Podcast appearances and mentions of katie cotugno

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your July Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 487” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (releases 9/10) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (releases 9/3) Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynnexth Jones Heavy Hitter by Katie Cotugno (releases 8/20) Annie's July Reading Recap Bundle - $77 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Entitlement by Rumaan Alam. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are talking with author Katie Cotugno. To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Books by Katie Cotugno: Birds of California Meet the Benedettos Liar's Beach Heavy Hitter Hemlock House: A Liar's Beach Novel  

In this interview, I chat with Katie Cotugno about Meet the Benedettos, her love of Pride and Prejudice, taking on the challenge of a reimagining of a classic, choosing character names, reality TV and its cultural impact today, and much more. Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Meet the Benedettos can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Want to listen to another book podcast? Try the fabulous Book Bumble. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Smooches! This year's holiday gift guide isn't going to be business as usual. We're discussing ways to spend less money and consume more ethically this holiday season if you choose to give gifts. We talk about how even if there's no ethical consumption under capitalism, it's our responsibility to do as little harm as possible in a society that makes doing no harm impossible. Along with ideas for where and how to shop, we recommend books we loved this year for people on your list. And it doesn't cost a dime to speak up for the people of Palestine. Stuff we mentioned Elfster for gift exchanges Bookshop.org Libro.fm Poshmark Romance novels Romance to give new romance readers: Birds of California by Katie Cotugno or Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon Romance for people who like em thicc: Reel by Kennedy Ryan and Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale Sci fi/fantasy: The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer and The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White For the young'ns: Belladonna and Foxglove by Adalyn Grace Amor Actually anthology I'm In Love With Mothman by Paige Lavoie for anyone on your list Other books Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa Slewfoot by Brom The Woman in Me by Britney Spears The Free People's Village by Sim Kern Video games Stardew Valley — It's on mobile, too, so no need to buy a console! Crafts and hobbies Unused Sticker Club Book: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1528972584/ Cozy Witch Tarot Deck: https://bookshop.org/p/books/cozy-witch-tarot-deck-and-guidebook-amanda-lovelace/18257734 Where to find us Website: www.makeoutalreadypod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeoutalreadypod/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeout_already TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeoutalreadypod Merch: https://make-out-already.creator-spring.com Liz's author socials: https://twitter.com/ellediazromance https://www.instagram.com/ellediazromance “How That Makes You Feel” by Elle Diaz Bookshop.org (support your local indie!) https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-that-makes-you-feel-elle-diaz/20373092?ean=9781088250686 Amazon https://amzn.to/3PVc5UQ Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143897420?ean=9781088250686

Today I have Katie Cotugno on the show to chat about her YA mystery novel, “Liar's Beach.” It's a twist on Agatha Christie's “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” with prep school kids on Martha's Vineyard, and plenty of secrets . You can order “Liar's Beach” through my online bookshop, which helps support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

