The Nerdy Word

06/14/2026

☀️ Today at The Nerdy Word! ☀️

Join us from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for our FREE Women's Wellness discussion: Healthy Skin From the Inside Out, led by nationally certified Ayurvedic practitioner Tresa Laferty.

Summer means more sunshine, more time outdoors, and more attention on the health of our skin. Tresa will share practical tips for supporting healthy skin from the inside out, with special insight into the changes that can come with aging and menopause.

As a special bonus, attendees will receive skin care recipes to take home and try for themselves!

For those participating in the Quest, don't forget to bring your Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest map so you can "level up" with an event stamp.

And yes - bring a friend! We love meeting new people.

We'd love to spend part of your Sunday afternoon with you. See you at The Nerdy Word!

06/13/2026

💜💜💜 Kids understand. 💜💜💜

The Power of Books.

Thank you to this morning's sidewalk chalk artist!

06/12/2026

☀️ Summer means more time in the sun... and more of our skin exposed to it. Add in the changes that come with aging and menopause, and taking care of your skin can feel more complicated than ever.

Join us this Sunday from 3:30–4:30 PM at The Nerdy Word for a free Women's Wellness discussion with nationally certified Ayurvedic practitioner Tresa Laferty.

Tresa will share practical ways to support healthy skin from the inside out, including how nutrition, hydration, lifestyle habits, and natural wellness practices can help your skin stay healthy through the summer months and beyond.

Whether you're concerned about sun exposure, noticing changes that come with menopause, or simply looking for ways to care for yourself more intentionally, this is a welcoming opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other women in our community.

📍 The Nerdy Word at 1106 Main Street in Union Grove
🕞 Sunday, 3:30–4:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend

To register, simply click "Going" on the Event page so we know you're coming.

Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of conversation, learning, and self-care. 🌿

06/12/2026

We have power, and The Nerdy Word is open until 6p! We hope to see you soon. 💜

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06/12/2026

Due to last night's severe storm and the resulting power outage in Union Grove, The Nerdy Word will not be able to open until power has been restored.

We'll share updates on Facebook as we learn more, and our Google business listing will be updated as well. Please check either source before heading our way today.

We hope everyone is safe and weathered the storm without too much trouble. Thank you for your patience and understanding—we'll be back to selling books as soon as we can!

06/09/2026

The Racine County Eye published an article on the Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest! Thank you to journalist Julie Rossman for covering the story.

Arnett and Son Books, Full Moon Book Garden

Book lovers can enjoy the first-ever Bookshop Quest throughout June to encourage community engagement with bookstores and literacy.

06/09/2026

It's New Release Tuesday! Here are just a few of the new releases for the week. We're expecting more later today and tomorrow including Brynne Weaver's newest book, Harvest Season.

Please click on each photo to see the summary.

We hope to see you at The Nerdy Word this week! 💜

06/07/2026

Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest participants, don't forget to claim your experience points!

If you're working your way through the Quest, attending bookstore events can help you complete the Tavern Talk side quest and earn extra entries into the prize drawings.

📚 If you joined us for the June 3 Just Tapped Book Club discussion of Yesteryear, make sure you have your event stamp on your Quest Map!

Looking ahead, we have two more opportunities to level up:

💜 June 14 - Women's Wellness Discussion with nationally certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Tresa Laferty. Learn about healthy skin from the inside out. This event is FREE to attend.

💛 June 28 - Read With An Aura: Build Your Summer TBR. Discover your reading personality and receive a curated summer reading list tailored to your results. If you're a Myers-Briggs fan, you'll love this bookish deep dive into what makes you tick as a reader.

Planning to attend Read With An Aura? Be sure to register by June 16 so Anna has time to create your personalized reader profile, custom bookmark, and curated reading list in time for the event.

Whether you're chasing prizes, exploring new bookstores, or just enjoying the journey, don't forget that bookstore events count, too. We hope to see you at one (or both!) of these upcoming stops on your Quest!

06/02/2026

It's New Release Tuesday!

We've got a wonderful lineup of new books arriving this week, including highly anticipated titles from Ann Patchett, Mary Kay Andrews, Maggie O'Farrell, Dr. Seuss, and more.

Click on each photo to read a summary and learn more about the book.

Then stop by The Nerdy Word and find your next great read. We're excited to see which ones make their way home with you!

06/01/2026

Today’s the day!

The Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest officially begins, and your adventure starts at The Nerdy Word.

Stop by and pick up your Quest Map, get your first stamp, then spend the month exploring independent bookstores across Wisconsin, completing fun side quests, and earning chances to win bookstore gift cards and other prizes.

The Nerdy Word
1106 Main Street, Union Grove