Turning the Classics on Their Head

This week, Joe is joined by returning guest and friend of the show Jananie K. Velu for a literary love letter to classic femme-driven fiction. From Jane Austen to the Brontë sisters and beyond, we're talking about our relationships with the classics, and what happens when contemporary authors take familiar literary foundations in unexpected new directions.  We're diving into modern retellings, feminist reimaginings, swoony romances, gothic twists, queer adaptations and stories that turn everything you thought you knew about a classic on its head. Plus, we're sharing a whole stack of recommendations for readers who love a little literary history with their plot twists.  Whether you're a lifelong Austen devotee or someone who has never quite made it through Wuthering Heights, there's something here for you. Consider this your invitation to revisit the classics, rethink the stories and add a few new favorites to your reading list.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Jananie K. Velu – Links   Book recommendations:  Jananie's picks:    Much Ado About Nada – Uzma Jalaluddin   Ayesha At Last – Uzma Jalaluddin   The Earl That Got Away – Diana Quincy   These Violent Delights – Chloe Gong   The Daughter of Doctor Moreau – Silvia Moreno-Garcia   Local Heavens – K. M. Fajardo   The Secret World of Briar Rose – Cindy Pham   A Dowry of Blood – S. T. Gibson   Hungerstone – Kat Dunn   Hamnet – Maggie O’Farrel   The Beautiful Ones – Silvia Moreno-Garcia   Sonali Dev’s The Rajes series   Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors   Recipe for Persuasion   Incense and Sensibility   The Emma Project   Nisha Sharma’s If Shakespeare Were an Auntie Series   Dating Dr. Dil   Tastes Like Shakkar   Marriage & Masti    Joe's picks:    Jane Steele – Lyndsay Faye   The Winters – Lisa Gabriele   Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – Rey Terciero  Dan in Green Gables – Rey Terciero  Northranger – Rey Terciero   The Secret Garden on 81st Street – Ivy Noelle Weir   Recommended Reading – Paul Coccia   Behind Five Willows – June Hur   Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro 00:01:04 Catching up with Jananie 00:01:30 Talking about classics and reimaginings 00:16:16 Pride, Prejudice & Plot Twists recommendations 00:52:16 Comment Question 00:52:45 Thanks and Outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/42363   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The classics never really go out of style. But that doesn't mean they can't use a little reinvention.  This week on Book Lounge, we're diving into Classics, Reimagined: the art of taking familiar stories, beloved literary foundations and timeless characters and giving them an entirely new life.  First, I'm joined by authors T. Kingfisher and Tee Harlowe to talk about the inspiration behind reimagining classic literature, finding new perspectives in familiar stories and figuring out how to honor an original while making something unmistakably your own. Then, I sit down with Lucy Foley for a quick conversation about the magic of revisiting the stories that have shaped our reading lives.  Whether you're a classics devotee, a fan of modern retellings or someone who loves seeing an old story turned completely upside down, there's something here for you.  Because sometimes the best stories are the ones we think we already know.  Welcome to Book Lounge by Libby, your favorite corner of the reading world. Powered by libraries. Made for readers.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  T. Kingfisher - Website  Tee Harlowe - Website  Lucy Foley - Instagram  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro and Welcome 00:00:52 T. Kingfisher & Tee Harlowe 00:48:57 Lucy Foley 01:13:44 Thank you and Outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378    Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Noirvember, and we're embracing our mysterious side! Whether you prefer your crime with a side of literary intrigue or your mysteries served up in cinematic black and white, we've got your next obsession.  First, Joe is joined by Bre to explore crime fiction, noir-inspired reads and stories packed with secrets, dangerous characters and twists you won't see coming. Then, we're switching from the page to the screen as Matt and Aaron from Kanopy join Joe to share their must-watch film recommendations, spanning classic noir, neo-noir and everything in between.  From shadowy mysteries and complicated antiheroes to unforgettable cinematic thrillers, this episode is your invitation to lean into the darkness. Grab a book, fire up Kanopy and make this Noirvember one to remember.  Happy reading (and watching)!