Join Joe and Emma on this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast as they dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of the literary canon. They shine a spotlight on contemporary books that challenge traditional notions of what it means to be considered "canonical" and explore the complexities of defining literary greatness.
Emma and Joe offer up some modern works and their potential to reshape our understanding of literature and join a new canon. From diverse voices to innovative storytelling techniques, they celebrate the richness and diversity of contemporary literature that deserves a place in the canon.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Emma’s Titles:
Joe’s Titles:
Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
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, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. We’ve got merch! Check out our two shirts in The OverDrive Shop (all profits are donated to the ALA Literacy Clearinghouse).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cults: A Dive into Fiction and Nonfiction Reads
The House That Gothic Reads Built
Talking Crushed Red Cups and Murders at Parties with Cindy R.X. He
Dreaming Big with Carley Fortune
All That and a Bag of Chips: 1990s Book Recs
May 2024 Book Picks
PBN's Hyper-Specific Reading Moods & Recommendations
Don't Lose Your Whimsy - Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers
Adventuring Through The Wide World with Douglas Westerbeke
Nerd Chat: April 2024
High Standards & Vanilla Cappuccinos with Abby Jimenez
April Book Picks
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (Libby Features)
Romance on Mars - A Conversation with Natasha Pulley
Borrow, Buy, Bin
How to Be Bold With Tarryn Fisher
Reading Triumph: Conquering Goals and Slumps
Nerd Chat: March 2024
March 2024 Book Picks!
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories
Recruiting Future with Matt Alder
Conflicted: A History Podcast
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
This American President
FIVE MINUTE NEWS