Julia Whelan becomes former child star Fiona St. James, offering just the right amount of backstage gossip, romance, and mystery to keep listeners engaged. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Sandi Henschel discuss this Golden Voice narrator's talented performance. Fiona was a pivotal character in the TV sitcom “Birds of California.” When the producers want to reboot the series and co-star Sam Fox tries to convince her to join, dormant feelings emerge and she becomes irrational and unpredictable. Whelan provides credible voices and emotions, developing the romantic undercurrent between Sam and Fiona. Great summer listening. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Graphic Audio, A Movie in Your Mind. Try a new spectacular original super-heroic series available in no other format! TANGENT KNIGHTS by Christopher L. Bennett. The Full Cast Audiobook #2: Tempest Tossed is out now at GraphicAudio.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elissa Sussman's hilarious break out rom com, Funny You Should Ask, is a witty romance built around the whole question and dynamic of celebrity journalism. Ten years ago, Chani interviewed Hollywood star Gabe. He was at that time the next James Bond, and the story she wrote about him then has haunted her career ever since.  Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and in Binge Reading today Elissa talks about setting up her James Bond character in Funny You Should Ask, the particular challenges faced by women pursuing careers in Hollywood, and her own remarkable experiences managing big film animation projects including The Croods, Hotel Transylvania and Tangled for some of the top studios. In our free giveaway a group of author friends have got together for another historical romance book offer. Take your pick from a wide choice in historical romance for summer. GET FREE HISTORIC ROMANCE Links in the Binge Reading show notes for this episode, as for all of the other content of this episode. And don't forget, for the cost of less than a cup of coffee a month, you can get exclusive bonus content – like hearing Elissa's answers to the Five Quickfire Questions – by becoming a Binge Reading on Patreon supporter. We've got a new feature starting on Patreon this month, Encore, once a month short chats with authors who've already been on the show, talking about their latest exciting release.  support binge reading on patreon First up in the second week of June is popular international author Gill Paul talking about The Collector's Daughter, her new dual timeline novel about the fascinating life of Lady Evelyn Herbert. She was the English aristocrat who made history by being part of the first ever global media sensation – the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb – as well as enjoying the cachet having grown up at Highclere, the majestic manor house that is the location for the Downton Abbey TV series. (Editor note: - Sorry Gill will be next month – next week it's Deborah Challinor with The Leonard Sisters – a 1960 Vietnam War story about two sisters who both go to Vietnam  - one of them a war protestor, the other a military nurse on active duty.) Links for this episode Kate Spencer: In A New York Minute:  https://www.katespencerwrites.com/Julie Ann Long: Historical romance author: http://julieannelong.com/Bird of California by Katie Cotugno: https://www.amazon.com/Birds-California-Novel-Katie-Cotugno-ebook/dp/B09G6RJKH4Alisha Rai: http://www.alisharai.com/ Where to find Elissa Sussman: Website: https://elissasussman.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissa_sussman/What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to the show notes in The Joys of Binge Reading.com for important mentions.But now, here's Elissa. Introducing author Elissa Sussman Jenny Wheeler: Hello there, Elissa, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us today. Elissa Sussman: Thank you so much. I'm happy to be here. Jenny Wheeler: You wrote three teen novels, but then you got into what they are calling your breakout hit, your first adult novel, Funny You Should Ask. It's a witty romance built around the whole dynamic of celebrity journalism. How did you make that leap from the earlier teen novels to this adult novel that's being so widely acclaimed? Elissa Sussman: Thank you. It's funny because it feels like a very natural progression. In some ways I'm like, why did it take me so long to write a romance and an adult romance at that? I grew up reading romance, loving romance. Since middle school, I was a huge romance reader, getting books from the library constantly. Then during a lull in work, when I was writing YA fiction, I got an opportunity to ghost write adult romance books, and it reminded me of how much fun I had reading it as a teenager and how much I missed it. It was like getting paid to go to romance writing boot camp....

Today I am chatting with Katie Cotugno. Katie is well known for her YA work as she writes messy, complicated, feminist love stories, However, this year she is making her adult debut with Birds of California. If you love to read about Hollywood and show reboots, then this book is for you. In this interview, we chat about writing and book recommendations.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

Das Buch "Rules For Being A Girl" wurde von Candice Bushnell und Katie Cotugno geschrieben. Es geht um die 17-jährige Marin. Die hat die Nase voll davon, dass jemand ihr vorschreibt, wie sie und andere Mädchen zu sein haben. Mehr dazu erzählt euch hier Mia vom Instagram-Account @lesewunderwelt.

