Today on the pod, Emma and Joe are joined by Marissa to talk about one of Joe and Marissa’s favorite genres – magical realism. They chat about the history of the genre, what they love most about it, and the CW hit, Jane the Virgin. Books mentioned in this episode: Vapor by Amanda Filipacchi The […]
Posted on: April 13, 2023 Category:
Jill is joined by OverDrive librarian, Claire, to chat about all things delicate and dangerous with this botanical cover trend. While the floral trend has been around for awhile, there’s been an uptick in covers that have botanical elements that look more alluring and dangerous. They discuss what is it about these covers, what genres seem […]
Posted on: March 16, 2023 Category:
Looking for ideas for the “Greek Myth Retellings” category of the Professional Book Nerds 2023 Reading Challenge? Emma, Joe, and Jill share their recommendations if you’re in the mood for a classic Greek myth with a twist. They also chat about Sailor Moon, Hadestown, the influence of BookTok, the Clytemnestra fire, and more. Emma’s Picks: […]
Posted on: March 9, 2023 Category:
Emma chats with returning guest, Samantha Shannon, to talk about A Day of Fallen Night, returning to the Roots of Chaos world, crafting complex female characters, immortality, dragons, and Katniss Everdeen. Books mentioned in this episode: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Bone […]
Posted on: February 27, 2023 Category: