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Food Obsessions with Dan Ahdoot, author of Undercooked

Today on the podcast Joe is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Dan Ahdoot to talk about his new book Undercooked: How I let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That’s a Dumb Way to Live. They talk about what cuisine Dan would live off of for the rest of his life, pitch […]
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Who we are


We’re not just book nerds, we’re Professional Book Nerds® (PBN) who work at OverDrive, the industry-leading app for eBooks and audiobooks through your local library and school. With over a half million downloads, readers and librarians turn to the PBN team for weekly expert book recommendations, author interviews and all things books.

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Meet the nerds


Emma Dwyer

Emma Dwyer is a Product Trainer at OverDrive, where she provides support to Public Library partners. Prior to joining the Training team, Emma was an OverDrive Content Specialist and she brings a great deal of library, publishing, and book knowledge to her current team.

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Joe Skelley

Joe Skelley manages the tour route for OverDrive’s Digital Bookmobile and helps introduce new users to Libby through virtual training sessions. In college, Joe majored in promotional communications, and literature reading everything from the classics to local authors in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

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Jill Grunewald

Jill Grunenwald is the creator and other half of the Professional Book Nerds Podcast and loves talking about books almost as much as she loves reading them. She joined OverDrive in 2015 as a Collection Development Analyst, helping libraries select and purchase content for their users.

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What people are saying


“I love this podcast. They are thoughtful about the books they talk about, interview great authors, and give great recommendations!”

-Dawnrrice, iTunes user

“Their recommendations are fabulous and the author interviews are wonderful. there are many books I have read and enjoyed thanks to the Professional Book Nerds. And that is the best name ever. Can we get stickers or t-shirts?”

-Citrus Sunshine, iTunes user

“I visited the podcast twice this year, and it was an absolute joy both times. The questions are wonderful, the book nerdery is great, and it also happens to be a fantastic way to get the word out!”

-Marieke Nijkamp, author of This Is Where It Ends

“The PBN’s enthusiasm for literature comes through in insightful, well researched questions and their lively repartee with the authors”

-Margaret Coffee, National Accounts Manager

“I’m always looking for my next book. Friends’ recommendations are great but tend to stay in their categories. This podcast delivers a lot of options in a lot of categories I would never have been exposed to.”

-Karen, Professional Book Nerds fan

“Perfect podcast for anyone looking for what books to checkout next.”

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Recent news


ICYMI! 🔪💋 The cover for my YA slasher, YOUR LONELY NIGHTS ARE OVER, is serving Christopher Pike!

I'm totally in love with Monica Loya's illustration of those beautiful, bitchy besties with benefits, Dearie and Cole!

Get those preorders in for Sept 12! http://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706430/your-lonely-nights-are-over-by-adam-sass

Coming in the fall—ONLY SHE CAME BACK, my new twisty psychological thriller about one #truecrime fan trying to be the first to find out what really happened in the case everybody’s obsessed with. Does she get in way over her head? Yes, she does.

In honor of Valentines day, we’re giving away a Witchlings short story about when Valley meets Graves ! 👀 🥰
It has 1st crush feels & takes place before The Golden Frog Games! Sign up for my newsletter by 2/13 to get Witchlings: The Warmest Winter! ❄️ ♥️ http://eepurl.com/h3kg5r

🐸🌹 Edgar Allan Toad is here to wish you and yours a very ✨magical✨ Valentine's Day

Learn more about Witchlings & pre-order Witchlings: The Golden Frog Games by @Claribel_Ortega 🔗 http://WitchlingsWorld.com

On today's episode, Emma had the most fun chat with @rachkollercroft to discuss STONE COLD FOX. They also chat about "Heartbreakers," the importance of libraries, Team Bea vs Team Gale, and more. Listen now! https://professionalbooknerds.com/hot-girl-con-artists-with-rachel-koller-croft/

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Announcing my next horror novel BEHOLDER, about a boy who can rewind mirrors, a missing Greek grandmother, and some really f**ked up interior design. Check out the full cover + Q&A!

Out 10.3.2023, preorder links below!

https://www.tor.com/2023/02/09/cover-reveal-beholder-by-ryan-la-sala/

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