Here is a list of the best Geek books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Cooks, and Good Food (2015)
- Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share (2010)
- GEEK LOVE. (1989)
- Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food (2010)
- A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics) (2019)
- Geeks Who Drink Presents: Duh!: 100 Bar Trivia Questions You Should Know (And the Unexpected Stories Behind the Answers) (2019)
- Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts Volume 2 (2004)
- Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News by Jeff Jarvis (2014-12-24) ()
- Geek-Art: An Anthology: Art, Design, Illustration & Pop Culture (2014)
- Breakthrough Thinking: A Guide to Creative Thinking and Idea Generation (2014)
- Queens of Geek (2017)
- Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence (2002)
- American Ephemeris for the 20th Century: 1900 to 2000 at Midnight/5th Revised (2000)
- Geek’s Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, 2019 Edition: An Unofficial Guide for Muggles and Wizards (2019)
- Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho (2001)
Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Cooks, and Good Food (2015)
Why do we cook the way we do? Are you the innovative type, used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Do you want to learn to be a better cook or curious about the science behind what happens to food as it cooks? More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why do we bake some things at 350°F/175°C and others at 375°F/190°C? Why is medium-rare steak so popular?
Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share (2010)
Today’s generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery. Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead.
GEEK LOVE. (1989)
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. Vintage Books,1989
Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food (2010)
Are you the innovative type, the cook who marches to a different drummer — used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Are you interested in the science behind what happens to food while it’s cooking? Do you want to learn what makes a recipe work so you can improvise and create your own unique dish? More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why is medium-rare steak so popular?
A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics) (2019)
Created specifically for fans of Japanese “cool culture,” A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all the touchstones of traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way.
Geeks Who Drink Presents: Duh!: 100 Bar Trivia Questions You Should Know (And the Unexpected Stories Behind the Answers) (2019)
The best trivia questions are usually the ones that are right on the tip of your tongue—so obvious that you may not know the answer offhand, but you should. In Duh, America’s foremost masters of pub quiz, Geeks Who Drink, will take trivia lovers on a voyage through 100 of our face-palmiest questions. Along the way, we’ll explore the blind hills and corners that make random knowledge so much fun.
Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts Volume 2 (2004)
Though only airing for 18 episodes, the Dreamworks Television comedy/drama Freaks and Geeks (NBC, 1999-2000) earned extraordinary critical acclaim, and developed a devoted fan base that fought valiantly to keep it on the air. Eventually fan demand (an online petition of over 35,000 names) convinced the studio to release the series on DVD.
Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News by Jeff Jarvis (2014-12-24) ()
Paperback Publisher: CUNY Journalism Press (1710) ASIN: B01NAN47CI Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 customer reviews Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,997,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?
Geek-Art: An Anthology: Art, Design, Illustration & Pop Culture (2014)
Every age has its artistic inspiration. Medieval artists exalted spiritual subjects. Modernists shifted their attention to humanity and the senses.
Breakthrough Thinking: A Guide to Creative Thinking and Idea Generation (2014)
Harness your creative potential!Make no mistake; creative thinking is a skill. As with any skill, it can be strengthened, honed and mastered. And just like any endeavor, mastery of creativity requires thoughtful study and practice.
Queens of Geek (2017)
. Charlie likes to stand out. She’s a vlogger and actress promoting her first movie at SupaCon, and this is her chance to show fans she’s over her public breakup with co-star Reese Ryan. When internet-famous cool-girl actress Alyssa Huntington arrives as a surprise guest, it seems Charlie’s long-time crush on her isn’t as one-sided as she thought.Taylor likes to blend in. Her brain is wired differently, making her fear change.
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence (2002)
Part of the scheme. 27 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children’s Book Award 2003Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome.
American Ephemeris for the 20th Century: 1900 to 2000 at Midnight/5th Revised (2000)
No astrologer’s library can be complete without the ephemeris with the latest data from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The American Ephemeris by ACS is the most accurate ephemeris in the world today.
Geek’s Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, 2019 Edition: An Unofficial Guide for Muggles and Wizards (2019)
What happens when Wizards and Muggles come together? You can find out at Universal Orlando with this guide, narrated by Marianna Blackwater, Chief Witch of Muggle Relations at MACUSA. Both Muggles and Wizards will learn the best tips, touring guides and Wizard Trivia!
Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho (2001)
Jesse and Eric were geeks: suspicious of authority figures, proud of their status as outsiders, fervent in their belief in the positive power of technology. High school had been an unbearable experience and their small-town Idaho families had been torn apart by hard times. On the fringe of society, they had almost no social lives and little to look forward to. They spent every spare cent on their computers and every spare moment on-line.
Best Geek Books: The Ultimate Collection
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Esperanto Revolutionaries and Geeks: Language Politics, Digital Media and the Making of an International Community
Author(s): Guilherme Fians
ID: 3186957, Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2022, Size: 5 Mb, Format: pdf
Still Just a Geek: An Annotated Memoir
Author(s): Wil Wheaton
ID: 3252019, Publisher: HarperCollins, Year: 2022, Size: 4 Mb, Format: epub
Turn Your Fandom Into Cash: A Geeky Guide to Turn Your Passion Into a Business (or at least a Side Hustle)
Author(s): Carol Pinchefsky
ID: 3387688, Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser, Year: 2022, Size: 5 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are truly best-sellers according to USA Today, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.