Professional Book Nerds

Professional Book Nerds


Latest Episodes

PBN's Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations
April 18, 2024

Emma and Joe talk about some VERY specific reading moods and offer recommendations to match!

Don't Lose Your Whimsy - Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
April 11, 2024

Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the

Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
April 08, 2024

On this episode, Joe talks with fellow Clevelander Douglas Westerbeke about his debut novel A Short Walk Through a Wide World (out April 2 from Avid Reader Press).They talk about writing an adventure story, the difficulties between writing strong "walk-

Nerd Chat: April 2024
April 04, 2024

Emma and Joe are back for their casual monthly update!

High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez
April 01, 2024

Emma welcomes Abby Jimenez to the podcast to discuss her new book, Just for the Summer!

April Book Picks
March 28, 2024

Grab your drink of choice and settle in for a long list of great books to expect in April 2024!

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)
March 21, 2024

Time to take a look at some of our favorite new Libby features in 2024!

Romance on Mars - A Conversation with Natasha Pulley
March 18, 2024

How does a marriage of convenience between a formal principal ballet dancer and a Mars politician work, exactly?

Borrow, Buy, Bin
March 14, 2024

A bookish way to donate your darlings

How to Be Bold With Tarryn Fisher
March 11, 2024

Emma catches up with Tarryn Fisher to discuss her new book, Good Half Gone.