Best of 2024: Juvenile, Middle Grade & YA Reads

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024! 🎉📚 In this episode, Joe is joined by Andrea and Sarah to share their top picks—stories that made them laugh, cry, and think in new ways. From heartwarming middle […] Read more

Posted on: December 5, 2024 Category:

• Children's
• Middle Grade
• YA

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Final Chapter of 2024: December Book Picks

🎄📚 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for new books! Joe is joined by his friend and colleague Marissa to unwrap December 2024’s hottest new releases. From cozy holiday reads to thrilling page-turners, they’re sharing the books they’re most excited for as the year winds down. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself, […] Read more

Posted on: November 21, 2024 Category:

• Coming of Age
• Cookbook
• Cozy
• Dystopian
• Fantasy
• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• Horror
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Mystery
• Non-fiction
• Romance
• Thriller
• YA

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Chuck Palahniuk Talks Shock Induction, Writing Style & Boston Terriers

In this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe sits down with legendary author Chuck Palahniuk to discuss his latest novel, SHOCK INDUCTION (out now from Simon & Schuster) . They dive into Chuck’s signature minimalist writing style and explore how it unites his body of work, creating stories that pack an unforgettable punch. […] Read more

Posted on: November 18, 2024 Category:

• Coming of Age
• Dystopian
• Fiction
• General
• Horror
• Literature
• Thriller

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Cozy Reads & Cottage Core Vibes

It’s fall, y’all 🍂 In this episode, Joe teams up with Claire and Kristin to share the ultimate list of cozy book recommendations. From charming cottage core tales to delightful cozy mysteries to graphic novels, these picks are perfect for your next warm and comforting reading escape. Your next cozy read awaits! Titles mentioned in […] Read more

Posted on: November 14, 2024 Category:

• Cozy
• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• Horror
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Magical Realism
• Middle Grade
• Mystery
• Romance

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