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
Big Library Read Special Conversation with Audrey Blake, author of The Girl in His Shadow
Interview with Anna Meriano, author of It Sounds Like This
August's Biggest Books
Old Country with Matt and Harrison Query
BONUS: LIVE with Ruth Ware at Cuyahoga County Public Library
More Comics for Your TBR!
Interview with Jennifer Hillier, author of Things We Do in the Dark
2000s Young Adult Reads
Chrysta Bilton's Normal Family
PBN Reading Challenge 2022 Midyear Check-in
Flying Solo with Linda Holmes
July's Biggest Books
Interview with Riley Sager, author of The House Across the Lake
The Line Between Love and Hate Is Fine
Interview with Alex Jennings, author of The Ballad of Perilous Graves
The Twilight Saga Retrospective (Pt. 2)
Interview with graphic novel writer Joe Sieracki
HEAR THE RAINBOW
Interview with Robin Miles, narrator of The Personal Librarian
All Things Sarah J. Maas
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
Frankenstein
A Tale of Two Cities
This American President
FIVE MINUTE NEWS