The Secret Loves of Geek Girls: Expanded Edition | 
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Going against what is considered popular can make many people feel uncomfortable. Then, when you mix that with being a girl in a typically male centered hobby, it makes it even harder to know who you are, what you want and even think growing up into an adult is going to be easy. This anthology takes the stories of over 50 women who have been there and done that to the point of thriving in this geeky and nerdy world we all love.
pickFabulous anthology! It was a fun read with a lot of diversity in style, content, and representation.
pickLoved these stories !!!
Go #TeamNutcracker !!! ❄️ #WinterGames
@Bookworm54 , @Clwojick , @StayCurious
1 point participation ⛄️+ 15 points #TBRRead = 16 points
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Ladies!! We can do better than this!
Ugh! Haha I met some of these before I met and fell in love with my hubby
This book has some more racy stories and I am loving it!!!
Oh boys.... do they ever learn!?
I‘ve been in a Graphic Novel “kick” so... I‘m gonna look at this one :)
pickA collection of geek women telling their own stories about love with honesty, humour and wit. A lot of them are really sweet and filled with the type of wisdom I don‘t always see in portrayals of romance.
Devastating perspective on corporal punishment. “My mother‘s penchant for ‘traditional‘ discipline had left me well equipped to handle physical discomfort.”
Enjoying that sweet moment when all that‘s left of today‘s housework is the sheets in the dryer...
Little cuddle bug finally calmed down from her morning rampage of the house (😟 please send puppy obedience trainer asap). Page wouldn't let me have my hand back to read for a bit. I kinda don't mind because these moments when she is calm and loving are few and far between right now. ❤
pickI've been dipping in and out of this anthology since November! I've finally finished it, and I loved it! I love the mixture of different formats for the stories and reading about the experiences of so many different women was refreshing - there's a decent amount of LGBT+ representation and something to appeal to every level of geekery. If Dark Horse do another one, I'm definitely picking it up!
A total #blameitonlitsy delivery for today. Book ordered after seeing @mariaku21 review and I-clips ordered after seeing @jenniferw88 posting about the same!
pickProbably one of the most "me" books I've read. All of these non fiction stories made me realize that I'm seriously not alone in my love of fandoms, unattainable crushes (celebrity and non), dating, being a lady nerd and having to only show sections for fear of alienation, and my favorite the fact that I've met so many like minded nerds, ladies and gentlemen, on the internet!
pickThis was a great read! Various different stories about all types of relationships. There is something in this book that we all can relate to.
Apparently Margaret Atwood writes and draws her own comics. Who knew?
This is an interesting mix of comics, prose, and illustrated stories, all nonfiction. There's things here for non-Geek girls as well!
My Friday #TBRBingo update! I may have joined this bingo game late, but I finally finished one this week....Whoo hoo for me! 😉🤣
pickA great mix of stories about the Secret Loves of Geek Girls. I personally loved that it mixed stories, short comics, and essays covering loves from fandom to loving relationships, from friends to lovers, happily ever afters to heartbreaks.
"It's not enough to accept completely rational explanations for why that reply never arrived." Ok I can relate to that because my boyfriend never replies back immediately while texting. Then it is usually one word compared to 2 or 3 sentences from me. "Ok" is the most annoying reply. I used to drive myself nuts wondering why or even who- but I know he is at work and he doesn't talk much. So I don't let it stress me out anymore ?❤️?
😂 I love it when one book I'm reading shows up in another story I'm reading! #BookCoincidence #BookSerendipity
#LOTRChapterADay
A more serious section in this collection of essays and stories.
Such a sad story of first crush, racism, and the love of Lord of the Rings....so sad and oddly fitting with my current reading with #LOTRChapterADay and current news stories. 😐
Guess I should mention....up next in my #LitsyPartyofOne..... Time for some fun, and my pick for a book with. "Girl(s)" in the title for #LitsyReadingChallenge
Perfect note from the editor in the beginning of this edition, since I also happen to be reading Lord of the Rings with #LOTRChapterADay, and I usually do read my chapter snuggled up in bed each night. LOL. Seems like some good book karma today. 😉
Well this purchase from ThriftBooks sure made me feel better! I also got It, Uprooted, and Eliza and Her Monsters from Amazon! I am going to have a ton of packages coming again but my landlord is just going to have to deal with it 😂👍Thanks for all of your well wishes!!!❤️❤️❤️Impulsive spending is a real problem for me. At least most of you guys have jobs or much more income. It's better than getting drunk every day though, and a lot healthier❤️
Hey Guys, I haven't been feeling well the past week or so and I am too sick to go get my stomach med today so now that's messed up too. I will drag myself to the pharmacy tomorrow. My mom's birthday was Saturday and her family that I still have nightmares about every night are coming out of the woodwork. I'm even more isolated than before. Anywhoo..this book is due Wednesday so I am going to try to concentrate on this. ❤️❤️❤️ you guys!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#anditsaugust #comicsbywomen
Three of my current comics/graphic reads and an old favorite.
#ringofkeys
I was going to post about Lumberjanes for #comicsbywomen, and then I realized I had this--just bought for a friend! It's a nonfiction anthology of comics/illustrated stories featuring work from Noelle Stevenson, Margaret Atwood, Mariko Tamaki, Marjorie Liu & lots more! It includes stories of both fans and creators as it explores the lives and loves of "geek girls." I wish it used a different moniker than "girls," but: alliteration. #anditsaugust
pick"You should know better than to kiss a writer. They always tell." -Alicia Contestabile
A collection of over 50 brief personal essays, about half in prose, the other half comics, by women talking about love and romance. The variety is astonishing, including late-bloomers, queers, divorcées and demisexuals. Funny, sad, inspiring, raw, bittersweet and triumphant. It was great to read a few stories every day, in between other books.
We go to the movies and read books to dream awake.
-Annie Mok, "Ghost Stories"
Satine was at her most contagious just before death & Christian was making out & sleeping with her as often as possible, which means his lungs are now a tuberculosis feeding ground.
This movie says the greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love & be loved in return. I say the greatest thing you'll ever learn is the need to tell your partner you have an infectious disease that could kill them, but maybe that's why I don't write musicals.
