Dec 05 2024 54 mins 1
As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible Juvenile, Middle Grade, and Young Adult books that shaped our reading journeys in 2024! 🎉📚
In this episode, Joe is joined by Andrea and Sarah to share their top picks—stories that made them laugh, cry, and think in new ways. From heartwarming middle grade adventures to gripping YA novels, join the conversation as they dive into all the books they couldn’t put down, offering their personal insights and reflections on the books that made 2024 such a great year for kidlit.
Tune in for the ultimate Best of 2024 list and find your next favorite read!
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Andrea’s Titles:
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell and Gabi Nam
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott
Bo's New Magical Friends by Rebecca Elliott
Sarah’s Titles:
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol
Black Girl You are Atlas by Renee Watson
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart
Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo
Joe’s Titles:
House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega
Youth Group by Jordan Morris (shouts out to Homebody by Theo Parish and Ghost Roast by Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs)
The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
Ruin Road by Lamar Giles
The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon
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!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/!
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In this episode, Joe is joined by Andrea and Sarah to share their top picks—stories that made them laugh, cry, and think in new ways. From heartwarming middle grade adventures to gripping YA novels, join the conversation as they dive into all the books they couldn’t put down, offering their personal insights and reflections on the books that made 2024 such a great year for kidlit.
Tune in for the ultimate Best of 2024 list and find your next favorite read!
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Andrea’s Titles:
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell and Gabi Nam
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott
Bo's New Magical Friends by Rebecca Elliott
Sarah’s Titles:
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol
Black Girl You are Atlas by Renee Watson
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart
Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo
Joe’s Titles:
House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega
Youth Group by Jordan Morris (shouts out to Homebody by Theo Parish and Ghost Roast by Shawneé and Shawnelle Gibbs)
The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
Ruin Road by Lamar Giles
The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge by Matthew Hubbard
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon
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!
We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/!
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