with Angela Stephenson! Where we talk about: Valentine craft; Wi-fi hotspots to checkout; Digitizing the historic survey and inventory of the Old West Side;Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert; Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert;You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle; Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday; A Christmas Movie Christmas (2019); Midnight at the Magnolia (2020); Holidate (2020); Love, Guaranteed (2020); Roomies by Christina Lauren;Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren;The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan; The Bride Test by Helen Hoang; My Nerdy Valentine by Vicki Lewis Thompson; Fool’s Gold series by Susan Mallory; Virgin River series by Robyn Carr; Bridgertons series by Julia Quinn; The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang; Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Writer Friends series by Rachel Gibson; Aisling Grey series by Katie MacAlister; The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister; Say No to the Duke by Eloisa James; Nothing But Trouble by Amy Andrews; Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson; The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams; Sugarplum Way by Debbie Mason; One Day in December by Josie Silver; The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory; Love a la Mode by Stephanie Kate Strohm; Tweet Cute by Emma Lord; You Say it First by Katie Cotugno;Windy City Magic series by Crystal Cestari; Lucy Valentine series by Heather Webber; And more!

Welcome Back! We're excited to get started again along with the new semester. In this episode, I am joined by guest co-host Chris Trogan. We discuss Jamaica Kincaid's first published short story "Girl." We talk about rules, both spoken and unspoken, that exist for girls and women by drawing parallels to Candace Bushnell and Katie Cotugno's YA novel Rules for Being a Girl. We also consider the complicated nature of mother/daughter relationships in both the short story and the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. We utilized the Norton Anthology World Literature, Volume F, 4th edition. Follow the podcast! Twitter: @whydowereadthis Instagram: @wdwrt_podcast Music: Fugue in C# Major, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1": J.S. Bach Music Synthesizer and Programming: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

Eric is joined by Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of novels like 99 Days, and recently, Rules for Being a Girl with Candace Bushnell, to talk favorite backlist titles and what it’s like working with a legend. This episode is sponsored by Humanity’s Gauntlet: The Archons Rise by Brian A. Sieteski. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTES 99 Days, by Katie Cotugno Fireworks, by Katie Cotugno Rules for Being a Girl with Candace Bushnell The Lightness of Hands, by Jeff Garvin The New Guy, by Amy Spalding Moxie, by Jennifer Mathieu The Way You Make Me Feel, by Maureen Goo I Believe In a Thing Called Love, by Maureen Goo Broetry, by Brian McGackin Grace and the Fever, by Zan Romanoff

First Draft Episode #252: Candace Bushnell Candace Bushnell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City, Lipstick Jungle, and The Carrie Diaries talks about her newest book, Rules For Being a Girl, which she co-wrote with New York Times bestselling author Katie Cotugno. This episode was sponsored by HIGHLAND 2, made by writers, for writers. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Four Blondes by Candace James Truman at Details Magazine (a profile of Truman from The New York Times in 1999) Joan Didion, essayist and author of Slouching Toward Bethlehem, The White Album, and The Year of Magical Thinking Anna Kerenina by Leo Tolstoy Is There Still Sex in the City by Candace   I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Candace Bushnell's Rules for Being a Girl, Carmen Maria Machado's inventive memoir, Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer winning novel and Danielle Binks asks for writing advice from Sally Rippin.

Candace Bushnell's Rules for Being a Girl, Carmen Maria Machado's inventive memoir, Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer winning novel and Danielle Binks asks for writing advice from Sally Rippin.

In this loose and chatty episode, Katie Cotugno and I pour a drink and talk about our April 7 book releases into a world in which everything is canceled. Given that we have no uncanceled book events, we take some time to talk both process and content of Rules for Being a Girl (co-written by Katie with Candace Bushnell) and Goodbye from Nowhere (by your host, Sara Zarr).    We dig into the fictional appeal of inappropriate relationships, what we're reading now, and how we're getting through it all. We both talk fast and a lot and without much filtering so if that's the type of thing you like, you're welcome! If it's the type of thing you hate, we're sorry!   In support of independent booksellers, Katie and I encourage anyone inclined to buy our books (or any books) to do so in a way that supports our beloved indies. Some handy links to that end: Books mentioned in this and other episodes of this podcast at Bookshop.org Rules for Being a Girl audiobook at Libro.fm Goodbye from Nowhere audiobook at Libro.fm You can also get in touch with your specific local indie directly to find out how best to support them as well as how to get ebooks through their storefronts.   If book-buying is not in your budget, check out the best app in the world, Libby, to see about getting our ebooks and audiobooks through your public library even while it's closed.

