Book Lounge by Libby

Ep. #529- This episode is all about books and tea! Plum Deluxe, a truly wonderful tea company, sponsored this episode and so we decided to select book recommendations that go perfectly with our favorite Plum Deluxe teas!Visit https://plumdeluxe.com/pbn and use the promo code PBN to get 10% off your orders through May 1st! They have every type of tea you can imagine and you truly can't go wrong!Books mentioned and the teas we enjoyed with them:The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - Reading Nook Blend Strange the Dreamer By Laini Taylor - Reading Nook Blend The Turnout by Megan Abbot - Sugar PlumTeeth in the Mist By Dawn Kurtagich - Vanilla Toddy Black Tea The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins - Easy Like Sunday MorningThis Close to Okay By Leesa Cross-Smith - The Self Care Blend The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai - Rainy Day PuerhMagic Lessons By Alice Hoffman - Apple Cinnamon Warmth Black Tea At Home by Bill Bryson - Delightful Morning BlendThe Call By Peadar O'Guilin - Fog Cutter Black Tea  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #528 - Adam speaks with Suleika Jaouad, bestselling debut author of Between Two Kingdoms. They discuss her battle with Leukemia, her struggle to find herself in the world when she was pronounced healthy, the isolation of the ongoing pandemic, and writing what she knows to a place she doesn't yet know. Her books is a must-read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #527 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam share some of their favorite books about running! They are both runners and passionate about the running community and get a little nerdy about what that community means to them.Running with a Police Escort by Jill GrunenwaldBorn to Run by Christopher McDougall The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman, AKA The OatmealNorth by Scott and Jenny Jurek Shoe Dog by Phil KnightDepression Hates a Moving Target by Nita Sweeney26 Marathons by Meb KeflezighiA Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna ValerioYour Pace or Mine? By Lisa JacksonPre by Tom Jordan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #526 - Adam speaks with Patricia Engel about her new novel, Infinite Country. This fast-paced story of family, separation, loss, and survival is one of the buzziest books of the year and this conversation will show you why. They discuss the feelings of loss and separation all families of diaspora experience, the intricate research Patricia did, and the closeness of this story to her heart.Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two ordersGet some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ep #525. In today's episode, Adam and Jill dive into all of the great books coming out in March and share some of the ones they are most looking forward to.Books mentioned in today's episode: Infinite Country By Patricia EngelAct Your Age Eve Brown by Talia HibbertThe Conductors By Nicole GloverThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerThe Lamplighters By Emma StonexAccidentally Engaged by Farah HeronRaft of Stars By Andrew J. GraffThat Way Madness Lies ed. by Dahlia AdlerHow Beautiful We Were By Imbolo MbueThe Castle School (for Troubled Girls) by Alyssa SheinmelWho is Maud Dixon? By Alexandra AndrewsThe Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie WaltonLost in the Never Woods By Aiden ThomasThe Man Who Ate Too Much By John BirdsallThe Lost Village by Camilla Sten The Ladies of the Secret Circus By Constance Sayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #524 - Elizabeth Knox joins Adam from New Zealand to discuss her epic new fantasy novel, The Absolute Book. They discuss the elaborate worlds she built out, dealing with trauma through writing, and how gods can change. They also chat about the difference between the New Zealand and American Covid response.Get some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #523 - On today's episode, Jill and Adam are providing a few of their favorite cookbooks to help you out with the a Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge! Be sure to tag us (@probooknerds) on your Instagram posts of any food or cocktails you make from a recipe book! Recording this hungry was a mistake.Books mentioned in this episodeMichael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season Rustic Joyful Food By Danielle KartesSoup of the Day By Kate McMillanHalf Baked Harvest Super Simple By Tieghan GerardWill It Waffle? By Daniel ShumskiBarefoot Contessa By Ina GartenTequila Mockingbird By Tim FederleRun Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. By Shalane FlanaganBudget Bytes By Beth MoncelThe Dead Rabbit Mixology & Mayhem By Sean Muldoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #522 - Adam interviews debut author Genevieve Gornichec about her Norse mythology-inspired new book The Witch's Heart. They chat about Viking and Icelandic sagas, the unique character she decided to write about, and why she loves these types of books. Her book is perfect for fans of CIRCE and Norse Mythology.Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two ordersGet some PBN and Libby Swag – http://shop.overdrive.com/Join our Reading Challenge on The Story Graph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #521 - Wow. A lot of you really wanted to hear about what books we read but didn't enjoy and so... here you go. We would love to hear your thoughts so be sure to email us or send us social media messages. Hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #520 - Adam interviews Rose Szabo about their new novel What Big Teeth. They discuss building out the gothic drama that unfolds in their novel, why Rose chose werewolves, and they both share thoughts on the recent Dracula series on Netflix. This was such a joy and their book is a perfect for fans of family drama, werewolves, dark mysteries, and gothic houses. You're going to love this.SponsorTommy John Visit Tommyjohn.com/PBN to get $20 off sitewide including limited edition Valentine's Gift sets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices