Book Lounge by Libby

On today's episode, Adam chats with Alafair Burke who was in town for a library event! They discuss her latest thriller The Better Sister, how she uses tension from the criminal justice system to up the stakes for family dramas, and what it's like getting to work with Mary Higgins Clark.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with bestselling author Fiona Barton about her latest book The Suspect. They discuss Fiona's writing process, along with her decision to make a journalist the investigator in her novels.  Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com   Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.   We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~It's gonna be MAYYYY~ Sorry, Justin. Today we're talking about the books we're most excited about that are coming out in May (oh my god, it's May)... You know the drill.   Books Mentioned in this episode The Farm by Joanne Ramos The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla & Chimene Suleyman Cari Mora by Thomas Harris Middlegame by Seanan McGuire The Tubman Command by Elizabeth Cobbs Kingsbane by Claire LeGrand Biloxi by Mary Miller Becoming Dr. Seuss by Brian Jay Jones Anna of Cleve by Alison Weir We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson There's Something about Sweetie by Sandhya Menon The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell The Obsoletes by Simeon Mills The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Again, but Better by Christine Riccio Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Helen Ellis about her new book Southern Lady Code. Helen shares what it was like writing essays based on her real life and why she loves the Libby app so much!  Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter. Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Adam returns from LA to chat with Christina about the upcoming OverDrive Summer Reading Program! She breaks down the awesome collection available to our school and library partners and then dives into the titles she's most excited about. You can find the Summer Reading Program page with complete information here: https://resources.overdrive.com/summer-read/   Books mentioned in this episode   Niko Draws a Feeling by Robert Raczka Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids by Alain M. Bergeron Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See? By Chris Ferrie The Flight of the Swans by Sarah McGuire The Vast Wonder of the World Extraordinary by Mélina Mangal A Date with Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt The Wild Robot by Peter Brown The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco I, Claudia by Mary McCoy The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. (Terry) Nelson Rules of the Ruff by Heidi Lang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with suspense writer Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the new book They All Fall Down. Jill and Rachel discuss Agatha Christie, seven deadly sins, and locked room mysteries.  Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019 Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina and Rickie are back, this time joining Jill to discuss books featuring sisters! From going into hell to save your sister's soul to helping your sister cover up multiple murders to fighting your sister over the King of England, there's a little something for everyone in this list.  Books mentioned in this episode My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Lucky by Alice Sebold The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory City Infernal by Edward Lee Sisters by David McPhail Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah   Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. We are proud to be an Evergreen Podcast Signature Program. For more information visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Emily Duncan, author of the new young adult book Wicked Saints.  Interview was recorded live at ALA Midwinter 2019   Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. Professional Book Nerds is an Evergreen Podcasts signature program. To learn more, visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam's out this week in Jury Duty, so Jill is on her own and decided to stay on brand and talk about some True Crime books!   Books mentioned in this episode I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara American Fire by Monica Hesse A Serial Killer's Daughter by Kerri Rawson The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman The Lazarus Files by Matthew McGough The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule Burned by Edward Humes The Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Lucky by Ann Sebold My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf   Music: Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview: We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. Professional Book Nerds is an Evergreen Podcasts signature program. To learn more, visit www.evergreenpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jill and Adam sit down with Harlan Coben for a live interview in front of a sold out crowd of 400 readers at their home away from home, Cuyahoga County Public Library. Speaking of homes, his new book RUN AWAY, deals with tracking down someone who ran away from theirs... They also discuss his work with Netflix, his ability to write anywhere, and using the things he sees in his daily life and the question, "What if" as catalysts for his writing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices