In a bit of a departure from his previous novels Horrorstör and My Best Friend’s Exorcism, author Grady Hendrix delves into the true history of horror with Paperbacks from Hell. (Thanks to Quirk Books for the review copy!)
Guest Post: 5 Female Publishers Who Changed Comics by Hope Nicholson (Author of ‘The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen’)
Hope Nicholson’s latest book, The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen, just came out on Tuesday and we pretty much loved it. I mean, who wouldn’t love a book full of awesome, zany female characters pulled from the pages and panels of comics past and present? Nicholson’s book is a lot of […]
‘The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen’ is a Sensational Read About Female Characters From Throughout Comic Book History
Author: Hope Nicholson Release Date: May 2, 2017 Publisher: Quirk Books Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon As a woman who loves comic books, female representation in one of my favorite mediums certainly matters to me. Superhero books tend to be notoriously male-oriented and the Marvel and DC Comics pantheons of superpowered, caped crusaders are […]
Get Your Nerd Girl Feels on With Ashley Poston’s ‘Geekerella’ – the Perfect Blend of YA Romance, Fandom, and Sci-Fi Conventions
Title: Geekerella Author: Ashley Poston Release Date: April 4, 2017 Publisher: Quirk Books Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon Step aside A Cinderella Story because I have a new favorite Cinderella re-telling! You see, as much as I love that quintessential Hillary Duff teen classic, Geekerella is a story that truly speaks to my nerdy […]
Every Superhero Needs A Villain – Even Those Fit to be Included in Jon Morris’ ‘The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains’
A REVIEW COPY OF THE LEGION OF REGRETTABLE SUPERVILLAINS WAS PROVIDED BY THE PUBLISHER IN EXCHANGE FOR A FAIR AND HONEST REVIEW. NERDOPHILES WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS REVIEW. OUR OPINIONS ARE OURS AND OURS ALONE. Author: Jon Morris Release Date: March 28, 2017 Publisher: Quirk Books Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon About a year and […]
“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is Bloody Brilliant
Release Date: February 5, 2016 Cast: Lily James, Sam Riley, Bella Heathcote, Ellie Bamber, Douglas Booth, Lena Headey, Matt Smith Director: Burr Steers Studio: Cross Creek Pictures Distributor: Screen Gems Genre(s): horror, historical romance, action Based On Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB […]
‘The League of Regrettable Superheroes’ is a Treasure Trove of Forgotten Heroes
The League of Regrettable Superheroes Author: Jon Morris Release Date: June 2, 2015 Publisher: Quirk Books Genre(s): Non-Fiction, Superheroes, Pop Culture Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I am in love with this book. The League of Regrettable Superheroes is pretty much the perfect coffee table book for the everyday nerd. Gorgeously designed and fantastically organized, […]
“The Phantom of Menace” May Be the Greatest William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Adaptation Yet
William Shakespeare’s Star Wars: The Phantom of Menace Author: Ian Doescher Release Date: April 7, 2015 Publisher: Quirk Books Source: Quirk Books Genre(s): Humor, Science Fiction, Film Adaptation Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Mild GoodReads | Amazon It’s no secret that I love the William Shakespeare’s Star Wars adaptations from Ian Doescher and Quirk Books. The original trilogy box […]
The Resurrectionist is a Stunningly Illustrated Must-Read for Historical Science Fiction Fans
The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black Author: E.B. Hudspeth Release Date: May 21, 2013 Publisher: Quirk Books Source: Quirk Books Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, HorrorReview Spoilers: Mild GoodReads | Amazon | Quirk Books I love pretty much everything Quirk Books puts out, so when I was approached with the opportunity to read and review […]
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 […]
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