First Draft Episode #207: Sara Farizan, Katie Cotugno, and Sarah Enni at Trident Booksellers and Cafe in Boston I was thrilled to do an event with Sara Farizan--author of Here to Stay, Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, and If You Could Be Mine--and Katie Cotugno--New York Times bestselling author of How to Love, 99 Days, Top Ten, and Fireworks. We met at Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Sara and Katie’s local bookstore in Boston, to discuss sexy first responders for all your needs, writing humor in contemporary stories, and letting characters make mistakes. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Link to Sara Farizan’s First Draft episode and Katie Cotungo’s First Draft episode In Here to Stay, Reggie Miller (former NBA player and commentator) and Kevin Harlan (NBA commentator) are Bijan’s (protagonist) favorite NBA commentators and when he needs a minute he has them narrate in his head. Sarah had the opportunity to go to Scholastic and read a chapter from Tell Me Everything! Sara Farizan recently watched Killing Eve (TV show), and thinks that because people haven't really seen female serial killers that the characters Villanelle is loved despite being an “unlikable female lead”. “You’re Not Allowed in the Anne Hathaway Club if You Hated Her in the 2000s” article on VICE In Fireworks, Katie wanted to reflect an accurate experience of being a teen especially when writing a historical and not including social media and technology in the way we use it today Sarah made a Trent Reznor (founder, lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the band of Nine Inch Nails) zine in high school that only five people ever saw. Sarah also played The Sims (PC game) to reflect all the things she was interested in. PostSecret was the origin of the app Veil from Tell Me Everything. At the Boston Teen Author Festival, Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift; joked that if he could hang out with any villain he would hang out racism. Rules for Being a Girl by Katie Cotungo and Candace Bushnell is coming out in Spring 2020! Uprooted by Noami Novik Sheets by Brenna Thummler Dating Tips for the Unemployed by Iris Smyles The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown Christine by Stephen King Tell Me Everything has a similar feel to the film Amelie I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Lesley University MFA in Creative Writing alumna Katie Cotugno is a self-proclaimed "love junkie" and the author of How to Love, 99 Days, Fireworks, Top Ten, and 9 Days & 9 Nights. She writes feminist love stories with main characters who make mistakes and get into some messy situations. In this interview, she talks about taking the leap to become a full-time writer, ghostwriting romance novels, how she writes for young adults and lots more. More info: Lesley University's MFA in Creative Writing (tell 'em we sent you) Katie Cotugno's website

You gotta admit I was holding on like a champ...or at least tried to)) it’s hard to NOT cry once you’ve started..Katie Cotugno and “Top Ten” ♥️

Launching Nov. 1! Why We Write is a new podcast for writers (aspiring and otherwise) and book lovers. Each episode we'll speak with an author from the Lesley University community and beyond about their work, inspiration, and more. Join us this season to hear from Jason Reynolds, Katie Cotugno, Rachel Kadish, Susan Goodman, Enzo Silon Surin and more.

We let you know our favorite boys this summer, beginning with Erin's picks: Elias Veturius from A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir and Alex Quinn from The Traitor’s Ruin by Erin Beatty. Kassiah is up next with her faves: Cedric from Finding Himself by Minisinoo (Harry Potter Fanfiction) and Jesse from Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry. Jaime shocks us all by narrowing down to just four five boys: Donovan from Fame, Fate and the First Kiss by Kasie West, Max from A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna, Peter and Asher from The Fixer by Jenn Lynn Barnes, and Jamie Aldridge from Invisible Ghosts by Robyn Schneider. Meg surprises us a little bit with one of her selections: Jase from Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson (where we get off on a slight Jase tangent), and she keeps it 100 with Gabe from 9 Days and 9 Nights by Katie Cotugno. We follow up our favorite boys of summer with our favorite HOTTIES of the MONTH: Jaime's Man Ham: LIAM from Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, Kassiah's Pick: Colin Fitzgerald (aka Fitzy) from The Chase by Elle Kennedy, Erin's Hotties: Cardan from The Wicked King by Holly Black and Lord Carlston from The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman, and Meg's Catch: Peter K from To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Let's be real. We dish all things Peter K for awhile. And why wouldn't we? We finish up with our Honorable Mentions.

