Don’t Lose Your Whimsy – Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
Posted on: April 11, 2024
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 Celia Perez
- Huda F are You? By Huda Fahmy
- Mid-Air Alicia D Williams
- Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
Jane’s Titles:
- Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
- Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
- Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
Joe’s Titles:
- Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez
- If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla
- Damned by Chuck Palahniuk
- What the Fireflies Know by Kai Harris
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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 Celia Perez
- Huda F are You? By Huda Fahmy
- Mid-Air Alicia D Williams
- Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow
Jane’s Titles:
- Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
- Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau
- Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
Joe’s Titles:
- Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez
- If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla
- Damned by Chuck Palahniuk
- What the Fireflies Know by Kai Harris
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
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