Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Cara Bastone, author of No Matter What!Cara is a full time writer living and writing in Brooklyn with her husband, sons, and an almost-goldendoodle. Her goal with her work is to find the swoon in ordinary love stories. She's been a fan of the romance genre since finding a grocery bag filled with her grandmother’s old Harlequin Romances when she was in high school. Cara is a fangirl for pretzel sticks, long walks through Prospect Park, and love stories featuring men who aren’t hobbled by their own masculinity. Listen in as we chat more about Cara’s books, ordinary love stories, and books written specifically for listening. Be sure to follow her @carabastoneJoin our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly book club on Patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthingCatch 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! 

Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with another Book Club podcast episode this week with Quicksilver, chapters 35-39!Listen in to today’s episode where Whitney holds down the fort and discusses the following:-What are once-in-a-lifetime animals?-Raise your hand if you were emotionally victimized by chaos of these chapters-What kind of man just leaves an effing note?Visit our ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Martyr’s Mayhem”Show Links:https://medium.com/@kiptoodoughlas/ten-wild-animals-you-have-never-seen-43e1d74234f https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/elusive-creatures-of-the-natural-world.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_white_deer Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday episodes where we discuss our favorite books based on songs!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverJuly 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want 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! 

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we share our favorite books based on songs!Join us as we chat about:-Our favorite books based on songs or song titles-What popular songs are based on books?-What do wooden bar stools, audiobook walking clubs and crackling candles have in common?-What we’re reading, watching and listening toWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: July 7Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle July 14Romance Revival by Christina LaurenJuly 28Devil by Sierra Simone - moved to August 11Show Links:Devil by Sierra SimoneLove Song Elle KennedyOutlander season 8How Bad Do U Want MeIf It Makes You Happy Julie OliviaLove on the Brain Ali HazelwoodYou Made a Fool of Death With Your BeautyDeep End Ali HazelwoodSomeone KnowsThe Hating Game (movie)Is She Really Going Out With Him?High FidelityIn Too DeepStory of My LifeStrange LoveTainted LoveYour LoveHold Me Closer, NecromancerThere’s Something About Mary soundtrackFabulous Bodies Romance Revival by You Did Nothing WrongThe ConjuringThe Telepathy Tapes1984 by George Orwell1984 by David BowieUnited States of EurasiaThe Future is Now Brave New World SomaLolitaDon't Stand So Close to MeThe Lord of the Rings The Battle of Evermore DemianBlood Sweat and TearsAnnabel Lee by Edgar Allan PoeAnnabel Lee by Stevie NicksWuthering HeightsCath…Animal Farm Disturbance at Heron HouseInvisible MonstersTime to DanceListen 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! 

Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with another Book Club podcast episode this week with Quicksilver, chapters 30-34!Listen in to today’s episode where we discuss the following:-Did you know there are fairytales where one of the fated mates dies?!?-What other types of vampires are there besides the glittery or hot ones we see on the screen?-What celebrities have matching tattoos?Visit ournerdiestthing.com this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Angel’s Breath”Show Links:https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurengarafano/celebrities-with-matching-tattoos https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/celebrity-couples-and-exes-with-matching-tattoos-pics/ https://lifekinetictravel.com/2020/11/01/the-story-of-two-lovers-point-part-i-and-part-ii/ https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/The_Myths/Orpheus_and_Eurydice/orpheus_and_eurydice.html https://www.medievalists.net/2018/02/butterfly-lovers-classic-chinese-love-story/ https://readingart.substack.com/p/swimming-the-hellespont-for-love https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pyramus https://interestingliterature.com/2020/04/little-mermaid-fairy-tale-andersen-summary-analysis/ https://vocal.media/futurism/10-strange-vampires-from-around-the-world Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss books where they get busy outside!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverJuly 9 - Chapters 35-39July 21 - Chapters 40-43July 23 - Chapters 44-45Want 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! 

