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My guest co-host this week is the amazing Rebecca Schinsky. Rebecca and I discuss topics such as bookish jobs, publishing, and how to increase your reading. This episode was sponsored by Wonder Women by Sam Maggs and Penguin Random House Audio.

My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Jade Chang. Jade and I discuss topics such as preferring books over people, reading speed, where to find new sci-fi books, and much more. This episode was sponsored by Last Seen Leaving by Caleb Roehrig and Nemesis by Anna Banks.

My special guest host this week is the glorious Rebecca Romney. We discuss the topics of selling antiquarian books and when to give up on a book. This episode was sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and Afterward by Jennifer Mathieu.

My special guest host this week is the wonderful Amanda Nelson. Amanda and I discuss four listener-submitted questions relating to topics such as reading taste, avoiding distractions when trying to read, what it really means to be a book snob, and decorating tips if you own many books. Amanda is the Managing Editor of Book Riot, host of the Get Booked podcast, and writes a TinyLetter on parenting called Madame Ovary. You can find her on Twitter @ImAmandaNelson.   This episode is sponsored by The Reader by Traci Chee and The Call by Peadar O’Guilin.

My guest this week is the wonderful and amazing Cristin Stickles. We talk about topics such as how to approach working in a bookstore, bookish events in NYC, and much more. This episode was sponsored by The Call by Peadar O'Guilin and Furious Rush by SC Stephens.

My special guest co-host this week is the great and knowledgeable Guy LeCharles Gonzalez. We talked over three listener-submitted questions and dealt with topics such as book blogging, how to prepare for your first public reading, and much more. This episode is sponsored by The Edge of the Light by Elizabeth George.

My guest co-host this week is the talented and thoughtful Jeff Zentner. We discuss reading guilt, read-a-likes for "Veronica Mars," and much more. Jeff is the author of The Serpent King and the forthcoming Goodbye Days. You can find him on Twitter @jeffzentner

My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Rachel Smalter Hall. Rachel and I tackle two listener-submitted questions and discuss the following topics (among others): how to deal with reading-induced headaches, how to train yourself to love audiobooks, and how to read for pleasure, not just comprehension. This episode was sponsored by The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen and Book Riot Live.

My special guest co-host this week is the sparkling Trisha Leigh. We discuss three listener-submitted questions and talk about topics such as what classics are "must read," how to say no to forming a book club, special book club picks, and much more.  This episode was sponsored by Book of the Month and Dream Jumper.

My guest co-host this week is the great Andrew Shaffer. We discuss topics such as how a shoplifting charge might impact your writing career, what library school actually entails and whether or not you should attend, and much more. This episode was sponsored by This Calls for a Drink by Diane McMartin and Book Riot Live.

Welcome to the Dear Book Nerd podcast, a bi-weekly show that answers YOUR questions about life, love, and literature! My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Minh Le. We discuss three listener-submitted questions and touch on topics such as how to get a children's book published, how many books is too many to own, and books that will challenge but not upset sensitive young readers. Don't miss it! Minh is the author of the fabulous picture book Let Me Finish! which comes out June 7th from Disney Hyperion. You can find him on Twitter @bottomshelfbks. Thanks, Minh! This episode was sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and Book Riot Live.

My special guest co-host this week is Clay McLeod Chapman. We respond to three listener-submitted questions and discuss topics such as how to deal with e-galleys you are not enjoying, what to do when you relate to a character (and dislike yourself for it), and how to relate to your friends and loved ones if they don't enjoy reading.

My special guest co-host this week is librarian extraordinaire Stephanie Anderson. We discuss two listener-submitted questions relating to libraries and touch on topics such as frustrating library job searches and the complicated issue of library e-books.  This episode was sponsored by The Square Root of Summer by Harriet Reuter Hapgood and The A-Z of You and Me by James Hannah.

My special guest co-host this week is the lovely and wise Sona Charaipotra. Sona is the co-author of Tiny Pretty Things and the forthcoming Shiny Broken Pieces. She co-founded Cake Literary and is a member of We Need Diverse Books. You can find her on Twitter @sona_c.

My special guest host this week is the wonderful Becky Albertalli. We discuss issues such as how to handle your personal library, how to not be influenced by what others are reading, and what ONE book you think everyone "should" read. 

My special guest co-host this week is the delightful Dhonielle Clayton. We discuss three listener-submitted questions and cover topics such as how to best serve your library patrons if you don't share a taste in books, how long you should keep a book a friend lent you, and great places to read in Washington, DC. This episode was sponsored by Book Riot's Start Here and Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alam.

My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Kashana Cauley. We discuss issues such as how to not let fear get in the way of your reading life, whether or not it's okay to write characters outside your race, and suggestions for "starter" sci-fi books. This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio.  

My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Aaron Starmer. We discuss topics such as what to do if your partner doesn't enjoy reading as much as you do, how to start an online book store, and much more.  Aaron is the author of "The Riverman" trilogy as well as The Only Ones and the forthcoming Spontaneous. You can find him on Twitter @AaronStarmer.

My special guest co-host this week is the delightful Kate McKean. We discuss topics such as ways to break into the book business, how to enjoy book browsing when you're feeling overstimulated, and how to figure out the best place for you to buy books. Kate is a literary agent at Morhaim Literary. You can find her on Twitter @kate_mckean. Thank you for joining me, Kate! This week’s episode is sponsored by the Steamy Reading Box available now in the Book Riot Store.

This week my special guest is the wonderful Kat Yeh. Kat and I answer three listener-submitted questions and discuss topics such as what do to if you're disappointed in a book that belongs to a series you love; how to respectfully diversify your reading, and how to focus on school assignments vs. pleasure reading. Be sure to check it out! Kat is the author of the middle grade novel The Truth About Twinkie Pie (which was featured on the NPR's Best Books of 2015 list, Chicago Public Library’s Best Fiction for older readers list, it was A Mighty Girl best book for tweens and tweens, AND it won for the Nerdy Book Club's Best Middle grade fiction category) and also two picture books You’re Lovable to Me and The Magic Brush. You can find her on Twitter @yehface. This episode was sponsored by The Love Seat by Sherise Seven and Penguin Random House Audiobooks.