Getting educated on The Teachers with Alexandra Robbins

On today’s episode, Jill is joined by investigative journalist Alexandra Robbins to discuss her new book The Teachers. Told over the course of one school year, The Teachers follows three teachers from across the United States as they navigate the classroom. Alexandra discusses the challenges face in the classroom — and speaks from her own […] Read more

Posted on: March 13, 2023 Category:

• Non-fiction

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Greek Myth Retellings

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: […] Read more

Posted on: March 9, 2023 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• YA

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GUESS THAT CLASSIC!

On today’s episode, we’re trying something new. Join us for everyone’s favorite game, GUESS THAT CLASSIC! Inspired by the Normal Gossip podcast, we wrote up descriptions of classic literature in modern day gossip, and then we quizzed each other. Guess along with us or sit back and enjoy the hot tea! (To avoid spoilers, titles […] Read more

Posted on: March 2, 2023 Category:

• General
• Literature

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Craft and Complex Characters with Samantha Shannon

Emma chats with returning guest, Samantha Shannon, to talk about A Day of Fallen Night, returning to the Roots of Chaos world, crafting complex female characters, immortality, dragons, and Katniss Everdeen. Books mentioned in this episode: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon The Bone […] Read more

Posted on: February 27, 2023 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• LGBTQIA+

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