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we share books where they enjoy the great outdoors during sexy times. Join us as we chat about:-Our favorite books about getting busy in the great outdoors-Which one of us has enjoyed sexy time under the night sky?-What we’re reading, watching and listening toWant to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: June 23Shattered Gods by Katee RobertThe Someday Garden by Ashley PosenThe Tinder Box by MR CareyThe Dawn Throne by Tara SimsJune 30A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam - Six of Crows 2.5 by Leigh BardugoBig Stick Energy by Sabrina BowenDead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul TremblayWinged Game by Sophie KimShow Links:One and Only Maurene GooAloneSarah J Maas on Call Her DaddyMountain Men series SJ TillyMountain Men Matchmaker seriesHopeless Elsie SilverThe CovePicking Daisies on SundaysPucked UpOff the HookMeet Your MatchIn the WeedsShattered GodsThe Someday GardenThe Tinder Box A Darker Shore: Letters from KetterdamBig Stick EnergyDead but Dreaming of Electric SheepWinged GameLove SongAnnabelleScam Goddess The Dawn Throne What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L WoodsWhat Hunts Inside the Shadows by Harper L WoodsLove Story by Elle KennedyKingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L ArmentroutOutlanderIcebreakerA Court of Mist & Fury A Court of Frost and StarlightGoldfinch by Raven Kennedy Red White and Royal Blue 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!

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Ligia Cushman, author of Rise of a Dark Throne and the recently published Fhear’s Fury!Ligia Cushman is a Dominican-American fantasy author best known for the booktok sensation Rise of a Dark Throne: The Mōsa Chronicles. Ligia attributes her runaway success to robust world-building inspired by the Caribbean and in-depth character development that leaves readers escaping to a world centered on women of color, riveting romance, betrayal, and magick.Listen in as we chat more about Ligia’s books, writing betrayal, and her upcoming projects. And be sure to follow her @lygiawritesJoin 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!  

Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with another Book Club podcast episode this week with Quicksilver, chapters 27-29!Listen in to today’s episode where we discuss the following:-What is the folklore around the Aurora Borealis AKA the Northern Lights?-What do you know about traveling musicians in history?-Do you find Fisher’s actions to be redeemable at this point?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Aurora Sky”Show Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurorahttps://www.nathab.com/blog/fifteen-native-tales-about-the-northern-lightsNot into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss reading queer all year!Spring Book Club Schedule:QuicksilverJune 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 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!

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Danielle L. Jensen, author of The Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and the upcoming Defy the Dusk! Seriously, it was such a fun conversation!Danielle L. Jensen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, A Curse Carved in Bone, and the Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in twenty-three languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.Listen in as we chat more about Danielle’s books, The Bridge Kingdom adaptation, the Swedish Guinea Pig Mafia, and the upcoming Defy the Dusk book. Be sure to follow her @danielleljensenJoin 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!  

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we share our fave pride month recs and why you should read queer, all year!Join us as we chat about:-What are the Naga Fire Balls?-What true crime documentary does Whitney recommend this week?-Why should you read queer authors and queer stories?-We recommend our fave pride book recs!Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: June 9Harvest Season by Brynne WeaverLight Wielder by Rachel SchneiderJune 16Shadow Reaper by Lynnette NoniShow Links:Harvest Season Mountain Men Matchmaker seriesA Deadly American MarriageThe Lies That Summon the Night audiobookLove at First FrightPromise Me Author JD NettoAuthor Kaylynn BayronAuthor VE SchwabAuthor Ben AldersonTough GuyCommon GoalThe RookieKnow My NameBridgerton Moka potLate BloomerOdd Man RushGideon the NinthBecky AlbertalliAlison CochrunLight WielderShadow ReaperThe Long GameThe WatchersSo Supernatural Naga Fireballs EpisodeEpisode 33BromantasyDont Let the Forest InUnder the Whispering Door Saint Where Winter Finds You Game Changers House of RayneListen 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!

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with THE Britney S. Lewis, author of Blood Moon!Britney S. Lewis is the #1 New York Times, Indie, and USA Today Bestselling Author of Blood Moon. She is also the award-winning author of The Dark Place and The Undead Truth of Us.She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, where she fell in love with storytelling and the idea that magic moved and breathed in our world. After getting her Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree, she worked in the field of marketing and communications for a few years before accepting a position as an editor for greeting cards, where her job is to make sure she gets the best words on paper. When Britney isn’t daydreaming about new stories, she is an urban hiker, exploring the city on foot, looking for iced coffee. She can also be found watching TV shows with her pup or practicing West Coast Swing in one of her local dance studios. She lives in Kansas City.Listen in as we chat more about Britney’s books, why you should be annoying online, swing dancing, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @britney.s.lewisJoin 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. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!