This month just flew by! I lost track of time. We just moved to a new location for work, so I have been wrapped up in moving. I am here and going to focus on blogging today and tomorrow. A big shout-out to my reader Michigan Librarian! You are appreciated! đ Read with Jenna GMA Read more
August 2025 Celerbrity Book Club Spoilers
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means everything with reading my little blog. Every comment or conversation has helped turn Book Nerd Alert into more than just a blogâit’s become a community of passionate, thoughtful, and wonderfully nerdy readers. GMA Thanks, Michigan Read more
Obtaining ARCs Tips and Tricks
I have previously mentioned arcs in many post. What Are ARCs? ARCs are pre-publication copies of books given out by publishers to generate early buzz. They’re free, but in exchange, publishers expect honest reviews, social media promotion, or feedback. One common way to receive ARCs is by signing up for publisher newsletters. Many publishers host Read more
Book list about moving locations
In honor of me moving work locations the past two weeks, here is a list of books about moving! For a Lighter, Humorous Tone
August Book Clubs
After announced: I still have a few to post yet Reese Witherspoon and LitUP For a complete list of books, click on this PDF Read with Jenna For a complete list of books, click on this PDF GMA (Good Morning America) Not Quite Dead Yet is the Adult pick and Immortal Conseqences is the YA Read more
Superhero books (that are not DC or Marvel)
I love superheroes, but I got tired of seeing the same DC and Marvel characters. There’s a whole world of original, creative superhero fiction out there that doesnât rely on legacy characters or endless reboots. This list is of novels (not comics) that explore superpowers, secret identities, villains, vigilantes, and everything in betweenâwithout being tied Read more
Allurial Book Club
A new book box from BOTM. They offer Romantasy books. They have three to chose from this month. I may only be reporting on these books for now. Maybe in the future, I will do a complete list for them.
Aardvark Book Club July 2025
July For a complete list of books, click on this PDF: Historical Fiction 38 Contemporary Fiction 41 Thriller 38 Romance 47 Sci-Fi 7 Literary Fiction 42 Mystery 31 LGBTQ+ 7 Memoir 1 Coming of age 9 Fantasy 26 Crime 7 Humorous 14 LGBTQIA+ 22 Political 1 Movie/TV coming 6 Sci-Fi 15 Horror 32 Award Winning Read more
Book of the Month Club July 2025
“Ending Grace” by Loretta Rothschild “How Freaking Romantic” by Emily Harding “Among Friends” by Hal Ebbott “You Belong Here” by Megan Miranda “The Summer Storm” by Sarah MacLean “Maggie; Or, A Man and a Woman Walk into a Bar” by Katie Yee For a complete list of Main picks, click here: Historical Fiction 78 Contemporary Read more
July 2025 Celebrity Book Club selections
These are NOT spoilers. This is the page that I do once they are announced. Please refer to the spoilers post for those! đ REESE WITHERSPOON ADULT GOOD MORNING AMERICA (GMA) ADULT GOOD MORNING AMERICA (GMA) YA For a complete list of GMA’s books, click on this PDF READ WITH JENNA For a complete list Read more
My Next Breath is a gripping, emotional account of an unimaginably traumatic experience. I found myself genuinely moved by the authorâs road to recovery â his story is inspiring and, at times, raw and harrowing. The inclusion of photos in the physical book and real 911 call excerpts in the audiobook (read by the author Read more
Whew! What an amazing book. Broken Country is a powerful, emotional, and gripping read that blends genres beautifullyâitâs part love story, part murder mystery, and part courtroom drama. Told in a dual timeline, the story unravels slowly, with each chapter peeling back another layer of truth. The pacing is definitely a slow burn, but I Read more
The Tenant by Freida McFadden
Iâm giving this one 3.5 stars mostly because of the ending. I love a good twist, but only when it still feels grounded in reality. This one really pushed that line for meâin fact, it kind of jumped right over it. Donât get me wrong, the ending was shocking and definitely unforgettable, but it also Read more
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
This was a slow burn, but in a good way. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which I really likedâit gave a fuller picture of what was going on and helped build that quiet tension throughout. Itâs a mystery, but not your typical whodunit. Thereâs a small twist near the end that ties things Read more
Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie and Kate Rice
I went into Stuck Up and Stupid with a lot of excitementâitâs a modern spin on Pride and Prejudice, which I absolutely love. But this adaptation didnât come close to what I hoped it would be. Right away, the writing style threw me off. It jumps between multiple characters’ perspectives in third person without any Read more
Cher: The Memoir- Part One
