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November 02True Crime, Crime Fiction and the Fine Line Between
What's the difference between telling a good crime story and telling someone's story? This Noirvember, we're diving into the fascinating, sometimes complicated relationship between true crime and crime fiction.
I'm joined by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush and Sebastian Krahl for a conversation about what it means to work with crime as source material, whether you're writing fiction or exploring real-life cases. We talk about the responsibilities that come with telling these stories, navigating the fine line between entertainment and exploitation, respecting the people behind the headlines and finding a balance between the darkness of crime and the reasons we're drawn to these stories in the first place.
Because there's a lot more to a good crime story than just figuring out whodunit. So grab your magnifying glass, settle in and join us for a little Noirvember reading (and listening) room discussion!
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Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Jennifer Graeser Dornbush – website
Sebastian Krahl – links
Some books by our guests:
Coroner’s Daughter Mystery Series, Book 1: The Coroner - Jennifer Graeser Dornbush
50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death – Sebastian Krahl
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome and Intro
00:01:30 How do we feel about true crime and crime fic?
00:07:31 Some favorite horror movies
00:14:07 How do you position your content for your audience
00:28:08 Talking about risk factors and lowering risk
00:35:25 Jennifer on interviewing the daughters of The Ice Man
00:43:34 What’s your favorite part of how these stories are told?
00:56:45 Thank you and outro
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1 hr 1 min
October 30Our November TBR Is Getting Out of Hand
New month, new books, new reasons to let your TBR spiral completely out of control. 📚
Joe is joined by Bre for November 2026 Book Picks, our monthly look at the new book releases we're most excited about. From stories that caught our attention to books we're already counting down the days to read, we're sharing the upcoming releases we think deserve a spot on your radar.
Whether you're hunting for your next five-star read, filling your library holds list or just looking for a little inspiration for your November reading life, we've got recommendations for you. Consider this your friendly reminder that your TBR is a living document and there is always room for one more book.
Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Happy reading!
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Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Bre’s live conversation with Eriq La Salle - link
Bre’s Blackoween announcement - link
Book recommendations:
Bre's picks:
Peregrine Hill – Nina de Gramont
The Last Prince of Florence – Zoe Sivak
The Monster Hunter’s Librarian – Lauren Connolly
Salt Water Blood – Manuia Henrich
Joe's picks:
Take My Word for It – LeVar Burton
Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? – Judi Dench
Revenge Plot – Stephanie Wrobel
Luck of the Draw – Christine Suggs
Trove – Danie Stirling
There Used to be People Here – Kennedy Cole
Clear Water – Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes
Mr. Mendlebee’s Pandimensional Literary Repository (and Yarn) – Rebecca McKee
New Year’s Grieve – Elizabeth Foscue
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:19 Intro
00:00:57 Welcome to Bre!
00:09:27 Our November 2026 Book Picks
00:55:19 Thanks and outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
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59 min
October 29Try to Survive a Haunted House: Our Overnight Ghost Hunt at Franklin Castle
What happens when a book podcast host, a paranormal expert and a cameraman walk into one of America's most haunted destinations? Hopefully, they make it out.
For the first time in Book Lounge by Libby history, Joe Skelley is leaving the comforts of the lounge behind for an overnight ghost hunt at Franklin Castle, one of the most notoriously haunted places in the United States! Joined by Christine Schiefer, former co-host of And That's Why We Drink, and Joe's partner Matt behind the camera, this spooky sleepover involves a historic castle, paranormal investigations and the question nobody wants to ask in the middle of the night: WHAT WAS THAT?!
We're getting into the history, the hauntings and what it's actually like to spend the night investigating a place with a seriously creepy reputation. Will we encounter something supernatural? Will Joe ever recover emotionally? Will Matt capture anything terrifying on camera?
Grab your flashlight, check the locks and join us for an overnight ghost hunt that takes Book Lounge by Libby somewhere we've never gone before. It's a little paranormal investigation, a little haunted-house horror and a whole lot of spooky-season chaos.
Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Occasionally, apparently, made for ghost hunters, too.
Happy reading... and maybe leave a light on. 👻
Check out our video with Christine over on the ParaPods Network: https://www.youtube.com/@ATWWDPodcast
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!

Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Christine Schiefer – Instagram
And That’s Why We Drink – Instagram
ParaPods Network – Instagram
Book recommendations:
The Haunting of Hill House – Shirley Jackson
We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson
Hell House – Richard Matheson
The Shining – Stephen King
The Turn of the Screw – Henry James
Burnt Offerings – Robert Marasco
The House Next Door – Anne Rivers Siddons
A Haunting on the Hill – Elizabeth Hand
Play Nice – Rachel Harrison
Diavola – Jennifer Throne
The Handyman Method – Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan
Something in the Walls – Daisy Pearce
The September House – Carissa Orlando
A House With Good Bones – T. Kingfisher
We Used to Live Here – Marcus Kliewer
The Haunting of Ashburn House – Darcy Coates
Wylding Hall – Elizabeth Hand
Episode Thirteen – Craig DiLouie
The House in the Pines – Ana Reyes
Incidents Around the House – Josh Malerman
Mazywood – Tananarive Due
Newbourne Park – Jennifer Thorne
The House Built on Alligator Bones – Sophia Honeycutt
The House That Eats the Dead – Max Doty
The Cracks – TH Huddleston
Film recommendations:
Sinister
House on Haunted Hill
Good Boy
The Messengers
The Inkeepers
1408
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:27 Introduction
00:02:29 The History of Franklin Castle
00:07:08 The Ghosts of Franklin Castle
00:09:28 Tour of Franklin Castle
00:11:08 Haunted House Reading & Film Recs
00:14:15 Welcome to Christine Schiefer
00:16:37 Setting up our equipment & starting the hunt!
01:11:33 Static footage and EVP review
01:32:32 Outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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1 hr 38 min
October 26Monsters, Ghosts & Trad Wives, OH MY! | Monster Horror Book Recommendations
Monsters! Ghosts! Trad wives! Oh my! 🎃👻
It's time to get a little monstrous in the Book Lounge. Joe is joined by Meara and Kenzie Deerin for a Halloween-ready conversation packed with monster horror books, creepy folklore, unsettling creatures and dark reads that crawl under your skin. From terrifying transformations to the things lurking in the shadows, we're serving up horror book recommendations for every kind of reader who likes their stories a little strange.
Whether you're a lifelong horror reader or looking for your next spooky-season obsession, we've got recommendations to add to your TBR. So, grab your favorite blanket, keep an eye on the shadows and join us for a delightfully creepy trip through the reading world.
Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Happy reading! 🖤
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Kenzie Deerin – Instagram
Meara – Links
Book Recommendations:
Kenzie’s Picks:
Ring Shout - P.Djèlí Clark
My Darling Dreadful Thing - Johanna van Veen
The Possession of Alba Dìaz - Isabel cãnas
On Sundays She Picked Flowers – Yah Yah Scholfield
Meara's Picks:
Girl Dinner & Masters of Death – Olivie Blake
Before the Devil Knows You're Here - Autumn Krause
Bad Cree - Jessica Johns
The Changing Man – Tomi Oyemakinde
Lute – Jennifer Thorne
The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror – Tori Bovalino
Woman, Eating - Claire Kohda
Bad Girls Don’t Die - Katie Alender
Joe's Picks:
Mongrels – Stephen Graham Jones
Man Made Monsters – Andrea L. Rogers, Illus. Jeff Edwards
Coffin Moon – Keith Rosson
From Below – Darcy Coates
Never Whistle at Night & Never Whistle at Night II: Back for Blood – ed. Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome and Introductions
00:02:55 Some monster horror questions
00:17:07 Book recommendations
01:02:43 Comment question
01:03:00 Thank you and outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.
Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.
Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378
Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41971
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1 hr 8 min
October 22Build Your Horror Triptych: Horror Books for Beginners
Want to read horror but have absolutely no idea where to start? Welcome to your first step into the spooky side of the reading world! 🎃
Joe Skelley is joined by Amy Allen Clark and Kenzie Deerin to build the ultimate horror triptych: a grouping of recommendations designed to help you find your way into horror, whether you're a curious beginner, a certified scaredy-cat or a reader who just hasn't found the right nightmare yet.
From creepy and atmospheric to genuinely terrifying, we're talking about how to find horror books that match your comfort level, discover what scares you (in the best way) and figure out where to go next. Because horror isn't one-size-fits-all, and you absolutely do not have to start with the book that will keep you awake until 3 a.m.
Ready to dip your toes into the dark? Pull up a chair, grab your coziest blanket and let's find your next spooky read.
Book Lounge by Libby is powered by libraries and made for readers. Find your next favorite horror book with your library card and the Libby app.
Happy reading... and maybe leave a light on. 👻
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Amy Allen Clark – links
30 Modern Gothic Novels: https://momadvice.com/post/modern-gothic-novels
12 Classic Gothic Novels: https://momadvice.com/post/classic-gothic-novels
Kenzie Deerin – Instagram
Blackoween – Instagram
Book Recommendations:
Amy's Picks:
The Whitechapel Full Moon Society –Elizabeth DeLozier
Marion – Leah Rowan
On Sundays She Picked Flowers – Yah Yah Scholfield
The Sleeping Sisters – Jennifer Gibbon
Kenzie's Picks:
Hazelthorn – CG Drews
The Spirit Bares its Teeth – Andrew Joseph White
Play Nice – Rachel Harrison
The Winter Folk – Jen Julien
Joe's Picks:
Something in the Walls – Daisy Pearce
The Haunting of Hill House, We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson
Episode Thirteen – Craig DiLouie
13 Months Haunted – Jimmy Juliano
Mexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Just Like Home – Sarah Gailey
The September House – Carissa Orlando
Victorian Psycho – Virginia Feito
Diavola – Jennifer Thorne
Cackle – Rachel Harrison
So Thirsty, Such Sharp Teeth, Black Sheep
The Bewitching – Silvia Moreno-Garcia
VenCo – Cherie Dimaline
Jackal – Erin E. Adams
The Broken Girls, The Book of Cold Cases, Ghost 19, The Sun Down Motel - Simone St. James
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome and introductions
00:01:10 What drew you to horror?
