Talking The House in the Pines with Author Ana Reyes

Today on the pod, Joe chats with Ana Reyes about her debut title (and Reese’s Book Club January pick) The House in the Pines. They talk about writing twists, researching in your hometown, and why she thought TS Elliot was her mother’s enemy! Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode on OverDrive.com […] Read more

Posted on: January 9, 2023 Category:

• General

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Body positive books for kids and teens

In today’s episode, Jill is joined by Sydney and Jane to share juvenile and young adult titles that showcase body diversity. They share what (if any) representation they saw when they were kids, discuss of these types of books for young readers, and even offer some romance novels with fat bodies for those adults looking […] Read more

Posted on: January 5, 2023 Category:

• Children's
• Middle Grade
• YA

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Talking myths about fat people with Aubrey Gordon

Aubrey Gordon, co-host of Maintenance Phase, comes on the Professional Book Nerds to talk about her new book “You Just Need to Lose Weight!” and 19 other myths about fat people. She and Jill discuss some of the myths contained in her book, Taylor Swift’s “Anti Hero” music video, and ways to break free from yet […] Read more

Posted on: January 2, 2023 Category:

• Non-fiction

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January’s Biggest Books!

2023 is almost here, and with it comes a new month of amazing books we can’t wait to read! Emma’s Picks Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo The Villa by Rachel Hawkins Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey Georgie, All Along […] Read more

Posted on: December 22, 2022 Category:

• Fiction
• General
• Romance
• Thriller

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