2024 Book Superlatives
Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing all of our favorites from 2024! Join us as we discuss the following: -Our fave reads
-The books that surprised us the most
-The most underrated authors we read this year Show links:
New read along schedule coming soon!
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Episode 26—Read-Along: Let’s Go Hammurabi!
Nerds - it's time for our final read along episode for Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 23-Bonus Chapter.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What does blimmin mean in Irish Slang?
-What do you know about industrial batch ovens?
-Where does an “eye for an eye” come from? And what does that have to do with the Code of Hammurabi?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about Snowy Day Reads!
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Read Along Schedule: Be on the look out for our re-release of Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey - a perfect spicy holiday read!
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Episode 24—Read-Along: Tossed Salad
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 20-22. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Doctor D3ath?
-What do you know of Corenza Townsend?
-How are biometrics used and how can they be controversial?
-Is butt stuff liberating women to be comfortable in their sexuality?
Visit ournerdiestthing. com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Six Ways to Sunday” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from last Tuesday, where we chat about Crazy Book Boyfriends! Show links:
https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch Read Along Schedule: December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch 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!
Episode 23—Read-Along: A K!nk is Born
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 16-19.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What is your favorite Irish slang?
-What is the psychology behind doing the deed in public?
-Are there benefits of choking during sexy times?
Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “D!ckmatized”
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about Crazy Book Boyfriends!
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Read Along Schedule: November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 21—Read-Along: Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 13-15. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Have you ever been dickmatized?
-Have you heard of the Gary Plauche revenge k!ll!ing?
-What do you know about the Spear of Destiny in religious lore? Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Constantine” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about the movie and comic, Constantine! Show links:
https://museumreplicas.com/the-spear-of-destiny?srsltid=AfmBOoq2_brYG4FL5tXdaEWKtTEjMLF3xNRAdtbEQQk7Am08onTu-VhT
https://www.goodcatholic.com/discover-st-longinus-and-the-spear-of-destiny/#:~:text=Longinus%20and%20the%20“Spear%20of,still%20remains%20shrouded%20in%20mystery.
https://www.si.edu/es/object/yt_2GyyYKAfXcs?TSPD_101_R0=083ccf6c57ab200055cd7ed625c64f39c92e65e10065bc969632f8f87ba6eb2fe4dd882e019de59608e6c0c6ef14300082de5a18d4dd3c40c7f51f7c4f1126dacc3ba6e7547520776a2ec27c98a8377c4d1bdc6970bd20352e341d38f1cf79cf Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch 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!
Episode 19—Read-Along: Gold Star Trophies
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 10-12.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: - What do the names Covachi and Montaque have to do with symbolism in the book?
-What are the most unhinged IRL serial unaliver trophies?
-How do criminals distance themselves from their crimes with words/deceptive 911 calls?
- How can you use crafting as a catharsis?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we recommend our fave sports romance books!
Show links:
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2016/10/14/monstrous-mementos-seven-creepy-serial-killer-trophies/1227805
Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 14th: Ch 13-15 November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 17—Read-Along: Glitter Parade of Revenge
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book 2 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 6-9.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What do Craic, Meadowlark, and Leviathan mean in relation to this book?
-What do 9 years & 9 months and Helen Keller have to do with a dog named Hachiko?
-What are your favorite revenge pranks?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we interview the AMAZING Raven Kennedy!
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Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 16—Read-Along: Pizza, Beer, and Extra Calcium
Hello fellow nerds/orb weavers! It's time to start Leather & Lark from The Ruinous Love Trilogy with the Prologue through chapter 5! If you love pizza and beer, you are in for a treat with these chapters.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -How does the Leather and Lark timeline match up with Butcher and Blackbird?
-Do you know any real life enemies to lovers stories?
-What exactly does a crime scene cleaner do?
Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Budget Batman & Blunder Barbie”
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we discuss books where the villain gets the girl/guy!
Show links:
https://www.aftermath.com/content/becoming-a-crime-scene-cleaner-what-are-the-qualifications/
https://www.spauldingdecon.com/blog/all-about-crime-scene-cleaning
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-crime-scene-cleaner
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
October 31st: Ch 6-9
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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