Angie Thomas’s On the Come Up will have Wanuri Kahiu as a director who is also working on the adaption of The Black Kids. Elouise Norton Detective Series by Rachel Howzell has been optioned for TV. Disney is doing an adaption of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone. Even better it is will be Read more
So what is sweeter than the anniversary of your book blog? Well, getting to your book goal for this year earlier than expected! 100 books in 2020 in October! I am sure I will tie to the same amount of books that I did last year which was 144 books! Thank you all for encouraging Read more
I am giving this book a 4.5 star review. I just loved it! This book is exactly what I needed. My motto has always been “Be Kind.” To read such inspirational stories really lifted me out of the COVID-19 and political mayhem that we are currently in with 2020. This book has 51+ stories about Read more
I am rating this book a 4-4.5 star review. There was just something about this book that I loved! It was my first book by Sarah Dessen and will not be my last. This book is about a teenager named Sydney. Her brother, Peyton, is the center of her parents world. He is in jail Read more
Armie Hammer reads from Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier . The movie starring Mr. Hammer is on Netflix on October 21st! I just finished this book and loved it. You can see my review here. Happy watching and reading, Book Nerds!
For a complete list of her YA and Adult selections, check out this PDF for download. This is her 3rd YA selection!
WOW! One year! To be honest, it feels as though it has been a lot longer than a year! I would not be here without having so many wonderful Book Nerds reading my blog! Thank you for reading my blog! A big shout out to my husband for helping me along the way! If it Read more
Emma Roberts is producing V.E. Schwab’s “Teen Vampire” Series. It is a short story anthology called “Vampires Never Get Old” is heading to Netflix. The show will be called “First Kill.” Americanah series as previously reported on my blog is not moving along for HBO Max. Lupita Nyong’o has dropped out of the production. Danai Read more
To download a complete list of his books, check out the PDF below! Andrew Luck always picks a Veteran pick for adults as well as a Rookie selection for children. I have included both here and on the list to download. His books for September were: The selections for October were:
“The Memory Police” by Yoko Ogawa is getting adapted thanks to Amazon. It is a surveillance-state dystopian society. “Memorial” by Bryan Washington will become a TV series! A new movie called “Come Away” which has features of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan is coming soon. It stars Angelina Jolie. The Disney Channel has started Read more
Halloween is always a good time to break out my Poe tales! My favorite tale is “The Black Cat.” I used to be freaked out by that story! Happy reading, Book Nerds! Poems: Poetry O, Tempora! O, Mores! (Never published in Poe’s lifetime) Tamerlane Song Imitation A Dream The Lake Spirits of the Dead Evening Read more
I could not put this novel down. The writing was so good! I would consider this novel a physiological thriller. It is about a new young bride who marries an older widow. After their honeymoon, they return to her new house. This is the house that he shared with his late wife. Some strange things Read more
Fantasy novels are everywhere! I am going to break down some fantasy genres. Fantasy is a genre of novels that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world. Some may be in real world settings whereas others in new universes. Some of the subgenres of fantasy include: High or Epic Read more
As Halloween gets closer, I thought it would be a good idea to start thinking about the genre of horror. Today it is paranormal/ghosts. hopefully you will enjoy these BOOs— I mean Books! Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier (Graphic Novel) City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab The Turn of the Shrew by Henry James The Haunting Read more
I read her book “Beach Read” and loved it! I am anticipating the release of her new novel called “People We Meet on Vacation.” YAY I cannot wait for this book! Head over to Netgalley right now to request a copy! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
An Adaption on Hulu of Agatha Christie’s Marple series will be on British ITV TV. Layne Fargo’s book “They Never Learn” is being adapted for TV. Julie Murphy, who wrote the book “Dumplin,” will be working on a project for Disney. She is working on “If the Shoe Fits” a re-telling of the story Cinderella. Read more
For a list of all her selections, click on this PDF. This is a checklist of all her books. Happy reading, Book Nerds!
I enjoyed this book a lot! I am giving it a 3.5-4 star review. Camillia is a 17 year old living in Argentina. She has kept a secret from her parents- she plays soccer. Her dad is abusive and her mother is rather strict for only their daughter. Her brother is allowed to play soccer Read more
A Netflix Adaption of “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty and Illustrator David Roberts. It is a children’s book. It will be produced by Higher Ground (company by Barak and Michelle Obama). “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab is getting an adaption. The author will even be writing the screenplay. Gerald Butler’s Read more
She chose “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam. I am excited as I got this for my Book Club of the Month! Here is an updated PDF with a checklist of all of Jenna’s book club selections. Happy reading, Book Nerds!
I am rating this book 1 3.5-4 star review. I really enjoyed this cute story just like the 1st novel in the series (Well Met). I enjoyed the 1st one a lot better though. This story is once again set at the Renaissance Festival in the same small town as the 1st story. It is Read more
“The Test” by Sylvain Neuvel novella will be adapted into a movie starring John Boyega “The Jealously Man” by Jo Nesbo is being adapted for Amazon. It is set for William Oldroyd to direct. Amazon is also adapting “I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella. “Smilla’s Sense of Snow” by Peter Hoeg is being adapted. Read more
Below is a complete check list which also includes her YA book club as well. This is a PDF checklist. Happy reading, Book Nerds!
I love a good time travel novel. Here are some recommendations for time travel novels to add to your TBR pile! The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 11/22/63 by Stephen King Outlander Series by Diane Gabaldon Time Traveler’s wife by Audrey Niffenegger Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle A Connecticut Read more
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Here is a complete checklist for you to print with all the GMA book Club selections to date! It is a PDF! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
I have had this in draft for 6 months. I decided to post it. No book will ever be the same as this show! I adored the witty banter, mother/daughter relationship, the quirky small town antics….. Here are some novels that are similar to the show in one way or another. My life next Door Read more
So how do I pick what book to read next? Sometimes it comes down to what book have I been anticipating. Sometimes it is about the reviews or buzz about the book. Other times, it is convenience or the time of the year; for example, I got a spooky book for October to read. I Read more
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Captain Underpants (series) by Dav Pilkey Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Looking for Alaska by John Green George by Alex Gino And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell Drama by Raina Telgemeier Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James Internet Girls (series) by Lauren Myracle The Bluest Eye by Read more
Jennifer E. Smith’s “Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between” will be adapted. It will star Jordan Fisher. Book three of the “You” series by Caroline Kepnes cover is revealed. “You Love Me” is the new title. ” Devastation Class” by Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon is going to be adapted as well! A TV adaption Read more
WOW! What an awesome story with unforgettable characters! Kristin Hannah never disappoints! This is historical fiction novel. I have been going back and forth between a 4 or 5 star review on this book. I am going with a 4.5 and meet in the middle! This novel is multiple POVs between a mother and a Read more
