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Into the Blue & the Secrets of Publishing with Emma Brodie | Book Lounge by Libby Bonus
Executive editor and author Emma Brodie joins Joe on Book Lounge by Libby to spill publishing secrets, share her creative process, and talk about her new novel Into the Blue.
Joe Skelley
4/7/2026
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Building Belonging Through Books | A conversation with Dessa Carroll, founder – Brown Babies n’ Books | Book Lounge by Libby
In this episode, Joe sits down with Brown Babies n' Books founder Dessa Carroll to talk about creating a thriving, community-driven literacy movement. From grassroots beginnings to building spaces where families feel seen, this conversation is all about the transformative power of stories.
Joe Skelley
4/2/2026
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Spring Into Reading: April 2026 Book Picks | Book Lounge by Libby
April is blooming with must-read books! 🌷 Joe and Emma share the buzziest April 2026 releases they’re adding to their TBR—get ready to fall in love with your next favorite read.
Joe Skelley
3/26/2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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