Season 5 : Episode 36 - Best Reads of 2025 (So Far) + Author JD Netto

Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing our fave reads of 2025 - so far! Join us as we discuss the following:-The book living rent free in our heads right now -What we’re reading and watching-Our nerdiest thing of the week! We also chat with with J.D. Netto at the (37:00) mark, author of The Echoes of the Fallen Stars, and the upcoming The Other Side of the Ocean!J.D. Netto is a multi-genre bestselling author whose debut fantasy series, The Whispers of the Fallen, became an underground sensation upon its release. He is the founder of Saved by the Page, a movement that encourages readers to share how books have impacted their lives, with select stories compiled into an anthology published in 2018.J.D. is also known for Henderbell: The Shadow of Saint Nicholas, a speculative fiction novel that explores the cursed bloodline of Father Christmas. In 2022, he released The Echoes of Fallen Stars, a fallen angel fantasy centered on Lucifer’s lost gay son and the secret romance between Lucifer and the Creator. USA Today hailed the series as “a creation that every fantasy lover must have in their collection.”Listen in as we chat more about J.D.’s books, angels and demons, and his other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow him @jdnettoShow links:Boston Revs Baseball Club seriesCobra KaiBe Ready When the Luck Happensfinding more The Dixon RuleFaithbreaker Where Shadows Meet The Sirens Say You’ll Remember Me Sweet Obsession Holy Terrors Gifted and Talented A Thorn in Every HeartThe Deep EndMonkey MovieEmpire of the VampireAmerican Murder: Gabby Petito documentaryA Madness UnmadeLights OutThe God of the WoodsJoin us Thursday for our first book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness!Listen to this episode via our studio feed on YouTube! Link in bio.Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!