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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Dark magic, disrespectful humor and non-stop action - in today's video, I'm talking about the fantastic time I had reading THE MALEVOLENT EIGHT by Sebastien de Castell! youtu.be/YzGSWQLJ1s4

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THE MALEVOLENT EIGHT by Sebastien de Castell || The Malevolent Seven, Book #2 || #Fantasy

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Sliding in this morning to talk about what I finished this week, what I'm still working on & the exciting new release that's next! youtu.be/1hpX6q5w4dE

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What I finished, what I'm still working on & the exciting new release that's next!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The search for a missing submarine results in the shocking - and terrifying - revelation of a massive, monstrous alien at the bottom of the ocean. Find out how humanity reacts in: DISCOVERY by JAJ Minton! youtu.be/wqVj4yoIeuU

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DISCOVERY by JAJ Minton || Strange Eons, Book #1 || #ScienceFiction #Horror

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Fonda Lee has teamed up with Shannon Lee to bring readers the first novel in a new YA Fantasy duology based on the teachings (and characters) of Bruce Lee! youtu.be/Lxegch9kchU

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BREATH OF THE DRAGON by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee || Breathmarked, Book #1 || #YA #Fantasy

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The world outside has grown toxic & what's left of humanity is trying to survive in a single silo built underground - today I'm talking about WOOL, the first in the post apocalyptic sci fi Silo series by Hugh Howey. youtu.be/-IQt2lpKg1k

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WOOL by Hugh Howey || Silo, Book #1 || #ScienceFiction #PostApocalyptic

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Just slapped a new Weekly Reads up & it's my usual eclectic style: > One Piece reread > Comedy crime thriller > Contemporary romance > Unplanned Sci Fi > Indigenous dark fiction > Epic fantasy > Marial arts fantasy > Cosmic Sci fi thriller youtu.be/uepKwwhjFI8

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The week where I finished some books, started too many new ones, & some bold TBR promises, lol

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

After seeing how much my friend Esmay enjoyed B.K. Borison's latest contemporary #romance, I just had to read it for myself! youtu.be/MkYx9gTXqPA

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FIRST-TIME CALLER by B.K. Borison || Heartstrings #1 || #Romace

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Settling down for an afternoon of reading with the cosmic mystery/thriller, DISCOVERY that’s dropping on 05/15/2025 by my favorite family on #Booktube: JAJ Minton! (Talking Story on YT) #Discovery #JAJMinton #Debut #NewRelease #Cosmic #Thriller #Book #Reading #CurrentlyReading

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

I just finished the epic continuation in the Wars of Light and Shadow series, SHIPS OF MERIOR, and I cannot WAIT to talk about it!! (Forewarning: it does contain light spoilers for the first book in the series.) youtu.be/qTpcZAiTjKg

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SHIPS OF MERIOR by Janny Wurts || Wars of Light and Shadow, Vol 2 || #Fantasy

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Today, I'm chatting about my reread of THE SOURCE by Brian Lumley, the third book in what I think is the best - and most horrifying - #vampire series of all time: Necroscope. youtu.be/jrrCIKg3C20

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THE SOURCE by Brian Lumley || Necroscope: III || #Vampires #Horror

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I finished Ai Jiang's newest release, A PALACE NEAR THE WIND, the first in a new sci fi/fantasy series titled Natural Engines. It's a story about the loss & oppression a family has suffered for generations...& the rebellion it sparked. youtu.be/beSBomw6PEw

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Weekly Reads || Featuring: A PALACE NEAR THE WIND by Ai Jiang

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Today, I'm chatting about my experience with Robert Jackson Bennett's latest release, A DROP OF CORRUPTION, the sequel to THE TAINTED CUP. If you enjoy high stakes fantasy mysteries - then the Shadow of the Leviathan series just might scratch that itch! youtu.be/_S_v-xxCG_U

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A DROP OF CORRUPTION by Robert Jackson Bennett (plus current reads!)

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

In today's vlog, I talk about Caimh McDonnell's DEAD MAN'S SINS, a continuation in the best-selling Dublin Trilogy. If you enjoy adrenaline-pumping action and rib-tickling humor, then this crime thriller series is for you! youtu.be/8u0n_gHdz50

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DEAD MAN'S SINS by Caimh McDonnell || Current Reads & TBR

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

In today's vlog, I talk about Saratoga Schaefer's debut thriller, SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP, where a woman infiltrates a support group for serial killers in the search for her sister's killer. youtu.be/Fui-yfmvxlY

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THE SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP + Current reads & what's next!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Hi friends! I was sent a few books for my birthday & treated myself to a couple as well - hope you enjoy checking them out...& maybe hear about one that sounds good to you! youtu.be/HWthz4I3UD8

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BOOK HAUL || I tried the Aardvark Book Box!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

n today's vlog, I talk about my experience with Jesse Q. Sutanto's VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN), the highly anticipated follow-up to the Vera Wong series. youtu.be/3muSrDgImgE #CozyMystery #VeraWong

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VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN) + Currently Reads

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

In today's reading vlog, I talk about my experience with Caimh McDonnell's ANGELS IN THE MOONLIGHT, a crime thriller featuring Detective Bunny McGarry, who's just received his big break at work...but at the worst possible time. youtu.be/mFKThqxt_xk

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ANGELS IN THE MOONLIGHT + Current Reads & What's Next!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

In today's #vlog, I talk about my experience with THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER by Simon Jimenez, a fantasy novel about two warriors who protect an ancient god who journeys across the land to end the oppressive rule of the royal family. youtu.be/LbOrtyWAhrA

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THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER + Current Reads & What's Next!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

In today's vlog, I talk about my experience with Philip Fracassi's new release, THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL, a sci fi thriller about a scientist who has unlocked the mystery of time travel. PUB DATE: 03/18/25, courtesy of my friends at @orbitbooks youtu.be/6fHlvDlKGpE

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Reading Update: THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL + Current Reads & What's next!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

#NYTimes Best Selling author Marshall Karp has delivered a mind-blowing tale of love, deception, & retribution in his latest book, DON'T TELL ME HOW TO DIE - & I'm here to talk about it!!! (no spoilers) youtu.be/p0nSzCjR85w #BlackstoneInsiders #Gifted #DontTellMeHowToDie

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DON'T TELL ME HOW TO DIE by Marshall Karp || #NewRelease #Thriller

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Today I'm talking about my experience with WISH GIVERS by Shannon Knight, a fantasy novel with a tropical island setting that explores themes of freedom, found family and the pursuit of one's dreams. youtu.be/zNTSso6LZ7I

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WISH GIVERS by Shannon Knight || #Fantasy #Review #FoundFamily

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

May your troubles be less & your blessings be more & nothing but MORE BOOKS come through your door... Looking to get lucky with a new favorite book this month? I've got you covered! youtu.be/a7He7CSASCQ

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St. Patrick's Day Book Recommendations!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

#CurrentlyReading The writing & presentation of the story is extremely unique - reminds me a bit of N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy. Its style flows seamlessly between first, second & third person, which took me a little time to adjust, but I’m totally in the flow now!!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Aliens, wishes granted through tattoos, angels, demons and masked vigilantes....makes for an interesting week of reading, I'll tell ya that! youtu.be/Y5h7nxnOLg0

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WEEKLY READS || Mickey 17 & Antimatter Blues (& more!)

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Who’s going to see Mickey 17 this weekend?? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ I’m finally reading ANTIMATTER BLUES by Edward Ashton! ☺️ I’m flying through this one - can confirm it’s just as delightful as the first book. Same great humor with even HIGHER stakes as these colonists continue to try and eke out a life on Niflheim.

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Popping in this morning to share all of the titles I read in February - what I rated them and why - with a little luck, maybe I've found something you'd like to pick up for yourself! youtu.be/axn61XdIMv4

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February Monthly Wrap Up!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Island setting. Revenge on your enemies plotline. TATTOO MAGIC. The magic done using tattoos is what caught my interest…but I was snapped up in this one in the first chapter. The plot was still being teased at - but it’s the characters that drew me in: Reva & Kahu. Can’t wait to read the rest!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A bit of a mixed bag this week, but next week is looking so bright I'm gonna need shades, baby! (at least I hope so) youtu.be/PVPXmjREak0

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WEEKLY READS || It was a bit of a mixed bag this week, Harry.

