Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Clare Sager, author of A Kiss of Iron and King of Ravens!

Clare Sager is the Sunday Times bestselling author of darkly addictive romantasy full of slow-burn steam, gut-wrenching conflict and morally grey everybody. Dubbed the Queen of Edging by readers, she takes no responsibility for lost sleep or therapy bills.

When she's not breaking hearts with her books, Clare can usually be found drinking coffee, lifting weights or impulse-buying stationery. She lives in Nottingham, Robin Hood country, so it's no surprise she writes about characters who don't always play by the rules.

Listen in as we chat more about Clare’s books, her chaotic reading order, Alice in Wonderland, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @claresager

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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 triggers

Bullshit opinions from Bookstagram

We discuss what we’re reading, watching and listening to

Mindy and Whitney tell us more about the problems with body image after watching America’s Next Top Model documentary

Have you heard the story of Elizabeth Packer?

Space erections, need I say more?

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Book Release News:

May 12

First and Forever by Lynn Painter

Small Town Smokeshow by Holly Renee

Seek the Traitor's Son by Veronica Roth

May 19

The Shippers by Katherine Center

Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker

Fever Dream (Emerald Lake, #1) by Elsie Silver

Show links:

King of the Court book series

Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model

https://www.today.com/parents/family/american-girl-samantha-new-novel-for-adults-rcna257587

The Woman They Could Not Silence

Suburgatory

First and Forever

Small Town Smokeshow

Seek the Traitor's Son

The Shippers

Ballad 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!

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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 @authornicoletteelzie

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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_author

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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 you

Visit 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:

Quicksilver

May 14 - Chapters 22-23

May 28 - Chapters 24-26

June 11 - Chapters 27-29

June 25 - Chapters 30-34

July 9 - Chapters 35-39

July 21 - Chapters 40-43

July 23 - Chapters 44-45

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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 norms

• Whitney tells us about the Sports Gossip Show, Deb discusses Predator Badlands and Mindy talks about the Americas Top Model documentary

• We discuss what were reading, watching and listening to

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Book Release News:

April 28

• King of Gluttony by Ana Huang

• We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune

• The Duke: A Novel by Anna Cowan

May 5

• A Tale of Trial and Torment by Morgan Gauthier

• Broken Dove by Dani Francis

• Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson

• Sweet Vengeance by Tracy Wolfe

• Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce

• To All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel by Jenny Han, Barbara Perez Marquez, Akimaro and Li Lu

• Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli

Show Links:

• A Tale of Trial and Torment

• Last on the List

• Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

• The Sports Gossip Show

• A Song of Shadow and Starlight series

• The Lies That Summon the Night

• Broken Bounty

• Plated Prisoner

• If You Keep Me

• Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model

• Spoon

• The Beths

• Crimson Moth duology

• Drowned Empire series

• A Land So Wide

• Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend

• The Selection series

• Raven Kennedy Interview

• King of Gluttony

• We Burned So Bright

• The Duke

• A Tale of Trial and Torment

• Broken Dove 

• Dire Bound

• Sweet Vengeance

• Rolls and Rivalry

• To All the Boys I've Loved Before: The Graphic Novel 

• Storm Breaker

• Common Goal

• Predator Badlands

• Crime Junkie

• Sword Catcher

• Shatter Me 

• Mistborn 

• Divergent 

• An Ember in the Ashes 

• The Prison Healer 

• V for Vendetta 

• Divine Rivals

• Red Rising 

• Fahrenheit 451

• Savage Lands

• Defy the Night

Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart!

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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 @neenalaskowski

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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 @sarahmarshauthor

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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 @analeighsbrana

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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:

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

2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3809382/

3. https://www.history.com/mkultra-operation-midnight-climax-cia-lsd-experiments

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra

Not 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:

Quicksilver

April 30 - Chapters 19-21

May 14 - Chapters 22-23

May 28 - Chapters 24-26

June 11 - Chapters 27-29

June 25 - Chapters 30-34

July 9 - Chapters 35-39

July 21 - Chapters 40-43

July 23 - Chapters 44-45

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