Worldbuilding and Writing with Saara El-Arifi

Emma chats with Saara El-Arifi about her new book, Faebound. They also chat about world-building, writing sex scenes, the book’s original title, the plan for this new trilogy, fated mates, enemies to lovers, and so much more! Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com or in Libby. Library friends can shop […] Read more

Posted on: January 22, 2024 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• Romance

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PBN’s Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Emma and Joe are back for their first recorded episode of 2024 and it’s a BIG one. They share their most anticipated books of the year (as they know it so far). Grab a drink, a snack, and get your reading tracker of choice ready to write down some amazing releases coming out this year. […] Read more

Posted on: January 18, 2024 Category:

• Biography
• Fantasy
• Fiction
• Horror
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Mystery
• Non-fiction
• Romance
• Thriller
• YA

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Surviving Capitalism with Madeline Pendleton

Today Joe chats with Madeline Pendleton about her new book I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt (out Jan. 16)! They chat about how Madeline’s life experiences shaped her path forward, the importance of found family, releasing grief and odd relationships with money and forging a unique company like Tunnel Vision. […] Read more

Posted on: January 15, 2024 Category:

• Memoir
• Non-fiction

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Joe Reads Emily Henry

Following the fun of Joe Reads a Big Romance and Emma Reads a Horror, on this episode Joe reads Book Lovers by Emily Henry! Emma and Joe talk about their loves in the genre, misconceptions Joe had to break down when thinking romance, and so much more. Have a suggestion for our next installment? Send […] Read more

Posted on: January 11, 2024 Category:

• General

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