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The Library Love Fest Podcast brings librarians and great books together. Enjoy author interviews, conversations with editors, and upcoming book presentations from HarperCollins Publishers. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Library Love Fest


    • Aug 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 217 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Library Love Fest Podcast

    Announcing the September 2024 LibraryReads Selection (Feat. the author's reaction!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 5:09


    The September LibraryReads list is here! Anna Johnston's THE BORROWED LIFE OF FREDERICK FIFE has been selected. Hear how the author reacted to the big news. Find show notes on Librarylovefest.com. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary. Find out more about LibraryReads at libraryreads.org.

    Announcing the August 2024 LibraryReads Selection (Feat. the author's reaction!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 4:11


    The August LibraryReads list is here! Emma R. Alban's YOU'RE THE PROBLEM, IT'S YOU has been selected. Hear how the author reacted to the big news. Find show notes here: https://www.librarylovefest.com/2024/07/the-august-libraryreads-list-is-here.html We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary. Find out more about LibraryReads at libraryreads.org.

    Announcing the July 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 11:58


    The July LibraryReads list is here! We have three Hall of Fame authors: Rainbow Rowell, author of SLOW DANCE; Kate Quinn, author of THE BRIAR CLUB; and Tessa Bailey, author of THE AU PAIR AFFAIR. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the June 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 42:17


    The June LibraryReads list is here! The TOP PICK this month is Catherine Newman's SANDWICH. Also making the list is Rufi Thorpe's MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES and Kirsten Miller's LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS. We also have four (!) Hall of Fame authors: Wanda M. Morris, author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND; Lucy Foley, author of THE MIDNIGHT FEAST; Peter Swanson, author of A TALENT FOR MURDER; and Paul Tremblay, author of HORROR MOVIE. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Chloé Caldwell, author of WOMEN, in conversation with Grace Caternolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 34:33


    Like many readers, I look for books that make me feel something. WOMEN by Chloé Caldwell is all feeling. In WOMEN, an unnamed narrator grapples with the heartbreak from her first queer relationship with fervor and vulnerability. It captured my attention with its visceral and punchy prose and held it with its intimate intricacies of queer love and fall out. This small but mighty novella lingered long after I finished it. Caldwell writes without inhibition and that is a gift to all of her readers. My hope is that WOMEN ends up in libraries, that it passes through hands of those who need it. —Grace Caternolo, Library Marketing Assistant at HarperCollins The reissue of WOMEN goes on sale June 4th, 2024. Download an egalley on Edelweiss+: https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=0063387077&g=4400 Downlaod an egalley on NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/312566

    Announcing the May 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 8:44


    The May LibraryReads list is here! We are thrilled that we have a Hall of Fame selection for May: Cat Sebastian's YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY! We also have a Notable Nonfiction pick: Zoë Schlanger's THE LIGHT EATERS. Congratulations to both! Listen for the authors' reactions. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the April 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 9:53


    The April LibraryReads list is here! We are thrilled that we have two Hall of Fame selections for April: Alyssa Cole's ONE OF US KNOWS and Alexandria Bellefleur's TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY. Congratulations to both! Listen for the authors' reactions! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3PpJ5GB We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the March 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. the author's reaction!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 6:29


    The LibraryReads list is here! We are thrilled to share that Cristina Henríquez's THE GREAT DIVIDE has been selected for the March LibraryReads list! Congratulations, Cristina! Find out more on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the February 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 20:32


    Hear from our LibraryReads winners! We are thrilled to share that Gareth Brown's THE BOOK OF DOORS has been selected for the February LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Olivia Dade's AT FIRST SPITE, Susan Elizabeth Phillips' SIMPLY THE BEST, Kate Quinn and Janie Chang's THE PHOENIX CROWN, and Tessa Bailey's FANGIRL DOWN have made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all! Find show notes on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite, author of UNDERBURN, in conversation with Virginia Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 30:04


    Check out this very special conversation HarperCollins Library Marketing Directer Virginia Stanley had with debut novelist Bill Gaythwaite. They discuss Bill's recently published book UNDERBURN. Praise for UNDERBURN: “A wonderfully engaging tale of both family and the underside of fame, Bill Gaythwaite's debut novel Underburn mirrors the deceptive richness of the very generational ties it so charmingly explores: the long memories, conflicts big and small, surprisingly pivotal moments, and rediscovered bonds. One rarely encounters characters drawn with such candor, warmth, and humanity: you will gladly cheer and care for everyone as they seek to make peace with the past, while risking it all for a brand-new future.” —Natalie Jenner, author of the international bestseller The Jane Austen Society "A quirky family story told with wit and wisdom, with shades of Anne Tyler or Elizabeth Strout...a fine debut." —Kirkus Reviews

