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. #46 — Interview with Lisa Fenn, author of CARRY ON. With special guest Leroy Sutton

Episode Overview Adam sits down with Lisa Fenn, ESPN producer and author of the new book CARRY ON which examines the unexpected relationship between two disabled wrestlers living in inner city Cleveland. One of those wrestlers, Leroy Sutton, joins…

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Ep. #45 – It’s All True… Nonfiction Recommendations

On today’s episode, Jill is joined by newcomer Kristi as they discuss some of their favorite nonfiction titles. They dive into some fascinating conversations about travel, science and much more while also providing some helpful “introductory” titles…

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Ep. #44 – Interview with Chelsea Sedoti, Author of The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett.

In our last interview from the American Library Association meetings in Orlando, Adam sits down with debut author, Chelsea Sedoti, author of The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett. Adam and Chelsea discuss a shared love of the Midwest before diving…

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Ep. #43 – Young Adult 2 with the 3-headed Sass Monster

Well hello there! Today we have a big ol’ list of book recommendations for fans of Young Adult and New Adult titles. Adam is joined by his good friends (and avid readers) Christina, Andrea and Sydney who share their recent reads and chat about the…

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Ep. #42 — Interview with Hollie Overton, Author of Baby Doll

We’ve all heard stories — real and fictional — about women kidnapped and held captive for years but what happens after they escape? That’s the question Hollie Overton sets out to answer in her book Baby Doll. For her book, Hollie used her…

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Ep. #41 — A grab bag of book recommendations!

Today we have two newcomers to the podcast in Sydney and Tiffany who join Adam to chat about what else…books of course! They offer up the books they’re excited about and their favorite recent reads. Both Sydney and Tiffany are former teachers so…

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Ep. #40 — Interview with Megan Abbott, Author of You Will Know Me

We’ve got Olympic Fever and the only prescription is an interview with the resplendent Megan Abbott! In addition to being a former Librarian and a true champion of libraries, Megan Abbott’s most recent book, You Will Know Me, is a suspenseful thriller…

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Ep. #39 — Audiobooks to make you laugh!

Everyone loves to laugh, right? You totally do. So in this episode Adam is joined by Melissa to discuss their favorite comedic audiobooks. They begin with their all time favorites before moving on to the audiobooks their excited to listen to in the…

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Ep. #38 — Interview with Duane Swierczynski, Author of Revolver

In this episode Jill returns for our intro with Adam! The actual episode is an interview with Duane Swierczynski, author of the crime novel, Revolver, which is about the murder of two cops and their family efforts to solve the mystery. The story…

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