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The nominees are in! 🎉 Joe is joined by his coworker Gabi to unveil the 2025 Libby Book Awards nominees, including some exciting new categories. From the book club books to the hidden gems readers can’t stop raving about, we’re breaking down the top picks of the year. Who made the list? Tune in to find out!
Check out the nominees on our Libby Life Blog: https://www.libbylife.com/2025-01-29-announcing-the-finalists-for-the-2025-libby-book-awards
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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BUY THE BOOK!"What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey, published by FLATIRON BOOKS | MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS, is available wherever books are sold. Go here for more information about Dr. Bruce Perry’s work Buy the book on Apple BooksBuy the book on SpotifyIn this episode of The Oprah Podcast, world-renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Bruce Perry, offers his advice on how to heal from childhood wounds. Oprah and Dr. Perry co-authored the #1 New York Times bestselling book, What Happened to You? Which has sold over 1 million copies. Dr. Perry discusses why asking this simple question is so important to understanding one’s story and behavior. He also gives scientific and practical guidance on why certain traumas can have lasting impacts on our lives and how little moments of hope make all the difference. Oprah shares stories from her own life offering ways to overcome our challenges. People from around the country join via Zoom to share their experiences and receive advice from Dr. Perry and Oprah on how to heal and move forward from their personal traumas.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@OprahFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Love at First Chapter: February 2025 Book Picks
Love is in the air… and so are killer thrillers, swoon-worthy romances, out-of-this-world sci-fi, and so much more! Joe is joined by his friend and coworker Nahomy to chat about the most exciting books hitting shelves this February. Whether you’re in the mood for a chilling horror, a heart-racing fantasy, a cozy graphic novel, or a memoir that stays with you, we’ve got your next great read covered.
Looking for even more bookish fun? Follow Nahomy on Instagram at @nahomyslibrary and subscribe to her YouTube channel Nahomy’s Library for more amazing book recommendations!
If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Titles mentioned in today's episode:
Nahomy’s Titles:
Listen to Your Sister - Neena Viel
We All Live Here - Jojo Moyes
Three Days in June -Anne Tyler
The Bones Beneath My Skin - TJ Klune
All Better Now - Neal Shusterman
The History of Everything - Victoria Evans
But Not Too Bold - Hache Pueyo
Joe’s Titles:
The Dollhouse Academy – Margarita Montimore
The Crime Brûlée Bake Off – Rebecca Connolly
Hungerstone – Kat Dunn
Something in the Walls – Daisy Pearce
Fearless and Free – Josephine Baker
Hunger’s Bite - Taylor Robin
You Are Fatally Invited – Ande Pliego
Greenteeth - Molly O’Neill
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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Drag & Murder with Holly Stars
This week on the Professional Book Nerds podcast, Joe is joined by the fabulous Holly Stars! 🎭 Holly dives into her debut queer crime fiction novel, Murder in the Dressing Room (out January 14 from Berkley), sharing the inspiration behind this thrilling whodunit. We also chat about her incredible work on the West End and her advice on embracing your inner drag queen. 💄 Whether you’re a fan of crime fiction, the theater, or just love a little sparkle in your day, this episode is not to be missed! 🌈✨
Check out Holly online: Holly's Instagram & Holly's website
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! You can follow Libby on Instagram here!
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Big Changes Ahead: End-of-Year Updates from the Professional Book Nerds
Big changes are coming to the Professional Book Nerds podcast! In this special end-of-year episode, we’re sharing important updates about the future of the show that you won’t want to miss. Plus, Joe reflects on the final Professional Book Nerds Reading Challenge and how he wrapped up the year of reading. Tune in for all the details and to celebrate the end of this chapter with us!
We hope you enjoy our last episode of the year this Monday, December 23 with drag queen Holly Stars! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year!
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Joe’s Titles:
A Genre you don’t normally read -
The Mars House – Natasha Pulley
A book with MCs a different age than you –
Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights – Lemony Snicket
A book on your TBR longer than 1 year -
Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn
An audiobook (full cast or dramatized) -
The Golden Spoon – Jessa Maxwell
A book in translation –
Marigold Mind Laundry – Jungeun Yun
Reread a childhood favorite
Pure Dead Magic – Debi Gliori
Book with a dual POV
The Boyfriend – Freida McFadden
A book out of season
The Christmas Guest – Peter Swanson
Read a duology
The Dreamblood Duology – The Killing Moon & The Shadowed Sun – NK Jemisin
A book with a one-word title
Cher - Cher
A book from any bestseller list
Somewhere Beyond the Sea – TJ Klune
A book you heard about first on PBN
Diavola – Jennifer Thorne
Thank you to every one who participated in the 2024 PBN Reading Challenge and a shout out to the Queer Liberation Library for sending along their completed list! Check out Joe's episode with Kieran from QLL here.
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started reading at overdrive.com and subscribe to our podcast today!
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