Oct
5
Oct
5
Jenna Hager-Bush (Today Show) Book Club pick for October 2021 with complete list of books
Here is a list of all her books:
Oct
5
GMA (Good Morning America) Book Club Pick for October 2021 with complete list of books
Here is the complete list of books.
Oct
5
2 year anniversary of Book Nerd Alert Blog
I cannot believe that my blog is 2 years old! This blog started when I needed an emotional outlet from stress. I love to talk, read, and research books. So this blog was a natural fit for me! I never really talk on here about myself. I live in a VERY small town. I grew Read more
Oct
4
Oprah Book Club pick for October with full list of books
What a day for Instagram and Facebook to be down. It has been all day long. I usually get notified when they post anything. Needless to say, above is Oprah’s pick for this month as well as a list of all her picks! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Oct
3
Book News (Riley Sager, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Katherine Center)
I am bringing back this old feature. Today I will be posting some update! Riley Sager will be doing a new book. He announced on Instagram! Here are the screen shots
Oct
2
Book of the Month (BOTM) complete list and data
Here is a PDF of all the Main pick for the Book of the Month Club. Here is book data from 2015 to now with main picks. Genre Total Historical Fiction 49 Contemporary Fiction 56 Thriller 54 Romance 25 Fantasy 19 Sci-Fi 13 Literary Fiction 62 Memoir 21 Mystery 22 YA 12 Suspense 1 Short Read more
Sep
30
Review of ” The Beauty of Living Twice” by Sharon Stone
Overall: 3/5 star review! Summary: This is the memoir of the actress, Sharon Stone. Sharon Stone has played in a lot of great movies over the last 2 decades, including Basic Instinct, Casino, and The Quick and the Dead. She talks a lot about her upbringing in a rural town in western Pennsylvania. She also Read more
Sep
29
Review of “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune
Overall: 5/5 star review! Summary: Linus Baker is an uptight caseworker with no personal life. He works for the Department in charge of Magical Youth and follows the rules everyday. One day, Extremely Upper Management tells him that he will be going on a top-secret case- an orphanage on an island. He goes to the Read more
Sep
24
Review of “Honey Don’t List” by Christina Lauren
Overall: 3 star review Summary: This story is set with two POVs, Carey and James. Carey works for a husband/wife (Melissa and Rusty) team that has a popular franchise with flipping houses (think Chip and Joanna in real life). Her main job is working for Melissa. For the cameras and the public, the couple is Read more
Sep
20
October Spoilers for Celebrity Book Clubs (reese, jenna, oprah, gma, goop)
Sorry so late with all these. I couldn’t confirm any of these until this week. Last week, I had 2 of them but had yet to physically see the stickers. With trying to do the barn chores this week and working full time, I failed to post them. Happy reading, ya’ll!
Sep
19
Review of “The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember” by Fred Rogers
This will not be a typical review. This is a 5 star review! I really enjoyed this book a lot. Mr. Rogers has always been a hero to me. His view of people and the world is outstanding. If only we could be like Mr. Rogers- the world would be a better place. I have Read more
Sep
19
Review of “Year Book” by Seth Rogen
Overall: 100% listen to the audiobook vs. the book. He has sound effects and guests! He reads it like he is actually just sitting around and telling stories. Summary: A collection of personal essays from Seth Rogen. He tells his stories with humor. He tells stories from his childhood and family to his work. My thoughts: Read more
Sep
19
Review of “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars Summary of Review: A cute rom-com with adorable characters! I could not get enough of this book! Summary: In her busy 3rd year in the PhD program, Olive is single. Who can blame her with all the work she has to keep up with in this program? Her best friend wants Read more
Sep
18
Natural Disaster Book List
The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (Dust Bowl) Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (Dust Bowl) Issaac’s Storm by Erik Larson Krakatoa by Simon Winchester Wave by Sonali Deranivgala Under a Flaming Sky Daniel James Brown The Big Burn by Timothy Egan Zeitoun by Dave Eggers The Day the World Read more
Sep
17
Belletrist September Book pick (Emma Roberts)
A complete list of all her books in a PDF can be found with this download.
Sep
17
“The Rest of the Story” by Sarah Dessen review
Overall: 4 our of 5 stars Summary of Review: A fun and quick read about finding yourself, family, and growth as a person. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Summary: Emma Saylor’s mother died when she was young. She does not remember much about her mother or her mother’s family. When Emma’s dad is going away Read more
Sep
17
Falling by T.J. Newman
Overall: 2.5 to 3 star review Summary of Review: If you want a quick read, pick this book up. It is action-packed from page one. Summary: A pilot to a plane is given a choice. He can crash the plane and save his family OR save the lives on the plane and his family dies. Read more
Sep
15
2021 BOTM (Book of the Month)- Book of the year nominees are…..
Holy moly! Is it that time of year. Seems a little too early for voting. I voted for Malibu Rising but Four Winds was a close contender. The ones that are bold, I have read. The ones Italized, I own and will be read soon! What book did you vote for? Things We Lost To Read more
Sep
8
Jenna Bush-Hager- Read with Jenna- Today Show’s pick for September 2021 with complete list of books
Sep
7
Jenna Bush-Hager- Today Show Book Club pick- September was delayed for 9/8/21
Thanks breaking news…. now we will not see what this pick is until tomorrow.
Sep
7
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine pick for September 2021 with complete list of books
Complete list (YA, recommendations, and Adult picks) click here: Complete list of ONLY adult novels, click here: Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Sep
7
GMA (Good Morning America) book club pick September 2021 with complete printable list of books
A complete list of all GMA’s books are included on this PDF list! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Sep
3
Goop book club pick for September 2021 (Gwyneth Paltrow)
Aug
31
Book of the month (BOTM) checklist of all their books, book data, and this month’s books!
Here is a list of all the books in a checklist! I selected three this month! Rock Paper Scissors The Love Hypothesis ADD ON: The Night She Disappeared I am not sure if I will get the chance to read these this month. I have been in a little reading slump as of late. I Read more
Aug
25
Oprah’s Fall Book pick
Here is an updated checklist of all her books!!!!! It is a PDF. Enjoy!
Aug
21
Review of “The Stranger in the Mirror” by Liv Constantine
Overall: 3 star review Summary of review: Fast-paced domestic thriller about a girl who has amnesia. Summary: Addison is getting married to a man of wealth. Addison has amnesia and cannot remember anything about her past life. She was found alongside a road years before with memory loss. Julian has been searching for his wife for Read more
Aug
21
Review of “Final Girls Support Group” by Grady Hendrix
Overall: 3.5 star review Summary of review: Unique plot. If you like slasher movies, then this one is for you. If you hate gore, then skip it! Summary: Thriller: Fast paced: slasher movie references Final girls all get together with a therapist and try to sort through their fear to live a normal life. Lynnette is Read more
Aug
20
Review of “Such A Quiet Place” by Megan Miranda
Overall: 2.5-3 star review Summary of Review: This is a decent and quick read. The plot although unique had unforgettable characters and the pace needed to be a little faster. Summary: A murder takes place in a quiet neighborhood. The suspected and later convicted murderer is their neighbor, Fiona. A year later, the person who was Read more
Aug
20
Review of “Stories I Only Tell My Friends” by Rob Lowe
Overall: 5 star review Summary of Review: I was not a huge fan of Rob Lowe until I watched the TV show Brothers and Sisters. After watching the show, I picked up his memoir. I am very glad that I did. Summary: Rob Lowe writes a well-written memoir about his life and work (up to the Read more