September 30 is International Podcast Day, a celebration of the podcasts that entertain us, teach us something new and make our daily commutes, walks and chores a whole lot more interesting. And if you're anything like me, there's a good chance your favorite podcast is going to involve BOOKS. 

That's right! Libby has a podcast! Grab your headphones, settle into your favorite reading spot and let me introduce you to Book Lounge by Libby, your next favorite corner of the bookish internet. 

 

 

Wait... Libby has a podcast?! 

 

YES! Book Lounge by Libby is a podcast for readers, book lovers and anyone who's ever said, "I just need one more book." 

The show launched in 2015 as Professional Book Nerds and got a fresh look and a new name in 2025. Today, we celebrate the reading life in all its wonderfully weird and varied forms. Whether you read one book a year or one hundred, there's a place for you here. 

Want to check us out? You can listen on all major podcast platforms or watch on Spotify, Kanopy and the Libby App YouTube channel. 

Find all our show links here! 

 

 

So... what happens in the Book Lounge? 

 

A LOT. Every year, I host two seasons of around 20 episodes each, with weekly themes exploring the world of publishing through author interviews, lively conversations, games and, of course, book recommendations. 

Between seasons, we keep the lounge lights on with bonus episodes, wild reading recommendations and interviews. And every month, I share our Monthly Book Picks, featuring upcoming releases that my guests and I can't WAIT to add to our TBRs. 

We've talked romantasy with Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling and Katee Robert, gotten spooky with Rachel Harrison and Ryan La Sala, celebrated Magic Tree House with Mary Pope Osborne... basically, if it involves books, we're probably talking about it. 

 

 

Need your next great read? We've got you. 

 

From twisty thrillers to spicy romance, audiobooks and books exploring mental health and well-being, there's something for every kind of reader in the Book Lounge. 

 

• Mystery and thriller recommendations
• Spicy romance recommendations
• Find your next audiobook
• Mental health and wellness reads

 

 

Season 4 is currently airing! 

 

We're talking librarian confessions, the evolution of adventure stories, myths and legends with Madeline Miller and Nikita Gill, getting started with horror, ghost hunting in a haunted castle and romantic reimaginings of classic stories, and so much more.  

I hope you'll give the show a try! 

 

 

Come hang out with us! 

 

Whether you're a longtime listener or brand-new to the show, I'd love for you to celebrate International Podcast Day with us! 

Check out an episode, discover a new favorite book and head over to Instagram and post what you watched! Tag @bookloungepod with #InternationalPodcastDay and #BookLoungebyLibby.