00:09:42 Getting started with horror recommendations
01:01:17 Horror isn’t exactly what you think
01:01:55 Comment question
01:02:28 Thank you and outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41970
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1 hr 7 min
October 19Getting Started with Horror: Why We Love to Be Scared
What makes us want to be scared? Why do we keep coming back for more? And how do you get started with horror if you're not sure where to begin?
This Halloween season, we're opening the door to the wonderfully weird world of horror with authors Tiffany D. Jackson, Jonny Sims and Jonathan Edward Durham! We're talking about what first drew them to horror, what excites them about the genre today and what's next for horror readers. From the stories that get under our skin to the possibilities that keep horror fresh, this is a thoughtful, lively conversation about why we love to be scared.
Whether you're a seasoned horror reader or just testing the waters before spooky season gets into full swing, pull up a chair. Your next favorite kind of scary might be waiting.
Book Lounge by Libby is powered by libraries and made for readers. Find your next read for FREE with your library card and the Libby app.
Happy haunting, horror fans!
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Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Tiffany D. Jackson – Website, Instagram
Jonny Sims – Website, Instagram
Jonathan Durham – Website, Instagram
Some books by our guests:
The Weight of Blood – Tiffany D. Jackson
Ghost in the Night – Tiffany D. Jackson
Winterset Hollow – Jonathan Edward Durham
The Burn Line – Jonathan Sims
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Intro and Welcome
00:03:01 What was your earliest introduction to horror?
00:18:41 Reading horror vs watching horror
00:27:21 What does horror give us?
00:40:50 Horror recognized in publishing
00:58:00 How future generations will continue horror
01:00:07 Lightning Round
01:04:45 Comment Question
01:05:10 Thank you and outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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1 hr 9 min
October 15Epic Reads Inspired by Myths, Legends and Folklore
What happens when ancient myths meet modern storytelling? We get some VERY good books.
We're wrapping up Myth and Legends Week on Book Lounge by Libby with Meara and Kenzie Deerin, sharing epic reads inspired by mythology, folklore, fairy tales and urban legends. From reimagined gods and legendary figures to fresh takes on familiar stories, these books prove that there's always another way to tell a legend.
Whether you love seeing ancient tales through a new lens, discovering folklore from different traditions or finding fantasy stories that put an unexpected spin on the classics, we've got recommendations for your next great read.
Join us as we revisit the stories that have shaped generations and celebrate the authors giving them a whole new life.
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Kenzie Deerin – Instagram
Meara – Links
Book Recommendations:
Kenzie's Picks:
A Dark and Wild Wood - Sarah Nicole Lemon
I, Medusa - Ayana Gray
Where the Dark Stands Still - A.B. Poranek
This Immortal Heart - Jennifer Saint
A Feather So Black - Lyra Selene
Meara's Picks:
Soul of Shadow – Emma Noyes
Body Count – Cody Crowley
A Spindle Splintered – Alix E. Harrow
A Mirror Mended – Alix E. Harrow
Small Favors – Erin A. Craig
Elatsoe – Darcie Little Badger
Joe's Picks:
The House with Chicken Legs – Sophie Anderson
The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break – Steven Sherrill
Kaikeyi – Vaishnavi Patel
The Vine That Ate the South – JD Wilkes
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome and Intro
00:02:00 Catching up with Meara & Kenzie
00:03:14 Getting to know our guests’ mythology background!
00:16:33 Myth & Legend Book Recs
00:56:43 Comment question of the day!
00:57:02 Thank you & outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41741
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1 hr 1 min
October 13Josh Malerman on Other Mommy, Incidents Around the House & Fear
What happens when the thing keeping you up at night becomes a movie? 👀
Horror author Josh Malerman is in the Book Lounge, and we're getting into the deliciously terrifying world of Incidents Around the House and its film adaptation, Other Mommy.
From the inspiration behind one of modern horror's creepiest stories to the creative process that brings nightmares to life, Josh joins Joe for a conversation about horror writing, storytelling, the things that scare us most and what happens when your imagination gets a little too good at its job.
