On today's episode, Jill is joined by Stephanie Wrobel to discuss Stephanie's new book This Might Hurt. Set against the backdrop of a woman looking to rescue her sister from a cult, This Might Hurt examines the connection between pain and fear and familial bonds. In the interview Stephanie discusses her research process and shares where the idea for her book came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Interview with Stephanie Wrobel, author of This Might Hurt

In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes galore! Books mentioned in this episode: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey Not Like the Movies by Jerry Winfrey It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian Electric Idol by Katee Robert Neon Gods by Katee Robert The Runaway Duchess by Joanna Lowell Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian Book Lovers by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily Henry The No-Show by Beth O'Leary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader

On today's episode, Joe is joined by Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You, to discuss his new book coming out on February 22. To break into Kosoko's rom-comedy-of-errors, Joe and Kosoko talk about the dating world, texting exes, and relationship advice. They also talk about what shows they've been binging recently and get a little too excited about the new Pokémon game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Kosoko Jackson, author of I'm So (Not) Over You

On today's episode, Joe is joined by his co-worker Christina to discuss books they love to reread. Some of these are for comfort, some are to break out of a reading rut, and some are for inspiration. From childhood memories to haunting tales, there's a special power to rereading (or re-listening) to books. Be sure to share some of your favorite titles to reread on our social media (Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBook Nerds) or email us at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Books Mentioned: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold The House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune The Hating Game - Sally Thorne Beloved - Toni Morrison House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pride & Prejudice - Jane Austen The Penultimate Peril - Lemony Snicket All the Birds in the Sky - Charlie Jane Anders Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones The Last Child - John Hart Ready Player One - Ernest Cline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comfort Rereads

In today's episode, Jill is joined by Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, to discuss her new book Secret of the Sprakkar. Eliza shares some of the inspiration for the book, discusses how she decided which women of Iceland to feature, and gender equality in Iceland. Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid shares the secrets of the Sprakkar

On today's episode, Jill is joined by her co-worker Meghan to discuss romance books featuring fat characters. From contemporary romances set on reality television shows to historical romances featuring fat male characters, there's so much to fall in love with in these books. They also discuss the importance of using body neutral language around kids. Books mentioned: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade All the Feels by Olivia Dade Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Forever His Champion by Marie Lipscomb One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy The Love Con by Seressia Glass Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner Take a Hint Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert Wrapped by Rebekah Weatherspoon Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fat and Fabulous Romance Titles

In today's episode, Joe, Jill and Emma share the titles they are most excited to read in February! From romance to thrillers to non-fiction that makes us feel old, there is a little bit of everything coming next month. Books mentioned in this episode: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Only a Monster by Vanessa Len The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley Wish You Were Gone by Kieran Scott When a Killer Calls by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman The Verifiers by Jane Pek My Mess Is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake The Cage by Bonnie Kistler Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood Tired as F*ck by Caroline Dooner A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage by Heather Havrilesky The New Girl by Jess Q. Sutanto The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February's Biggest Books

On today's episode, Jill is delighted to introduce her new co-hosts on PBN, her coworkers Joe and Emma! Joe and Emma share some of their favorite types of books to read and they all share some of their recent reads. Books mentioned in today's episode Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 88 Names by Matt Ruff Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Room by Emma Donoghue The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Dressing Barbie by Carol Spencer This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel Cultish by Amanda Montell The Diviners by Libba Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the new Professional Book Nerds!

It's that time of year when the New Year New You messages are everywhere and lots of people set resolutions to lose weight. But in today's episode Jill shares some titles for those people looking for resources on stepping away from diet culture. Episode originally aired in August 2021 Books mentioned in this episode: Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker Landwhale by Jes Baker Hunger by Roxane Gay The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings Fat & Queer by Miguel M. Morales, Bruce Owens Grimm, and Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throwback Thursday: Body Positive Books

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, to discuss her new book. Eva shares her own personal experience working in a rare manuscript libraries, the sensitivity of writing about mental health issues, and the pair discuss real-life library thefts and geek out over a shared love of the Thomas Crown Affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Eva Jurczyk, author of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections

We're halfway through January and there is still plenty of time to set your reading resolutions for 2022! If you are looking for something beyond keeping track of the number of books you read, today's episode is for you because Jill offers some suggestions and alternative reading resolutions beyond just the number of books you read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reading Resolutions that have nothing to do with the number of books you read

Marie Benedict returns to discuss her new book Her Hidden Genius, about scientist Rosalind Franklin who was instrumental in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Benedict is back with her new book Her Hidden Genius

It's time for monthly book picks! In today's episode, Jill is looking at some of the great books coming out in January that she can't wait to dive into. Today's episode is sponsored by Headspace. Visit Headspace.com/PBN and get one month FREE Books mentioned in this episode: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis Wahala by Nikki May A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris Battle of the LInguist Mages by Scotto Moore Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 2022's Biggest Books!

On today's episode, Jill is joined by Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her debut novel Olga Dies Dreaming. Xochitl, a former wedding planner turned writer, discusses how her own background came into the novel, the real-life devestation of Puerto Rico that inspired the book, and what it's like having her debut novel already be optioned. Today's episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/PROBOOKNERDS and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Xochitl Gonzalez

Jill is sick womp womp so rather than January Books, today's episode is a quick reminder to get your 2021 Reading Challenge in before the end of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goodbye 2021

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