Nerd and a half

Celebrating the nerd life, being a huge dork, and geekery.

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Books for young'uns: The Dragonet Prophecy and Tales of the Hinterlands

Sutherland, Tui T- The Dragonet Prophecy Narrated by: Shannon McManus Albert, Melissa- Tales from the Hinterland I don't know if I've...

Favorite children's books: Baby-Sitter's Club

Most of us know their names, have a favorite character, a favorite book. I devoured this series for about a year and a half. I remember...

Favorite children's books: Crestwood Classic Movie Monsters

My elementary school library had a set of movie monster books that absolutely fascinated me.

Children's favorites: the Betsy books that aren't Betsy-Tacy books

There's a series of Betsy books that aren't Betsy-Tacy, FYI.

Children's favorites: Ralph S. Mouse and Ribsy

Since the death of beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, the Internet has been flooded with appreciations and reminiscences.

Children's favorites: Little Golden Books

Likely everyone has a list of Little Golden Book favorites; they've been around for decades.

Childhood favorites and Newberys of old

I'm going to try to cover one of my favorite books from childhood each month for awhile. The Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and other...

Christmas chapters

A bookish Christmas tradition that I go back to every few years is to read Christmas chapters from books that I love. My favorite ones...