Monthly reading list

Every month Joe and friends offer up their favorite new books coming out. Check out the list to see what new titles they can’t wait to dive into, and be sure to come back next month for more great reads.

Reading list

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. Professional Book Nerds podcast was created in 2015 by Jill Grunenwald and Adam Sockel. Emma Dwyer and Joe Skelley joined the podcast in 2022. Joe is the current host of the podcast.

With over 2 million downloads, readers and librarians turn to the PBN team for weekly expert book recommendations, author interviews and all things books.

Our team has a deep knowledge and helps thousands of libraries with collection development, making us uniquely positioned to provide suggestions and recommendations for readers around the world. The Professional Book Nerds podcast is available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Youtube Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Radio FM and more.

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Meet the nerds

Joe Skelley

Joe Skelley

Joe is a Marketing & Events Specialist at OverDrive where he leads the coordination of the Library Vehicle as it tours around the US and Canada, contributes to the Check Out Your Library movement, and works on special events for OverDrive’s Digipalooza conference. In college Joe majored in promotional communication and literature.

Joe has always been a lover of reading and passionate about the library. his first job was as a library page, shelving books at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. He enjoys reading horror, thriller, magical realism, and the broad spectrum of young adult fiction. Joe’s favorite book is Beloved by Toni Morrison.

When he isn’t working, Joe loves to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, get too involved in a craft or DIY project, and (most importantly) spend time with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe!


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Interesting info

Ranked as high as #1 in the Arts category, #6 overall in iTunes rankings and ranked #5 of the top 100 book podcasts

We host live author events upon request at local libraries. These interviews are live in front of 500+ readers

Past author interviews include Rebecca Yarros, Daniel Handler, TJ Klune, Drew Afualo and Chuck Tingle