Top 10 Nerdy Books For 2026 – Nerd Level 100

For the person who loves staying home, there are many great nerdy books to choose from. These books can provide hours of entertainment, while also keeping the reader engaged. Some of the best nerdy books for those who love staying home include the Harry Potter series, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Chronicles of Narnia. But these are too popular for real nerds, we simply know every of them.In this nerdy book list we wanted to pick some unique titles, we hope everybody will find a new favorite. Here are some of the best nerdy books for you to enjoy! Platform Decay (The Murderbot Diaries #8), by Martha Wells (2026)Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back. After volunteering to run a rescue mission, Murderbot realizes it will have to spend significant time with a bunch of humans it doesn't know. Including human children. Ugh. This may well call for… eye contact!The Murderbot Diaries is the series for anyone who has ever wanted to skip the social interaction and just watch their shows in peace. Platform Decay, released in May 2026, is the eighth installment and a New York Times, USA Today, and National Indie bestseller. If you have not started yet, begin with All Systems Red,...