The Book Nerd Diaries

It`s been a while, dear Book Nerds! It`s been ages since we`ve checked in, so we just thought we`d share with you a few projects we`ve been working on lately: Firstly, we now have a Redbubble shop featuring all our own original designs, which you can find and follow HERE ! We also have a book blog that we update every Friday, which you can find HERE ! All our projects live through engagement and w...

This Is Where We Leave You... In this special Year In Review clip show, we look back on the year that was, and say our final farewells to you, dear Book Nerds, before the library doors close forever.  Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen  Opening Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay  Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello) , by Dream-Protocol on Pixabay&nbs...

Court is now in session! This time around, we discuss the dreamy cyberpunk fantasy "The Infinity Courts", by Akemi Dawn Bowman . We also give you a very important announcement at the top of the episode, regarding the future of our show, so please be sure to listen all the way through! Content Warnings For This Book: *Murder and Endangerment of minors *Human torture and experimentation *Slavery *Br...

We`re turning back the clock this week, as we revisit our discussion of the epic sci-fi spy thriller romance "This Is How You Lose The Time War", by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone , from 2020! Content Warnings for the book: *Instances of extreme violence and bloodshed *Suicide of main character Source for Trivia Corner Answer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doctor_(Doctor_Who) Theme Music: Th...

You`re in luck! Today, we`re thrilled to be talking about the lovely "Little Thieves" , by Margaret Owen! Content Warnings For This Book: *Death *Non-Graphic Nudity *Suggestive Language *References To Sexual Assault *Child Abuse *Attempted Murder *Blood Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient C...

Trick Or Treat! For Halloween, we`ll be talking about the chilling Edgar Alan Poe remix "What Moves The Dead", by T. Kingfisher ! Content Warnings For This Book: *Discriminatory language *Transphobia *Suicide *Animal Death *Body Horror Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music : The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello) , by Dream-...

Get ready for a truly creepy space odyssey! This time around, we talk about the brilliant "Gideon The Ninth", by Tamsyn Muir ! Content Warnings For This Book: *Mature Language *Mass Child death *Blood *Torture *Body horror *Suicide *Self-Harm *Gore Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello)...

Saints alive! This time around, we`re talking about the dark, moody epic fantasy "Wicked Saints", by Emily A. Duncan ! Content Warnings For This Book: *Assault on minors *Child death *Blood *Torture *Mentions of suicide *Self-Harm *Gore *Domestic Abuse Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Ce...

Let`s go for a walk in the woods, as we chat about the fantastical supernatural mystery "Winterwood", by Shea Ernshaw ! Content Warnings For This Book: *Drowning *Kidnapping *Non-Graphic Mature Situations *Discussions Of Suicide, Child Death Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello) , by D...

For those about to Rock, we salute you! This week, we dive into the thrilling fantasy adventure "Earthstone", by P.M Biswas! Content Warnings For This Book: *Blood *Gore *Mortal Injury Of A Minor *Amputation *Instances Of Discriminatory Language Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello) ,...

Join Us For The Masquerade! This time around, we`re talking about the thrilling and beautiful "We Are Bound By Stars", by Kesia Lupo! Content Warnings For This Book: *Blood *Broken Bones *Child Death *Murder *Child Abuse Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Meadow Grass (Moody Ambient Cello) , by Dream-Protocol on Pixa...

We`re in the home stretch of the year, so let`s take a look back at 5 of our favorite books we`ve read so far in 2022! This Patreon exclusive content is being dropped on our main feed, as our thank you for helping us reach 2,500 down, so please enjoy! Music Credits - Opening/Credits Music : Through The Fire , by TattooedPreacher on Pixabay Intro/Outro/Segway Music : Ambient Relaxing music for You...

We`re really going out into the weeds, as we talk about the lovely "This Poison Heart" , by Kalynn Bayron! Content Warnings For This Book: *Murder *Gore *Mutilation *Broken Bones *Blood Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Garden of Untamed Roses Act II , by Lloyd Rodgers on Pixabay Incidental Music Magical Meditation...

We cross our heart, and hope that you`ll love this new episode, featuring the colorful and twisted "Once Upon A Broken Heart", by Stephanie Garber! Content Warnings For This Book: *Blood *Suicidal Behavior *Toxic Relationships *Manipulation *Murder Cover Art: Drawn by Amber Wiltgen Theme/Break Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music: Naiad - peaceful and calm inspirat...

