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Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Recommendations with Jananie K. Velu
Season 3 Episode 10
Continuing our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu to share some of their favorite books that cent…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Reading as Healing: Mental Health, Self-Care & the Power of Libraries
Season 3 Episode 9
This week, we’re reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, Joe sits down with two mental health professionals to explore the powerful conne…
5 months ago
Your AAPI Month TBR Starts Here | Must-Read Books with Jananie K. Velu
Season 3 Episode 8
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu of thisstoryaintover to celebrate AAPI Month with a stack of incredible Asi…
5 months ago
Lisa See & Zoulfa Katouh on Heritage, Identity & Storytelling
Season 3 Episode 7
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe celebrates Asian Heritage Month by spotlighting the global impact of Asian voices in storytelling. Joine…
5 months, 1 week ago
Borrowed for the Cover: Books That Hooked Us at First Glance
Season 3 Episode 6
Be honest, how many books have you borrowed purely because the cover looked amazing?
This week on Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Bre for a very hones…
5 months, 1 week ago
May 2026’s Hottest New Books (And Our Immediate Adds)
Your TBR is about to get longer.
In this episode of Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Rachel to break down the most exciting book releases coming in May…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Book Cover Design Secrets (From the People Who Make Them)
Season 3 Episode 5
In this episode of Book Lounge, Joe goes behind the scenes of one of the most important—and most misunderstood—parts of publishing: book cover design…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Must-Read Historical Fiction for Your TBR Right Now
Season 3 Episode 4
Looking for your next great historical fiction read? Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the Book Gang Podcast, to share standout historical fi…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside the World of Historical Fiction with Christina Baker Kline, Heather Webb & Lauren Tarshis
Season 3 Episode 3
Christina Baker Kline, Heather Webb and Lauren Tarshis join Joe for a wide-ranging conversation on the enduring appeal of historical fiction and why …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Debut Book Recommendations You’ll Be Obsessed With
Season 3 Episode 2
Looking for your next favorite author before they blow up? This episode is for you.
Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark of the Book Gang Podcast, an ex…
5 months, 3 weeks ago