A haunting blend of past and present where beauty and brutality coexist, and one girl’s story echoes through centuries.
Review: The Jaguar’s Roar by Micheliny Verunschk, Translated by Juliana Barbassa
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Review: Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen
A sharp, moving look at memory, identity, and the people who remind us who we are when everything else starts to fade.
Review: Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards
Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards gives voice to the women who kept believing when belief itself was an act of defiance, finding holiness in truth rather than obedience.
The Nerd’s Sunday Tarot
Pairing this week’s current read, The Wind Witch Murders, with The Moon for its secrets, uncertainty, and quiet emotional tension.
Review: The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells
A classic about a man who disappears, but trust me, the chaos is very visible.
Nerdy Friday Fun
A nerdy little deep dive into forged manuscripts, historical tricksters, and the timeless human urge to tell a good story.
Thursday Nerd Out
A quick nerdy dive into The Invisible Man and the very real possibility that cows are plotting something. H. G. Wells did not prepare me for how many household substances are out to get this man.
Nerd Queue Check-In
Happy Day Before Thanksgiving. I’m sharing what’s next in my reading queue as we roll into the holiday weekend.
Nerd Reading Update • November 25, 2025
I’m deep into The Reckoning this week, soaking in its foggy 1980s northern California mood. New murders echo an old loss, and I’m intrigued every time I sit down with it.
Review: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe
A classic that dazzles on the sentence level but left me stranded in its slow, dreamlike haze.