5 books about geeks/nerds

"I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code."
- Anonymous

Or how about THIS for a quote:

"C://dos
C://dos.run
run.dos.run"
- Anonymous

Or how about THIS one:

"There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don’t."
- Anonymous

I don't know if I'm a geek, a nerd, a dork, or a fangirl. Possibly, to people who know the difference (I never have, I never will, and don't make me take the test because tests bore me rigid) it matters. I'm not so convinced. And really, at 37 (I had a birthday last week, I'm still getting over the fact I'm a grown-up ugh) I'm over allowing others to label me. As a kid, being rather somewhat of a girly swot got me a lot of schtick at school. Me being the person I am, decided that if I couldn't join 'em I'd most definitely beat 'em, and set out to be top - or as close to the top - in whatever subjects I could for as long as I was interested. Which, as it turns out, was only up until 5th form. Then my get up and go actually got up and went somewhere. (To this day I'm still not sure where). Nowadays, I deliberately choose to revel in my geekiness/nerdiness/dorkiness/fangirlness, and give my interests - whatever they are (yes, even my strange love of Supernatural) - free rein. This post is little more than an encouragement for you to do the same as well. Et voila! 5 books about geeks/nerds :) Sure, we have oodles more in our collections and, as I find them, I'll be posting them, too because the geeks shall inherit the earth.

Knits for nerds : 30 projects : science fiction, comic books, fantasy / Toni Carr
Nonfiction. The best of science fiction, manga, and animaguiri meets knit one, purl two as knit siren and part-time roller derby girl Joan of Dark offers up an out-of-this-world assortment of knitting nerdiness inside Knits for Nerds. The patterns for 30 iconic clothing and accessory items inspired by popular TV shows, books, films, comics, and more--including Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly--are presented alongside full-color photographs showcasing completed projects, such as: Lieutenant Uhura's sexy Star Trek minidress; Hobbit feet slippers; Firefly-inspired scarf, socks, hat, and jacket; Tank Girl socks; Hermione Granger's secret beaded bag; Manga-inspired leg warmers; The Big Bang Theory-inspired his and hers sweater-vests; Lord of the Rings-inspired shrug. In addition to a wardrobe of costume finery, hobbyists will also find instructions for practical projects such as an e-reader cover or a laptop bag crafted of checkered fabric that serves double-duty as a chessboard and carryall, as well as patterns for plush toys inspired by Star Trek, robots, and the comic book Squee! Wear (and knit!) your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds.

Geek girls unite : how fangirls, bookworms, indie chicks, and other misfits are taking over the world / Leslie Simon ; illustrations by Nan Lawson
Nonfiction. In recent years, male geeks have taken the world by storm: They've become unexpected sex symbols; they've penned pieces of literary brilliance; they've even reinvented the art of modern cinema. But what about their female counterparts? After all, fangirls are just like fanboys - they put on their imperial stormtrooper Lycra pants one leg at a time. "Geek Girls Unite" is a call to arms for every girl who has ever wondered where her rebel sisters have gone. It's also a sassy, savvy celebration of all the women who are busy bucking convention and making the world a smarter, better, and, yes, cooler place. Each chapter is dedicated to a crosssection of the geek elite - fangirls, music fanatics, bookworms, craft mavens, funny girls, film buffs, and others - and looks at groundbreaking women, geek hall-of-famers, ultimate love matches, and most likely frenemies. Along with fun quizzes, illustrations, and trivia boxes, each group also gets tailored recommendations for playlists, books, movies, and websites. Fun, funny, and ultimately empowering, this is the perfect book for women of any age who've felt like they're on the outside looking in.

Geektastic : stories from the nerd herd / edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci
Teen fiction. 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!

World of geekcraft : step-by-step instructions for 25 super-cool craft projects / by Susan Beal ; photographs by Jay B Sauceda
Nonfiction. Readers will learn to stitch up a Morse Code quilt to send a hidden message, dig out their Perler beads to create a life-like Buffy portrait, or stick to the classics with a Super Mario cross-stitch. With step-by-step instructions, project templates, how-to illustrations, and color photorgraphs, and featuring a variety of techniques and themes, The World of Geekcraft has something for geeks of all persuasions and affiliations.

Fantasy freaks and gaming geeks : an epic quest for reality among role players, online gamers, and other dwellers of imaginary realms / Ethan Gilsdorf
Nonfiction. Tens of millions of people around the globe turn away from the "real" world to inhabit others. From movie fan-freaks, comic book conventions and Renaissance fairs, live-action role-playing games to World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons. Who are these gamers and fantasy fans? What explains the irresistable appeal of such "escapist" adventures? In a blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis and memoir, the author attempts to find answers.