Don't Lose Your Whimsy - Coming of Ages Stories for All Readers

Today on the pod, Joe is joined by Jane, Quinton and Sarah to chat coming of age stories. Today's recommendations run the gamut from middle grade through adult fiction, from graphic novels to fantasy. These character-driven narratives open our eyes to the many ways we all experience life. There's a story here for everyone, and we hope you enjoy! Titles mentioned in this episode: Quinton’s Titles:   The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card  Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher  The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi   Sarah’s Titles:   Tumble by Celia Perez   Huda F are You? By Huda Fahmy   Mid-Air Alicia D Williams   Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow  Jane’s Titles:   Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton  Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt  Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau  Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley  Joe’s Titles:  Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez  If I Can Give You That by Michael Gray Bulla  Damned by Chuck Palahniuk  What the Fireflies Know by Kai Harris  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