The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy
Books | Humor / General
3.9
Sam Maggs
This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. Fandom, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more--it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including: * How to make nerdy friends * How to rock awesome cosplay * How to write fanfic with feels * How to defeat internet trolls * How to attend your first con And more! Plus insightful interviews with fangirl faves, like Jane Espenson, Erin Morgenstern, Kate Beaton, Ashley Eckstein, Laura Vandervoort, Beth Revis, Kate Leth, and many others.
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Author
Sam Maggs
Pages
208
Publisher
Quirk Books
Published Date
2015
ISBN
159474789X 9781594747892
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"Quite funny. Found myself laughing out loud frequently. Enjoyed reading many thoughts or experiences I've had in the fandom community and enjoyed the tips and new insights. <br/><br/>Only 3 stars mainly because I don't think of it as a novel so can't rank it the same as what I've ranked other of my favourite books."
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Shannon
"I really enjoyed this book! It included many of the fandoms that I a a part of and there were many delightful references to my favorite characters, places and quotes sprinkled throughout this easy but fun read. The most informative bit was about conventions, which I have never been to one but have always wanted to, because it gave tips on how to get your tickets, how to best utilize your time and proper con etiquette. I also found the section on feminism to also be enlightening and a nice refresher since my Women's Studies course back in 2010 or 2011. There were a few parts I skipped over like gaming, which I have very little interest in, or this the I already know a great deal about and don't need the information provided to know that it is awesome. Overall, a great read!!!"
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Allison Freeman
"Great way to get started with a fandom. This book is full of resources to help you understand how to get involved with a fandom, how to reach out to other fangirls (or boys), and teach you all the fandom lingo. I never thought a book would make me feel so seen."
Whitney