Adrian J. Walker joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to talk about dystopian novels, running, and the fact that we truly don't deserve dogs as they are incredible.

Amanda Foody joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to chat about her novel Daughter of the Burning City, fantasy world building, and defining how magic works in those worlds.

New York Times #1 bestselling author B.A. Paris joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss her latest book The Breakdown and how her life has changed since becoming a bestselling author.

Ben Blum joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his nonfiction debut Ranger Games, researching the Army Rangers, and his life in mathematics and writing.

Brad Ricca joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his book Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, comic book movies, and getting lost in libraries while doing research.

Caite Dolan-Leach joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss her debut novel Dead Letters, her work as a literary translator, and what it was like to study at the famed Trinity College.

Cat Clarke joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to chat about her juvenile novel The Pants Project, equality, and her research process to make sure she properly captured perspectives different from her own.

Chelsea Sedoti joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss her book The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett, experiencing the rush of author events for the first time as a young adult author, and why everyone can relate to books about teenagers.

Cuyler Overholt joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to chat about her book A Deadly Affection, how she transitioned from lawyer to writer, and what she loves about turn of the century New York City.

David Levithan joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast to discuss his books, his writing process, his favorite Broadway shows, and being surrounded by a culture of books his whole life.