Book Lounge by Libby

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Jeneva Rose Is Ready to Scare You

What scares you? For bestselling author Jeneva Rose, the answer might be… literally anything. 👀 Jeneva joins Book Lounge by Libby to talk about her new horror collectio

Sep 17
55 min

Reimagining Virginia Woolf: Adapting Night & Day with Justine Waddell

Virginia Woolf has inspired generations of readers, but what happens when you take one of her novels and bring it to a modern audience? This week, Joe is joined by Jus

Sep 3
53 min

September 2026 Book Releases We Can’t Wait to Read

September is bringing some SERIOUS TBR temptation. This week, Joe is joined by Madison (@simon.says.read) to dive into the September 2026 book releases they’re most excit

Aug 27
1 h 34 min

We Read the Wildest Reviews of Books We Love

What happens when you take the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet approach to books? Absolute chaos. Joe is joined by Meara to dig through reviews of books they love and di

Aug 13
1 h 34 min

August 2026 Book Releases We're Adding to Our TBRs

August 2026 books are here, and Joe is joined by Bre (@locd_booktician_) to share the new releases they're most excited to add to their TBRs. Covering everything from hor

Jul 30
1 h 42 min

Plot Twists & Playlists: Audiobooks, Romance Reads & 2026 Book Talk with Destinee

What's better than talking about great books? Talking about all the great books. This week, Joe is joined by romance novel matchmaker, bookseller, and creator Destinee

Jul 16
1 h 07 min

Summerween 2026: The Best Horror Books to Kick Off Spooky Season Early

Summer is heating up... so naturally it's time for ghosts, monsters, haunted camps, cursed lakes, and things that go bump in the night. Joe is joined by Bre to celebrat

Jul 9
1 h 33 min

How President Lincoln Would Celebrate America 250 (and the books he'd read)

As the United States prepares to commemorate America 250, how can we celebrate the nation's history while also making room for reflection, honesty, and meaningful convers

Jul 2
55 min

July 2026 Book Releases: The New Books We Can't Wait to Read

A new month means a new stack of books to obsess over. In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by the wonderful Emma to chat about the July 2026 book rel

Jun 25
1 h 25 min

Too Hot to Handle: Steamy Romance Books for Your Summer TBR

The temperature is rising, and so is the romance stack. In the Season 3 finale of Book Lounge by Libby, romance novel matchmaker, experienced bookseller, and bookish crea

Jun 18
57 min

The Art of the Swoon: Ann Liang & BK Borison on Romance, Chemistry & Desire

Summer reading is getting steamy! Today, Joe is joined by bestselling romance authors Ann Liang and BK Borison for a conversation about creating unforgettable love storie

Jun 15
58 min

Audiobook Month Special: The Best Audiobooks to Add to Your Listening List

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating one of our favorite ways to experience stories. This week Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the BOOK GANG podcast

Jun 11
1 h 16 min

The Magic of Audiobooks with Award-Winning Narrators Saskia Maarleveld & Michael Crouch

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating with two of the most beloved voices in the industry. This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by acclaimed audiob

Jun 8
1 h 03 min

Your Ultimate Pride Month 2026 Reading List

What should you read this Pride Month? In this Pride Month episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu to share book recommendations that celebrat

Jun 4
1 h 04 min

Finding Hope, Queer Joy & the Courage to Be Seen

Pride Month is a celebration, but it's also a reminder of the journeys so many LGBTQ+ people take to find acceptance, belonging, and hope. In this special Pride Month e

Jun 1
1 h 31 min

June 2026 Book Releases You NEED on Your TBR

June is STACKED with incredible new releases, and this month’s Book Picks episode is here to help you build your summer TBR. Joe is joined by Kieran, founder of the Queer

May 29
1 h 02 min

Mystery & Thriller Book Recommendations with @CrimebytheBook

If your TBR is looking a little too well-behaved, consider this your official invitation to cause some chaos. Joe is joined by Abby from @crimebythebook to dive headfir

May 28
55 min

The Anatomy of a Twist

What makes readers gasp out loud at the end of a thriller? How do authors plant clues without giving everything away? And why do some plot twists stay with us forever?

May 25
1 h 01 min

Books That Feel Like Falling Into Another World

This week on Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Meara for a celebration of all things adventure as they talk about adult books that perfectly capture the feeling of reading Th

May 21
57 min

Inside The Magic Tree House with Mary Pope Osborne

This week, Joe sits down with legendary children’s author Mary Pope Osborne to celebrate the legacy of the Magic Tree House books and the generations of readers who grew

May 18
1 h 03 min

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This podcast keeps me in the know about upcoming books more than any other. Joe and the rest of the OverDrive team (shoutout to Emma and Meghan!) are so charming as they break down what you should be paying attention in the book world. Really appreciate the breadth of the books they feature, too. Give this one a listen if you can't figure out what to read next!

LGfromCA · Feb 2025

This is hands down my favorite book podcast. I eagerly await the monthly episodes that discuss upcoming releases. Joe and Emma give a wide range of recommendations and I can always find something that I’m interested in. I’ve learned about a lot of books and authors that I wouldn’t otherwise know about. Plus, they are a joy to listen to!

Ammey68 · Jun 2024

This is a wonderful podcast for all book lovers! The conversations are wonderful and I am captivated by the conversations. I am always on the hunt for a new book and this podcast is a wonderful resource :).

Kristina Lucia · Jan 2024

This is my go to podcast for book recommendations and all things bookish vibes. Joe and Emma are great at choosing topics and at broadening your horizons about what to read. They line up fabulous author interviews and help you build a fabulous TBR.

4013Tina · Oct 2023

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