The Big Bang Theory
If you haven’t seen the show yet, you are missing out! It basically centers around a couple of INCREDIBLY GEEKY scientists and their hot female neighbor. Go forth and check it out immediately!
When you’re caught up and have no new episodes to watch, here are some great alternatives:
…if you want to keep watching a surprisingly cool nerd talk about science:
Another option is the YouTube Geek & Sundry Channel. They have everything from a comedy web series to a fantasy book club. Plus, the Great and Mighty Patrick Rothfuss himself even hosts a panel once a month!
…if you’d rather pick up a book and read:
- Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. This is science fiction at its finest, y’all. The world depends on a bunch of kids fighting a space war. Amazon
- The Magicians by Lev Grossman. Not only does this one feature characters with genius-level intelligence, but it is doubly awesome because it has a lot of things in common with Harry Potter. Amazon
Not a fantasy fan? NO PROBLEM. Plenty of socially awkward genius love to be found elsewhere…
- An Abundance of Katherines by John Green. This book is funny. REALLY funny. It has everything from feral hogs to moonshine. To advanced math and child prodigies. The nerd quotient is high. Amazon
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. This is where the socially awkward comes in. In a big way. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but the book is great! Amazon
Or, maybe you’re thinking that recurring characters like Leslie Winkle are not enough. YOU WANT MORE LADY NERD!
- All Men of Genius by Lev A.C. Rosen. I can’t recommend this one highly enough – it is so underrated. Steampunk with a lady scientist infused with elements from The Tempest & The Importance of Being Earnest…yes, it can be just as awesome as it sounds. Amazon
- A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare. If you’re more of a straight romance reader, check out this one featuring yet another awesome lady scientist. Who says a super awkward genius can’t bring a rake to his knees? $3.79 on Amazon – WORTH IT!
What else would you guys recommend?
And now…Big Bang Theory gif time!
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(Was this entire post just an excuse to look up gifs? Definitely.)
Liz February 23, 2013 at 10:52 pm
I love this idea! I enjoy the Big Bang Theory although I am behind.
I’m going to have to check out All Men of Genius, although that cover is rather hideous.
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Kirthi February 23, 2013 at 11:13 pm
I never realised it, but I’ve always needed this post. Time to get geeky!
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Stormy @ Book.Blog.Bake. February 24, 2013 at 9:45 am
I love the Big Bang Theory, and I love this post! It actually took me a few episodes before I really embraced the Big Bang Theory, but now I love it with all of my little nerdy heart. I’ve read Ender’s Game but haven’t read the other books you recommended(though An Abundance of Katherines, as well as all of John Green’s novels, are on my TBR). I really want to check the Magicians out now. Also: love the GIFs!
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Julie _B February 24, 2013 at 1:03 pm
LOVE The Big Bang Theory! My friend’s phone notices are varied Sheldon-isms, like “BAZINGA!”. I want it. lol
There is a March release called ASSURED DESTRUCTION by Michael F. Stewart (Young Adult) that I think would fit this genre and it has a female as the main character.
April Books & Wine February 24, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Would you believe that I’ve never actually seen this show? I KNOW I KNOW! But it’s not on Netflix, so I have a good excuse.
I will have to check it out.
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Quinn @ Quinn's Book Nook February 25, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Oh my gosh, I can’t stop laughing at those gifs. Hahahaha. I need to check out that Tessa Dare book.
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Sheila (Book Journey) March 9, 2013 at 11:52 am
My husband loves this show… it took me a bit longer to get into it but Sheldon makes it.
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