I Was Geeky When Geeky Wasn't Cool

I Was Geeky When Geeky Wasn't Cool

Author: Marc Allie

Publisher: Mnd Press

Published: 2014-12-03

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9780692400135

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Being geeky isn't really geeky these days. But back in the 80s, being a geek was a death sentence for a kid's social life. Nobody knew that better than me. I was the stereotypical nerd: I was smart, wore glasses, was terrible at sports, and had my nose stuck in a book most of the time. I was different, and that meant I was made fun of. To cope with all the teasing, I would lose myself in other worlds, those with spaceships and lasers, or longswords and dragons. I devoured TV, movies, and comic books with a fervent passion. None of these obsessions made me any more popular. Inside this book are my most vivid memories of being a weird, nerdy kid. Some of these stories detail the different crazes I threw myself into, ranging from comic book heroes and form-shifting robots to Dungeons & Dragons and pop music. Some of these tales are about trying hard to fit in and be "normal". A healthy dollop of nostalgia flavors all these anecdotes of what it was like growing up geeky in the 80s.


Geektastic

Geektastic

Author: Holly Black

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0316052620

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Acclaimed authors Holly Black (Ironside)and Cecil Castellucci (Boy Proof) have united in geekdom to edit short stories from some of the best selling and most promising geeks in young adult literature: M.T. Anderson, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, John Green, Tracy Lynn, Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Barry Lyga, Wendy Mass, Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield, Lisa Yee, and Sara Zarr. With illustrated interstitials from comic book artists Hope Larson and Bryan Lee O'Malley, Geektastic covers all things geeky, from Klingons and Jedi Knights to fan fiction, theater geeks, and cosplayers. Whether you're a former, current, or future geek, or if you just want to get in touch with your inner geek, Geektastic will help you get your geek on!


Sassy Cool Geek

Sassy Cool Geek

Author: Carrie Smiley

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2001-11-30

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0595210317

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A collection of stories that follows a series of young women through their twenties. You will relate. You will laugh. You will wish these gals could catch a break. Sometimes life just isn't as simple as you would like it to be or really want it to be. This proves it.


Con-nerd

Con-nerd

Author: Oliver Phommavanh

Publisher: Random House Australia

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1760890898

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It's one small step for nerds, one giant leap to being cool. Mama tells me I'm gifted and talented. But I know the truth. I'm just a nerd. Kids call me Con-nerd - half Connor and all nerd. I'm supposed to become a doctor but i have this deep, dark secret: I want to be a cartoonist. And all of a sudden my mega-cool comics are getting noticed at school - I might even get into a special art class. That would sure impress this girl I'm keen on . . . and it might just be my chance to show the world my true destiny. But I'm not sure Mama will see it quite that way . . .


Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

Author: Prudence Shen

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 159643659X

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The unlikely friendship between basketball team captain Charlie and robotics club president Nate is challenged when Nate declares war on the cheerleaders over funding that will either pay for new uniforms or a robotics competition.


Chaos & the Geek

Chaos & the Geek

Author: Elizabeth Stevens

Publisher: Kinky Siren

Published: 2020-01-31

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1925928160

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Amber How do you politely refuse when the only guy to star in any of your dirty fantasies has just offered to put you up for the foreseeable future and your brother’s just accepted like you were in fact still thirteen and couldn’t make decisions for yourself? You don’t. And, you end up with a roommate who wears a very good elegant mask over the rough and tumble, bad boy core I remember far too well. Only, it’s ten years later and I’m even nerdier than I used to be. It’s ten years later and I couldn’t look worse. It’s ten years later and I can’t keep one guy. It’s ten years later and my brother still teases me mercilessly in front of him. It’s ten years later and Kit somehow looks even better than the guy I spent my formative years crushing on. So, there’s not only the issue that he’s my older brother’s best friend, but also a sex-god this virgin can barely talk to. But that certainly never stopped me from drooling over him and it wouldn’t stop me now. He’s so far out of my league, I wouldn’t even clean in his league. Except, there might just be a smouldering heat in Kit’s eyes that suggests he’s not quite as out of my league as I thought. Just maybe, this geek is about to get a whole lot of chaos. Kit When I find out about my best mate’s little sister’s situation, the offer is out of my mouth before I can stop it; Hawk’s like a brother to me even if Amber’s never looked twice at me. I could never tell if she was scared of me or hated me. But the deal is done. She’s going to bring her bedraggled self upstairs to my penthouse and live with me for as long as she needs. I see the pain she hides away, I see the lack of confidence despite how smart she is, how good. If there’s something I’ve learned, it’s that confidence makes all the difference. So, it becomes my mission to help Amber find her confidence. But I find more than confidence in her and suddenly I’m seeing my best mate’s little sister completely differently. I’ve never known what to say to her. She’s always been good and studious and sweet. She’s always been so far out of my league I wouldn’t even carry bags in that league. Her face is a mask that tells me nothing in between the sparse words that come out of her mouth. Except, there might be something in the way she smiles at me that gives me hope I’m not as far out of her league as I thought. It might just be time that this chaos gets a little geek. Please be aware that this story is set in Australia and therefore uses Australian English spelling and syntax.


