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Book Lounge by Libby

Professional Book Nerds is now Book Lounge by Libby! Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have.

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Haunted Pages: A Halloween Book Lounge Special | Book Lounge by Libby Season 2 Episode 4

We’re going big for spooky season with this monster-mash Halloween special! Featuring Rachel Harrison, Ryan La Sala, and tons of horror recs to haunt your TBR. 

Joe Skelley

10/16/2025

Beyond the Label: Stories of Disability & Awareness | Book Lounge by Libby Season 2 Episode 3

This episode of Book Lounge by Libby goes Beyond the Label with powerful stories of disability and awareness — featuring author Marie Myung-Ok Lee and book recs that celebrate characters who experience the world differently. 

Joe Skelley

10/9/2025

Back to School, Back to Books: Comfort Reads for Kids (and their grown-ups) | Book Lounge by Libby Season 2 Episode 2

From spotting bullying to finding the perfect comfort read, this week we’re joined by Rex Ogle and diving into some of our favorite Middle Grade & YA books for fall. 

Joe Skelley

10/2/2025

Finding Inspiration Again: Breaking out of Reading Ruts & Writing Slumps | Book Lounge by Libby Season 2 Episode 1

Feeling stuck? 📚✍️ Whether it’s a reading rut or a writing slump, we’ve got the tips and inspiration to get you moving again! Join Neal Shusterman and Amy Allen Clark as we kick off Season 2 of Book Lounge by Libby—it’s time to break the slump and find your spark. 🔥 

Joe Skelley

9/24/2025

Live from ALA: Book Lounge by Libby on the Pop-Top Stage | Book Lounge by Libby | Bonus Episode

This week, we’re taking you live to the ALA 2025 PopTalk Stage! 🎤 Joe is joined by Henry H. Neff, Mary Roach, Michelle Jabès-Corpora, Olivia Worley, Rex Ogle, Sasha Bonét and Terah Shelton Harris for a special Book Lounge by Libby panel. Season 2 kicks off next week—don’t miss it!

Joe Skelley

9/15/2025

Reading Andy Warhol with Daniel Henning | Book Lounge by Libby BONUS

In this bonus episode, Joe is joined by Daniel Henning to explore Andy Warhol’s philosophy, his 1960s reflections and a: a novel. A conversation full of art, culture, and the mind of one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century.

Joe Skelley

9/2/2025

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation on Writing, Identity, and Celebration | Book Lounge by Libby Season 1 Episode 10

We’re wrapping up Season 1 of Book Lounge by Libby with conversations featuring Ann Dávila Cardinal, Isabel Cañas, Cleyvis Natera, Isabel Ibañez, and Tamara Yajía — plus book recs from Bre, Carmen, and Cece to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 

✨ Season 2 of Book Lounge by Libby is coming at the end of September! 

Joe Skelley

8/20/2025

Romantasy Rising: The Explosion of a Genre and What’s Next | Book Lounge Season 1 Episode 9

Three romantasy powerhouses — Jennifer L. Armentrout, Olivia Rose Darling, and Katee Robert — join Joe to talk about the genre’s explosive rise, its most irresistible tropes, and what’s coming next. Plus, Joe and Meara share their must-read romantasy picks. 

Joe Skelley

8/9/2025

Narratives of Legacy: Indigenous Writers on History, Identity, and Survival | Book Lounge Season 1 Episode 8

Two powerhouse Indigenous authors. One unforgettable conversation. 
Angeline Boulley and Carole Lindstrom join us in the Lounge to explore storytelling as resistance, remembrance, and celebration. 

Joe Skelley

8/5/2025