024!

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)

March 21, 2024 Professional Book Nerds 00:54:20 Comments Off on These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)

Time to take a look at some of our favorite new Libby features in 2024!

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