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 @jdnetto

Show links:

1. Boston Revs Baseball Club series

2. Cobra Kai

3. Be Ready When the Luck Happens

4. finding more 

5. The Dixon Rule

6. Faithbreaker 

7. Where Shadows Meet 

8. The Sirens 

9. Say You’ll Remember Me 

10. Sweet Obsession 

11. Holy Terrors 

12. Gifted and Talented 

13. A Thorn in Every Heart

14. The Deep End

15. Monkey Movie

16. Empire of the Vampire

17. American Murder: Gabby Petito documentary

18. A Madness Unmade

19. Lights Out

20. The God of the Woods

Join us Thursday for our first book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver!

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Elle Rivers, author of the newly released book Ill Will!

Elle Rivers writes fun romance books filled with real world problems wrapped in beautiful, heart-warming happy endings. When not writing, she can be found speed reading other authors’ amazing romance novels, curling up next to any warm object she can find, or singing obnoxiously loud to Taylor Swift.

Elle was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and she considers herself one of the few native Nashvillians who does not like country music. She has eight cats who fight for the spot on her lap, and eight chickens who couldn’t care less about her unless she is bringing them food. She lives with her romance hero of a husband, who endlessly supports her writing endeavors, and her son, who is the biggest but most adorable distraction.

Listen in as we chat more about Elle’s books, her favorite romance tropes, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @elleriversauthor

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amari Nylix, author of The Austin Heat series!

Amazon bestseller Amari Nylix tells sordid stories revolving around tempestuous love affairs. She is inspired by the secret liaisons of old west villains, heroes, and the temptresses who lure those powerful men into their webs. She particularly enjoys it when the men’s armor is ripped away, exposing their soft underbellies known as their hearts. She relishes in the men’s pursuit of the soft, feminine kitten, only to find themselves shocked when she turns out to be a wanton minx. 

Amari works closely with bestselling author of both nonfiction and fiction, Tara Delaney. Tara has extensive professional experience in behavior and nervous system development, while also having studied the impact of how early trauma impacts our responses as adults. Tara is directly responsible for trimming back Amari’s sex scenes, allowing room for all the FEELS. 

Listen in as we chat more about Amari’s books, why old farts deserve love too, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @author.amarinylix

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Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re wrapping up our discussion the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 8 and reading The Cask of Amontillado.

Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:

-What’s the craziest inheritance story you have heard?
-How does the story The Cask of Amontillado compare to this episode?
-What do you know about Egyptian Burial Rituals?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Nevermore ”

Show links:

1. 1. https://www.instagram.com/edgarallanpoespeakeasy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

   2. https://www.vulture.com/article/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-finale-recap-episode-8-the-raven.html

   3. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40741785 

   4. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/10-afterlife-essentials-what-to-pack/nAVRxacLmjfXNQ?hl=en

   5. https://screenrant.com/fall-house-usher-queen-twosret-sapphire-eyes-madeline-explained/Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

      April 3- Ace of Cups→Prairie Princess

April 10 - Left Unsaid→Push to Shove

April 17 - Sutures→Beast Mode

April 24 - Reduction→Reckless

May 1 - Descent→Hurdles

May 8 - Confection→Haunted

May 15 - Dark Corners→Battlegrounds

May 22 - Out of Time→Three of Swords

May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Nikki A. Lamers, author of The Unforgettable Summer and the upcoming Once Upon a Forsaken Love, which drops on March 27th! Nikki has an awesome mermaid romance in this anthology that we cannot wait to read!

Before becoming an award winning author, Nikki grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and went to college at one of the University of Wisconsin campuses.  She now lives in New York with her husband and their two children.  She has always loved to write and create stories, as well as curl up with a good book. 

Nikki is the author of the Unforgettable series, which won 4 Firebird Awards when it rereleased in 2022, and the Home duet, inspired by her upbringing in the Midwest. Nikki loves exploring different places and meeting new people where she's always looking for new inspiration for her next story. 

