EPISODE · Feb 2, 2017 · 34 MIN
Ep. #88 -- Reader Advisory recommendations and February's biggest books
from Book Lounge by Libby · host Book Lounge by Libby
On the 88th episode of the pod, Jill and Adam read through a few listener emails and offer book recommendations based on what you, the listener, has been reading. If you'd like some recommendations just email [email protected] with what you're reading or follow us on Twitter! We then dive into all the big books coming out in February and have a mini excitement-panic attack over how amazing the audiobook of Lincoln in the Bardo is going to be. All books discussed can be found below (click on the titles to sample them). Take a listen! Reader Advisory picks and recommendations: Reader James's picks Stabbing Set with Sapphires by L. A. Nisula The Domino Lady by Lars Anderson Skin Game by Tonia Brown Storm of Chains by Jeremiah D. Schmidt The Book Nerds recommendations for James (and you!) The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger The Dream Engine Series by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant The IceFire Trilogy by Patty Jansen Reader Andrea's picks Sweet Breath of Memory by Ariella Cohen A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova The Book Nerds recommendations for Andrea (and you!) The Splintered series by A. G. Howard The Scarlet series by A. C. Gaughen The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins Reader Tina's picks Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Girl Before by JP Delaney The Book Nerds recommendations for Tina (and you!) The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Reader Jessie's picks Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan The Book Nerds recommendations for Jessie (and you!) Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Run by Ann Patchett Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson Carsick by John Waters Veeck as in Wreck by Bill Veeck & Ed Linn Other Books Discussed Caraval by Stephanie Garber Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth The full list of books coming out in February we're most excited about Highlights: Lincoln in the Bardo (the audiobook especially) Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman A Separation by Katie Kitamura Pachinko Min Jin Lee The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard The Conjuring of Light by V. E. Schwab The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the 88th episode of the pod, Jill and Adam read through a few listener emails and offer book recommendations based on what you, the listener, has been reading. If you'd like some recommendations just email [email protected] with what you're reading or follow us on Twitter! We then dive into all the big books coming out in February and have a mini excitement-panic attack over how amazing the audiobook of Lincoln in the Bardo is going to be. All books discussed can be found below (click on the titles to sample them). Take a listen! Reader Advisory picks and recommendations: Reader James's picks Stabbing Set with Sapphires by L. A. Nisula The Domino Lady by Lars Anderson Skin Game by Tonia Brown Storm of Chains by Jeremiah D. Schmidt The Book Nerds recommendations for James (and you!) The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger The Dream Engine Series by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant The IceFire Trilogy by Patty Jansen Reader Andrea's picks Sweet Breath of Memory by Ariella Cohen A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova The Book Nerds recommendations for Andrea (and you!) The Splintered series by A. G. Howard The Scarlet series by A. C. Gaughen The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins Reader Tina's picks Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Girl Before by JP Delaney The Book Nerds recommendations for Tina (and you!) The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Reader Jessie's picks Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan The Book Nerds recommendations for Jessie (and you!) Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Run by Ann Patchett Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson Carsick by John Waters Veeck as in Wreck by Bill Veeck & Ed Linn Other Books Discussed Caraval by Stephanie Garber Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth The full list of books coming out in February we're most excited about Highlights: Lincoln in the Bardo (the audiobook especially) Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman A Separation by Katie Kitamura Pachinko Min Jin Lee The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard The Conjuring of Light by V. E. Schwab The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at [email protected] Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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