    Announcing the January 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. reactions from the authors!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 10:31


    We are thrilled to share that Benjamin Stevenson's EVERYONE ON THIS TRAIN IS A SUSPECT and Mariana Zapata's ALL RHODES LEAD HERE have been selected for the January LibraryReads list! Congratulations to both authors! Find show notes here: For February reads, go here: bit.ly/48eGwyc We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the December 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. reactions from the authors!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 12:51


    We are thrilled to share that Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene's REBECCA, NOT BECKY has been selected for the December LibraryReads list! Additionally, Darby Kane has made the Hall of Fame with THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY. Congratulations to all! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/46b07xX For January reads, go here: https://bit.ly/47cWjxq We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the November 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. the author's reaction!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 7:13


    We are thrilled to share that Gilly Macmillan's THE MANOR HOUSE has been selected for the November LibraryReads list! Congratulations, Gilly! Find show notes on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    LIVE from ALA 2023! Kim van Alkemade, author of COUNTING LOST STARS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 17:40


    Hear from author Kim van Alkemade LIVE from the ALA 2023 show floor. She discusses her new novel, COUNTING LOST STARS, on sale now. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the October 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 17:19


    We are thrilled to share that Jean Kwok's THE LEFTOVER WOMAN, Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy's A HOLLY JOLLY EVER AFTER, and Thea Guanzon's THE HURRICANE WARS have been selected for the October LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Tessa Bailey's WRECK THE HALLS has made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/octlr23 We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    LIVE from ALA 2023! Jean Kwok, author of THE LEFTOVER WOMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 11:06


    Hear from author Jean Kwok LIVE from the ALA 2023 show floor. She discusses her new novel, THE LEFTOVER WOMAN, on sale October 10th. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the September 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 12:23


    We are thrilled to share that Hannah Kaner's GODKILLER has been selected for the September LibraryReads list! We also are thrilled to announce that Sy Montgomery's OF TIME AND TURTLES has been selected as the Bonus Pick! And Meg Cabot's ENCHANTED TO MEET YOU has made the Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/lrsept23 We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the August 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 18:08


    This month, we are thrilled to share that we had THREE books make the LibraryReads list and TWO authors make the Hall of Fame! Elizabeth Acevedo's FAMILY LORE, Ally Carter's THE BLONDE IDENTITY, and Lucy Parker's CODENAME CHARMING made the list. Ann Patchett made the Hall of Fame with TOM LAKE and Sarah MacLean with KNOCKOUT. Congrats to all of the authors and their fantastic books! Listen to hear their acceptance speeches. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary

    Announcing the July 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 6:39


    This month, we are thrilled to share that Patrick deWitt's THE LIBRARIANIST has been selected for the July LibraryReads list! And Laura Lippman makes the Hall of Fame with the PROM MOM. Congrats to all! Find show notes on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the June 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 14:15


    This month, we are thrilled to share that Gail Tsukiyama's THE BRIGHTEST STAR has been selected for the June LibraryReads list! And we have three authors who made the Hall of Fame: Tessa Bailey/UNFORTUNATELY YOURS, Cat Sebastian/WE COULD BE SO GOOD, and Beatriz Williams/THE BEACH AT SUMMERLY. Congrats to all! Find show notes on librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    An interview with author Aisha Harris, bonus material, and new books from HarperVia!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 61:08


    The Library Love Fest Podcast is back with the May 2023 episode! On this episode, we are listening to an interview Lainey conducted with Aisha Harris, author of WANNABE; hearing snippets from our previously recorded conversation about upcoming books from HarperVia with Editorial Director Juan Mila; and hearing a behind-the-scenes recording from our April Writers to Watch episode. See you halfway through the month for our LibraryReads episode! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3BdLMUr We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. This month we asked "What is your favorite banned book?" You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the May 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 12:09


    This month, we are thrilled to share that R. F. Kuang's YELLOWFACE has made the Hall of Fame! And! Very excited that Jasmin ′Iolani Hakes' HULA has been selected as the Bonus Pick for May. Congrats to all! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/lrmay23 We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    An interview with Wesley Lowery, author of AMERICAN WHITELASH, and a book buzz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 51:18


    The Library Love Fest Podcast is back with the April 2023 episode! We have a new format, posting episodes twice a month. On this episode, we are featuring a round-up of books that the LLF team is reading and a conversation between AMERICAN WHITELASH author Wesley Lowery and Executive Editor Rakia Clark. Stay until the end to hear a voicemail from a librarian answering the question "What's the best book display you have featured in the library?" We are still taking calls for the second episode this month! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. See you halfway through the month for our LibraryReads episode! Find show notes here: You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the April 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 14:54


