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Book Lounge by Libby

Joe Skelley

Booking Overview

This is a literature and publishing interview show featuring conversations with authors and other creative professionals connected to books, adaptations, and reading culture, alongside recommendation episodes. Credible pitches include published authors with current releases, literary adapters, writers, producers, and publishing experts; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need a clear book- or publishing-related hook, though the show appears accessible to relevant professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 962

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.2k subscribers

Instagram: 214.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com

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Host

Joe Skelley - Host of Book Lounge by Libby, leading conversations about books, writing, publishing, and reading recommendations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, writers, producers, and other publishing or literary professionals with a strong connection to a current book, adaptation, or relevant reading topic.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Current or forthcoming book releases, Literary adaptations, Professional writing or producing credits

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeneva Rose - Writing Effective Horror, Reinventing Horror Tropes, Familiar Settings, And The Inspirations Behind Sometimes I Scare Myself.

Justine Waddell - Adapting A Classic Novel For Contemporary Audiences, Virginia Woolf’s Enduring Appeal, And Balancing Fidelity To The Source With Modern Changes.

Recent Topics

Literature, Book Publishing, Authors, Book Recommendations, Libraries

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Josh Malerman on Other Mommy, Incidents Around the House & Fear

October 13, 2026

What happens when the thing keeping you up at night becomes a movie? 👀  Horror author Josh Malerman is in the Book Lounge, and we're getting into the deliciously terrifying world of Incidents Around the House and its film adaptation, Other Mommy.  From the inspiration behind one of modern horror's creepiest stories to the creative process that brings nightmares to life, Josh joins Joe for a conversation about horror writing, storytelling, the things that scare us most and what hap...

Ancient Stories, Modern Readers: Retelling Mythology with Madeline Miller & Nikita Gill

October 12, 2026

What happens when ancient myths meet modern perspectives? The stories we thought we knew get a whole new life.  This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with bestselling author Madeline Miller and poet and author Nikita Gill to explore the art of retelling mythology and ancient stories for modern readers. From reimagining legendary figures to finding new meaning in centuries-old tales, we’re diving into why these stories endure, whose voices deserve to be heard and what happens ...

Adventure Reads That Keep You Up All Night

October 08, 2026

Adventure isn’t dead. It’s just waiting for you on the next page.  Host Joe Skelley is joined by Amy Allen Clark (@momadvice) and creator Joe Zawada (@joezawadareads) to keep the adventure conversation going with a stack of adventure stories that bring the danger, drama, twists and absolutely zero respect for your bedtime.  From high stakes journeys to impossible odds and the kind of books that make “I’ll read one chapter” a hilarious lie, we’re sharing adventure book recommendati...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Book Lounge by Libby?

Book Lounge by Libby is hosted by Joe Skelley. Its publicly listed email is bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Book Lounge by Libby?

The publicly listed email for Book Lounge by Libby: bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com.

How many listeners does Book Lounge by Libby have?

Podseeker estimates Book Lounge by Libby reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Book Lounge by Libby?

Book Lounge by Libby typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, writers, producers, and other publishing or literary professionals with a strong connection to a current book, adaptation, or relevant reading topic. Common among recent guests: Published books; Current or forthcoming book releases; Literary adaptations. Recent guests include Jeneva Rose and Justine Waddell.

How hard is it to get booked on Book Lounge by Libby?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Book Lounge by Libby cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Book Publishing, Authors, Book Recommendations, and Libraries. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com

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