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 […] Read more

Posted on: January 30, 2025 Category:

• General

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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 […] Read more

Posted on: December 23, 2024 Category:

• LGBTQIA+
• Mystery

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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 […] Read more

Posted on: December 19, 2024 Category:

• General

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Exploring the World of Barbie with Renée Rosen

Step into a world of pink, glamour, and storytelling in this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast! Joe chats with bestselling author Renée Rosen about her dazzling new novel Let’s Call Her Barbie (out January 21 from Penguin). They dive into Renee’s writing process, the inspiration behind the book, and their shared love of […] Read more

Posted on: December 16, 2024 Category:

• Fiction
• Historical Fiction

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