    This month, we are thrilled to share that Kate Morton's HOMECOMING and HelenKay Dimon's MOOREWOOD FAMILY RULES have made the April LibraryReads list! And we have two books that made the Hall of Fame list: Alexandria Bellefleur's THE FIANCÉE FARCE and Elly Griffiths' THE LAST REMAINS. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/aprlr23 We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    An interview with author Jade Song, bonus Writers to Watch material, and a book buzz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 64:45


    The Library Love Fest Podcast is back with the March 2023 episode! We have a new format, posting episodes twice a month. On this episode, we are featuring a conversation about upcoming reads with Deb Murphy, National Accounts Rep; listening to Grace interview Jade Song, author of CHLORINE; and hearing a behind-the-scenes recording from our February Writers to Watch episode. Stay until the end to hear some voicemails from librarians answering the question "What's the wackiest or wildest thing that's ever happened in the library?" See you halfway through the month for our LibraryReads episode! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/mar23pod We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the March 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 14:54


    Announcing that THE KIND WORTH SAVING by Peter Swanson has made the Hall of Fame. And! Connie Briscoe's YOU NEVER KNOW was selected as a bonus pick for March. Stay tuned for audio clips from the authors! We also hear some voicemails answering the question: "what's your favorite romance trope?" Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/mar23lr We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    We're back! Feat. an interview with author Connie Briscoe, upcoming audiobooks, and Amistad titles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 75:57


    The Library Love Fest Podcast is back and better than ever! We have a new format, posting episodes twice a month. On this episode, we are featuring a conversation about upcoming audiobooks with Bethany Johnsrud, National Accounts Rep; hearing new titles from Abby West, VP, Editorial Director of Amistad; and listening to Virginia interview Connie Briscoe, author of YOU NEVER KNOW. Stay until the end for a clip from our past Writers to Watch event and hear some voicemails from librarians answering the question "what's your favorite romance trope?" See you halfway through the month for our LibraryReads episode! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/feb23pod We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and answer our monthly question. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on TikTok and Instagram @harperlibrary.

    Announcing the February 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. recordings from the authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 21:32


    Announcing that THE LAST TALE OF THE FLOWER BRIDE by Roshani Chokshi has been selected for the February 2023 LibraryReads list. Also, Tessa Bailey's SECRETLY YOURS and Shannon Chakraborty's THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI have made the Hall of Fame. Stay tuned for audio clips from the authors! Find show notes here: https://www.librarylovefest.com/2023/01/the-february-libraryreads-list-is-here.html We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Announcing the January 2023 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. recordings from the authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 13:33


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the January 2023 LibraryReads list: EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE by Benjamin Stevenson and THE DUKE GETS EVEN by Joanna Shupe. Stay tuned for audio clips from the authors! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3Fpm9RW RSVP for our February 14th buzz here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3992864/0909BB9F00602300028B2039DFBE8B80?partnerref=LJSPNSRHarperCollins21423 We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Announcing the December 2022 LibraryReads Pick (Feat. a recording from the author)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 12:19


    Announcing the HarperCollins title that was selected for the December 2022 LibraryReads list: MS. DEMEANOR by Elinor Lipman. For show notes (and the photo!) go here: https://www.librarylovefest.com/2022/11/the-december-libraryreads-list-is-here.html We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Announcing the November 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 11:43


    Announcing the HarperCollins title that was selected for the November 2022 LibraryReads list: NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO PANIC by Kevin Wilson. Additionally, Olivia Dade is inducted into the Hall of Fame with her newest book SHIP WRECKED. "Aboutness" article: https://harpers.org/archive/2022/10/against-aboutness-the-hero-of-this-book-elizabeth-mccracken/ For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Announcing the October 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 20:05


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the October 2022 LibraryReads list: ANYWHERE YOU RUN by Wanda M. Morris and DEMON COPPERHEAD by Barbara Kingsolver. Additionally, Alisha Rai adds to her Hall of Fame placement with her newest book PARTNERS IN CRIME. For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Editors Unedited: Jessica Vestuto interviews Ellen Jovin, author of REBEL WITH A CLAUSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 33:26


    On this episode, Jessica Vestuto, Assistant Editor at Mariner Books, interviews Ellen Jovin, author of REBEL WITH A CLAUSE—available now! Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3c4cjKL Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Announcing the September 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 20:16


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the September 2022 LibraryReads list: Desideria Mesa's BINDLE PUNK BRUJA, Erin Sterling's THE KISS CURSE, and Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone's A MERRY LITTLE MEET CUTE. Stay tuned for recordings from the authors! For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Editors Unedited: Gabriella Doob, interviews Kendra Allen, author of FRUIT PUNCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 27:01


