If you like geeky ladies, geeky homes, gorgeous pics, and fun interviews, then this Kickstarter is for you. The Unicorn Files is a project focusing on debunking the myth of the “female geek” by interviewing and photographing these women in their homes. They’re creating a book of all of […]
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An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery
Have you only been eating one breakfast, like a boring human? Chris-Rachael Oseland‘s new book, An Unexpected Cookbook, will get you enjoying breakfast, second breakfast, AND elevensees before you know it. The book is full of well-researched recipes that fit into the time period and world that Tolkien created. This results in […]
Geek Etiquette: Manners In a Digital World
Guys, I’ve been saying that technology is changing some of our rules on etiquette for a while, and now Emily Post agrees. (“Emily Post agrees” is one of my favorite phrases/arguments ever.) The new book, “Manners in a Digital World” answers questions such as: Do you have a healthy digital diet? […]
Hamlet in a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure
Ryan North, of Dinosaur Comics and Adventure Comics fame, is retelling the story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a humorous, choose-your-own-adventure format. There’s not too much else I should have to say. But I’ll say more anyway. The book will be illustrated by a huge list of artists. HUGE list. Check […]
Contest: Let’s Panic About Babies!
Spring is in the air, and with that warm sunshine and hint of birdsong comes BABIES. TONS of babies. I’ve purchased three baby gifts in the past week, and have some more on the horizon. Are you also in search of baby shower gifts that aren’t lame? Buy the baby […]
Contest: Knits for Nerds
I received an amazing book in the mail recently titled “Knits for Nerds“. The book has 30 knitting projects all based on things from our favorite shows, books, and activities. The only problem? I don’t knit. Correction: I knit lumpy scarves with the best of them (and I LOVE my […]
Cooking For Geeks
Normal cooking too boring for you? Cooking For Geeks may be just the thing. The book infuses even more science than normal, and is perfect for someone who thinks “regular” cooking is for sissies. Take a look at their cute instructional video on making ice cream in 30 seconds: Now […]