Cults: A Dive into Fiction and Nonfiction Reads

Join us as we dive into the captivating world of cults! We're recommending both fiction and nonfiction titles that explore that mysterious and chilling allure... From gripping thrillers to eye-opening accounts, we've got recommendations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We'll wax poetic on cult dynamics and discuss the enduring fascination with these enigmatic communities. Titles mentioned in this episode: Jill’s Titles:   The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn  The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead  The Sullivanians by Alexander Stille  The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi  Joe’s Titles:  Member of the Family by Dianne Lake  Those Who Prey by Jennifer Moffett  The Project by Courtney Summers  Sex Cult Nun by Faith Jones  Emma’s Titles:   The Girls by Emma Cline   Say You’re Sorry by Karen Rose  The Lightness by Emily Temple  Heartbreaker by Claudia Dey   Meredith’s Titles:   Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life by Sarah Edmondson  Fierce Little Thing by Miranda Beverly-Whittmore   A Billion Years by Mike Rinder   Don’t Call It a Cult by Sarah Berman  Cults & Exteme Belief - A&E (Kanopy)   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 [email protected]. 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