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Talk about luck 'o the Irish!!! I got approved for SO MANY ARCs this month!!!! Most of these will be out in March or April, so I'll get to share some early insights to help you decide which ones to cop (or drop!) youtu.be/FK7Msu8jz68

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Everything I plan to read in March!!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It’s not often I give every book in a trilogy 5 ⭐️ ratings - especially when it’s a subgenre I tend to skip over - but that’s EXACTLY what I did with The Ruinous Love trilogy by Brynne Weaver! Weaver unlocked the Auto Buy Author Achievement for me with this last one. 🎉

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Revenge is best served at 96.8 degrees... Let's talk THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER, the upcoming historical horror novel from Stephen Graham Jones courtesy of @sagapressbooks.bsky.social on 03/18/25!! youtu.be/RjSqAvhQzlo #BuffaloHunterHunter

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THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by Stephen Graham Jones || #Vampire #Horror #Thriller

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I usually prefer a more lighthearted, fun read to accompany my morning coffee, but I’ve had this bind up sitting on my shelf for a few years and decided to pick it up recently. I *love* Rorshach!!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I am beyond thrilled to share the cover of THE SOUND OF THE DARK by Daniel Church, set to release 10/28/25, courtesy of @angryrobotbooks If you like atmospheric & eerie horror, you might want to put this one on your radar! Cover design provided by Sarah O'Flaherty

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Some people match their reads to holidays. While they were reading romance/love stories, I'm over here reading about revenge, serial killers, war, masked heroes....lol youtu.be/1F37t_HcG44

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WEEKLY READS: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Scythe & Sparrow & MORE!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

February: the month of love because of Valentine's Day, the day we express our love & affection. Well I love books, so heeeeerrrrrre we go! youtu.be/BBeHvdrpcPM

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Got a fat stack today! || February Book Haul

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Zora Neale Hurston spent 14 years researching Herod the Great - one of our history’s most vilified figures. This is the fruits of her labor - revealing her findings & beliefs that he was NOT the demon the Bible made him out to be, but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of adventure.

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Thank you @SagaPressBooks #SagaSaysCrew for this incredible gift! THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER is the chilling American Indian revenge story of Blackfeet Indian Good Stab & the Lutheran priest who transcribes his story. Expected publication: 03/18/25 B&N has a preorder for signed copies, FYI.

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

"Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertain is not." THE APOCALYPSE WILL BE ILLUSTRATED!!!!! youtu.be/05EMVJ6alW8

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WEEKLY READS || WE'RE GETTING A DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL GRAPHIC NOVEL!!!!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It's a wild mix of genres on deck for February! I AM EXCITE! youtu.be/Vi4XYA8txOk

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February 2025 TBR

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Rebecca Yarros did me so damn dirty with this one…..but I still loved it - my favorite in the series so far, actually. I’m still mad though 😆

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

For those who love the game....and those who don't understand why, read this book!! youtu.be/qp3HSIwNw5M

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SAVE GAME by Joseph Sale || #GameLit #LitRPG

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Not even at the halfway mark & I’ve already purchased the second book in this series. If you’re a #Dresden fan, I think you’ll love this series. (Seriously, if battling raging hormones and high school weren’t enough, try adding learning to wield magic - in secret - to the list!)

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Is my Favorite Fantasy Series OF ALL TIME List about to crown a new top spot winner this year?!!!! youtu.be/VX93RGyBPcM #BookTwitter

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WEEKLY READS || Janny Wurts, the heroine of Fantasy!

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The Nerdy Narrative @thenerdynarrative.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

There was never a more perfect time to pick this book up than now. I’m still very early in, but Janny Wurts has the perfect balance of character introductions, intrigue and action. Best of all - I don’t have to wait hundreds (or thousands) of pages for payoff! 🎉

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