I have a rule for myself: I don’t buy things I can make. My mother started me crafting when I was a Daisy in Girl Scouts. I make my own jam for crying out loud. That song from Portlandia, “She’s Making Jewelry Now,” that’s about me. So I’ve got a […]
Are you ready for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?!
If you aren’t aware what this weekend is then you haven’t spent much time online, or watching Freeform (formally ABC Family). But to catch you up, it’s Harry Potter’s birthday on Sunday! To celebrate, Freeform has been running the movies since Friday, and will continue to through Sunday. I know. […]
Jordanna Max Brodsky’s “The Immortals” Is Ready To Take You on an Epic Journey – Enter To Win A Copy!
The Immortals So far 2016 has been a great year for readers. We’ve seen some pretty awesome releases – and we’re still only in February! One release that we’re excited about is The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky from Orbit which hit shelves February 16th. Inspired by Greek mythology and her […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Excellent Gifts for the Book Lovers On Your List
I love books. If I could spend all day of every day reading I’d probably be a pretty happy camper. Sadly, that’s not really an option. But at least I get to spend a little of my time helping you find the perfect gift for the reader on your holiday […]
“The Iron Trial” is a Dark, Intriguing Middle Grade Fantasy for All Ages
The Iron Trial Author: Holly Black and Cassandra Clare Series: The Magestarium #1 Release Date: September 9, 2014 Publisher: Scholastic Press Genre(s): Middle Grade, Fantasy Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon As a part of the original Harry Potter generation I am always skeptical of books that seem like they might be trying a little […]
Webseries Discovery: i can’t even
Stop scrolling, Tumblr-ites, because I have got the webseries for you. i can’t even celebrates the unabashed enjoyment of pop culture fandoms ranging from Twilight and Outlander to Harry Potter, Sherlock, and Doctor Who. The Australian series premiered August 3, 2015 with an initial 6 episodes each about 3-5 minutes […]
The Etsy Roundup: Harry Potter!
Steampunk Golden Snitch Pocket Watch Necklace by zelas This necklace looks freaking great! This snitch necklace is a brass pocket watch with awesome little wings. It looks slightly heavy. I wonder how much it weighs? Either way, this necklace would be eye catching and a great way to show the […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Great Gifts for the Nerdy Readers Out There
By now, if you’re a long-time Nerdophiles follower, you’ll know that I’m a huge book nerd. I love books. I read a ridiculous number of them. My GoodReads list for this year’s reading challenge currently sits at 382 books read – and we still have a month to go! I […]
Rebecca's Top Ten Book to Movie Adaptations
Taking a book and creating a screenplay out of it is hit or miss. Either they are going to get everything right, capture the essence of the book, or they are just going to totally blow it. I love it when the movies get it right and a wonderful book […]
Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a Magically Immersive Adventure
July 2014 saw the opening of the world’s second Harry Potter-inspired theme park area in Universal Studios Japan. Seeing as the Harry Potter series more or less permeated every aspect of my childhood, I bused apparated over to Osaka last month to see for myself what all the hubbub was […]
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