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Book Review

The Questionable Behavior of Dahlia Moss by Max Wirestone

The Questionable Behavior of Dahlia Moss

Oh, you guys. I have to review this book for you because I laughed so loud and so long that my husband had to kick me out of the room. This is the third Dahlia Moss book and every one seems to get better and better. In these stressful times who doesn’t need a book that makes you laugh out loudly and often? Dahlia Moss is NOT a private detective because she doesn’t have her … Continue reading The Questionable Behavior of Dahlia Moss by Max Wirestone

Other Media Review

Podcast Review: Knit 1, Geek 2

Knit 1, Geek 2 podcast logo. A red speech bubble pierced by knitting needles.

When I first started listening to the Knit 1, Geek 2 podcast I immediately felt as though I had found my people. This podcast is a wonderful blend of discussion regarding knitting, geek culture, gaming, movies and television. The hosts, Karen and Maggie, are both funny and also welcoming. They use the f-word liberally.  It’s like sitting down with friends you didn’t know you had. I love to knit (if you didn’t already know), and … Continue reading Podcast Review: Knit 1, Geek 2

Book Review

Forever Mine by Erin Nicholas

Forever Mine

Forever Mine is a contemporary romance that made me squee and made me sigh. It’s a celebration of geek culture, of women who love comics, and of cosplay. Sometimes I read a book and I love it so much that I basically can’t even describe how much I love it – I just shove it into people’s hands and shout “OMG READ IT RIGHT NOW!” Forever Mine is that book. I love it so much … Continue reading Forever Mine by Erin Nicholas

Book Review

The Secret Loves of Geek Girls ed. by Hope Nicholson

The Secret Loves of Geek Girls

The Secret Loves of Geek Girls is an anthology that combines prose writing, illustrations, and short comics by many different authors. All of the entries explore the ways in which women who identify as geeks experience romance. There are countless variations on this theme – some people write about their first crush, some about a divorce, some about how fan fiction shaped the way they talk about sexuality. The general theme is romance but the … Continue reading The Secret Loves of Geek Girls ed. by Hope Nicholson