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Since Dec 2015
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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).  Brought to you by ⁠Libby⁠, the library app.  Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links  Book Lounge airs year-round, with two 10-week seasons each year, featuring publishing conversations on Mondays and paired book recommendations on Thursdays- plus monthly Book Release Radar episodes. We release 1–3 episodes per month between seasons.  Reach out to us at [email protected]. Happy Reading!

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S3E18 Audiobook Month Special: The Best Audiobooks to Add to Your Listening List

Jun 11, 2026 1h 16m

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating one of our favorite ways to experience stories.  This week Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the BOOK GANG podcast, to talk about the…

S3E17 The Magic of Audiobooks with Award-Winning Narrators Saskia Maarleveld & Michael Crouch

Jun 08, 2026 1h 3m

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating with two of the most beloved voices in the industry.  This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by acclaimed audiobook narrators Saskia…

S3E16 Your Ultimate Pride Month 2026 Reading List

Jun 04, 2026 1h 3m

What should you read this Pride Month?  In this Pride Month episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu to share book recommendations that celebrate queer stories, queer joy,…

S3E15 Finding Hope, Queer Joy & the Courage to Be Seen

Jun 01, 2026 1h 31m

Pride Month is a celebration, but it's also a reminder of the journeys so many LGBTQ+ people take to find acceptance, belonging, and hope.  In this special Pride Month episode of Book Lounge by…

June 2026 Book Releases You NEED on Your TBR

May 29, 2026 1h 2m Bonus

June is STACKED with incredible new releases, and this month’s Book Picks episode is here to help you build your summer TBR. Joe is joined by Kieran, founder of the Queer Liberation Library, to talk…

S3E14 Mystery & Thriller Book Recommendations with @CrimebytheBook

May 28, 2026 55m

If your TBR is looking a little too well-behaved, consider this your official invitation to cause some chaos.  Joe is joined by Abby from @crimebythebook to dive headfirst into a stack of mystery and…

S3E10 The Anatomy of a Twist

May 25, 2026 1h 1m

What makes readers gasp out loud at the end of a thriller? How do authors plant clues without giving everything away? And why do some plot twists stay with us forever?  This week on Book Lounge, Joe…

S3E12 Books That Feel Like Falling Into Another World

May 21, 2026 57m

This week on Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Meara for a celebration of all things adventure as they talk about adult books that perfectly capture the feeling of reading The Magic Tree House.…

S3E11 Inside The Magic Tree House with Mary Pope Osborne

May 18, 2026 1h 3m

This week, Joe sits down with legendary children’s author Mary Pope Osborne to celebrate the legacy of the Magic Tree House books and the generations of readers who grew up with Jack and Annie’s…

S3E10 Mental Health Awareness Month Reading Recommendations with Jananie K. Velu

May 14, 2026 1h 10m

Continuing our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Joe is joined by Jananie K. Velu to share some of their favorite books that center mental health, healing, growth, and emotional…

S3E9 Reading as Healing: Mental Health, Self-Care & the Power of Libraries

May 11, 2026 1h 35m

This week, we’re reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, Joe sits down with two mental health professionals to explore the powerful connection between reading, emotional well-being, and…

S3E8 Your AAPI Month TBR Starts Here | Must-Read Books with Jananie K. Velu

May 07, 2026 1h 7m

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 Asian lit you’ll want to add to your…

S3E7 Lisa See & Zoulfa Katouh on Heritage, Identity & Storytelling

May 04, 2026 55m

In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe celebrates Asian Heritage Month by spotlighting the global impact of Asian voices in storytelling. Joined by bestselling authors Lisa See…

S3E6 Borrowed for the Cover: Books That Hooked Us at First Glance

Apr 30, 2026 1h 21m

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 honest, slightly chaotic, and deeply relatable…

May 2026’s Hottest New Books (And Our Immediate Adds)

Apr 29, 2026 1h 8m Bonus

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 2026 by sharing what they’re adding to their…

S3E5 Book Cover Design Secrets (From the People Who Make Them)

Apr 27, 2026 1h 43m

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.  In the first segment, Erin Fitzsimmons…

S3E4 Must-Read Historical Fiction for Your TBR Right Now

Apr 23, 2026 1h 11m

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 fiction recommendations to add to your TBR.  From…

S3E3 Inside the World of Historical Fiction with Christina Baker Kline, Heather Webb & Lauren Tarshis

Apr 20, 2026 1h 2m

Christina Baker Kline, Heather Webb and Lauren Tarshis join Joe for a wide-ranging conversation on the enduring appeal of historical fiction and why readers keep coming back for stories rooted in the…

S3E2 Debut Book Recommendations You’ll Be Obsessed With (2022–2026)

Apr 16, 2026 1h 23m

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 expert in spotlighting debut authors, for a…

S3E1 Dazzling Debuts: The Real Story Behind First Novels

Apr 13, 2026 1h 3m

Welcome to Season 3 of Book Lounge by Libby! We’re kicking things off with a celebration of debut authors; the moment when years of writing, revising, and hoping finally turn into a book on…

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