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Title Recommendations:  Part 1 – Libby:   Bre's picks:   Laws of Depravity – Eriq La Salle   All Her Little Secrets – Wanda M. Morris   The Devil in a Blue Dress – Walter Mosley  King of Ashes – SA Cosby  Joe's picks:    Crone – Keith Rosson   Kill for Me, Kill for You – Steve Cavanagh  My Friend Dahmer – Derf Backderf    Plus you can watch the 2017 film My Friend Dahmer on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/product/my-friend-dahmer-0   Magic For Liars – Sarah Gailey   The Intrigue – Silvia Moreno-Garcia   Part 2 – Kanopy:  Aaron's picks:    The Hitch-Hiker   Night of the Juggler   Bound   The Nile Hilton Incident    Matt's picks:    Night of the Hunter    Breathless   The People’s Joker  The Silence of the Lambs      Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Kanopy - Instagram  Bre - Links  Links mentioned:   https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/  Bre’s Video: The Ultimate Reading Guide of SA Cosby  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:59 Segment 1: Crime Fiction & Noir Vibes Reading Recs 00:52:20 Segment 2: Film Noir Recommendations 01:50:09 Comment Question 01:50:29 Thank you and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/42301   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between telling a good crime story and telling someone's story? This Noirvember, we're diving into the fascinating, sometimes complicated relationship between true crime and crime fiction.  I'm joined by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush and Sebastian Krahl for a conversation about what it means to work with crime as source material, whether you're writing fiction or exploring real-life cases. We talk about the responsibilities that come with telling these stories, navigating the fine line between entertainment and exploitation, respecting the people behind the headlines and finding a balance between the darkness of crime and the reasons we're drawn to these stories in the first place.  Because there's a lot more to a good crime story than just figuring out whodunit. So grab your magnifying glass, settle in and join us for a little Noirvember reading (and listening) room discussion!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Jennifer Graeser Dornbush – website  Sebastian Krahl – links   Some books by our guests:  Coroner’s Daughter Mystery Series, Book 1: The Coroner - Jennifer Graeser Dornbush  50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death – Sebastian Krahl  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Welcome and Intro 00:01:30 How do we feel about true crime and crime fic?  00:07:31 Some favorite horror movies 00:14:07 How do you position your content for your audience 00:28:08 Talking about risk factors and lowering risk 00:35:25 Jennifer on interviewing the daughters of The Ice Man 00:43:34 What’s your favorite part of how these stories are told?  00:56:45 Thank you and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378    Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New month, new books, new reasons to let your TBR spiral completely out of control. 📚  Joe is joined by Bre for November 2026 Book Picks, our monthly look at the new book releases we're most excited about. From stories that caught our attention to books we're already counting down the days to read, we're sharing the upcoming releases we think deserve a spot on your radar.  Whether you're hunting for your next five-star read, filling your library holds list or just looking for a little inspiration for your November reading life, we've got recommendations for you. Consider this your friendly reminder that your TBR is a living document and there is always room for one more book.  Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Happy reading!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Bre’s live conversation with Eriq La Salle - link   Bre’s Blackoween announcement - link   Book recommendations:  Bre's picks:  Peregrine Hill – Nina de Gramont   The Last Prince of Florence – Zoe Sivak   The Monster Hunter’s Librarian – Lauren Connolly   Salt Water Blood – Manuia Henrich   Joe's picks:                                                                               Take My Word for It – LeVar Burton  Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? – Judi Dench  Revenge Plot – Stephanie Wrobel  Luck of the Draw – Christine Suggs  Trove – Danie Stirling  There Used to be People Here – Kennedy Cole  Clear Water – Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes  Mr. Mendlebee’s Pandimensional Literary Repository (and Yarn) – Rebecca McKee  New Year’s Grieve – Elizabeth Foscue  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:57 Welcome to Bre! 00:09:27 Our November 2026 Book Picks 00:55:19 Thanks and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/42201   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a book podcast host, a paranormal expert and a cameraman walk into one of America's most haunted destinations? Hopefully, they make it out.  For the first time in Book Lounge by Libby history, Joe Skelley is leaving the comforts of the lounge behind for an overnight ghost hunt at Franklin Castle, one of the most notoriously haunted places in the United States! Joined by Christine Schiefer, former co-host of And That's Why We Drink, and Joe's partner Matt behind the camera, this spooky sleepover involves a historic castle, paranormal investigations and the question nobody wants to ask in the middle of the night: WHAT WAS THAT?!  We're getting into the history, the hauntings and what it's actually like to spend the night investigating a place with a seriously creepy reputation. Will we encounter something supernatural? Will Joe ever recover emotionally? Will Matt capture anything terrifying on camera?  Grab your flashlight, check the locks and join us for an overnight ghost hunt that takes Book Lounge by Libby somewhere we've never gone before. It's a little paranormal investigation, a little haunted-house horror and a whole lot of spooky-season chaos.  Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Occasionally, apparently, made for ghost hunters, too.  Happy reading... and maybe leave a light on. 👻  Check out our video with Christine over on the ParaPods Network: https://www.youtube.com/@ATWWDPodcast   Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Christine Schiefer – Instagram   And That’s Why We Drink – Instagram  ParaPods Network – Instagram   Book recommendations:  The Haunting of Hill House – Shirley Jackson  We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson  Hell House – Richard Matheson  The Shining – Stephen King  The Turn of the Screw – Henry James  Burnt Offerings – Robert Marasco  The House Next Door – Anne Rivers Siddons  A Haunting on the Hill – Elizabeth Hand  Play Nice – Rachel Harrison  Diavola – Jennifer Throne  The Handyman Method – Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan   Something in the Walls – Daisy Pearce  The September House – Carissa Orlando  A House With Good Bones – T. Kingfisher  We Used to Live Here – Marcus Kliewer  The Haunting of Ashburn House – Darcy Coates  Wylding Hall – Elizabeth Hand  Episode Thirteen – Craig DiLouie  The House in the Pines – Ana Reyes  Incidents Around the House – Josh Malerman  Mazywood – Tananarive Due  Newbourne Park – Jennifer Thorne  The House Built on Alligator Bones – Sophia Honeycutt  The House That Eats the Dead – Max Doty  The Cracks – TH Huddleston  Film recommendations:  Sinister  House on Haunted Hill  Good Boy  The Messengers  The Inkeepers  1408  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:27 Introduction 00:02:29 The History of Franklin Castle 00:07:08 The Ghosts of Franklin Castle 00:09:28 Tour of Franklin Castle 00:11:08 Haunted House Reading & Film Recs 00:14:15 Welcome to Christine Schiefer 00:16:37 Setting up our equipment & starting the hunt! 01:11:33 Static footage and EVP review 01:32:32 Outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378    Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monsters! 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 folklore, unsettling creatures and dark reads that crawl under your skin. From terrifying transformations to the things lurking in the shadows, we're serving up horror book recommendations for every kind of reader who likes their stories a little strange.  Whether you're a lifelong horror reader or looking for your next spooky-season obsession, we've got recommendations to add to your TBR. So, grab your favorite blanket, keep an eye on the shadows and join us for a delightfully creepy trip through the reading world.  Powered by libraries. Made for readers. Happy reading! 🖤  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Kenzie Deerin – Instagram  Meara – Links  Book Recommendations:  Kenzie’s Picks:  Ring Shout - P.Djèlí Clark  My Darling Dreadful Thing - Johanna van Veen  The Possession of Alba Dìaz - Isabel cãnas  On Sundays She Picked Flowers – Yah Yah Scholfield   Meara's Picks:   Girl Dinner & Masters of Death – Olivie Blake  Before the Devil Knows You're Here - Autumn Krause  Bad Cree - Jessica Johns  The Changing Man – Tomi Oyemakinde  Lute – Jennifer Thorne   The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror – Tori Bovalino  Woman, Eating - Claire Kohda  Bad Girls Don’t Die - Katie Alender   Joe's Picks:   Mongrels – Stephen Graham Jones  Man Made Monsters – Andrea L. Rogers, Illus. Jeff Edwards  Coffin Moon – Keith Rosson  From Below – Darcy Coates  Never Whistle at Night & Never Whistle at Night II: Back for Blood – ed. Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Welcome and Introductions 00:02:55 Some monster horror questions 00:17:07 Book recommendations 01:02:43 Comment question 01:03:00 Thank you and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41971   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want 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 ultimate horror triptych: a grouping of recommendations designed to help you find your way into horror, whether you're a curious beginner, a certified scaredy-cat or a reader who just hasn't found the right nightmare yet.  From creepy and atmospheric to genuinely terrifying, we're talking about how to find horror books that match your comfort level, discover what scares you (in the best way) and figure out where to go next. Because horror isn't one-size-fits-all, and you absolutely do not have to start with the book that will keep you awake until 3 a.m.  Ready to dip your toes into the dark? Pull up a chair, grab your coziest blanket and let's find your next spooky read.  Book Lounge by Libby is powered by libraries and made for readers. Find your next favorite horror book with your library card and the Libby app.  Happy reading... and maybe leave a light on. 