We`re on the case! This time around, we`re talking about the Victorian horror/fantasy whodunit  "Jackaby", by William Ritter ! Content Warnings For This Book : *Blood *Gore *Murder *Misogynistic and insensitive language *Harm to animals Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme/Break Music : The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music : SCHUBERT, Sympho...

SUPRISE! In honor of pride month, we`re looking back at our 2020 feature of "The House In The Cerulean Sea", by T.J Klune . Please enjoy! Content Warnings for the book: *Mentions of child abuse and neglect Source for Trivia Corner Answer: https://www.insider.com/youngest-people-to-graduate-college-2016-9 Cover Art: "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme Music: The Show Must Be Go by Ke...

Dive In! This week, we`re talking about the epic fantasy "The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea", by Axie Oh!  Content Warnings For This Book : *Child Death *Mass Death *Blood Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme/Break Music : The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music : Waves from Piano and Sea - Ambient Chill Out Piano Music and Waves , by JuliusH o...

Let`s venture beyond the wall, as we talk about the gripping gothic fantasy "Gallant", by V.E Schwab ! Content Warnings For This Book : ** - Animal Death - Abuse - Neglect - Ableism - Self-Harm - Blood - Suicide - Issues Of Mental Health, and Questioning Reality - Mass Death - Body Horror - Child Abduction - Child Death ** = Is Mentioned In The Episode Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, vi...

Let`s cut to the chase; This time around, we`re talking about the gorgeous "This Woven Kindgom" , by Tahereh Mafi! Content Warnings For This Book : - Severe Bodily Trauma **- Abuse - Blood **- Suicide / Attempted Suicide - Sexual Harrassment - Sexual Assault - Brief implied non-graphic nudity - Gore - Murder - PTSD - Discussion of Child Death ** = Is Mentioned In The Episode Cover Art : "Sincerely...

"To The Left, To The Left..." . This time around, we`re thrilled to be talking about the gritty urban fantasy thriller "The Left-Handed Booksellers Of London", by Garth Nix ! Content Warnings For This Book : - Violence - Physical Assault - Blood - Severe Bodily Trauma (Broken Bones, Decapitation, Shooting, Plane Crash) - Animal Death Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme M...

It`s time to take flight! This time around, we`re talking about the wonderful "Six Crimson Cranes" , by Elizabeth Lim! Content Warnings For This Book : -Drowning -Physical Assault -Blood Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme Music : The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro Music : Magic Forest , by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay Sound Effects : Under water soun...

"How Cruel Is The Golden Rule?". This time around, we`re talking about the marvelous "Witches Steeped In Gold", by Ciannon Smart ! Content Warnings For This Book : -Brief Mention Of Drug Use -Blood -Gore -Death Of Minors -Mass Death -Slightly Implied, Non-Graphic Sexual Content -Mentions of Rape and Abuse -Death By Broken Neck Cover Art : "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme Music :...

We`ve got the power, to talk about the superhero thriller "We Could Be Heroes", by Mike Chen ! Content Warnings For This Book: - Alcohol Abuse - Blunt Force Trauma, Resulting In Broken Bones - Gaslighting, And Forcible Removal of People`s Memories -Brief Mention Of Drug Use Cover Art: "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme Music: The Grand Entrance , by astrofreq on Pixabay Intro/Outro...

For this special Rewind episode, we`re headed back to our discussion of "The Alchemist", by Paulo Coelho , from 2020... Thank you SO MUCH, to the Reading and Writing Podcast , for sponsoring this episode! Please check them out at http://readingandwritingpodcast.com ! Source For The Trivia Corner Question : https://www.britannica.com/science/gold-chemical-element Cover Art : "Sincerely Media"...

It`s time to go all the way back to the beginning, to revisit our discussion of "The Foxhole Court", by Nora Sakavic ! Thank you SO much to The Reading And Writing Podcast, for Sponsoring This Episode! www.readingandwritingpodcast.com Content Warnings For This Book : *Instances of drug use and alcohol abuse *Murder *Physical violence and abuse Source For Trivia Corner : https://www.history.com/top...