A Nerdy Book Club

Malice

In this episode, we dive into the debut novel by Heather Walter, Malice, a queer retelling of Sleeping Beauty that challenges traditional gender roles and tropes. We explore the world of Briar, a kingdom where a curse has doomed every princess to fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. When Alyce, a powerful sorceress, arrives in Briar and becomes involved with Princess Aurora, the story takes a surprising turn that subverts the classic fairy tale. Content Warnings: Homophob...

Wildwood

In this episode, we explore the imaginative and fantastical world of Wildwood, a novel by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis. Set in an alternate version of Portland, Oregon, the story follows Prue, a young girl who must venture into the mysterious and enchanted wilderness of the Impassable Wilderness to rescue her brother. We discuss the themes of friendship, nature, and adventure in the book, as well as the rich and detailed illustrations that bring the world of Wildwood to life.&n...

Throne of Glass - Throne of Glass

In this episode, we delve into the captivating and action-packed world of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. The story follows Celaena Sardothien, a deadly assassin who is offered a chance at freedom by participating in a competition to become the King's Champion. We discuss the themes of identity, power, and loyalty in the book, as well as the complex and compelling characters that inhabit this richly imagined world. Content warnings: violence. Find us: Website, Tik Tok, Instagram, Tumblr

One Last Stop

In this episode, we explore the romantic and magical world of One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. The story follows August, a cynical and guarded young woman who finds herself falling in love with Jane, a mysterious and captivating stranger on the Q train in New York City. But as August discovers, Jane is trapped in a time loop that keeps her reliving the same day over and over again. Content warnings: missing relative, missing sibling, hate crime, and violent death of queer people.&nbs...

Written in the Stars - Written in the Stars Series

In this episode, we explore the compelling and heart-wrenching world of Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. The story follows Darcy, a hopeless romantic who is reluctantly set up on a blind date with Elle, a pragmatic and guarded astrologer. Despite their vastly different personalities, the two find themselves drawn to each other and embark on a whirlwind romance that is threatened by secrets and misunderstandings. We discuss the themes of love, self-discovery, and family in the bo...