It's that magical time again - Joe and Emma are sharing the books being released this May (2024) that they're most looking forward to. The Nerds talk about the eclipse, catch up, and have a silly, goofy time! Titles mentioned in this episode: Author Interviews for May:  This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune  Perfect Little Monsters by Cindy RX He  Think Twice by Harlan Coben   And Then? And Then? What Else? by Daniel Handler     Emma’s Titles:  You Never Know by Tom Selleck   The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren  The ..read more

Emma and Joe talk about some VERY specific reading moods and offer recommendations to match!  Emma’s moods & book picks:   A romance book that’s 10/10 and has Easter eggs a plenty   Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez  Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez  Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez   A cozy fantasy book that's equal parts wholesome and magical   Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree  The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields   The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst A memoir written by the cast member of a 2000s mega-sensati ..read more

Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There's a story here for everyone, and we hope you enjoy! Titles mentioned in this episode: Quinton’s Titles:   The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card  Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher  The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi   Sarah’s Titles:   Tumble by Cel ..read more

On this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press). They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong "walk-on" characters versus writing your main character's whole life story, and of course, what the library means to Doug. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Li ..read more

Emma and Joe are back for their casual nerd chat. The nerds discuss what they've been reading, audiobook preferences, comfort reads, the upcoming solar eclipse, reading pauses, and live events at Cuyahoga County Public Library. Emma’s books:   Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez  Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez  Just for the Summer by Abby JImenez  House of Earth and Blood (GraphicAudio)   A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas  This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune  Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn  To Sir Phillip with Love ..read more

Emma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer! In this casual chat, they also talk high standards, "if he wanted to he would, " drawing inspiration from pop culture, Easter eggs galore, how being a reader made Abby a writer, vanilla cappuccinos, book tour with baby goats, and so much more! Books mentioned in this episode: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketpl ..read more

Emma and Joe return for their monthly round up of books they're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! Settle in for a long list of great books due to release in April 2024. Author interviews:   Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke   Joe’s Picks:   A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon  Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee  The Black Girl Survives in This One Edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saraciea J. Fennell  Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall  Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho  ..read more

In this episode, Emma and Joe are joined by their coworker Katie to discuss their favorite new features of the Libby app. They talk about the evolution of Libby over the years and how user feedback has played a crucial role in shaping the app. They also highlight features like multi-library search, deep search, and notify me tags that make it easier for readers to find and access titles! Come and listen to hear this and so much more on today's episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Titles mentioned in this episode: The Night of the Storm by Nishita Parekh House of Earth and Blood (G ..read more

Emma and Joe talk with fellow OverDrive book lovers about which bookish fandoms they love to love! Morgan, Sydney, Christina, Laura, Sarah, and Andrea share their passion for Sherlock, Emily Henry, Fourth Wing, Star Wars, Serpent & Dove, and more in this very chatty episode. Books mentioned in this episode: Sherlock Holmes series Emily Henry Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Star Wars series Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin Gods & Monsters by Shelby Mahurin The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas The Remnant Chronicles series by Mary E. Pears ..read more

Emma and Joe's favorite episode of the month is here with a roundup of November book releases! Grab a warm beverage and your TBR list! Author Interviews this month:  Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros  The Future by Naomi Alderman  Emma’s Picks  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood   Betting on You by Lynn Painter   Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan   Powerless by Lauren Roberts   Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry   Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy   Endgame by Omid Scobie   Welcome to the O.C. by Josh ..read more