👻  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Amy Allen Clark – links   30 Modern Gothic Novels: https://momadvice.com/post/modern-gothic-novels   12 Classic Gothic Novels: https://momadvice.com/post/classic-gothic-novels  Kenzie Deerin – Instagram  Blackoween – Instagram  Book Recommendations:  Amy's Picks:  The Whitechapel Full Moon Society –Elizabeth DeLozier  Marion –  Leah Rowan  On Sundays She Picked Flowers – Yah Yah Scholfield   The Sleeping Sisters – Jennifer Gibbon  Kenzie's Picks:   Hazelthorn – CG Drews  The Spirit Bares its Teeth – Andrew Joseph White  Play Nice – Rachel Harrison  The Winter Folk – Jen Julien  Joe's Picks:   Something in the Walls – Daisy Pearce  The Haunting of Hill House, We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson  Episode Thirteen – Craig DiLouie   13 Months Haunted – Jimmy Juliano  Mexican Gothic – Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Just Like Home – Sarah Gailey   The September House – Carissa Orlando   Victorian Psycho – Virginia Feito  Diavola – Jennifer Thorne  Cackle – Rachel Harrison   So Thirsty, Such Sharp Teeth, Black Sheep   The Bewitching – Silvia Moreno-Garcia  VenCo – Cherie Dimaline  Jackal – Erin E. Adams   The Broken Girls, The Book of Cold Cases, Ghost 19, The Sun Down Motel - Simone St. James  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Welcome and introductions 00:01:10 What drew you to horror?  00:09:42 Getting started with horror recommendations 01:01:17 Horror isn’t exactly what you think 01:01:55 Comment question 01:02:28 Thank you and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41970   Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What 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 weird world of horror with authors Tiffany D. Jackson, Jonny Sims and Jonathan Edward Durham! We're talking about what first drew them to horror, what excites them about the genre today and what's next for horror readers. From the stories that get under our skin to the possibilities that keep horror fresh, this is a thoughtful, lively conversation about why we love to be scared.  Whether you're a seasoned horror reader or just testing the waters before spooky season gets into full swing, pull up a chair. Your next favorite kind of scary might be waiting.  Book Lounge by Libby is powered by libraries and made for readers. Find your next read for FREE with your library card and the Libby app.  Happy haunting, horror fans!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Tiffany D. Jackson – Website, Instagram  Jonny Sims – Website, Instagram  Jonathan Durham – Website, Instagram  Some books by our guests:  The Weight of Blood – Tiffany D. Jackson  Ghost in the Night – Tiffany D. Jackson  Winterset Hollow – Jonathan Edward Durham  The Burn Line – Jonathan Sims  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Intro and Welcome 00:03:01 What was your earliest introduction to horror? 00:18:41 Reading horror vs watching horror 00:27:21 What does horror give us?  00:40:50 Horror recognized in publishing 00:58:00 How future generations will continue horror 01:00:07 Lightning Round 01:04:45 Comment Question 01:05:10 Thank you and outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378    Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What 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 mythology, folklore, fairy tales and urban legends. From reimagined gods and legendary figures to fresh takes on familiar stories, these books prove that there's always another way to tell a legend.  Whether you love seeing ancient tales through a new lens, discovering folklore from different traditions or finding fantasy stories that put an unexpected spin on the classics, we've got recommendations for your next great read.  Join us as we revisit the stories that have shaped generations and celebrate the authors giving them a whole new life.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Who’s in this episode:   Joe – Instagram  Kenzie Deerin – Instagram  Meara – Links  Book Recommendations:   Kenzie's Picks:   A Dark and Wild Wood - Sarah Nicole Lemon   I, Medusa - Ayana Gray   Where the Dark Stands Still - A.B. Poranek   This Immortal Heart - Jennifer Saint   A Feather So Black - Lyra Selene   Meara's Picks:    Soul of Shadow – Emma Noyes   Body Count – Cody Crowley   A Spindle Splintered – Alix E. Harrow   A Mirror Mended – Alix E. Harrow   Small Favors – Erin A. Craig   Elatsoe – Darcie Little Badger   Joe's Picks:    The House with Chicken Legs – Sophie Anderson   The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break – Steven Sherrill   Kaikeyi – Vaishnavi Patel   The Vine That Ate the South – JD Wilkes  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Welcome and Intro 00:02:00 Catching up with Meara & Kenzie 00:03:14 Getting to know our guests’ mythology background! 00:16:33 Myth & Legend Book Recs 00:56:43 Comment question of the day! 00:57:02 Thank you & outro  Enjoying the show? Follow Book Lounge by Libby, leave a rating or review, and watch every episode on the Libby App YouTube channel. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/bookloungepod/   Got a book recommendation, dream guest or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected].  Looking for Book Lounge merch? Visit Plot Threads.   Library friends: Add episodes of Book Lounge by Libby to your digital collection for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. You can also purchase the titles featured in today's episode in OverDrive Marketplace.  Browse our cumulative reading list for the season: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41378  Today's featured books: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/41741   Happy Reading!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices