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. #37 — We Need to Talk About Dystopia…

In today’s episode Jill chats with Christina and Sarah about why they all love Dystopian books and what makes these titles so enchanting. They also discuss the idea of Utopias and if they can exist without dystopias being a part of the world….

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Ep. #36 — Interview with Nathan Hill, Author of The Nix

On the 36th episode of the pod, Adam chats with debut author, Nathan Hill. The Nix, which comes out August 30th, explores the resilience of love and home, especially in times of radical change. Nathan shares his love of libraries and choose your own…

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Ep. #35 — Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem, Oh My…2!

In today’s episode Emma, Meghan and Kristin return to share the latest books they’ve been reading and listening to in the Mystery genre. Back by popular demand, they also provide a pretty amazing list of punny-named cozy mysteries that…

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Ep. #34 — Interview with Zoraida Cordova, Author of Labyrinth Lost

In our 34th episode Adam interviewed Zoraida Cordova in Orlando where she was promoting her upcoming Young Adult Fantasy title, Labyrinth Lost. Zoraida shared her inspirations for this book as well as her love of mermaids and a fun story about how she…

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Ep. #33 — Guys Read Too!

Our 33rd episode is packed with book recommendations as Adam is joined by Jim and Quinton in the OverDrive offices to offer up the books they’ve loved lately. See the list below for links to all the titles discussed on the episode. As this was the…

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Ep. #32 — Interview with Dawn Kurtagich, Author of And the Trees Crept In

Our 32nd episoee features Dawn Kurtagich, author of And The Trees Crept In, a Young Adult psychological horror that is both breathtaking and terrifying. Dawn, however, could not be more cheerful! She spoke with Adam at the American Library…

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Ep. #31 — Interview with Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The Immortals

Episode Overview Our 31st episode features Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of the , book one in the Olympus Bound series. She shares with Adam her writing process of needing to write five days a week and all about the places she has traveled for research…

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Ep. #30 — Interview with author Gene Gant

Episode Overview In our 30th episode, Adam talks with author Gene Gant, a strong advocate for #WeNeedDiverseBooks, especially those that feature LGBT characters. Gant’s latest book, , was realized in June and he’s also an author of young adult…

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Ep. #29 — Muggles, Magic, McGonagall, and More!

Episode Overview Today, June 23, 2016, marks the start of the American Library Association’s Annual Conference, which is being held in Orlando this year. Since so many librarians and library fans will be taking advantage of the nearby Wizarding World…

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