Professional Book Nerds

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 Grunenwald Born to Run by Christopher McDougall  The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal North by Scott and Jenny Jurek  Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Depression Hates a Moving Target by Nita Sweeney 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio Your Pace or Mine? By Lisa Jackson Pre 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 orders 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 #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 Engel Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert The Conductors By Nicole Glover The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner The Lamplighters By Emma Stonex Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron Raft of Stars By Andrew J. Graff That Way Madness Lies ed. by Dahlia Adler How Beautiful We Were By Imbolo Mbue The Castle School (for Troubled Girls) by Alyssa Sheinmel Who is Maud Dixon? By Alexandra Andrews The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton Lost in the Never Woods By Aiden Thomas The Man Who Ate Too Much By John Birdsall The 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 episode Michael Symon's 5 in 5 for Every Season Rustic Joyful Food By Danielle Kartes Soup of the Day By Kate McMillan Half Baked Harvest Super Simple By Tieghan Gerard Will It Waffle? By Daniel Shumski Barefoot Contessa By Ina Garten Tequila Mockingbird By Tim Federle Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. By Shalane Flanagan Budget Bytes By Beth Moncel The 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 orders 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. #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. Sponsor Tommy 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

Ep 519: In today's episode, Jill is joined by romance author Kate Clayborn to discuss her book Love Lettering, which was selected to be the latest pick in the Together We Read US digital book club program. From Feb. 10 - Feb 24, readers in the United States can get the ebook or audiobook of Love Lettering without waitlist or holds. Sponsor: Kencko – Be one of the first 100 listeners to visit http://kencko.com/pbn for 25% off your first order of ready to enjoy smoothies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #518 - Adam speaks with Dr. Keisha N. Blain, co-editor of the new book Four Hundred Souls with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. They discuss how the project came together, how the almost 100 authors were selected and how their essays were laid out, the coordination it took, and the astounding audiobook. There may not be a more important book released this year. A must-read book and a must-listen conversation. Sponsor: Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two orders 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. #517 - You know it. You love it. It's our monthly wrap up of all the new books we can't wait to read! Books mentioned in this episode The Echo Wife By Sarah Gailey The Project By Courtney Summers The Removed By Brandon Hobson Honey Girl By Morgan Rogers Four Hundred Souls edited by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Dr. Keisha Blain The Burning Girls By C. J. Tudor This Close to Okay By Leesa Cross-Smith Fake Accounts By Lauren Oyler Girl A By Abigail Dean The House on Vesper Sands By Paraic O'Donnell The Witch's Heart By Genevieve Gornichec Four Lost Cities By Annalee Newitz Kink edited By R.O. Kwon Good Neighbors By Sarah Langan Possession By Katie Lowe The Sanatorium By Sarah Pearse Buy some Professional Book Nerds and Libby swag at http://shop.overdrive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers joins Jill to discuss her new book The Project. Along with discussing the fictional cult The Unity Project as seen in her book, Courtney discusses the research she did on real-life cults as part of her process, including Jonestown and The People's Temple. Today's episode is sponsored by Tommy John Visit Tommyjohn.com/PBN to save 15% on your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #515 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill answer listener questions about their pets, snacks, non-book related life interests, and a whole bunch more. We'll get back to your regularly scheduled book recommendation content on Monday but this felt like a good time to pause for a brief moment and answer your questions! Jill's campus crime novel blogs mentioned in the podcast: 1st list: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/09/25/10-campus-crime-novels-that-will-thrill-you-all-year-long/ 2nd list: https://company.overdrive.com/2020/10/14/8-more-campus-crime-novels-that-will-thrill-you-all-year-long/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #514 - On today's episode, Adam sits down with bestselling author Max Brooks. They chat about his latest books Devolution and Minecraft: The Mountain. They also discuss his lifetime love of audiobooks, growing up in a house filled with storytelling, and the importance of teachers. Sponsor: Literati Kids – Visit http://www.Literati.com/ProBookNerds for 25% off your first two orders 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

Eo. #513 - Everything feels really tough right now so if, like us, you need a distraction consider getting lost in one of these fictional worlds. Books mentioned in this episode Folk of the Air series by Holly Black Oryx and Crake By Margaret Atwood The Giver by Lois Lowry The Crane Wife By Patrick Ness Take a Hint, Dani Brown By Talia Hibbert The Princess Bride by William Goldman Fangirl By Rainbow Rowell On Stranger Tides By Tim Powers Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Red Rising by Pierce Brown Warcross by Marie Lu Stardust by Neil Gaiman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #512 - Adam is joined by Robert Jones, Jr., debut author of The Prophets and creator of the popular Son of Baldwin online community and blog. Robert's new book is receiving praise as a potential book of the year for its groundbreaking storytelling, immaculate prose, and shattering the notion of sexuality and love. This conversation was compelling and touched on not just the novel itself, but its connection to the current moment in time in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #511- Jill and Adam are back together sharing their most recent reads before getting into their own reading resolutions for 2021 Then, they offer up book recommendations for one of the tasks on the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge- Read a book published in the 1990s. Take a listen! Sponsor: Kencko - Be one of the first 100 listeners to visit http://kencko.com/pbn for 25% off your first order of ready to enjoy smoothies. Recent Reads: Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang Plainsong by Kent Haruf Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney 1990s books - #PBNread2021 The Things They Carried By Tim O'Brien A Lesson Before Dying By Ernest J. Gaines Jurassic Park By Michael Crichton Sabriel By Garth Nix The Witching Hour By Anne Rice The Sparrow By Mary Doria Russell Game of Thrones by George RR Martin The Secret History by Donna Tartt Rose Madder by Stephen King The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead Adam’s page on The StoryGraph Learn more about yo

Ep. #510 - Happy New Year, nerds! We're ushering 2021 with an author and a book that people are sure to be talking about all year long. Ashley Audrain's debut novel, The Push, has been generating buzz since it's massive 9 publishing house auction and now it's about to finally be released. This stunning thriller about motherhood and family is impossible to put down and will genuinely take your breath away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #509 - We're saying goodbye to 2020 in the best way we know how... by looking forward to the first month of 2021 and a whole bundle of new book releases to talk about! Books mentioned in this episode The Push By Ashley Audrain One of the Good Ones by Maika and Maritza Moulite Concrete Rose By Angie Thomas The Wife Upstairs By Rachel Hawkins Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne The Charmed Wife By Olga Grushin Unplugged by Gordon Korman Burnt Sugar By Avni Doshi Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor The Ex Talk By Rachel Lynn Solomon We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen Aftershocks By Nadia Owusu A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes If I Disappear By Eliza Jane Brazier The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry By C. M. Waggoner A House at the Bottom of a Lake By Josh Malerman Before the Ruins By Victoria Gosling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #508 - Happy holidays! On this special podcast crossover event, Adam joins our friends from the popular Reading Glasses podcast to discuss the Charles Dickens classic story A Christmas Carol and the truly perfect adaptation from The Muppets. This was the podcast Adam was always destined to record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices