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Lost Hollywood Satire & Audiobook Magic with Daniel Henning | Book Lounge by Libby

Joe is joined by acclaimed narrator Daniel Henning to talk about his new imprint, Starshells of Madness, and the wild, scandalous, long-lost Hollywood novel Queer People, a jazz age satire finally back in the spotlight.

Joe Skelley

3/19/2026

Meara's Best Witchy Books to Read 🔮 Cozy, Magical & Must-Read Witch Books | Book Lounge by Libby

Joe sits down with Meara to talk about one of the most enchanting corners of the reading world: witchy books. From cozy magical stories to darker witchcraft tales, they explore how Meara fell in love with the genre, the tropes that define a great witchy read, and the books that every witch-curious reader should try. Expect plenty of spellbinding recommendations along the way.

Joe Skelley

3/12/2026

March 2026 Book Releases We’re Adding to Our TBR | Book Lounge by Libby

March 2026 is stacked with must-read new books! Joe and Amy Allen Clark share the releases climbing to the top of their TBRs — from buzzworthy debuts to major author returns. Get your Libby tag ready.

Joe Skelley

2/26/2026

Inside One’s Company: Obsession, Isolation, and Talking with Ashley Hutson | Book Lounge by Libby

We’re trying something new on Book Lounge by Libby! Joe and Amy Allen Clark (Book Gang podcast) dive into One’s Company by Ashley Hutson, then sit down with Ashley herself for a spoiler-filled conversation about the book, her inspirations, and the story behind it all!

Joe Skelley

2/12/2026

Becoming a Reader as an Adult

What does it mean to become a reader as an adult? In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe talks with his friend Sam about finding her way into reading later in life—and how that journey eventually opened the door to writing her own stories.

Joe Skelley

2/5/2026

February 2026 Book Releases We’re Obsessed With

February is STACKED. ❄️📚 Joe is joined by Meara (@mearaisreading) to break down the most anticipated books releasing in February 2026—and the ones immediately going on our TBRs. If you love being ahead of the reading curve, this one’s for you.

Joe Skelley

1/29/2026

Mood Reading & Our Winter Reading Vibes - DNF Energy & Cozy Season Picks

Cold weather, cozy vibes, and chaotic TBRs ❄️📚
Joe, Meara, and Cece talk mood reading, DNF habits, and the books that feel right for winter.

Joe Skelley

1/22/2026

2026 Book Release Radar: The new books we can’t wait to read

New year, new books! Joe, Jananie K. Velu, and Meara kick off 2026 by sharing the upcoming releases they’re most excited to read—aka the books already racing to the top of their TBRs.

Joe Skelley

1/15/2026

January 2026 Book Picks: New Year, New TBRs | Book Lounge by Libby | Bonus Content

Holiday break = TBR planning season 🎄📚 Joe and Madison look ahead to the January 2026 releases we can’t wait to read as we wrap up 2025 and head into a brand-new bookish year.

Joe Skelley

12/18/2025