Cherâs Memoir: Part 1 is a compelling and intimate book into the early chapters of her lifeâfrom her childhood to her rise to stardom, her complex relationship with Sonny Bono, and motherhood. While the book did feel a bit too long in some sections, I found myself consistently drawn in by the richness of her Read more
Lore Olympus Vol 1 & 2 by Rachel Smythe
I honestly didnât expect to love Lore Olympus as much as I didâitâs the rom-com I didnât know I needed. This fresh, modern take on Greek mythology is both captivating and gorgeously illustrated. The artwork is stunning, with vibrant, moody colors that bring so much emotion and depth to every panel. Each image feels intentional, Read more
July 2025 celebrity book club spoilers
All clubs are spoiled! What do you think about the july picks? Lit up reese: this is not her main pick Read with jenna Gma Reese
Aardvark June 2025 picks and complete list
For a complete list, click on this PDF: Historical Fiction 38 Contemporary Fiction 41 Thriller 37 Romance 45 Sci-Fi 7 Literary Fiction 41 Mystery 31 LGBTQ+ 7 Memoir 1 Coming of age 9 Fantasy 25 Crime 7 Humorous 14 LGBTQIA+ 20 Political 1 Movie/TV coming 6 Sci-Fi 15 Horror 30 Award Winning 2 Gothic fiction Read more
BOTM (Book of the month) June 2025 picks and complete lists
For a complete list of Main picks, click on this PDF. Historical Fiction 78 Contemporary Fiction 89 Thriller 93 Romance 48 Fantasy 37 Sci-Fi 16 Literary Fiction 93 Memoir 28 Mystery 28 YA 18 Suspense 1 Short stories 8 History 5 Historical Romance 2 Horror 16 Narrative Non-fiction 5 Legal Thriller 10 Non-fiction 11 Essay Read more
June 2025 Celebrity book clubs selections
If you want spoilers, you will need to this link. This is the post with all the selections after they are picked. This will be updated throughout the month. REESE WITHERSPOON ADULT For a complete list of books, click on this PDF: REESE LITUP GOOD MORNING AMERICA (GMA) YA For a complete list of books, Read more
Spice up your reading with a few simple tricks
As book lovers, we often think of reading as the sole way to enjoy a bookâbut the truth is, there are countless creative ways to engage with books beyond simply turning the pages. This month, why not take your reading experience to the next level? Whether you want to dive deeper into a story, explore Read more
June Celebrity Book Club Spoilers
Oprah (thanks, Michigan Librarian) A reader said they spotted a sticker on this book as well Jenna Reese Gma ya Gma adult Reese litup books club
5 books to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is more than just a day for tacos and margaritasâit’s a moment to honor Mexican history and culture. While the holiday commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, it also offers an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Mexicoâs stories, authors, and traditions. Whether you’re diving into fiction, memoirs, or history, here are Read more
Mental Health Awareness Month book list
đ Books That Open Conversations About Mental Health đ§ Nonfiction & Memoirs đ Fiction đ§ Young Adult / Middle Grade đ§ââď¸ Bonus: Gentle Healing Reads
Book of the Month May 2025 picks with full list of books and data
For a complete list of main books, click on this PDF Historical Fiction 77 Contemporary Fiction 87 Thriller 92 Romance 48 Fantasy 36 Sci-Fi 16 Literary Fiction 93 Memoir 28 Mystery 27 YA 18 Suspense 1 Short stories 8 History 5 Historical Romance 2 Horror 16 Narrative Non-fiction 5 Legal Thriller 10 Non-fiction 11 Essay Read more
Aardvark May 2025 picks and complete list
For a complete list of Main picks, click here: Historical Fiction 37 Contemporary Fiction 41 Thriller 36 Romance 44 Sci-Fi 7 Literary Fiction 40 Mystery 30 LGBTQ+ 7 Memoir 1 Coming of age 9 Fantasy 24 Crime 7 Humorous 14 LGBTQIA+ 17 Political 1 Movie/TV coming 5 Sci-Fi 14 Horror 28 Award Winning 2 Gothic Read more
Book News
Memoirs: Patti Smith to publish a memoir called “Bread of Angels.” “The 10: A Mamoir of Family and the Open Road” by E.A. Hanks is about Tom Hanks daughter and will follow abuse by her mother (Ton and Susan divorced) and Tom getting custody of her. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen’s memoir is called “Boat Baby” and Read more
May 2025 list of celebrity books clubs
If you want spoilers, it’s on the other page. This is after they announce. REESE WITHERSPOON For a complete list of books, click on this PDF. REESE YA Selection OPRAH For a complete list, click this PDF GOOD MORNING AMERICA (GMA) ADULT For a complete list of books, click on the above PDF GOOD MORNING Read more
Adult Books with an Easter theme or setting
1. “The Passion” by Jeanette Winterson 2. “Easter Rising” by J.G. Farrell 3. “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett 4. “The Resurrection of Joan Ashby” by Cherise Wolas 5. “A Time to Be Born” by Dawn Powell 6. “The Cross and the Switchblade” by David Wilkerson 7. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo Read more