September brought me eight completed books, two five-Nerd favorites, and one surprising discovery: I might be a holiday romance reader after all.
September 2026 Reading Recap
Tag: I Speak Book Nerd
The Librarians Who Went to War
During World War I, hundreds of librarians brought books and magazines to American troops. Mary Josephine Booth was one of the women who helped make it possible.
10 Literary Adaptations on My Fall 2026 Watchlist
From thrillers and romance to literary fiction and dystopian favorites, these are the fall 2026 book-to-screen adaptations currently on my watchlist.
What Medieval People Knew About Reading and Mental Health
Medieval people believed reading, music, gardens, and time with loved ones supported a healthy mind. I’m exploring what that old wisdom can still teach us about the joy and comfort of books today.
Review: Devils Like Us by L. T. Thompson
Three queer teens. Prophetic visions. A sinister magical society. Devils Like Us is a character-driven historical fantasy about found family, defying expectations, and finding the courage to accept who you truly are.
What I Read in July
July was a busy month of reading, with 10 books finished, two DNFs, and more than 3,000 pages read. From standout favorites like Gingerbread Bones to lessons learned about short story collections, here's everything I read in July and what I'm looking forward to in August. 📚
Grab Your Book Passport: The First-Ever Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl
Los Angeles is launching its first-ever Indie Book Crawl, inviting readers to collect passport stamps, discover independent bookstores, and celebrate the local book community.
Before There Were Bookstores, There Were Traveling Booksellers
Long before bookstores became commonplace, itinerant booksellers carried baskets of books across the mountains of northern Italy, bringing stories to readers one village at a time. Their little-known history reveals how a handful of determined booksellers helped shape the modern book trade.
Nerd Bytes: Buy Books Instead of Lettuce?
An independent bookstore in Maryland had the internet smiling with a tongue-in-cheek suggestion: skip the lettuce and spend that money on books instead. In this first edition of Nerd Bytes, we're celebrating the wit, charm, and excellent sense of humor that make book people so much fun.
Red Card! These Bookish Offenses Will Get You Sent Off 📚⚽
Bookish offenses are getting red and yellow cards, and naturally, I had to make a few rules of my own. What would earn an immediate red card from you? 🟥📚