Beyond the Canon: Redefining and Updating the Classics!

Join Joe and Emma on this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast as they dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of the literary canon. They shine a spotlight on contemporary books that challenge traditional notions of what it means to be considered “canonical” and explore the complexities of defining literary greatness. Emma and Joe […] Read more

Posted on: May 9, 2024 Category:

• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Magical Realism
• Memoir
• YA

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Dreaming Big with Carley Fortune

Emma is thrilled to welcome Carley Fortune to talk about her new book, This Summer Will Be Different. In this fun chat, you’ll also hear about Carley’s life-changing writing advice from Taylor Jenkins Reid, writing about different kinds of family dynamics and dreamy male leads, Anne of Green Gables, long-distance best friends, the power of […] Read more

Posted on: May 6, 2024 Category:

• Fiction
• Romance

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All That and a Bag of Chips: 1990s Book Recs

Emma is joined by Sydney and Jane to discuss 1990s nostalgia, essential books of the 90s, and share a list of fresh books set in their favorite decade! This episode is packed full of book recommendations and waxing poetic about malls, layered tank tops, time travel, and revisiting our favorite decade from a 2024 perspective. Emma’s […] Read more

Posted on: May 2, 2024 Category:

• Children's
• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• YA

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May 2024 Book Picks

It’s that magical time again – Joe and Emma are sharing the books being released this May (2024) that they’re most looking forward to. The Nerds talk about the eclipse, catch up, and have a silly, goofy time! Titles mentioned in this episode: Author Interviews for May: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune […] Read more

Posted on: April 25, 2024 Category:

• Dystopian
• Fantasy
• General
• Graphic Novel
• Horror
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Romance
• Science Fiction
• Thriller

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