The Coolest Nerd

The Coolest Nerd

Author: Curtis Easley

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1410716902

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Some people say it is impossible for a skinny, nerdy kid to hook up with a beautiful and stylish girl. Chuck thought so as well, but his big mouth and all of his pride got him into a situation that he could not turn away from. The nerdy Chuck must accompany the beautiful Shannon to the biggest dance of the school year, or pay up on a bet and face the ridicule of his "adoring" friends. Chuck knows deep down inside that Shannon wouldn't walk with him in public, let alone be his date for a big dance. With this knowledge, Chuck knows he must "un-nerd" himself, and step into the world of "cool-dom" in order to date his queen. He must accomplish his task while being pestered for homework assignments by the abnormally big and menacing bully known as Jack.


Just a Geek

Just a Geek

Author: Wil Wheaton

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2004-06-22

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 059600768X

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"Unflinchingly honest tales of the search for life, love, and fulfillment beyond the Starship Enterprise"--title page.


Science Geek Christy and her Eco-Logbook

Science Geek Christy and her Eco-Logbook

Author: Petra Crofton

Publisher: Lion Children's Books

Published: 2021-09-17

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0745979602

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Meet Christy a determined young girl, who is passionate about saving the planet. Along with her boyfriend geeky Sam and best friend Amira and other school mates, they win a science competition and an opportunity to travel to Ecuador to write travel blogs. Excitement and anticipation for the trip is overshadowed by a HUGE dilemma for conscientious Christy. Can they get there in an eco-friendly way? Will she have to miss out on a trip of a lifetime to see the wildlife and experience the culture of Ecuador because of her principles? How best can she do her part to care for God’s creation? After finding a brilliant solution, once in Ecuador, Christy and her fellow adventurers discover the trip is not all that it seems! A gripping adventure for any child passionate about wildlife of the rainforest, endangered ecosystems and being a responsible eco-warrior. See also Science Geek Sam and his secret logbook for a further fact-filled and thought-provoking story featuring Christy and Sam and their classmates.


Geek Girls Don't Date Dukes

Geek Girls Don't Date Dukes

Author: Gina Lamm

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1402277636

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She's after a duke, but it's the valet who gives her the royal treatment All Leah wanted was a little gallantry. But in this day and age, chivalry was most definitely dead. If only there were a way to travel back in time and snag her very own duke. Avery Russell was polishing some boots when a woman fell through the bedchamber mirror into his arms. All he could make out from her breathless babbling was some nonsense about "my one true love, Your Grace." Clearly the chit was mad if she couldn't tell a valet from a duke! As much as Avery wanted to give in and give her a good tumble, he knew it wouldn't be proper. No, he'd take as long as necessary to convince Leah that sometimes a duke just won't do. Geek Girls series: The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl (Book 1) Geek Girls Don't Date Dukes (Book 2) Kiss the Earl (Book 3) Praise for Gina Lamm: "Irreverent and sexy romp."—Publishers Weekly "Snappy writing and characters who share a surprising, spicy chemistry."—RT Book Reviews "Gina Lamm writes excellent [time travel romance] with humor and great storytelling."—Books Like Breathing