Listen in as we chat more about Nikki’s books, writing Midwestern characters, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @nikkialamersauthor

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Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 7 and reading The Pit & the Pendulum.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What are the traditions and symbols of teeth in cultures around the world?

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Nightshade Paralytic ”
Show links:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_City_in_the_Sea

2. https://collider.com/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-poem-meaning-the-city-in-the-sea/  ***contains spoilers for the last episode

3. https://mashable.com/article/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-character-death-clues

4. https://baystate-dental.com/teeth-in-folklore

5. https://www.rainadentalcare.com/spiritual-meaning-of-teeth/

6. https://www.clinicalvor.pt/en/mythology-and-teeth-legends-and-beliefs/

7. https://www.dragonsandbeastslive.com/blog/10-myths-about-the-tooth-fairy-around-the-world

Upcoming Book Club Schedule:
Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe
March 13 - The Raven
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
April 3- Ace of Cups→Prairie Princess

April 10 - Left Unsaid→Push to Shove

April 17 - Sutures→Beast Mode

April 24 - Reduction→Reckless

May 1 - Descent→Hurdles

May 8 - Confection→Haunted

May 15 - Dark Corners→Battlegrounds

May 22 - Out of Time→Three of Swords

May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage

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Hello, fellow nerds! We're excited to share our interview with Jennifer Williams, author of Worth the Risk, Forever Sunshine, and more!

Jennifer was born and raised in Ohio, but currently calls Colorado home. A lifelong lover of romance books, Jen felt pulled to write stories with older characters, because "old farts" deserve love too. Jen prides herself on delivering realistic characters that struggle with normal problems. She spends most of her free time within her zoo: two kids, two dogs, and two cats…all of which are male! When not containing the chaos, Jen can be found lounging on her covered porch devouring books on her Kindle.

Listen in as we chat more about Jennifer’s books, why old farts deserve love too, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authorjenniferjwilliams

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Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 6 and reading The Gold-Bug.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What’s being discussed each time Roderick sees one of the ghosts?
-How does the show compare to the story?
-What nutso things have people hallucinated due to insomnia?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “GO TO SLEEP ”
Show links:

https://thoughtcatalog.com/eric-redding/2016/04/18-hilarious-and-creepy-stories-that-only-insomniacs-and-night-owls-will-understand/
Upcoming Book Club Schedule:
Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe
2/27 - Goldbug
3/6 - The Pit and the Pendulum
3/13 - The Raven
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
begins in March: schedule coming soon!
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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we sat down with the brilliant Trisha Wolfe, author of The Hollows Row Series, Born Darkly, Marrow, and more!

Trisha Wolfe is a USA Today bestselling dark academia romance and psychological thriller author. From an early age, Trisha dreamed up imaginary worlds and characters and was accused of talking to herself. Today, she lives in South Carolina with her family and writes full time, using her imaginary worlds as an excuse to continue talking to herself.

Listen in as we chat more about Trish’s books, her favorite romance tropes, the mythology and lore in her books, we well as her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @trisha_wolfe

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Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 5 and reading The Tell Tale Heart.

Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:

-Did you know that true stories inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s work?

-What real life criminals have escaped justice?

-Do you know of any real life mad scientists?

Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Ticking Time Bomb ”

Show links:

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/poestories/section6/

https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/edgar-allan-poe-horror-stories-facts

https://listverse.com/2022/10/19/ten-jaw-dropping-tales-of-infamous-criminals-who-escaped-justice/

https://www.rd.com/article/prisoners-escaped-still-at-large/

https://www.scijournal.org/articles/famous-mad-scientists

https://listverse.com/2022/07/05/10-mad-scientists-in-history/

The trope we discuss is the “pivotal wake up”

Upcoming Book Club Schedule:

Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe

2/20 - The Tell-Tale Heart

2/27 - Goldbug

3/6 - The Pit and the Pendulum

3/13 - The Raven

Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

begins on March 20: schedule coming soon!

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