    On this episode, Gabriella Doob, Editor at Ecco, interviews Kendra Allen, author of FRUIT PUNCH, available now! [Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault] Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3C2jn52 Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Sara Nelson, interviews Sarah Shoemaker, author of CHILDREN OF THE CATASTROPHE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 15:36


    On this episode, Sara Nelson, Vice President and Executive Editor at Harper, interviews Sarah Shoemaker, author of CHILDREN OF THE CATASTROPHE, available on September 6, 2022. Find show notes on librarylovefest.com. Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Juan Mila interviews Joël Dicker, author of THE ENIGMA OF ROOM 622

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 24:03


    On this episode, Juan Mila, Editorial Director at HarperVia, interviews Joël Dicker, author of THE ENIGMA OF ROOM 622, available on September 13, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3zBvBzX Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Announcing the August 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 14:45


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the August 2022 LibraryReads list: BABEL by R.F. Kuang and THE COUPLE AT NUMBER 9 by Claire Douglas. RUBY FEVER by Ilona Andrews also made the LibraryReads Hall of Fame list! For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Editors Unedited: David Pomerico interviews R.F. Kuang, author of BABEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 23:30


    On this episode, David Pomerico, Editorial Director at Harper Voyager, interviews R.F. Kuang, author of BABEL, available on August 23, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3uMCiMR Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Emma Kupor interviews Yana Tallon-Hicks, author of HOT AND UNBOTHERED

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 21:19


    On this episode, Emma Kupor, Assistant Editor at Harper Wave, interviews Yana Tallon-Hicks, author of HOT AND UNBOTHERED, available on August 16, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3uxEPKE Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Ivy Givens interviews E.B. Bartels, author of GOOD GRIEF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 21:14


    On this episode, Ivy Givens, Associate Editor at Mariner Books, interviews E.B. Bartels, author of GOOD GRIEF, available on August 2, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3OY8HrH Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Announcing the July 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 13:40


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the July 2022 LibraryReads list: SUGAR AND SALT by Susan Wiggs and THE PALLBEARERS CLUB by Paul Tremblay. For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    An Interview with Billy Jensen, author of KILLERS AMIDST KILLERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 62:48


    On this episode, LLF's Lainey Mays interviews Billy Jensen, author of KILLERS AMIDST KILLERS, on sale July 19, 2022. Watch the full episode from Facebook Live here: https://www.facebook.com/librarylovefest/videos/1665840700417554 For more information, go to librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Sydney Rogers interviews Mia Mercado, author of SHE'S NICE THOUGH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 31:49


    On this episode, Sydney Rogers, Senior Editor at HarperOne, interviews Mia Mercado, author of SHE'S NICE THOUGH, available on August 30, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3wFWuQC Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Announcing the June 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. Recordings from the Authors)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 17:09


    Announcing the HarperCollins titles that were selected for the June 2022 LibraryReads list: THE MEASURE by Nikki Erlick and THE PERFECT CRIMES OF MARIAN HAYES by Cat Sebastian. Also, Elly Griffiths' THE LOCKED ROOM made the Hall of Fame list! Stay tuned for clips from the winning authors! For more information, go to librarylovefest.com We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Editors Unedited: Lucia Macro interviews Emiko Jean, author of MIKA IN REAL LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 18:53


    On this episode, Lucia Macro, Vice President and Executive Editor at William Morrow, interviews Emiko Jean, author of MIKA IN REAL LIFE, available on August 2, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3L2WLCj Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Join us at Library Journal's Day of Dialog on May 5, 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 8:10


    The LLF team will be at Library Journal's Day of Dialog all day on May 5, 2022. Stop by and chat with us! In this episode, we go over all of our author panels taking place at DOD. RSVP for the free event here: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/library-journal-day-of-dialog-nyc-2022-spring Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Editors Unedited: Emily Griffin interviews Jillian Medoff/WHEN WE WERE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 26:14


    On this episode, Emily Griffin, Executive Editor at Harper, interviews Jillian Medoff, author of WHEN WE WERE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, available on August 2, 2022. Find out more on librarylovefest.com. Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Librarian Becky Spratford interviews Paul Tremblay, author of THE PALLBEARERS CLUB

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 24:31


    On this episode, Becky Spratford, Readers' Advisory expert, running the blog RA for All, interviews Paul Tremblay, author of THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, available on July 5, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3JVbw9L Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

    Announcing the May 2022 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. a Recording with the Author)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 5:20


    Announcing the HarperCollins title that was selected for the May 2022 LibraryReads List: REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3rsHvYI. We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message—it might end up on the show! You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary).

    Librarian Kaite Stover Interviews Christopher Moore, Author of RAZZMATAZZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 40:59


    On this episode, Kaite Stover, Director of Reader's Services at The Kansas City Public Library, interviews Christopher Moore, author of RAZZMATAZZ, available on May 17, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3veRH83 Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

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