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Book Lounge by Libby
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About this Podcast:
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 bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com . Happy Reading!
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What is Book Lounge by Libby about?
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.
Who hosts Book Lounge by Libby?
Book Lounge by Libby is hosted by Libby. The show has published 965 episodes to date.
What has Book Lounge by Libby covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Try to Survive a Haunted House: Our Overnight Ghost Hunt at Franklin Castle" (29 October 2026, 97 minutes), "Monsters, Ghosts & Trad Wives, OH MY! | Monster Horror Book Recommendations" (26 October 2026, 67 minutes), and "Build Your Horror Triptych: Horror Books for Beginners" (22 October 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does Book Lounge by Libby publish?
Book Lounge by Libby publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 965 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Book Lounge by Libby?
Booking probability for Book Lounge by Libby is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Book Lounge by Libby requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Book Lounge by Libby's contact route on record: verified email.
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Oct 26, 20261h 7mS4Monsters! Ghosts! Trad wives! Oh my! It's time to get a little monstrous in the Book Lounge. Joe is joined by Meara and Kenzie Deerin for a Halloween-ready conversation packed with monster horror books, creepy...
Oct 22, 20261h 6mS4Want to read horror but have absolutely no idea where to start? Welcome to your first step into the spooky side of the reading world! Joe Skelley is joined by Amy Allen Clark and Kenzie Deerin to build the...
Oct 19, 20261h 9mS4What makes us want to be scared? Why do we keep coming back for more? And how do you get started with horror if you're not sure where to begin? This Halloween season, we're opening the door to the wonderfully...
Oct 15, 20261h 1mS4What happens when ancient myths meet modern storytelling? We get some VERY good books. We're wrapping up Myth and Legends Week on Book Lounge by Libby with Meara and Kenzie Deerin, sharing epic reads inspired by...
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Witchlings: Celebrating the Series Finale with Claribel A. Ortega
Oct 6, 20261h 3mS4The Witchlings series has reached its magical finale, and we’re celebrating with the author herself! In this bonus episode of Book Lounge by Libby, host Joe Skelley sits down with Claribel A. Ortega to look back...
Oct 5, 202659 minS4Is the classic adventure story dead, or has it simply gotten a serious makeover? From treasure hunts and lost worlds to quests, monsters and impossible missions, adventure has always been one of the biggest...
Oct 1, 20261h 1mS4What happens when readers get REALLY into a book? Sometimes… everyone starts reading it. In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, host Joe Skelley is joined by authors whose books found huge audiences through book...
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October 2026 Book Picks: Reads to Haunt Your TBR
Sep 30, 202652 minS4October is here, and our TBR is looking positively haunted. Joe is joined by his coworker Nahomy to talk about the new books coming out in October 2026, from creepy haunted houses and witchy fantasy to vampires, horror...
Sep 28, 20261h 10mS4What actually makes a book club GOOD? And how do you get people to come back month after month without turning it into homework? This week on Book Lounge by Libby, we're going behind the scenes of the book club...
Sep 24, 20261h 3mS4What REALLY happens behind the reference desk? On this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, host Joe Skelley is joined by Becky Cameron and Kate Merlene from Cuyahoga County Public Library and Morgan Schultz from Lutheran...
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Blind Date with a (Library) Book
Sep 21, 20261h 8mS4What happens when you let your local library surprise you? For the Season 4 premiere of Book Lounge by Libby, we're celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with a little literary mystery, a few unexpected projects and a...
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Jeneva Rose Is Ready to Scare You
Sep 17, 202656 minWhat scares you? For bestselling author Jeneva Rose, the answer might be… literally anything. Jeneva joins Book Lounge by Libby to talk about her new horror collection, Sometimes I Scare Myself, a trio of twisted...
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Reimagining Virginia Woolf: Adapting Night & Day with Justine Waddell
Sep 3, 202654 minVirginia Woolf has inspired generations of readers, but what happens when you take one of her novels and bring it to a modern audience? This week, Joe is joined by Justine Waddell, writer and producer of Virginia...
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September 2026 Book Releases We Can’t Wait to Read
Aug 27, 20261h 34mSeptember is bringing some SERIOUS TBR temptation. This week, Joe is joined by Madison (@simon.says.read) to dive into the September 2026 book releases they’re most excited to read. From gothic romantasy and...
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We Read the Wildest Reviews of Books We Love
Aug 13, 20261h 34mWhat happens when you take the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet approach to books? Absolute chaos. Joe is joined by Meara to dig through reviews of books they love and discover what happens when readers have...
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August 2026 Book Releases We're Adding to Our TBRs
Jul 30, 20261h 42mAugust 2026 books are here, and Joe is joined by Bre (@locd_booktician_) to share the new releases they're most excited to add to their TBRs. Covering everything from horror, thrillers, romance, fantasy...
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Plot Twists & Playlists: Audiobooks, Romance Reads & 2026 Book Talk with Destinee
Jul 16, 20261h 8mWhat's better than talking about great books? Talking about all the great books. This week, Joe is joined by romance novel matchmaker, bookseller, and creator Destinee for a delightfully...
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Summerween 2026: The Best Horror Books to Kick Off Spooky Season Early
Jul 9, 20261h 33mSummer is heating up... so naturally it's time for ghosts, monsters, haunted camps, cursed lakes, and things that go bump in the night. Joe is joined by Bre to celebrate Summerween 2026, the growing...
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How President Lincoln Would Celebrate America 250 (and the books he'd read)
Jul 2, 202654 minAs the United States prepares to commemorate America 250, how can we celebrate the nation's history while also making room for reflection, honesty, and meaningful conversation? This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Cameron...
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