The Desert Bookworm
Welcome to my magical world of books! There is so much wonder and delight and freedom in the written word. I hope to utilize this site to bring light to all those wonders, bring attention to those amazing authors and literary scholars, aka people who love stories! I also hope to track my own progress as I try to complete my first official draft!
2025 Indieverse Award Nominations Announced
"A grassroots award program dedicated to indie authors, their books & the universe that helps them shine!"
2024 saw the first year of the Indieverse awards, and it was a thrilling overwhelming success. My website, yep this little one right here you are reading, and my podcast, Speaking LITerally, were both up for awards last year. While we didn't win, it was an honor to be included as a finalist among all the amazing bookish media. This year for 2025 Speaking LITerally Podcast is up again for, not just one, but THREE Indieverse Awards! We are so excited! The podcast is up for:
Best Universe Member: Podcast
Best Media I Always Catch Up on
Favorite Indie Author Guest Line up
AHHHH! So exciting. Not only that, but there so many amazing Indie authors, editors, publishes, media and indie supporters that are up for awards. I'm excited to be spotlighting awards and nominees here on my site and on Speaking LITerally Podcast over the next several months leading up to voting which takes place in November. So PLEASE - take a listen to Speaking LITerally and help support indie authors and indie book-adjacent groups.
To see all the nominees check out the Indieverse Awards website!
My Top Book Releases for Week of March 11, 2025
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Explanation of All My Top March 2025 Book Releases
Which books are you most looking forward to?
I'm excited to share my top ten list for March and the reasons why I think these belong on my, and your, TBR list!
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Current Reads
The Serpent & the Wings of Night
by Carissa Broadbent (Audiobook)
Secrets of Thorns
by Fleur Devillainy (E-Book)
Leather & Lark
by Brynne Weaver (Physical Book)
Newest Reviews
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Bookshelf Status: TOP SHELF!!
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Bookshelf Status: TOP SHELF!!
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Bookshelf Status: TOP SHELF!
Tucson Festival of Books 20025
Tucson Festival of Books - March 15 & 16, 2025
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Unburnable Copy of The Handmaid's Tale Auctioned
Proceeds from the auctioned copy will be donated to PEN American which supports 'free expression." The Youtube Video is a MUST Watch!!!!
About Me
I have always been a reader, but it was during the COVID pandemic and quarantine I took that passion to Social Media.
Through my platforms, I have met some amazing book lovers, started my own podcast with an amazing friend, and have really fell back in love with reading.
Who knew taking photos of books could be so much fun?? Enjoy some of my favorites things about the literary world on this site.
You can find more on Instagram at @azdesert_bookworm and on Goodreads!
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