Professional Book Nerds Go to Professional Book Nerds

We’re not just book nerds, we’re Professional Book Nerds®

With over a half million downloads, readers and librarians turn to the PBN team for weekly expert book recommendations, author interviews and all things books.

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Book Recommendations with Nancy Pearl, America's Librarian

| E:137

On today's episode, Adam and Jill chat with Nancy Pearl! Nancy regularly offers book recommendations on NPR, was named Librarian of the Year in 2011 by Library Journal and even has her own action figure. Nancy has long been known for her ability to recommend books and now she's written her own debut novel, George and Lizzie.

During the conversation, Nancy discusses her new book, libraries and a whole slew of other fun topics. She then does us the honor of providing loads of book recommendations (listed and linked below). Take a listen!

Books featured in this episode

George and Lizzie by Nancy Pearl

The Boy on the Bridge by M. R. Carey

The Passage by Justin Cronin

The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey

The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

The True Flag by Stephen Kinzer

The Brothers by Stephen Kinzer

The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge

Half Magic by Edward Eager

Defectors by Joseph Kanon

A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre

August Snow by Stephen Mack Jones

Design for Dying by Renee Patrick

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Say Hello!
Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com

Music
"Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com

Where to Listen

Find us in your favorite podcast app.

Recent Episodes

View All

Brian Jay Jones!

Professional Book Nerds | E:339
On today's episode, Adam sits down with Brian Jay Jones, the award-winning biographer whose latest book Becoming Dr. Seuss is now available.
Listen to Brian Jay Jones!

Recent Reads and Game of Thrones Finale Thoughts

Professional Book Nerds | E:338
On today's episode, Adam and Jill share the books they've enjoyed recently before getting into their big thoughts after watching the Game of Thrones finale. What they think might surprise you!
Listen to Recent Reads and Game of Thrones Finale Thoughts

Books Behind Bars: Titles Set In Prison

Professional Book Nerds | E:337
In today's episode, along with talking about her book, Jill also discusses some other books set in prison. Her list includes fiction, nonfiction, and titles written from prison.
Listen to Books Behind Bars: Titles Set In Prison

Interview with Karen Russell

Professional Book Nerds | E:336
In today's episode, Jill interviews author Karen Russell about her new short story collection Orange World and Other Stories. They discuss the differences in writing short fiction v. a novel and how she organized the collection.
Listen to Interview with Karen Russell

You May Also Like

Listen toNovel Conversations
Listen to7 Minute Stories
Listen toYour Teen with Sue and Steph

Connect on social media or subscribe to our newsletter

Connect