Whether you discovered Josh through Bird Box, devoured Incidents Around the House or are gearing up to experience Other Mommy, this is your chance to get inside the mind of the author behind the nightmares.
Consider this your warning: you might want to leave a light on.
Welcome to Book Lounge by Libby, your favorite corner of the reading world. Powered by libraries. Made for readers.
Happy reading! (And, you know, maybe sleep with the closet door closed.)
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Josh Malerman - Instagram
Some books by Josh Malerman:
Incidents Around the House
Bird Box
Daphne
Pictures of You
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:19 Welcome and Intro
00:02:10 What were you feeling seeing OTHER MOMMY
00:08:27 You can be shallow or deep within horror
00:16:05 What made you put us in a child’s POV
00:21:50 Writing soundscape
00:24:51 Changing the Title
00:30:29 Did Jessica Chastain’s portrayal change the story for you?
00:34:02 Comment Question
00:34:21 Outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/
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38 min
October 12Ancient Stories, Modern Readers: Retelling Mythology with Madeline Miller & Nikita Gill
What happens when ancient myths meet modern perspectives? The stories we thought we knew get a whole new life.
This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with bestselling author Madeline Miller and poet and author Nikita Gill to explore the art of retelling mythology and ancient stories for modern readers. From reimagining legendary figures to finding new meaning in centuries-old tales, we’re diving into why these stories endure, whose voices deserve to be heard and what happens when we look at the ancient world through a contemporary lens.
Whether you love Greek mythology, mythological fiction, feminist retellings or discovering a fresh perspective on a familiar legend, this episode is for you.
Two incredible authors. Thousands of years of storytelling. So many reasons to revisit the classics.
Welcome to Book Lounge by Libby, your favorite corner of the reading world. Powered by libraries. Made for readers.
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Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Madeline Miller - Links
Nikita Gill - Website
Some of our guests' books:
The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller
Circe – Madeline Miller
Galatea – Madeline Miller
Mestra – Madeline Miller
Hekate – Nikita Gill
Styx – Nikita Gill
Nyx – Nikita Gill
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome to Segment 1 with Madeline Miller
00:01:30 What is your earliest memory with mythology?
00:19:35 Writing about mythology doesn’t have a responsibility to history
00:47:22 Storytelling and connecting to others
00:55:19 No one has to do homework before reading my books
01:01:11 Who would play Achilles?
01:03:28 Welcome Nikita Gill!
01:04:44 What was your introduction to mythology?
01:24:54 How do you tell your stories?
01:33:04 Americans can be so optimistic
01:41:30 Nikita’s advice to young writers
01:48:50 Comment question of the day
01:49:32 Outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us on Libbylife.com/booklounge
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41744
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1 hr 53 min
October 08Adventure Reads That Keep You Up All Night
Adventure isn’t dead. It’s just waiting for you on the next page.
Host Joe Skelley is joined by Amy Allen Clark (@momadvice) and creator Joe Zawada (@joezawadareads) to keep the adventure conversation going with a stack of adventure stories that bring the danger, drama, twists and absolutely zero respect for your bedtime.
From high stakes journeys to impossible odds and the kind of books that make “I’ll read one chapter” a hilarious lie, we’re sharing adventure book recommendations that will keep you reading all night.
If you’re looking for your next great adventure read, consider this your very official excuse to ignore your sleep schedule.
Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Amy Allen Clark - Links
Joe Zawada - Links
Book Recommendations:
Amy's Picks:
Runner - Ashton Lattimore
Castle of Water - Dane Huckelbridge
My Sister’s Going to Kill Me - Nina Simon
The Force of Such Beauty - Barbara Bourland
Fishbone Cinderella - Elizabeth Lim
Joe Z's Picks:
Taipei Story – RF Kuang
The Knight and the Moth - Rachel Gillig
Sublimation - Isabel J. Kim
Destiny’s Edge - M.L. Wang
Tempest - Victoria Aveyard
Joe S's Picks:
The Girl from the Sea – Lee Knox Ostertag
Gumshoe – Brenna Thummler
Millie of the Manor - Karina Evans, Andrea Bell
438 Days – Jonathan Franklin
Lost in the Valley of Death – Harley Rustad
Canon – Paige Lewis
Honey in Her Veins – Ruth McKell
Project V – Park Seolyeon
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:20 Welcome and Intro
00:02:44 What our guests think of when they hear Adventure Story
00:11:56 Adventure Recommendations
01:14:43 Comment Question
01:15:03 Thank you and Outro
Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us on Libbylife.com/booklounge
Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].
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Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378
Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41743
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1 hr 19 min

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Book Lounge by Libby is your cozy reading corner of the internet. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into candid and thoughtful conversations about books, writing, publishing and the trends shaping what we read (plus reading recommendations you won't want to miss).