Announcing the December Tag

[Karin]

NancyJ wrote: "Karin wrote: "Did you read it....."

No I didn't want to spend the time to read it in case it was trash, but I watched the movie when it came up on cable tv. It was loads of fun for me because of t..."

Okay, thanks, but I was actually asking about William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope. I have no desire to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

I must have clicked on the wrong post--I meant to go back to JGrace's post but then saw the title in regular font on yours :)

[Jgrace]

Karin wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Karin wrote: "Did you read it....."

No I didn't want to spend the time to read it in case it was trash, but I watched the movie when it came up on cable tv. It was loads of fun for ..."

I listened to it Karin. It was only 3.5 hours long. Mostly entertaining and good for a few chuckles. I'm not sure I'm interested in listening to the next one.

[Nikki]

Hi, I'm new to the group and planning to join in for the first time this month.
I've ordered The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao from the library - which means that this group has done me a favour already because I'd never heard of it before, but when I clicked through from the list I saw it had a 5-star review from a real-life friend whose judgment I trust, so I'm excited to read it.
I feel like I'd like to have some geeky nonfiction on my list too though, so I have a question - I'm already halfway through Capital in the Twenty-First Century which I think has more than enough graphs and formulae to qualify - if I finish it and submit a review this month, would that count, or does it need to be something I start fresh for the challenge?

[Booknblues]

Nikki, it will count as long as you finish it and post a review this month.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you like to read.

[Nikki]

Booknblues wrote: "Nikki, it will count as long as you finish it and post a review this month.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you like to read."

Thanks!

[Nicole R]

Ugh, I am really struggling with what I want to read this month. Despite having thrown out a few options, nothing is really calling out to me.

What do you guys think about The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century? It is not tagged "geek," but do you think it will fit?

[Jgrace]

Nicole R wrote: "Ugh, I am really struggling with what I want to read this month. Despite having thrown out a few options, nothing is really calling out to me.

What do you guys think about...


I've been thinking about The Feather Thief. Sounds geeky to me. But have you seen today's audible daily deal?

What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins

It's probably very elementary for you, but a possible geek read for me.

[Nicole R]

Jgrace wrote: "What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins"

I had not yet seen that daily deal! Thanks for the heads up.

I just got The Feather Thief on audio from the library, so I am thinking that may be the winner so long as people think it fits.

I need to finish Michelle Obama's new book first though, which I am loving!

[Theresa]

Hebah wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: " review..."

That's a great review. I think this book would fit this month's tag, It's a great geek out for Austen fans, aka Janeites."

Definitely! I remember..."

And I'm one of those who read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and was essentially insulted by how poorly done it was -- I gave it 2 stars simply because the author kept 80% of the original Austen in there. It just felt to me like that after dinner game where you add the words 'in bed' to your fortune cookie fortunes, not a true satire or adaptation or even humorous riff.

I did see the movie and thought it was far better than the print version.

[AsimovsZeroth]

Theresa wrote: "Hebah wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: " review..."

That's a great review. I think this book would fit this month's tag, It's a great geek out for Austen fans, aka Janeites."

Definite..."

That's exactly how I felt. I started it several times, but I just couldn't finish it and eventually rage quit. Which is insanely rare for me. I'm not even sure I bothered to rate it.

[Amy N.]

Karin wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Karin wrote: "Did you read it....."

No I didn't want to spend the time to read it in case it was trash, but I watched the movie when it came up on cable tv. It was loads of fun for ..."

Karin, in case you were still wondering if Star Wars by Shakespeare is worth reading, it definitely is. It's well written and is full of love for both source materials BUT there are two caveats: you had better love Shakespeare AND you had better love Star Wars. I happen to deeply love both, but I can't imagine wanting to read this if I was iffy on either or both of those subjects.

I am currently in the middle of William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return, so I'll be posting a review of that one some time this month.

[Nikki]

Hi,
I'd never really thought about how slippery the definition of "geek" is until trying to pick books for this tag... I stumbled across this little gem (from xkcd) earlier this week & thought I'd post it here for any of you who've been sharing my confusion!

Nikki

[Joanne]

lol! excellent!

[Nicole R]

Nikki wrote: "Hi,
I'd never really thought about how slippery the definition of "geek" is until trying to pick books for this tag... I stumbled across this little gem (from xkcd) earlier this week & thought I'd ..."

Hahahaha! I love it!

