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. #157 – Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous

On today’s episode, Adam sits down with author Annalee Newitz to discuss her debut novel, Autonomous. Annalee is a giant in the science and tech industry as one of the founding editors of i09.com and Gizmodo and the Tech Culture Editor…

Ep. #156 – Banned Books Week and National Book Awards longlist

On today’s episode, Jill and Adam talk about Banned Books Week, the National Books Awards and their newfound love of the the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Lootcrate. Below, you’ll find all the books we discussed as well as the full Banned Books and…

Ep. #155 – Ben Blum, author of Ranger Games

On today’s episode, Adam sits down with Ben Blum who wrote the recently released Ranger Games. Ben’s book is a nonfiction recounting of his cousin’s life as he prepared to become an Army Ranger since he was a child only to be arrested the week…

Ep. #154 — We All Float Down Here

Last weekend, Jill and Adam both watched the new adaptation of Stephen King’s and loved it so much they decided to talk about it — both the film, the book it is based on, and a little bit about the original TV miniseries.  SPOILER ALERT for…

Ep. #153 — In Their Own Words: Memoirs

In today’s episode, Jill is joined by Melissa, Megan, and Briana to talk about a genre they all love: memoirs! From celebrity memoirs like Eddie Izzard’s “Believe Me” to a behind-the-scenes peek at the romance publishing business with “Romance Is My…

Ep. #152 – Adrian J. Walker on running, very good doggos and writing dystopian novels

On today’s episode, Adam sits down with author Adrian J. Walker and they instantly bond over their shared love of running, dogs and the dystopian genre that Adrian writes in. They discuss his books, The End of the World Running Club and The…

Ep. #151 — Recommendations from Nancy Pearl

Our friend Nancy Pearl is back with some book recommendations!  Nancy’s Recommendations by Jesmyn Ward by Andrew Sean Greer by Laura Pritchett by Michelle Kuo   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at…

Ep. #150 – E. Lockhart!

On Today’s episode we finally get to share an amazing chat we had with E. Lockhart back in the Spring to promote both We Were Liars and her new release Genuine Fraud! We also discussed Broadway musicals and her inspiration for becoming…

Ep. #149 – September new releases we’re excited for AND Game Of Thrones!

It’s our favorite episode of the month! Today we’re talking about the new books coming out in September we can’t wait to read. Jill and Adam go back and forth discussing September’s big new releases for the first half of today’s show but we also give…

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