You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge

Sep 28, 2015 Bill Doughty rated it it was amazing

Shelves: biography-and-memoir, tv-and-movies, games, life, internet, tech, pop-culture

If you're hoping for stories about Buffy, Supernatural, or Dr. Horrible, you may be disappointed, but this was a solid and at times legitimately moving read. What Felicia Day's memoir lacks in behind-the-scenes tales she more than makes up for by opening her heart & soul up wide and really giving you a look at what makes her tick, good and bad alike. The stories of creativity and overcoming personal & professional obstacles are inspiring; the bits about her need for outside validation and the at ...more

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Oct 12, 2018 Ana rated it really liked it

Shelves: memoirs, non-fiction, library, women-list, fun

I've never heard of Felicia Day - apart from seeing her name on the book cover - before deciding to read this.

I'm a sucker for memoirs though so I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad I did.

This is an immensely readable book and she's so likeable it hurts sometime ;o)

Having been one of the first girls on the internet - back in 1994 - I could well relate to pretty much the first chunk of this book. Though being the scaredy cat type, I didn't quite jump in as deeply as Ms. Day did by immersing ...more

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Feb 22, 2016 pianogal rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction, z2016-reads, audio

I'm so glad I got the audio version of this from the library. It was read by the author, which I always think adds so much to the story telling. I will admit I got a little bit tired of the neurosis by the end, but I still like Felicia Day and if that's who she, that's who she is.

Go Codex! ...more

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Dec 04, 2015 Kate rated it it was amazing

Shelves: readers-advisory, non-fiction

loved this book! Glad I am not the only super awkward person.

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Jul 11, 2017 Laurie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017

I really enjoyed this book. I'm not a gamer and wasn't a giant Felicia Day fan before reading this, but this is a great book for everyone who suffers imposter syndrome or struggles with anxiety, perfectionism and procrastination. I found it really relatable and full of good reminders about how to be ambitious and dream big but also take care of yourself. ...more

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