Nerd’s Monday Map: January 19, 2026

It’s Monday, nerds, so it’s time for Nerd’s Monday Map! Come see where my reading has taken me this month, including a stop in the clouds.

The Nerd’s Sunday Tarot — Loon Point

This week’s Nerd’s Sunday Tarot pairs Loon Point with The Emperor reversed, a fitting lens for a quiet story about softened control, shared care, and found family.

Saturday Nerd First Lines: A Traitorous Heart

This week’s Saturday Nerd First Lines features A Traitorous Heart by Erin Cotter. A sharp, intriguing opening line sets the tone for a mystery full of tension and scheming. Come share the first line of your current read.

Nerd Reading Update

This week started with a bang, and my reading stack is already bringing the chaos in the best way. Parallel worlds, 1570s spies, and a Kindle that I swear is becoming a personality trait.

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.