Katie Cotugno, author of HOW TO LOVE, FIREWORKS, TOP TEN, and 99 DAYS and its sequel, 9 DAYS AND 9 NIGHTS, talks about the correlation between how she’s feeling and whether she’s writing, her ten-year debut novel, and making sense in the quiet after the loud. Katie Cotugno Show Notes The Baby-Sitters Club Sweet Valley High The Saddle Club Roald Dahl Judy Blume Maurene Goo (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here and here!) Robin Benway (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here) Hanson Zan Romanoff (listen to her First Draft interview here) Emerson College Alloy Entertainment Wesleyan University Jodi Picoult Morgan Matson and her book SAVE THE DATE (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here) Katniss from THE HUNGER GAMES THREE SIDES OF A HEART: STORIES ABOUT LOVE TRIANGLES edited by Natalie C. Parker The Office (TV show) Lisa Schroeder

  Erin starts us off with the boy she can't wait to warm up with: Drix from Say You’ll Remember Me by Katie McGarry Kass chooses Fletcher Scott from Breaking the Ice by Julie Cross Jaime whines about not being able to have hot cocoa with Xander, then selects Jamie from Prince In Disguise by Stephanie Kate-Strohm Meg rounds out our choices with Carver from Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner Next, Jaime lets us know her hottie of the month: Lennon from Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett Kassiah follows up with her hottie Riden from Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller. *swoon* Erin heats things up with her choice: Henry John Edgar Thomas Pembrook, Prince of Wessco from Royally Matched by Emma Chase Meg closes out the category by cheating and choosing almost all of the boys from Meet Cute, especially: Wolf from Siege Etiquette by Katie Cotugno, Tyler from The Dictionary of You and Me by Jennifer Armentrout, Dev from The Unlikelihood of Falling In Love by Jocelyn Davies, Philip from 259 Million Miles by Kass Morgan, Sean from Say Everything by Huntley Fitzpatrick We finish up with our Honorable Mentions.  

Well hello there! Today we have a big ol' list of book recommendations for fans of Young Adult and New Adult titles. Adam is joined by his good friends (and avid readers) Christina, Andrea and Sydney who share their recent reads and chat about the mass appeal of Young Adult and New Adult titles. You can find every title they mention below or by visiting https://www.overdrive.com/collections/9320/the-professional-book-nerds-podcast-reading-list. Reading Recommendations: 99 Days by Katie Cotugno   A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray   The Man in the High Castle   American Girls by Alison Umminger   The Here and Now by Ann Brashares   Rebel Magisters by Shanna Swendson   Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto   Even When You Lie to Me by Jessica Alcott   A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro   Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers   The Paper Princess by M. C. Beaton   The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich   Pivot Point by Kasie West   Lion Heart by A. C. Gaughen   The Square Root of Summer by Harriet Reuter Hapgood   House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski   The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at feedback@overdrive.com    Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com   Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

Join co-host Kendra (kendra.readz) as she guides you through the backlist of NYT best-selling author, Katie Cotugno! She'll walk you through both Cotugno's YA and Adult Romance titles and give you suggestions on where to start with each!Follow Kendra @Kendra.ReadzFollow the pod on Instagram @BringYourOwnPodFollow Brandi @Brandos.BooksFollow Kayla @Kaylas.Bookshelf