Nerd Girl Loves Books

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Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier

Killing Sadie by Rachel Peterson

Burn the Kingdom Down by Addie Thorley

Lightfall (The Everlands Trilogy, #1) by Ed Crocker

Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell

A Murder in Marylebone (Minnie Harper, #2) by Emily Sullivan

Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner

The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi

This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman

A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness #1) by Joe Abercrombie

The Devils (The Devils, #1) by Joe Abercrombie

The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies by Kate Westbury

This is an entertaining, twisty mystery/thriller set in 1951 post-WWII and the characters are students at Oxford University. Ginevra Bishop is the daughter of a viscount and is studying to prove she’s more than a debutante. Sidney Braithwaite is a war veteran trying to get past his nightmares and improve his situation so he doesn’t have to return to being a miner in his small hometown. The duo have an unfortunate first meeting and after that, have little contact with each other.

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August 16, 2026 0

God’s Country (Cork O’Connor #21) By William Kent Krueger

This is book 21 in the Cork O’Connor series but can be read as a standalone. There are issues from previous books that are referenced, but won’t impact a first time reader’s enjoyment of the book. This book has plenty of action and suspense that will keep you glued to it. Cork also goes through a lot of self-reflection in this book. He tries to come to terms with his capacity for peace and forgiveness but also for rage and vengeance.

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August 16, 2026 0

Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After #2) by Lauren Blakely

This book was so adorable!! Blakely has a talent for giving us characters that can be spunky and strong, and yet have vulnerabilities you can relate to. Remy was all of those things, and more. Lake was the perfect gruff, grumpy, and protective book boyfriend that always melts your heart. Fake dating is my favorite trope and this couple was so cute as they managed faking their relationship with everyone with the real feelings that were developing. I love a book that is funny and has witty banter and Blakely never disappoints. I was laughing and smiling throughout the book.

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August 16, 2026 0

Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier

Twenty-five years ago Barb, Nicolette, and Lorelei were best friends in small town Seaside. They meet a drifter named Sam at an amusement park and they all go to the drive-in. The girls have a fight and the last time Barb and Nicolette see Lorelei is when they left her at the drive-in with Sam. A few days later Lorelei’s body turns up in a cranberry bog and Sam is later arrested. He confesses to killing 4 other girls besides Lorelei and goes to prison.

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August 12, 2026 0

Teach the Torches to Burn (Daughter of Montague) by Christina Dodd

I loved this book! The sarcasm, snark, and wit from the main character, Rosalind (daughter of Romeo & Juliet) was off the charts. This book was so entertaining with snarky observations, witty asides, and just full out funny moments. Rosalind knows exactly who she is and what she wants – and it’s NOT to be married to Escalus the younger, prince of Verona. Neither one of them wants to get married, but the alliance between the Montagues and the Capulets rests on the union.

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August 2, 2026 0

When Dealing With Dragons by Dana Swift

This book was so freaking cute!! A book about dragon veterinarians? At a dragon sanctuary? Yes, please!! Farren, the FMC, is attending the dragon academy so she can be a dragon vet like her father. She is a “lowly” copper crafter in their magic system. She is not popular and is teased by her classmates. James, the MMC, comes from a rich silver crafting family and is snobby and arrogant, and more importantly, Farren’s main competition for a college scholarship.

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August 2, 2026 0

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

I flew to St. Louis from San Diego on a Thursday night to attend a book signing event for 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 with Fredrik Backman on Friday night and flew back to San Diego on Saturday morning. That’s how much I love this author. I could not pass up another opportunity to meet him.

His writing touches me more than any other writer I’ve read. He is able to put into words feelings that I can’t identify or articulate. No other author can break open my cold dead heart and make me ugly cry like Backman, in the best way possible.

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August 2, 2026 0

I’ve Got a Crush on You (Darling Springs, 2) by Lauren Blakely

I loved this book!! The author does a great job developing relatable characters that you want to root for and Chloe is wonderful! She is sweet, thoughtful, determined, and knows what she wants.

Sawyer is the perfect closed off grump that is tied to his routines and schedules. Chloe is impulsive and goes with the flow. They couldn’t be more opposite, or more right for each other. The sparks between the couple is so hot! The teasing and banter is off the charts.

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August 2, 2026 0