Book Lounge by Libby

Joe Skelley

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Booking Overview

Book Lounge by Libby is a cozy, book-focused series hosted by Joe Skelley that blends author/content-creator insights with curated reading recommendations. It’s a strong platform for PR to reach readers interested in identity-forward storytelling and genre fiction through credible, like-minded literary voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 941

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.2k subscribers

Instagram: 184.0k followers

Contact Information

bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com

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Host

Joe Skelley - Host of Book Lounge by Libby, guiding candid conversations with authors and book creators about books, writing, publishing, and reading trends, with regular recommendation segments for listeners.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Primarily authors and established book creators, plus founders/leaders of literacy or access-focused initiatives (often LGBTQIA+).
Required Achievements:  
Published novels/works in relevant genres, Built an audience through book content (newsletters, social media, bookstagram/booktok/blog), Led or founded a library/archive/community resource to expand access to specific reading communities

Recent Guest Discussions

TJ Alexander - Queer Joy, Love Stories, And Imagining Thriving Lgbtqia+ Futures

Ryan Collett - Isolation And Shame In Queer Life; Finding Your People; How Books Help Readers Feel Less Alone

Kody Keplinger - Queer Identity, Community, Representation, Hope Through Storytelling

Kieran - Queer Liberation Library Mission; Increasing Access To Lgbtqia+ Books; Pride-related Support/donation

Abby - Mystery/thriller Reading Recommendations; Building A TBR In Crime Subgenres

Recent Topics

Book Publishing, Literature, Authors, Reading, Book Recommendations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Book Lounge by Libby
:

The Art of the Swoon: Ann Liang & BK Borison on Romance, Chemistry & Desire

June 15, 2026

Summer reading is getting steamy! Today, Joe is joined by bestselling romance authors Ann Liang and BK Borison for a conversation about creating unforgettable love stories, building electric chemistry, writing yearning and intimacy, and why romance continues to captivate readers around the world.  The conversation also briefly features romance author Sara Cate, who joined at the start of the episode before technical difficulties cut her time short.  From the balance of tension and tendernes...

Audiobook Month Special: The Best Audiobooks to Add to Your Listening List

June 11, 2026

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating one of our favorite ways to experience stories.  This week Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the BOOK GANG podcast, to talk about the audiobooks they've been loving lately. From unforgettable narrations to stories that are impossible to pause, they're sharing recent audiobook recommendations that deserve a spot on your listening list.  This conversation is packed with recommendations, listening inspiration, and plenty of appreciation fo...

The Magic of Audiobooks with Award-Winning Narrators Saskia Maarleveld & Michael Crouch

June 08, 2026

June is Audiobook Month, and we're celebrating with two of the most beloved voices in the industry.  This week on Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by acclaimed audiobook narrators Saskia Maarleveld and Michael Crouch for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the art of bringing stories to life through audio.  From developing character voices to recording emotional scenes, Saskia and Michael share what really goes into creating an unforgettable listening experience. Together, they explor...

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