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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Ep. #127 – Wonder Women: the 10 most bad ass female writers

On today’s episode, Adam and Jill unveil their top 10 most bad ass female writers working today. Inspired by Wonder Woman, they decide to share this list of incredible ladies in the hopes that you’ll discover some authors you may not have known about…

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Ep. #126 – Interview with Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga

Episode Overview Today’s episode is a conversation Jill had with Instagram yogi rockstar Jessamyn Stanley, author of . More than just a discussion about yoga, Jill and Jessamyn discuss body image, diet culture, and being an untraditional…

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Ep. #125 – Interview with Sarah Dessen, New York Times Bestselling author

Adam and Jill are both back in the office this week! ::FLAILING KERMIT ARMS::  In our intro, Adam shares some of the adventures he had in New York City when he was visiting the Big Apple for Book Expo and then Jill has an interview with New York…

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Ep. #124 – Interview with Marcus Sedgwick, author of Saint Death

Episode Overview: Today’s episode is an interview Jill did with award-winning author and illustrator Marcus Sedgwick, whose latest book was published back in April.    Other Books Mentioned in this episode:  by Jon Ronson  …

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Ep. #123 – Mail Bag Recs and Adam and Jill Ramblings

Episode Overview Adam and Jill are currently podcast hosts passing in the night, with Adam currently in New York City for Book Expo America while Jill is back in the office after having just returned from the Big Apple!  In the first half of the…

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Ep. #122 – Cat Clarke, bestselling author of The Pants Project

On today’s episode, Adam has the honor of chatting with Cat Clarke about her book The Pants Project. Cat has written a story about a Transgender student entering a new school where Liv is forced to wear a skirt even though he knows…

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Ep. #121 – Marie Benedict is back!

On this very special episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, we sit down with Marie Benedict once more to discuss The Other Einstein which was chosen by our readers as the next Big Library Read global eBook club! Marie came to our…

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Ep. #120 – June Books We’re Excited To Read!

Before Jill and Adam go on a series of travel adventures for work and play they get together to share the books coming out in June they’re most excited to read. In this episode you’ll hear discussions about new memoirs (HELLO EDDIE IZZARD), Science…

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Ep. #119 – Caite Dolan-Leach

On today’s episode, Jill & Adam chat with debut author Caite Dolan-Leach about her debut novel Dead Letters. In addition to being an amazing writer and overall human, Caite is a literary translator who studied at Trinity College and the…

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