The Best Juvenile and Young Adult Titles of 2023

On this episode of PBN, Joe and Emma are starting to wrap up the year by sharing their favorite juvenile and young adult titles published in 2023. Come and hear what made the cut and why these nerds enjoyed it so much. Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma’s Titles: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood […] Read more

Posted on: November 16, 2023 Category:

• Children's
• Dystopian
• Fantasy
• Fiction
• General
• Horror
• LGBTQIA+
• Middle Grade
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Thriller
• YA

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Dystopian Futures with Naomi Alderman

On this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe chats with author Naomi Alderman about her new book The Future (out November 7). Joe and Naomi talk about where Naomi’s inspiration to write came from, how an actual pandemic happening can really change how you write about a pandemic, and what exactly would happen […] Read more

Posted on: November 13, 2023 Category:

• Dystopian
• Fiction

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Witchy Reads

Grab your crystal ball, fire up the cauldron, and get ready to get witchy! Today, Joe, Kristin, and Claire share some recommended picks for the witching season. There’s something magical in the air as you transition from Halloween horrors but before you get too cozy for the winter season. Titles mentioned in this episode: Kristin’s […] Read more

Posted on: November 9, 2023 Category:

• Horror
• Literature
• Middle Grade
• Mystery
• Thriller

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Rebecca Yarros Believes in Happily Ever Afters

Emma spends roughly an hour fangirling at bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros, and chats about the highly-anticipated release of Iron Flame. They also discuss work-life balance, the biggest obstacles facing Xaden and Violet, Rebecca’s favorite dragon and go-to coffee order, being a Dain apologist, and so much more in this casual, chatty interview. Books mentioned in this […] Read more

Posted on: November 6, 2023 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• General
• Romance

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