There are people who enjoy reading.

And then there are book nerds.

You know who you are.

Your bookshelf is probably overflowing. Your TBR list somehow keeps getting longer, and you’ve probably bought books faster than you can read them. Maybe you’ve even bought another copy of a book you already own simply because you loved the cover.

Being a book nerd isn’t just about reading.

It’s about the stories we carry with us, the characters we become attached to, the worlds we disappear into, and all the wonderfully strange habits that come with loving books.

So, let’s have some fun.

If you’re looking for a comic that breaks boundaries, celebrates diversity, and offers an unforgettable narrative, Mutiny: Black Girl Magik deserves your attention. This stunning addition to the comic book world combines breathtaking art, a gripping story, and an empowering message that resonates far beyond its pages.

Strange Secrets by Mike Russell can be described as bizarre, thought-provoking, and satirical. It’s a collection of seven short stories. That discusses topics of the nature of reality, the afterlife, and our individual perceptions of our world. Each story discusses its theme well and prompts the reader to explore them deeply.

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Last year, I read Celeste NG’s first novel ” Everything I Never Told You.” I related to the characters and found myself wanting to read more from the author. So I added “Little Fires Everywhere” to my ever-growing TBR list. The novel had slipped my mind until I saw the trailer for the Hulu adaption of her novel. I picked up a copy of the novel as a birthday gift to myself. For months it sat on my bookshelf. Life is like that sometimes and things get put on hold.

Thank you Henry Holt & Co. for a free copy of Welcome to the new World. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own.

Based on true events Welcome to the new world tells the story of a family of refugees fleeing the middle east to build a life in America. And the challenges they’ll face along the way. It gives insight into the refugee experience. The confusion, doubt, fear, and misunderstanding. That comes with taking a risk to leave everything behind and in the hopes to build a better life.