And, I am having a hard time distinguishing between geek and nerd. I finally settled on a book, but halfway into it I think it is more nerdy than geeky!

After making the wrong choice I have decided that I personally associate geek more strongly with science fiction-leaning books.

But, I am still going to finish my nerd book and count it! lol

[Nikki]

Yep, I've given up on trying to decide which is the "right" interpretation & so I've just picked out 3 books that fit the 3 different definitions that occurred to me (geekdom in the storyline: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, nerdy: I'm trying to finish Capital in the Twenty-First Century, & scifi: I've already posted my review of Ender's Game). If anyone calls me on it I'll just plead Britishness, because I'm pretty sure when I was growing up there "geek" applied to all of those things ;-)

[Anita]

Nikki wrote: "Hi,
I'd never really thought about how slippery the definition of "geek" is until trying to pick books for this tag... I stumbled across this little gem (from xkcd) earlier this week & thought I'd ..."

HA! This is great!

[Susie]

People, I have a question. I was thinking about choosing a certain book for geek reads and wondered if you all thought it qualified. I have a signed copy of a book by one of my favourite authors. It is one of my most prized possessions and I think that is pretty geeky! Does that mean it counts as a geek read?

[Joanne]

Susie wrote: "People, I have a question. I was thinking about choosing a certain book for geek reads and wondered if you all thought it qualified. I have a signed copy of a book by one of my favourite authors. I..."

Susie, i think we all are in agreement that no one "geeks" the same-I say go for it! And if you don't I would still like to know what and who?!?!?

[LibraryCin]

I always thought "geek" and "nerd" were interchangeable, but more recently, it seems like "geek" has become "cooler", or maybe not so geeky!?

[Michael]

I like this version with its intersections of "intelligence", "social ineptitude, and obsession as factors behind the shadings among nerd, geek, and dork:

[annapi]

I love it Michael!

[Susie]

I’m pure geek then!

[NancyJ]

Susie wrote: "People, I have a question. I was thinking about choosing a certain book for geek reads and wondered if you all thought it qualified. I have a signed copy of a book by one of my favourite authors. I..."

Why not? I love love getting signed books, though most of mine are academic or professional non-fiction. I don't necessarily love them for the subjects, I think it's just the bookworm or book geek in me expressing itself. This is the month to let your geek flag fly!

So tell us, who is the author?

[Susie]

The fabulous Tim Winton.

Thanks for affirming my geeky thoughts!

[LibraryCin]

Michael wrote: "I like this version with its intersections of "intelligence", "social ineptitude, and obsession as factors behind the shadings among nerd, geek, and dork:"

All three, I've thought of as interchangeable, but I love the graphic! This would put me firmly at "nerd" way back in high school, but now would more likely be "geek". :-)

[Joanne]

Susie wrote: "The fabulous Tim Winton.

Thanks for affirming my geeky thoughts!"

I have never read him, so I checked him out-Cloudstreet appeals to me, have you read it?

[Susie]

Cloudstreet is his most iconic work. I’ve read it many times and love it. He has been nominated for the Man Booker twice with Dirt Music, and The Riders (my geek read!). I loved Breath, too, but The Shepherd’s Hut has been my favourite.

[Joanne]

Susie wrote: "Cloudstreet is his most iconic work. I’ve read it many times and love it. He has been nominated for the Man Booker twice with Dirt Music, and The Riders (my geek read!). I loved Breath, too, but Th..."

Thanks Susie-It will all depend on what my library system has, but he is on my list!

[Karin]

Jgrace wrote: "Karin wrote: "NancyJ wrote: "Karin wrote: "Did you read it....."

No I didn't want to spend the time to read it in case it was trash, but I watched the movie when it came up on cable tv. It was loa..."

Really? The one I got from the library is quite a bit longer--was the one you listened to abridged?

[Nicolas]

I really would like to participate but i really wanted to read another book. So i was wandering whether The Perks of Being a Wallflower is considered as a geek read. I searched it up but got no straight answer.

[Magdalena]

I read it a while ago but I remember the main character being pretty awkward and I would almost say geeky so I think it would work.

[Nicolas]

Magdalena wrote: "I read it a while ago but I remember the main character being pretty awkward and I would almost say geeky so I think it would work."
thanks i think ill read this as my December reads and seeing as it is not a chunky book 😄

[Magdalena]

Great! It's a really good book.