In today’s episode, Jill returns for the second part in our Hunger Games retrospective. This time, the trio discusses Catching Fire. From fake weddings to very real relationships, new alliances, and more, it’s no wonder Catching Fire is PBN’s favorite book in the series. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode […]
Posted on: April 20, 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:
Today on the pod, the Nerds are offering up some Dystopian Reads to tickle your fancy. Whether you’re brand new to the genre or you’ve already survived a Hunger Games (or two), there are picks here for everyone! Titles Mentioned in this Episode: Joe’s Titles: Wanderers by Chuck Wendig Flowers for the Sea by Zin […]
Posted on: February 9, 2023 Category: