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Whitney, Mindy & Deb are 3 best friends who you might think are nerdy, but are actually awesome. Listen in as they discuss all things nerdy in books, television, and fandoms. 📖 Season 6 - Quicksilver by Callie HartFollow us on Instagram @ournerdiestthing for book club schedules, book reviews, and tons of hilarious fun!Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingFollow us: @ournerdiestthing Contact us: [email protected] accepting ARCs, interview & panel moderation requests.

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    Season 6: Episode 38 - Bookstagram Hot Takes and Cold Truths

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six! On today’s episode, we’re giving you our Bookstagram hot takes and cold truths!Join us as we chat about:Our hot takes about the current book culture, tropes and triggersBullshit opinions from BookstagramWe discuss what we’re reading, watching and listening toMindy and Whitney tell us more about the problems with body image after watching America’s Next Top Model documentaryHave you heard the story of Elizabeth Packer?Space erections, need I say more?Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:May 12First and Forever by Lynn PainterSmall Town Smokeshow by Holly ReneeSeek the Traitor's Son by Veronica RothMay 19The Shippers by Katherine CenterBallad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A ParkerFever Dream (Emerald Lake, #1) by Elsie Silver Show links:King of the Court book seriesReality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Modelhttps://www.today.com/parents/family/american-girl-samantha-new-novel-for-adults-rcna257587The Woman They Could Not SilenceSuburgatoryFirst and Forever Small Town Smokeshow Seek the Traitor's Son The ShippersBallad of Falling Dragons Fever Dream Red City https://mashable.com/article/nasa-how-to-have-sex-in-space https://www.reddit.com/r/AskScienceDiscussion/comments/hxnt5w/can_a_human_man_get_an_erection_in_zero_gravity/ Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness! -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Nicolette Elzie

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Nicolette Elzie, author of A Curse of Tooth and Claw, We Were Meant to Burn, and more!Nicolette Elzie writes mythology-inspired fantasy romance that is fierce and emotionally gutting. Her writing is full of morally grey love interests, weaponized trauma, just kiss already angst with fierce heroines more likely to jump into battle mode with their swords blazing. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her swoony husband, two children, and three fur babies. She can usually be found reading, re-watching her favorite shows for the millionth time, playing board games, and reminiscing on her past life as a dragon.Listen in as we chat more about Nicolette’s books, her love of dragons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authornicoletteelzieJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch 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! 

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    Author Interview: Geneva Monroe

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Geneva Monroe, author of The Sun Serpent, the Dark Oz series, and the upcoming Down the Rabbit Hole!As a walking ball of chaos, Geneva is a mood reader turned into a mood writer. She’s obsessed with everything from epic landscapes, to unstoppable women, and main characters with questionable morals. Becoming an author was the gateway to her villain era, and she’s loving it. So don’t be surprised when you end up saying, “D*mn it, Geneva.” You were warned.Listen in as we chat more about Geneva’s books, Alice in Wonderland, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @geneva_monroe_authorJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch 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!  

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    Season 6: Episode 37 - Quicksilver: Jizz of the Gods

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 19-21!Listen in as we discuss the following:Do you agree with Whitney that Saeris and Fisher are fated mates?What dream interpretations should you never ignore?How embarrassed would you be if every time you got down and dirty, your friends could smell the other person on youVisit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Revenge Screwdriver".Show links:https://dreamjournal.co/dream-symbols Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss books with rebellion!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverMay 14 - Chapters 22-23May 28 - Chapters 24-26June 11 - Chapters 27-29June 25 - Chapters 30-34July 9 - Chapters 35-39July 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want more?Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 36 - Books Where They Effing Rebel!

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing books with some MFing rebellion!Join us as we chat about:Books about rebellion, uprisings and rebelling against societal normsWhitney tells us about the Sports Gossip Show, Deb discusses Predator Badlands and Mindy talks about the Americas Top Model documentaryWe discuss what were reading, watching and listening toWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:April 28King of Gluttony by Ana HuangWe Burned So Bright by TJ KluneThe Duke: A Novel by Anna CowanMay 5A Tale of Trial and Torment by Morgan GauthierBroken Dove by Dani FrancisDire Bound by Sable SorensonSweet Vengeance by Tracy WolfeRolls and Rivalry by Kristy BoyceTo All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel by Jenny Han, Barbara Perez Marquez, Akimaro and Li LuStorm Breaker by Nisha J. TuliShow Links:A Tale of Trial and TormentLast on the ListKidnapped: Elizabeth SmartThe Sports Gossip ShowA Song of Shadow and Starlight seriesThe Lies That Summon the NightBroken BountyPlated PrisonerIf You Keep MeReality Check: Inside America’s Next Top ModelSpoonThe BethsCrimson Moth duologyDrowned Empire seriesA Land So WideZero Stars, Do Not RecommendThe Selection seriesRaven Kennedy InterviewKing of GluttonyWe Burned So BrightThe DukeA Tale of Trial and TormentBroken Dove Dire BoundSweet VengeanceRolls and RivalryTo All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel Storm BreakerCommon GoalPredator BadlandsCrime Junkie Sword CatcherShatter Me Mistborn Divergent An Ember in the Ashes The Prison Healer V for Vendetta Divine RivalsRed Rising  Fahrenheit 451Savage LandsDefy the NightListen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!

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    Author Interview: Neena Laskowski

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Neena Laskowski, author of The King’s Weapon and The Heir’s Bargain!Neena Laskowski didn't fall in love with reading until she started writing her own stories in fourth grade, when she realized reading would improve her writing. She earned her Master’s in Secondary Education and Bachelor’s in English and Classical Studies from the University of Michigan. After teaching middle school English for a few years, she decided to pursue her life-long passion for writing.When she is not writing morally grey heroines or working her day job, she can be found camping with her husband, starting a random house renovation she found on TikTok, cuddling with her dog and cat on the couch with a good book, painting with a glass of wine in hand (and hoping she doesn't mix her paint water with her drink), or spending quality time with her friends and family.Listen in as we chat more about Neena’s books, deadly libraries, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @neenalaskowskiJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch 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!  

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    Author Interview: Sarah Glenn Marsh

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Our Rogue Fates, How I Met Your Murderer, and more!Sarah Glenn Marsh has been an avid fantasy reader and Tolkien enthusiast from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life. She’s been making up words and worlds ever since, and is now an author of books for kids including the How to Spot a Fairy series; books for teens like the Reign of the Fallen duology; and romances for adults, including the forthcoming Our Rogue Fates, out April 28th, 2026 from Alcove.She has also written for popular franchises including Star Wars and Critical Role, as she loves digging into the sandboxes of her favorite worlds.When she’s not writing, Sarah frequents the pottery studio and raises awareness about her autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes. As a queer person, Sarah is also passionate about seeing more and better representation in all forms of media; we all deserve happy endings.While her favorite place to be is Ireland, Sarah currently lives in Richmond, Virginia where a tiny zoo of four rescued sighthounds, three birds, a turtle, many fish, and one adorable toddler—not to mention her garden—keep her and her partner plenty busy.Listen in as we chat more about Sarah’s books, her adult MM romance, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @sarahmarshauthorJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly bookclub on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Analeigh Sbrana

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with the AMAZING Analeigh Sbrana, author of the Lore of the Wilds duology and the upcoming Heir of Prophecy!Analeigh Sbrana is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds. Known for weaving lyrical prose with thrilling plot twists and captivating main characters, her novels explore complex themes of betrayal, justice, and the nuance of love. Through her storytelling, Analeigh’s primary aim is to evoke a full range of emotion while empowering historically marginalized readers, ensuring they feel seen and represented in rich, unforgettable narratives. She currently lives in California with her family and pets.Listen in as we chat more about Analeigh’s books, deadly libraries, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @analeighsbranaJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch 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! 

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    Season 6: Episode 35 - Quicksilver: Run, Fisher, Run!

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 16-18!Listen in as we discuss the following:What do you know about the MK Ultra experiments?What is operation midnight climax?Do pheromones really play into our attraction levels of other people?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Aphrodisapheromones”.Show links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheromonehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3809382/https://www.history.com/mkultra-operation-midnight-climax-cia-lsd-experimentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltraNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss our fave why choose books!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverApril 30 - Chapters 19-21May 14 - Chapters 22-23May 28 - Chapters 24-26June 11 - Chapters 27-29June 25 - Chapters 30-34July 9 - Chapters 35-39July 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want more?Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Rose Garcia

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Rose Garcia, author of Fae Away, A Storm Rises, A Legacy Forced, and more!Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling author and screenwriter known for crafting heart-stopping fantasy stories where belief is power, love defies all, and hope burns brightest. Magic is real in her world—and the only thing more dangerous than a broken heart… is a hopeful one. A lawyer turned writer, Rose weaves stories of complicated romance, powerful families, deep-rooted friendships, and ancestral magic drawn from her Mexican American heritage. Her diverse heroes are driven by bold hearts, forced to confront tangled destinies and make impossible choices. When she’s not writing, you can find her designing escape rooms for her husband, obsessing over fantasy shows, traveling, or hanging out with her three needy and precious rescue dogs. Rose lives in Houston, Texas, and believes tacos are a core food group—because well, they are.Listen in as we chat more about Rose’s books, her move from lawyer to author, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @rosegarciabooksJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon! Link in bioCatch 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!

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    Season 6: Episode 34 - Our Favorite Why Choose Books

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six! On today’s episode, we’re discussing our favorite why choose books! Join us as we chat about:- How to get started if you want to read the why choose genre- Fantasy, paranormal and sports why choose novels we love- We discuss what were reading, watching and listening to- Visit patreon.com/ournerdiestthing for an exclusive with some very embarrassing stories about Whitney, Deb and MindyWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News:April 14Cherry Baby by Rainbow RowellHappy Ending by Chloe LieseThe Tempest Blade by Danielle JensenInvasive Species by Ellery AdamsJapanese Gothic: A Gothic Dual-Timeline Novel of Ghosts, Hauntings and Redemption by Kylie Lee BakerThe Auction by Sadie KincaidApril 21Frozen by Stardust by Elizabeth HelenThe Caretaker: A Novel by Marcus Kliewer Show Links:The FavoritesThe MentalistUs Against YouJacksonville Rays seriesHarem of Hearts seriesLola and the MillionairesCozyverseLove, TheoreticallyThe Investigation of Lucy LetbyScam GoddessThe Bonds That Tie seriesBeasts of the Briar seriesFrom Blood and Ash series Pretty Poisoned Cherry BabyHappy EndingThe Tempest BladeInvasive SpeciesJapanese Gothic The AuctionFrozen by Stardust The CaretakerThe Miles High ClubSchitts CreekThe Sun & The StarmakerThe Never King Signs of CupidityLola & the MillionairesLosersListen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness! -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠! Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 33 - Quicksilver: Dry Humping Fae Bargains

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 13-15!Listen in as we discuss the following:What does the mythology of shades tell us about this portion of the book?Why does Deb go down a wormhole about space travel?What stories do you know about mistaken identity?Have you ever had an awkward celebrity encounter?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Quicksilver”.Show links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Dale_Adamshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade_(mythology) https://www.space.com/33844-proxima-b-exoplanet-interstellar-mission.html https://www.space.com/what-would-happen-if-you-moved-at-speed-of-light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQkq_b0zyXw&t=90s https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/awkward-celeb-meetingsA Touch of DarknessNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss our fave trans and non-binary authors and characters! Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverApril 16 - Chapters 16-18April 30 - Chapters 19-21May 14 - Chapters 22-23May 28 - Chapters 24-26June 11 - Chapters 27-29June 25 - Chapters 30-34July 9 - Chapters 35-39July 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want more?Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Kara McDowell

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Kara McDowell, author of The Heir Apparently and the new release, Write-Off!Kara McDowell is the author of romantic comedies for adults and teens.  Born in the mountains and raised in the desert, Kara spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, playing board games, and wishing for rain with her husband and three young sons.Listen in as we chat more about Kara’s books, stress baking, author conventions and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @karajmcdowellbooksJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch 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!  

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    Season 6: Episode 32 - Trans & Non-Binary Authors and Characters We Love

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing trans & non-binary authors and characters we love! Join us as we chat about:- Have you watched Murder in Glitterball City, which is set in our hometown?- Whitney is very thankful for Debra, apparently?- We discuss what we're reading, watching and listening to- We recommend our fave trans and non-binary authors & characters Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: March 31Into the Darkness by Navessa AllenThe Night We Met by Abby JimenezThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona AndrewsLegendborn by Deonn Tracy - Special EditionApril 7thRyder by Jessica PetersonRites of Starling by Devney PerryThe Book Witch by Meg ShafferYear of the Mer by L. D. LewisThe Escape Game by Marissa Meyer & Tamara MossThe Summer King by Jennifer L ArmentroutThe Write Off by Kara McDowellShow Links:Ryder by Jessica PetersonCasey McQuistonH. E. EdgmonC. G. DrewsAlex GinoKacen CallenderLee MandeloYou Did Nothing WrongMurder in Glitterball CityZero Stars, Do Not RecommendThe Wild Card BridgertonPromise Me audiobookI Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition by Lucy SanteMake It Count: My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner It Gets Better…Except When It Gets Worse: And Other Unsolicited Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans RevolutionaryInto the Darkness The Night We MetThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me LegendbornRyder Rites of Starling The Book WitchYear of the Mer The Escape Game The Summer King The Write Off The Lies that Summon the Night The Beast GamesKingdom of AshJR WardAnaleigh Sb is ranaWrath Goddess Sing Tell Me I’m WorthlessManhunt Felix Ever AfterDreadnought  Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness! -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠! Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 31 - Quicksilver: Bros Before Hoes

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 10-12!Listen in as we discuss the following:-Have you ever had an escape room fail? Whitney shares her favorite hilarious stories from across the web.-How is Hell described across different cultures?-How does one give a toe curling kiss?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Mark Me Down as Scared and Horny”.Show links:https://www.boredpanda.com/escape-room-stories/https://www.yourtango.com/love/how-to-kiss-wellhttps://www.bustle.com/wellness/how-to-kiss?utm_campaign=gpro26404556&utm_medium=pro&utm_source=google&gad_source=1https://stationerypal.com/blogs/how-to/how-to-kiss-your-boyfriend-and-drive-him-crazy?srsltid=AfmBOorqyig-eqB9EXjp-ps-kx1-bgih3WxKy61IpLftOoibdab4Eddfhttps://www.grunge.com/889111/how-different-religions-describe-hell/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yomi https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1594422/jewish/Do-Jews-Believe-in-Hell.htm Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss The People We Meet on Vacation Book vs. Movie!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverApril 2 - Chapters 13-15April 16 - Chapters 16-18April 30 - Chapters 19-21May 14 - Chapters 22-23May 28 - Chapters 24-26June 11 - Chapters 27-29June 25 - Chapters 30-34July 9 - Chapters 35-39July 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want more?Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Judy Liu

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Judy Liu, author of The Vending Portal and Synthers and Beasts!Inspired by her love of Marvel, sci-fi, old Taiwanese dramas, and ridiculous anime, Judy scribbles mini-stories wherever she can (and subsequently forgets them!). She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, studying history, Asian studies, and education. Judy is not unfamiliar with extensive writing, having published multiple pieces. She spent some time living in rural Japan before working in the legal and compliance sphere. With her debut novel The Vending Portal, Liu hopes to meaningfully add to Asian American literature to further enrich the YA genre.Outside of work and writing, Judy enjoys dancing with her teammates and friends, exploring unknown spots or cities, caring for her plants, and making nonsense sounds to her sister.Listen in as we chat more about Judy’s books, her love of RL Stine, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @judyliu_authorJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon! 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!

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    Season 6: Episode 30 - The People We Meet on Vacation: Book vs. Movie

    Hello fellow nerds!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing The People We Meet on Vacation - the book vs. the movie!***apparently Debra and Mindy cannot remember anything they read so they get some details wrong about this book in the episode. A gentle reminder to not mix cocktails and details if you host a podcast. ***Join us as we chat about:Which is better?  The People We Meet on Vacation book or the movie?How are Mindy and Deb streamlining their reading goals this year?New book releasesWhat we are reading, watching and listening toWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:March 24More Than Friends by Kat SingletonWolf Worm by T KingfisherHunt the Villain by Rina KentDig by JH MarkertMarch 31Game on by Navessa AllenThe Night We Met by Abby JimenezStarside by Alex Aster  Show links:More Than FriendsWolf Worm Hunt the VillainDig Game on The Night We Met Starside ColdwireFalloutIce Planet BarbariansYou & Me and You & Me and You & Me All Her Fault (TV series)All Her Fault (book)52 Book Club 2026 Reading ChallengeCatch Her If You CanMarcello Hernandez Netflix specialColdwire audiobookListen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness! -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠! Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Author Interview: Amalie Howard

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amalie Howard, author of The Starlight Heir and the sequel, which releases today, Queen of the Night Sky!Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. Her novels have received national awards, starred trade reviews, and have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Entertainment Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. She also writes young adult fiction as well as books for younger readers, which have been a Kids’ IndieNext pick, a Target Book Club read, a Scholastic Book Fair selection, and on multiple high school state reading lists. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.Listen in as we chat more about Amalie’s books, her love of Harley Davidsons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @amaliehowardJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed! Link in bio. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!  

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    Season 6: Episode 29 - Quicksilver: Mad, Mad World

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 7-9!Listen in as we discuss the following:-What famous sisters had family rivalry?-Did you know that Quicksilver is a name for Mercury?-What is Mad Hatter’s Disease?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Labradorescence”.Show links:https://www.businessinsider.com/most-famous-celebrity-sibling-rivalries-2021-4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Boleynhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsinoe_IVhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassler_brothers_feudQuicksilver: A Principal Substancehttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mad-hatters-disease#symptoms https://www.healthline.com/health/mad-hatter-disease#summary Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss characters that just need to get over it! Spring Book Club Schedule: Quicksilver March 26 - Chapters 10-12 April 2 - Chapters 13-15 April 16 - Chapters 16-18 April 30 - Chapters 19-21 May 14 - Chapters 22-23 Want more? -Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! -Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #quicksilver #calliehart #siblingrivalry

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    Season 6: Episode 28 - Book Characters That Just Need To Get Over It

    Hello fellow nerds!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing book characters that just need to get over it!Join us as we chat about:Characters that need to get over it or themselvesWhat we are reading, watching and listening toThe Richard Speck Murder and SupernaturalWhit just can’t keep quiet in intense situationsMindy’s craft afternoon for Heated Rivalry  Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:March 10The Wings That Bind by Briar BoleynMarch 17Love Song by Elle KennedyYou Did Nothing Wrong by CG DrewsMayhem and the Mortal by Shanora WilliamsDarling Daffodils Farm by Brittanée NicoleInnamorata by Ava Reid  Show links:Love SongThe Wings That BindYou Did Nothing WrongMayhem and the MortalDarling Daffodils FarmInnamorataDire BoundWeaponsCrime Junkie And Now, Back to YouPeople We Meet on VacationThe Lies I TellProblematic Summer RomanceScythe & SparrowThe WordsIf You Claim MeV. Hand Stitching/Heated RivalryCrown of Ruin novellaWhen Harry Met SallyColdwire audiobookFrom Blood and Ash seriesIron FlameThe Charlie MethodA Court of Thorns and RosesUniquely in LoveThe Vampire ChroniclesThe Idea of YouPriestListen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart!  Want more?  -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness!  -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more!  -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!  Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 27 - Quicksilver: Put Something Funny on My Gravestone

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 4-6!Listen in as we discuss the following:-Which non-english words have hilarious literal meanings?-What’s the funniest epitaph you’ve seen?-Would you want your gravestone to say something witty or funny? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Savage Beauty”. Show links:https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/words/25-foreign-words-hilarious-literal-meaningshttps://medium.com/crows-feet/funny-actual-epitaphs-they-got-in-the-last-word-ae049e40750bhttps://www.mackaysmemorialheadstones.co.uk/famous-funny-headstone-epitaphs/Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss the best spicy tips we’ve learned from books!Spring Book Club Schedule: Quicksilver March 12 - Chapters 7-9 March 26 - Chapters 10-12 April 2 - Chapters 13-15 April 16 - Chapters 16-18 April 30 - Chapters 19-21 May 14 - Chapters 22-23 Want more? -Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! -Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 26 - The Best Spicy Tips I Learned from Books

    Hello fellow nerds!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing the best sex tips we learned from a book! Join us as we chat about:-Our favorite spicy scenes in books-The best sex tips and positions we have learned about from books- What we are reading, listening to and watching-Why going to the bookstore before a snow storm is more important than going to the grocery  Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!  Book Release News:  Feb 26Nowhere Burning by Catroina WardA Secret in the Garden by Jeneane ORileyCrown of War and Shadow by JR WardAnd Now, Back to You by BK BorisonCleopatra by Saara El-ArifIsles of the Emberdark by Brandon SandersonMarch 3In Her Own League by Liz TomfordeThe Beasts We Raise by DL TaylorIf You Keep Me by Helena Hunting  Show links: Nowhere BurningA Secret in the GardenCrown of War and ShadowAnd Now, Back to YouCleopatraIsles of the EmberdarkIn Her Own League The Beasts We RaiseIf You Keep MeDaggermouthHis and HersThe GOAT in the BedroomA Land So WideWaywardForever PuckedPucks and PenaltiesShut Up Evan PodcastFirst Time CallerEvil InfluencerThe Light We Carry audiobookPraise by Sara CateIf It Makes You Happy by Julie OliviaPriest by Sierra SimoneMile High by Liz TomfordeThe PairingHeated RivalryPucking AroundListen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart!  Want more?  -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness!  -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more!  -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!  Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 25 - Quicksilver: Why Does Hayden Suck?

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book clubepisode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 1-3!Listen in as we discuss the following:-Who do you think is the top fictional woman fighter/assassin?-Have you heard of circumbinary planets?-What do people on Reddit say that a guy does when he secretly likes you?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “TwoSuns”.Show links:A.                https://www.reddit.com/r/dating_advice/comments/1ihiagz/men_what_are_subtle_signs_you_give_that_mean/B.                https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/two-suns-planetC.               QuicksilverD.               SavageLands E.                 ThatTime I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon F.                 Kingdom ofAshG.               Queenof the Damned H.               Gods and MonstersSeries I.                   Empireof the Vampire J.                  Mistborn K.                The Poppy WarL.                 A Dowry ofBlood Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday,where we discuss Heated Rivalry: Show vs. Book!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverFebruary 12 - Chapters 1-3February 26 - Chapters 4-6March 12 - Chapters 7-9March 26 - Chapters 10-12April 2 - Chapters 13-15April 16 - Chapters 16-18April 30 - Chapters 19-21May 14 - Chapters 22-23Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or bysearching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 24 - Heated Rivalry: Show vs Book

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing a littleCanadian show called Heated Rivalry! We’re sure you’ve heard of it.  Probably. Maybe. Yes.Join us as we chat about:     Which is better? The Heated Rivalry show or the HR book series?·        Why we think the show has become such a culturalphenomenon·     Why Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams need tobe treated with respect·        What we are reading, listening to and watching·        Our Nerdiest Thing of the weekWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joinour Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:Feb 10o Wicked Onyx by Debbie Cassidyo  It’s All in Your Head by Sabrina Nordqvisto  Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalcoo  The Lies That Summon the Night by TessonjaOdetteFeb 17o  Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by HeatherFawcetto  The Astral Library by Kate QuinnShow links:a.                 TheLies That Summon the Nightb.                WickedOnyx c.                 It’sall in your headd.                Throneof Nightmarese.                 TheLies That Summon the Night f.                   AgnesAubert's Mystical Cat Shelterg.                 TheAstral Libraryh.                 HeatedRivalryi.                   TwistedHate j.                   RedCityk.                 Heated RivalrySpotify playlistl.                   Aphantasiaarticlem.              InYour Dreams bookn.                 The Teacher’s Petpodcast Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode,where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart!Want more?-Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depthnerdiness!-Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs,cocktail hours and more!-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 23 - Throne of Glass: Celaena, You In Danger Girl

    Hello, fellow nerds! This is our final episode for  Throne of Glass, and we read chapters 51-54!Listen in as we discuss the following: -What is your personal ick? And why does it have to do witha man acting like a child?-What do you know of dream interpretations?  What doesit mean when you dream of tornadoes or falling?-What books have magic manifestation with intense emotion?-Who would you fancast for a  Throne of Glass movie?⁠Visit ournerdiestthing.com ⁠for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Just Let Me Lay Down For AMinute” Show links: A.                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_interpretationB.                https://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/C.               https://thesophian.com/the-ultimate-list-of-icks/D.               https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydrobinson1/icks-about-men-tiktokE.                 https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/21/people-share-the-most-innocuous-things-that-give-them-the-ick-13934543/F.                 EmmaCorrinG.               ElleFanningH.               Nicholas GalitzineI.                   DavidCorenswetJ.                  Yara ShadhidiK.                Rachel ZeglerL.                 VincentD’OnofrioM.               NoahCentineoN.               JavierBardemO.               MargoRobbieP.                Zach EfronQ.               HenryCavillR.                LisaBonetS.                EvaGreenT.                 Colin FerrellU.                KellanLutzV.                OscarIsaacW.              Shatter MeX.                 LegendbornY.                 RedQueenZ.                 Shadow andBone AA.            ThePrison HealerBB.           Wheel ofTime CC.          MatildaDD.          CarrieEE.            The Tairen Soulseries FF.             Avatar:Rise of KysohiGG.          Glow of the EverflameHH.          FeathersSo ViciousII.                 A Kiss ofIron JJ.                The Roadof BonesKK.            ASong of Shadow and StarlightLL.             Star WarsNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to ourepisode from Tuesday, where we discuss Cowboy Romance: Yay or Neigh? Winter book club schedule coming soon!Want more? Join our ⁠instagram⁠channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!   

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    BONUS EPISODE: Whit and Mindy Holiday Hang

    SURPRISE, fellow nerds! Tomorrow is our Last episode of 2025but we wanted to share one more episode with you with a little insight to ourHoliday Hangout!  Listen in as wediscuss:• Holiday reads, listens and movies you need to watch• Bookish things on our wishlist• Our holiday bookish cocktail• Our Nerdiest Thing of the weekWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Show links:A.                GoodSpiritsB.                Secret SantaC.               WhileIt Was SnowingD.               BookedFor the HolidaysE.                 Graceand Henry’s Holiday Movie MarathonF.                 https://www.etsy.com/shop/EichendesignG.               MiniBrands mini booksH.               202652 Book Club Challenge JournalI.                   HadleyDesigns Reading JournalJ.                  Bookedfor the Year Club JournalK.                Bookof the MonthL.                 AardvarkBook ClubM.               AllurialBook ClubN.               StrangerThings Season 5O.               The12 Dates of ChristmasP.                Oh.What. Fun.Q.               JettFamily Christmas Spotify playlistR.                RoyalIcing by Madison ScoreS.                MerryLittle Kissmas T.                 Daddy Issuesby Kate GoldbeckU.                DashingAll the WayV.                TheHolidayW.              ChampagneProblems NetflixX.                 WithLove Meghan HolidayY.                 NailedIt HolidayZ.                 WhoKilled Santa MurdervilleAA.            The Holiday moviesoundtrackBB.           HDTGM A VeryNutty ChristmasCC.          Christmastree blanket Macy’sDD.          ANovel RomanceEE.            Taylor Puzzle Listen in on Thursday to our book club episodes of Throne ofGlass by Sarah J Maas!Want more? Join our ⁠instagram⁠channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!   

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    Season 6: Episode 22 - Cowboy Romance: Yay or Neigh?

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss cowboy romance books – Yay or Neigh? Join us as we chat about:Do we recommend cowboy romances?  What is competency p0rn?Have you watched Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?  Whitney talks about how problematic it may be, although we read these books all the time! Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News:The Uninvited by Nancy BanksIn Your Dreams by Sarah Adams, 12/30We Who Will Die (Empire of Blood, #1) by Stacia Stark, 12/30 Show links:Good Spirits⁠Better Luck Next Time⁠Homebound⁠⁠Rein Me In⁠Burned⁠Big Nick Energy⁠Rootbound⁠⁠The Edens series⁠Haven River Ranch series⁠Cash by Jessica Peterson⁠Seven Brides for Seven Brothers⁠The Life of a Showgirl album⁠The Holiday soundtrack ⁠Lucky River Ranch series⁠⁠Chestnut Springs Ranch series⁠Love is a War Song⁠Mountain Men series by S.J. Tilly ⁠The Uninvited ⁠In Your Dreams⁠We Who Will Die ⁠House of Rayne⁠⁠ExMas⁠Your Knife, My Heart⁠Rebel Ranch series⁠⁠Cowboy Casual⁠Digital Reading Journal⁠ Listen in to our book club episodes of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas! Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 21 - Throne of Glass: Beat You So Bad It Will Hurt Your Feelings

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 21 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 46-50! Listen in as we discuss the following: -Why the hell was the duel outside?  Whitney breaks down why the King of Adarlan may have moved the competition outside to make the test more difficult-Are Bloodbane and Faebane the same?  And did Deb find a Maasverse plot hole?-What are Alice in Wonderland and Walking Corpse syndromes?Click here for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Why Are We Outside Right Now?” Show links: ⁠https://www.livescience.com/46477-oddest-hallucinations.html⁠⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10454497/⁠⁠https://www.froedtert.com/stories/how-cold-weather-affects-body-during-exercise⁠⁠https://acourtofthornsandroses.fandom.com/wiki/Faebane⁠ Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday,where we discuss books set in our fave cities! Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 20 - Books Set In Our Favorite Cities!

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss books set in our favorite cities! Join us as we chat about:What true crime documentaries have Whitney and Deb watched this week and do or do not recommend?What are Whitney’s favorite books set around our home town?What are our favorite cities where books take place?And what imaginary cities do we think are the best?Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News:Born of Flames and Sacrifice by Scarlett St. Clair - CORRECTION since recording this episode - we cannot find new information on a release date for this book.Tailored Realities, Brandon SandersonTwin Tides by Hien NguyenAn Archive of Romance by Ava ReidEveryone in the Group Chat Dies by L. M. ChiltonShow links:Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers⁠Veronica Mars⁠Soul Searching⁠Mountain Daddy⁠My Father the BTK Killer⁠Witch You Would audiobook⁠Break for Me⁠Silas House⁠The Great Gatsby⁠Outlander⁠The Highland Fling Meghan Quinn⁠Guilty Pleasures⁠Permanent Ink⁠Three to Ride⁠All Rhodes Lead Here⁠Girl Abroad⁠Born of Flames and Sacrifice⁠ ⁠Tailored Realities⁠Twin Tides⁠⁠An Archive of Romance⁠Everyone in the Group Chat Dies⁠Rewind It Back⁠American Nightmare⁠⁠Good Spirits⁠Pitcher Perfect⁠Vampire Chronicles⁠Butcher & Blackbird  ⁠Mile High⁠Savage Lover⁠Not Safe for Work⁠⁠Problematic Summer Romance⁠The Serpent and the Wings of Night⁠Black Dagger Brotherhood⁠A Curse So Dark and Lonely ⁠⁠Once Upon a Broken Heart ⁠⁠ACOTAR⁠Listen in to our book club episodes of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas! Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 19 - Throne of Glass: Deal With the Devil

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 19 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 40-45!Listen in as we discuss the following: -Have you heard of the conspiracy theories around Bohemian Grove?-What are the strongest mythical creatures?-Whitney breaks down literature that highlights making a deal with the Devil, specifically Mephistopheles-Should we be sympathetic towards Cain’s character?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Oh Sh!t, What’s That?". Show links: ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephistopheles​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Faustus_(play)​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Georg_Faust​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove​https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65217165​https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/these-are-the-14-most-powerful-mythical-creatures-based-on-their-abilities/ss-AA1EHsW6#image=2 Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss the evolution of romance and women’s sexuality!Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 18 - Evolution of Romance and Women’s Sexuality

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss the evolution of romance books and women’s sexuality! Join us as we chat about:What was the controversy with the book Forever by Judy Blume?How can one be spiritual and still enjoy spicy books?How did Fifty Shades of Grey and Booktok/Bookstagram help women be more comfortable with their sexuality?Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: 1. Duke by Jessica Peterson 2. The Dark Is Descending (Nytefall Trilogy #3) by Chloe C. Peñaranda3. Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken4. The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide5. Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher6. Persephone's Curse by Katrina Leno7. Crowntide by Alex Aster8. Better in Black by Cassandra Clare Show links:Forever⁠Deenie⁠Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret?⁠If You Claim Me⁠Mr. Kiss and Tell⁠Forever series adaptation on Netflix⁠⁠https://time.com/7283728/forever-judy-blume-book-ban-netflix/⁠Primal of Blood and Bone⁠Good Fortune⁠Separation of Church and Hate audiobook⁠Sweet Valley High book series⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey⁠ https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2012/03/50-shades-of-grey-why-is-it-so-increasingly-popular/⁠ ⁠https://www.mindlessmag.com/post/the-rise-of-spice-booktok-opens-up-the-conversation-around-female-pleasure#:~:text=Female%20pleasure%20in%20literature,their%20sexual%20desires%20and%20fantasies⁠. ⁠https://findmymethod.org/blog/booktok-safe-sex-education#:~:text=%E2%80%9CGirl%2C%20Wash%20Your%20Face%E2%80%9D,more%20empowered%20approach%20to%20sex⁠. ⁠https://blog.westminster.ac.uk/thevoiceoflondon/the-romance-revolution-how-booktok-has-stopped-smut-shaming/#:~:text=Not%20only%20does%20this%20bring%20normalcy%20towards,and%20accepted%20amongst%20women%20and%20the%20media⁠. ⁠Duke by Jessica Peterson⁠ The Dark Is Descending⁠⁠Fallen Gods⁠The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide⁠Snake-Eater ⁠Persephone's Curse ⁠Crowntide⁠Better in Black⁠⁠The Wrong Paris⁠⁠Julia Song is Undateable⁠50 Shades of Grey⁠ Listen in to our book club episodes of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas! Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!   

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    Season 6: Episode 17 - If These Aren’t The Vibes, I’m Not Interested

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss the vibeswe need in books we love! Join us as we also discuss the following: ·       What vibes are a must for the books we read?·       What are our favorite tropes?·       What happened with the PTA and a donkey atWhitney’s son’s school?·       Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠Join our Patreon⁠! Book Release News:1. Mountain Grump by S.J. Tilly (11.20)2. Broken Ties: A Broken Bonds POV by J, Bree (11/21)3. As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel4. Dawn of Chaos and Fury (Legacy, #4) by Melissa K. Roehrich5. Fallen Stars (Heavenly Bodies, #2) by Imani Erriu6. Harlot's Bay #2, Second Chance Romance by Olivia DadeShow links:a.           MountainGrumpb.                TheAuthenticity Projectc.                 TouristSeasond.                Cluelesse.                 10Things I Hate About Youf.                   Awake audiobookg.                 AProblematic Summer Romanceh.                 Not Safefor Work by Nisha Tulii.                   PitcherPerfectj.                   TheLies That Summon the Nightk.                 TheFiction Between Usl.                   Crescent Cityseriesm.              Pitch For Men.                 Deep Endo.                 Whitney’s Goodreadsp.                AsMany Souls as Starsq.                Dawnof Chaos and Fury r.                  FallenStars (Heavenly Bodies, #2)s.                 Harlot'sBay #2, Second Chance Romancet.                  TheBlackeningu.                GoodSpirits v.                 Rhapsodic w.                TheBird and the Sword x.                 City ofBones y.                 Kingof Battle and Bloodz.                 FromBlood and Ashaa.             Twilightbb.            Fearthe Flamescc.              BetweenWrath and Mercy dd.            ArcanaAcademy ee.              Underthe Whispering Doorff.                Boundto the Shadow Princegg.             RedWhite and Royal Blue hh.            TheBridge Kingdomii.                 The Idea ofYou jj.                 Throne ofGlass kk.             Crownof Midnightll.                 TheseHollow Vows mm.       The WeddingGame  Listen in to our book club episodes of Throne of Glass bySarah J Maas! Want more? Join our ⁠instagram⁠channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 16 - Throne of Glass: "Come" Away

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 16 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 35-39!Listen in as we discuss the following: -What do you know of Frost Fairies? -Do you believe in protective talismans and amulets? -Are you Team Chaol or Team Dorian? Click here for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Masquerade Mule". Show links: ⁠Short story of Frost Fairies⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Frost⁠⁠https://www.earwolf.com/episode/matinee-monday-jack-frost-live-w-dan-harmon/⁠⁠https://www.ericaweiner.com/history-lessons/amulets-talismans-and-charms⁠Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss what we were reading five years ago! Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 15 - What We Were Reading Five Years Ago

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we talking all about what we read five years ago! Join us as we also discuss the following: Did you know one of the main characters from One Tree Hill was in a cult and wrote a book about it? What we are reading, watching and listening toOur Nerdiest Thing of the WeekWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our Patreon! Book Release News:Brimstone by Callie HartRed as Royal Blood by Elizabeth Hart I, Medusa by Ayana Gray. Show links:Dinner For Vampires⁠The Paper⁠Rilo Kiley⁠Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares⁠⁠Daisy Jones and the Six⁠The 100 series⁠Black Dagger Brotherhood series⁠Black Dagger Legacy series⁠Words in Deep Blue⁠The Program⁠⁠Oona Out of Order⁠⁠Shutout ⁠⁠The Truth About Jussie Smollet?⁠⁠Love is a War Song⁠⁠ACOTAR series⁠Brimstone⁠⁠Redas Royal Blood⁠⁠I, Medusa⁠The Good Girl Effect ⁠Matrix ⁠and ⁠Matrix Resurrections ⁠⁠Kingdom of Flesh and Fire⁠⁠The Program ⁠Where the Crawdads Sing⁠A Court of Mist and Fury⁠⁠Outlander⁠Voyager ⁠⁠Dragonfly in Amber⁠The Sinner ⁠The Treatment⁠⁠Baby Teeth ⁠Join us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas! Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us!   

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    Season 6: Episode 14 - Throne of Glass: Chaol is Ross Geller

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 14 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 30-34!TRIGGER WARNING: BLOOD AND GOREListen in as we discuss the following: -What do you know of the poisons mentioned in this section of the book? And we’ll tell you why Spanish Fly should NOT be used as an aphrodisiac.-Who would you haunt out of spite?-Could you be suffering from PMDD?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Pick Your Poison". Show links: ⁠ https://people.howstuffworks.com/different-poisons-history-ricin-gu-thallium-gelsemine.htmhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmddThe PMDD Phenomenon bookNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we share 1 star reviews of our fave reads!Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Nov 20 - Ch 35-39 Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 13 - One Star Reviews of Our Fave Reads

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we share one star reviews of books we love!Join us as we discuss the following:We share hilarious 1 star reviews of our fave readsDid you watch the documentary named Unknown Number?What is the Throckmorton Sign?Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingBook Release News:The Official Blood and Ash Coloring BookEmpire of Dawn by Jay KristoffThe House Saphir by Marissa MeyerFallen City by Adrienne YoungWe Fell Apart by E. LockhartBeauty by Brittanee Nicole - Nov 7The Merge by Grace Walker - Nov 11Show links:Mile HighThe Summer I Turned Pretty TV showThe Summer I Turned Pretty book seriesOne in FourPitcher PerfectUnknown Number NetflixLove is a War Song audiobookThe Bonds That Tie seriesDeep EndProblematic Summer RomancePS I Hate YouThe Official Blood and Ash Coloring BookEmpire of DawnThe House SaphirFallen CityWe Fell ApartBeautyThe MergeImmortal ConsequencesRed Card From Blood and AshEmpire of the VampireThe Handmaid’s TaleOutlanderThe Time Travelers WifeLover MineThrockmorton SignJoin us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 12 - Throne of Glass: Mostly Drunk

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 12 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 26-29!Listen in as we discuss the following: * What do you know about Gargoyles?* Are there real world mystical objects?  And have you heard of necropants?* Who is Derek Huffman and what is his family’s story with shared value visas?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Blood and Gore". Show links: ⁠ 1 https://www.grunge.com/1441328/real-life-objects-rumored-mystical-powers/ 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aii79W2XC7hTBBDtpsbo4?si=WRn9SkeXQnCyWb1h4xHa4Q 2. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/the-western-immigrants-who-sought-better-life-in-russia/1055990943. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/anti-woke-u-dad-joined-155416174.html4. https://www.ravenwoodcastle.com/2015/04/21/legends-and-lore-the-gargoyle/5. Pictures of gargoylesNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss the movie Child’s Play and books that actually scare us!Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Nov 6 - Ch 30-34 Nov 20 - Ch 35-39 Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 11 - Child's Play & Books That Actually Scare Us + Author Erin Hawkins

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss the movie Child's Play and chat about books that actually scare us!Join us as we discuss the following:-The difference between Deb watching Child’s Play as a kid vs. Whit and Mindy watching it as an adult-Books that scare Whitney that could happen IRL-Horror books that Mindy and Deb loveWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingBook Release News:Never Over by Clare GilmoreAn Unlikely Coven by AM KvitaHazelthorn by CG DrewsHis Grace, the Duke by Emily RathOur Vicious Oaths by N E DavenportImmortal Consequences by I V MarieThe Defender by Ana HuangBonds of Hercules by Jasmine MasThe Wrath of the Fallen by Amber V NicoleThe Everlasting by Alix E HarrowMerry Little Kissmas by Lauren Blakelyauthor of the Unexpectedly Yours series, The Carolina Current series and her upcoming release, Booked for the Holidays!Erin is the author of steamy romantic comedy novels full of humor and spice. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three young children. She enjoys reading, running, spending time in the mountains, watching reality TV, and brunch that lasts all day.Listen in as we chat more about Erin's books, speedos, and romantic comedy! And be sure to follow her @authorerinhawkins.Show links:Dead of WinterBetweenThe Sundown MotelCome CloserPlay NiceThe Once and Future MeThe Bonds That Tie seriesAmy Bradley is MissingUninvited Alanis MorrisetteThe Handmaid’s Tale bookThe Favorite GirlSunrise on the ReapingThe One Never Over An Unlikely Coven Hazelthorn His Grace, the DukeOur Vicious Oaths Immortal ConsequencesThe Defender Bonds of Hercules The Wrath of the Fallen The Everlasting Merry Little KissmasKing and Dom It’s What’s InsideThe Honeycrisp Orchard Inn  Pet Sematary The Amityville HorrorThe FunhouseA Modest ProposalSundialLet the Right One InBlackwood FarmThe LotteryJoin us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 10 - Throne of Glass: Samhain/Sam Heughan

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 10 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 21-25!Listen in as we discuss the following: -What are the craziest superstitions you have heard of? Whitney shares her favorites from Reddit-What do you know of Samhain lore?-How did Christianity and the candy industry shape Halloween?Click here for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Samhuinn Superstitions". Show links: ​⁠ https://kidskonnect.com/holidays-seasons/samhain/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20traditions%20they,are%20zombies%2C%20demons%2C%20etc. https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/samhain-seven-facts-about-the-spooky-irish-festival-which-became-halloween-105009 https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/article/5-facts-about-samhain-the-celtic-festival-that-inspired-halloween/ https://historycollection.com/16-surprising-facts-about-halloween-you-never-knew/ Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss our fave non-human sidekicks! Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Oct 30 - Ch 26-29 Nov 6 - Ch 30-34 Nov 20 - Ch 35-39 Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6:Episode 9 - Non-Human Sidekicks

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss the best non-human sidekicks! Join us as we discuss the following:-Non-human sidekicks we love!-What happens when your finger gets caught in a hammock-What we are reading, watching, and listening toWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingBook Release News:-Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake-The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh-Good Spirits by BK Borison-Witches of Honeysuckle House by Liz ParkerShow links:The Hunting Wives trailerCall Me MaybeThe Graham EffectHaircuts and HeartthrobsEmpyrean seriesRemarkably Bright CreaturesFit for TV Netflix docKingdom of Ash audiobookThe Lies that Summon the NightCrescent City Kiss of the SelkieThrone of Glass seriesACOTAR seriesGirl Dinner The Demon and the LightGood SpiritsWitches of Honeysuckle House Warrior Princess AssassinSo SupernaturalSavage LandsHouse in the Cerulean SeaBlack Dagger BrotherhoodThe HobbitThe Lightning Thief Join us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 8 - Throne of Glass: Say That Again, Just Slower

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6, episode 8 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 15-20!Listen in as we discuss the following: -Who are your favorite movie assassins?  And would they stand a chance against Celaena Sardothian?-How and why does music remain in one’s mind with cognitive decline?Click here for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “The Whoremonger". Show links: ⁠https://www.charterresearch.com/news/musical-memories-alzheimers/⁠⁠https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/music-as-medicine-alzheimers-dementia⁠⁠https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/music-and-dementia-an-overview/30350/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SF8Bkw/⁠⁠https://www.cbr.com/best-movie-assassins/⁠ 6. ⁠https://www.ranker.com/list/deadliest-movie-assassins/jacob-shelton⁠ Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss our favorite green flag characters! Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of Glass Oct 23 - Ch 21-25 Oct 30 - Ch 26-29 Nov 6 - Ch 30-34 Nov 20 - Ch 35-39 Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54 Want more? Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Join us on Patreon for monthly bookclubs, cocktail hours and more! Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking here!Have something nerdy to share? Message us! 

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    Season 6: Episode 7 -Green Flag Characters We Love

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss green flag characters we love! Who says sweet has to be boring?Join us as we discuss the following:-What we're reading, watching, and listening to-Deb watching the Blair Witch Project as an adult-Green flag characters we cannot get enough of-Where Whitney ran into CassianWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingBook Release News:Thirsty by Lucy LehaneRoadtrip with My Vampire by Jenna LevineI’ll Quit When I’m Dead by Luke SmitherdRed City by Marie LuDead and Breakfast by Rosiee ThorThe Graceview Patient by Caitlin StarlingThe Mer-Mate by Ellory Douglas Show links:The Plus One by Mazey EddingsSomebody Feed PhilKingdom of Ash audiobookThe Caged GirlBeyond the VillaA Better Proposal The Truth According to EmberLeft Hand LarcenyLips Like SugarSunrise On The ReapingThirstyRoadtrip with My VampireI’ll Quit When I’m Dead Red CityDead and BreakfastThe Graceview PatientWarrior Princess AssassinThe Blair Witch ProjectThe Missing Half Philadelphia Zoo - Sam and DeanPlay AlongThe Girl with All the GiftsThat Time I Got Drunk & Saved a DemonDefy the NightThe Mer-Mate Join us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 6 - Throne of Glass: The Regina George of Rifthold

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 6 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 11-15!Listen in as we discuss the following:- What are the history and motives behind book burning?- What is Rhabdomyolysis?- Have you heard of the Eyeball Killer?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “A Certain Type of Woman"Show links:1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21184-rhabdomyolysis2. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/brief-history-book-burning-printing-press-internet-archives-180964697/3. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005100738/http://crimefeed.com/2017/08/crime-history-charles-albright-the-eyeball-killer-terrorizes-texas/Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss AITA scenes from our favorite books!Fall Book Club Schedule:Throne of GlassOct 16 - Ch 15-20Oct 23 - Ch 21-25Oct 30 - Ch 26-29Nov 6 - Ch 30-34Nov 20 - Ch 35-39Dec 4 - Ch 40-45Dec 11 - Ch 46-50Dec 18 - Ch 51-54Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or bysearching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 5 - AITA of Our Fave Book Characters

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we had a little fun with our favorite book characters and created AITA scenes for them! Listen in for the hilarity and to see if you can guess the book!Join us as we discuss the following:-Tons of spooky season book releases are dropping this week-Guess the AITA book characterWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingBook Release News:-Mate- second book in the Bride series by Ali Hazelwood-Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber-The Damned - book three in the Coven of Bones series by Harper L Woods-Nowhere Burning by Catroina Ward-The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter-The Hearth Witches Guide to Magic and Murder by Kiri CallaganShow links:The Woman They WantedVictim of Beauty NetflixKingdom of Ash audiobookThe Life of a ShowgirlSpider to the FlyDestination XSummer Connections book challengeA Favor for a FavorProblematic Summer RomanceOn Midnight ShoresThe ScoreMateAlchemy of SecretsThe DamnedNowhere BurningThe Second Story BookshopThe Hearth Witches Guide to Magic and MurderHazelthorn28 Weeks Later and 28 Years LaterThrone of Glass Brynne WeaverThe Bridge KingdomKing of Battle and BloodFrom Blood and AshJoin us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    ONT Author Interview - Sierra Simone

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Sierra Simone, author the Priest series, The New Camelot Series, The Lyonesse Trilogy, and more!Sierra is a voracious reader of all things including the smuttiest smut, piles of non-fiction, and old-timey books with brooding widowers. She loves writing the dirtiest things that she can think of, and also: King Arthur, sparkling water, ancient mystery cults, coffee, leggings, and fog. Her previous jobs have included firing ceramics, teaching living history lessons in one-room schoolhouse in full, 1904 school marm attire, and working in a library for several years (not in that order).Her novels have been published in Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian. She's been featured in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Marie Claire, and Library Journal with a starred review.She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two children, and two giant dogs.Listen in as we chat more about Sierra’s books, her co-author books, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @thesierrasimoneJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly book club on Patreon!  Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed! Link in bio. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!  

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    Season 6: Episode 4 - Throne of Glass: Worst Dad in Existence

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back this week with season 6,episode 4 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 7-10!Listen in as we discuss the following: -What would it take for you to fall for Dorian Havilliard? -What foreshadowing do you see in these chapters? -What royal customs may seem weird to the rest of the world?-What's up with the clock tower?-Did you notice the name of the King's sword? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named“Spellbound" Show Links:https://lifehacker.com/12-of-the-dumbest-rituals-and-traditions-of-the-british-1849537242https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/25-weird-rules-about-being-a-british-royal/61/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8B4qfWR/Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to ourepisode from Tuesday, where we give a crash course of the From Blood and Ashuniverse!  Fall Book Club Schedule: Throne of GlassSept 25 - Ch 7-10 Oct 9 - Ch 11-14 Oct 16 - Ch 15-20 Oct 23 - Ch 21-25 Oct 30 - Ch 26-29 Nov 6 - Ch 30-34 Nov 20 - Ch 35-39 Dec 4 - Ch 40-45 Dec 11 - Ch 46-50 Dec 18 - Ch 51-54  Want more? -Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depthnerdiness! -Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio -Catch up on previous seasons of the show byvisitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing whereveryou listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 3 - From Blood and Ash Crash Course Refresher

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we're talking all about the world of From Blood and Ash, in preparation of today's release of Primal of Blood and Ash, FBAA book #6.Join us as we discuss the following:-Whitney brings us up to date on what has happened in the FBAA and The Flesh and Fire series-Mindy shares the theories about The Primal of Blood and Bone cover with us-Deb shares outstanding questions for the series-Is Attes Sotoria’s heartmate?⁠⁠⁠Book Release News:Tourist Season by Brynne WeaverPrimal of Blood and Bone by Jennifer L ArmentroutWhat Fury Brings by Tricia LevensellerThief of Night by Holly Black (we get to see her at Imaginarium next year!)Holly  - the third book in the Belladonna series by Grace Adalyn 9/30Every Spiral of Fate - fourth book in This Woven Kingdom series by Tahereh Mafi 9/30We Love You Bunny, the second book in the Bunny series by Mona AwadA Spell for Midwinter’s Heart by Morgan LockheartSay It Out Loud by Ashley SchumakerSoul Searching by Lyla Sage 9/30Show links:The PairingWe Were LiarsPunk Rock FactoryMe First and the Gimme Gimmeshttps://www.theramblingbooknerd.com/post/the-primal-of-blood-and-bone-by-jennifer-l-armentrout-cover-reveal-and-first-chapter-revealThe Highland FlingAbbott Elementary Empire of Storms audiobookTower of Dawn audiobookSentencing hearing videoTourist SeasonPrimal of Blood and BoneWhat Fury BringsThief of Night HollyEvery Spiral of FateWe Love You BunnyA Spell for Midwinter’s HeartSay It Out LoudSoul SearchingArcana Academy DayshiftFBAA reading orderJoin us Thursday for our book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 2 - Throne of Glass: A Particular Set of Skills

    Nerds - We are pumped to kick off season 6 of the podcast with Throne of Glass, chapters 1-6!Listen in to today's podcast episode where we discuss the following:-How the hell are the names in this book pronounced?-How bloodthirsty is Celaena Sardothian?-How do you know if a fae has visited you?-Would you rather be haunted by a ghost or fae folk?-What foreshadowing for the series is in these first six chapters?Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Blood Bath at the Mines"Show links can be found at ournerdiestthing.comNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about K Pop Demon Hunters and our Korean book recs!Fall Book Club Schedule:Sept 18 - Ch 1-6Sept 25 - Ch 7-10Oct 9 - Ch 11-14Oct 16 - Ch 15-20Oct 23 - Ch 21-25Oct 30 - Ch 26-29Nov 6 - Ch 30-34Nov 20 - Ch 35-39Dec 4 - Ch 40-45Dec 11 - Ch 46-50Dec 18 - Ch 51-54Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Season 6: Episode 1 - K-Pop Demon Hunters and Korean Book Recs

    Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we're talking all about the phenomenon of K-Pop Demon Hunters and our favorite Korean Book recs!Join us as we discuss the following:- What we loved about the movie and what we wish had been done differently- Our favorite songs from the soundtrack- FAQs and tidbits about the movie- Books from Korean authors you should read⁠⁠⁠Book Release News:The Things Gods Break by Abigail OwenThe Academy by Elin HilderbrandThe Wives of Hawthorne Lane by Stephanie DeCarolisWe Met Like This by Kasie WestNo Rest for the Wicked by Rachel Louise AdamsBad Things Happened in this Room by Marie StillThe Wasp Trap by Mark EdwardsPitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey (Sept 9)Who’s Your Daddy by Brittanee Nicole and Jenni Bara (Sept 18)Show links;Love IslandPucking StrongDo Me a FavorCursed BunnyCrying in H MartMy Summer in SeoulSeoulmatesPS I Hate YouK Pop Demon HuntersEmpire of Storms audiobookTower of Dawn audiobookPitcher PerfectWho’s Your DaddyFive Broken BladesRenegade FlightONT/Andrea Tang interviewThe Things Gods Break The Academy The Wives of Hawthorne Lane We Met Like This tNo Rest for the Wicked Bad Things Happened in this RoomThe Wasp Trap Pitcher Perfect Who’s Your DaddyBlack Dagger Brotherhood SeriesBlack Dagger Brotherhood PassionflixThe K Pop Demon Hunter SoundtrackONT PatreonThe God and the Gumiho The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea The Floating World The Red Palace Under the Oak Tree XOXO and ASAP Wicked Fox Brittanee Nicole InterviewSophie Kim Interview Jenni Bara InterviewJoin us Thursday for our first book club episode of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas!Want more?-Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!-Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bio-Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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    Nerdy Rewind: Crescent City - Fire Breathing B!tch Queen

    Nerds- as we gear up for season 6 and our Throne of Glass book club, we’re sharing our favorite Sarah J Maas episodes! New to the podcast? This episode is from our Crescent City book club and covers Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 90-102. Synopsis:Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue season four of the podcast and discuss  "Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow".This episode includes: -How is Lidia related to Aelin from Throne of Glass?-How do stags come into play in the Maasverse?-How did a character with so little page time change the entire Crescent City, TOG and ACOTAR worlds?You can find the themed cocktail for this episode, “Memento Mori” at ournerdiestthing.comThis podcast is spoiler heavy across the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as the Crescent City series and Throne of Glass series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.Season six of the podcast starts on September 18th! Find the book club schedule in the pinned post at Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.   Want more?Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!Join our monthly online book club on patreon! Link in bioCatch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

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Whitney, Mindy & Deb are 3 best friends who you might think are nerdy, but are actually awesome. Listen in as they discuss all things nerdy in books, television, and fandoms. 📖 Season 6 - Quicksilver by Callie HartFollow us on Instagram @ournerdiestthing for book club schedules, book reviews, and tons of hilarious fun!Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingFollow us: @ournerdiestthing Contact us: [email protected] accepting ARCs, interview & panel moderation requests.

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