Professional Book Nerds

Jennifer Weiner is back on the Professional Book Nerds podcast, this time to talk about her newest book THAT SUMMER. She and Jill discuss cottagecore, writing a book in the pandemic, and getting emails meant for someone with the same name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Past guests Maria and Quinton join Adam to share a massive grab bag of science fiction and fantasy book recommendations that you will love no matter what your level of exploration into those genres has been. We have something for everyone here. Books mentioned in this episode Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots One More Last Time by Eric Ugland The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang Head On by John Scalzi The Expanse by James S.A. Corey The Murderbot Diaries series Peace Talks by Jim Butcher Curses by Lish McBride Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten The Last Emperox by John Scalzi Will Save the Galaxy for Food by Yahtzee Croshaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rena Rossner is back to discuss her new novel, The Light of the Midnight Stars. Rena and Adam chat about fairy tale retellings, gazing upon the stars, her life in Israel, and her career as a literary agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every book nerd and library lover adores books about books! On today's episode, Adam and Jill share a number of books about books to help you tackle another task on the Professional Book Nerds 2021 Reading Challenge. Check out Umberto Eco's personal library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoEuvgT1wBs Books mentioned in this episode: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde The Absolute book by Elizabeth Knox The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler Codex by Lev Grossman The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Being Lolita by Alisson Wood The Last Bookaneer by Matthew Pearl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Kuhn joins Adam for a wonderful chat about their new book, From Little Tokyo, With Love. They get into her current thoughts on feeling representative for the AAPI author community, creating heroines that have super powers but also are relatable, and all the magic that is mochi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina makes her triumphant return to chat with Adam about sequels that weren't entirely necessary (in their minds). These books aren't necessarily bad but our nerds discuss what the original books meant to them and why these ones didn't strike the same chord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jill is joined by author Jesse Q. Sutanto to discuss her new book Dial A for Aunties. The pair discuss her book, working the wedding business, and big families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #543 - Like Justin said... It's gonna be May. And so we're unveiling the books we can't wait to read this month. Books mentioned in this episode Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton The Ivies By Alexa Donne A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean Yearbook by Seth Rogen Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife by Alison Weir Ariadne by Jennifer Saint That Summer by Jennifer Weiner Goblin by Josh Malerman The Secret Talker by Geling Yan Madam by Phoebe Wynne Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard Pumpkin by Julie Murphy Second Place by Rachel Cusk How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #542 - Adam welcomes back Christina Henry to chat about her terrifying new novel, Near the Bone. The discuss the idea of showing the POV of a victim vs. a villain, how she writes characters instead of plots, and why the true terror of the unseen. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees – Visit https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/PBN for 15% off your orders through June 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #541 - Lately, a number of authors who have high profiles have been doing some less than awesome things online. We thought we'd address what to do, as a reader, when authors you've previously supported turn out to be not great human beings. We also discuss the concept of book reviews and how to take star ratings with a grain of salt, and make a plea to readers to do a little research before diving into books you think might be problematic. We'll get back to regularly scheduled book recommending next week but we'd love your thoughts on this episode in the reviews or just send us a message. Get some PBN and Libby swag: http://shop.overdrive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #540 - Joan F. Smith joins Adam to discuss her new book The Half-Orphan's Handbook. Their conversation ranges from how she coped with her father's suicide, how they both use comedy to deal with tragedy, and how they both struggle to accept that how they feel is okay. They also discuss her job as a library's author-in-residence. Trigger warnings for conversations about death and suicide but this is a must listen and a must read for anyone who has struggled with grief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 539 - Adam is joined by Maria Kuznetsova to discuss her new book, Something Unbelievable. They have a great chat about ancestral stories, craft, and what gets passed down to us from our grandparents. Anyone yearning to learn more about where they come from will adore this conversation and Maria's phenomenal book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #538 - Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporate secrecy, and so much more. They also discuss the small things we can all do to help the planet and where Jeff has found joy throughout the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #537- Frequent guests Emma and Maria join the Nerds to chat about some books they've been loving lately and a couple they didn't as well! We're celebrating National Library Week and hope you are too! Books mentioned in this episode We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Berry His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes n7XzumO42bvhJ5pRkmoE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Jill is joined by author, musician, and activist Sister Souljah to discuss her new book Life After Death, which is a sequel to her iconic novel The Coldest Winter Ever. The pair discuss writing Winter Santiaga after so much time, the popularity of Sister Souljah's books among the prison population, and why it took her so long to write the sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #535 - On today's episode, Adam and Jill tackling another of the Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge tasks -- Read a 2020 debut that you didn't read in 2020. Last year was hard for us all and debut authors didn't get the chance other authors might've in a normal year to promote their titles so we're here to help! Books mentioned in this episode Jill Books How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams Godshot by Chelsea Bieker Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho A Good Family by A.H. Kim After Elias by Eddy Boudel Tan The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart Adam's Books Followers by Megan Angelo  Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel Nights When Nothing Happened by Simon Han The Return by Rachel Harrison Memorial Bryan Washington The Truants by Kate Weinberg More debuts can be found at https://2020debuts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #534 - Adam sits down with Gabriela Garcia to talk about her buzzy debut novel Of Women and Salt. They talk about relationships between mothers and daughters, the actions parents take that children will never understand, her relationship with Roxane Gay, and so much more. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees – Visit https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/PBN for 15% off your orders through June 30th. Tommy John - Visit -http://tommyjohn.com/pbn for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #533 - It's that time again! We're previewing all the books coming out in April we can't wait to read. Books mentioned in this episode The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain The Drowning Kind By Jennifer McMahon Dial a for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto World Travel by Anthony Bourdain You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes The Son of Mr. Suleman by Eric Jerome Dickey Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi The Murder Game by Carrie Doyle Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 532 - On today's episode, Adam chats with Emma Stonex about her stunning new novel, The Lamplighters. They discuss her fascination with lighthouses, their mutual interest in the mysteries of the sea, and how loneliness plays a massive role in her book and our current version of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. #531 - Jill and Adam share book recommendations of titles by Asian and Asian-American authors in response to the horrific hate crime that took place in Atlanta this week. If you visit our Twitter page, we have retweeted a number of ways to help support the Asian and Asian-American community. Adam mentioned a free online training you can attend as well: Register for a free bystander intervention training: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/  Books mentioned in this episode: The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee Pachinko by Min Jin Lee The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan Marriage of a Thousand Lies by SJ Sindu Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao American Born Chinese By Gene Luen Yang All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung Obit by Victoria Chang Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu More books recommendations: https://www.overdrive.com/collections/587985/books-by-asian-and-asian-american-authors  If you’d like to watch the Audie Awards live next week you can