{"podcast":{"title":"Book Lounge by Libby","slug":"book-lounge-by-libby-544985","podcast_index_feed_id":544985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/probooknerds","website_url":"https://www.libbylife.com/booklounge","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fedf3b38-af3f-11ea-808b-2f096c3aee2e/image/412cf45b684d678f688469c337a1377e.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"OverDrive, Inc.","episode_count":937,"summary":"Book Lounge by Libby is your cozy reading corner of the internet. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into candid and thoughtful conversations about books, writing, publishing and the trends shaping what we read (plus reading recommendations you won't want to miss). Brought to you by ⁠Libby⁠, the library app. Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links Book Lounge airs year-round, with two 10-week seasons each year, featuring publishing conversations on Mondays and paired book recommendations on Thursdays- plus monthly Book Release Radar episodes. We release 1–3 episodes per month between seasons. Reach out to us at bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985"},"episode":{"title":"May 2026’s Hottest New Books (And Our Immediate Adds)","slug":"may-2026-s-hottest-new-books-and-our-immediate-adds","published_at":"2026-04-29T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/may-2026-s-hottest-new-books-and-our-immediate-adds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985","url":"https://www.libbylife.com/blog/new-books-coming-in-may-2026-our-must-reads-book-lounge-by-libby-bonus-episode","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN4081854629.mp3?updated=1777484149","summary":"Your TBR is about to get longer. In this episode of Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Rachel to break down the most exciting book releases coming in May 2026 by sharing what they’re adding to their to-be-read piles. From buzzy debuts and fan-favorite authors to under-the-radar titles you’ll want to grab early, they’re sorting through the chaos of new releases so you don’t have to. Expect strong opinions, a few surprises, and plenty of “place hold now” energy as they build their May reading lists. Whether you’re planning your next great read or just love staying ahead of the book buzz, this episode is your go-to guide for what’s hitting shelves this May. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Book recommendations: Rachel’s Titles: Our Perfect Storm - Carley Fortune A Parade of Horribles – Matt Dinniman The Final Target – Nora Roberts Caller Unknown – Gillian McAllister The Shippers - Katherine Center Good Joy, Bad Joy – Mikki Brammer The Last Page – Katie Holt The Midnight Train – Matt Haig Joe’s Titles: Homebound – Portia Elan Bromantasy – Maire Roche Opting Out – Maia Kobabe, Lucky Srikumar Until Death – Mary Berman Murder Most Delicious - Danielle Postel-Vinay Landing in Place – Sherine Hamdy, art by Myra El Mir Gay Mormon Dad – Chad Anderson Body Count – Codie Crowley Not Your Final Girl – Mikayla Randolph Femme Feral – Sam Beckbessinger Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:48 A warm welcome to Rachel! 00:01:23 Breaking out of a bit of a slump 00:06:10 Our May 2026 Book Picks! 01:05:06 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for…","meta_description":"Your TBR is about to get longer. In this episode of Book Lounge, Joe is joined by Rachel to break down the most exciting book releases coming in May 2026…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4138,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/episodes/may-2026-s-hottest-new-books-and-our-immediate-adds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/may-2026-s-hottest-new-books-and-our-immediate-adds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}