The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world.
PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators.
Book Lounge airs two seasons per year, along with special monthly episodes. Whether you're into sweeping romances, chilling thrillers, epic fantasies, or powerful memoirs, there's something in the Lounge for every reader. So, grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and meet us in the Book Lounge.
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The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world.
PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators.
Book Lounge airs two seasons per year, along with special monthly episodes. Whether you're into sweeping romances, chilling thrillers, epic fantasies, or powerful memoirs, there's something in the Lounge for every reader. So, grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and meet us in the Book Lounge.
Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links
Brought to you by Libby, the library app.
From Beach Bags to Bedside Tables: July’s Must-Read Picks
Book Lounge by Libby
1 hour 7 minutes
4 months ago
From Beach Bags to Bedside Tables: July’s Must-Read Picks
It’s a bonus episode, book lovers! Joe is joined by friend and fellow bookworm Emma to chat about the July 2025 releases they're most excited to add to their TBR piles.
Whether you’re craving rom-coms, thrillers, fantasy, or something a little spooky, here's a stack of reads to keep your summer sizzling.
From campus drama and romantic tension to magical greenhouses, haunted tunnels, and dragon-slaying heroines—there’s something for everyone this month. Add these titles to your TBR and check them out on Libby!
Want to watch the video version of our show? Watch now on the Libby App YouTube channel!
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:16 Intro
00:01:11 Guest Intro - Emma!
00:03:01 Catching up with Emma
00:13:45 July Book Release Recommendations
01:03:21 Outro
Titles mentioned in this episode
Emma’s Picks:
Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11316498)
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling
A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
Arcana Academy by Elise Kova
Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter
Overruled by Lana Ferguson
Joe's Picks:
The Enchanted Greenhouse – Sarah Beth Durst
Rush Week – Michelle Brandon
The Art of Vanishing – Morgan Pager
Mayra – Nicky Gonzalez
The Bewitching – Silva Moreno-Garcia
Miss Camper – Kat Fajardo
Predatory Natures – Amy Goldsmith
The Yomigaeri Tunnel – Kelly Murashige
This is Where We Die – Cindy RX He
Links from this episode:
You can follow Emma's bookish updates on Instagram
Find out more about Amy Allen Clark's 2025 Summer Reading Guide!
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace.
Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!
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Book Lounge by Libby
The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world.
PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators.
Book Lounge airs two seasons per year, along with special monthly episodes. Whether you're into sweeping romances, chilling thrillers, epic fantasies, or powerful memoirs, there's something in the Lounge for every reader. So, grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and meet us in the Book Lounge.
Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links
Brought to you by Libby, the library app.
