It discusses:
- fandoms like Harry Potter, Supernatural, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Whedonites, the Unsullied (fans of Game of Thrones who've only seen the TV show) and Bookwalkers (people who've read the books before watching the TV show),
- defining characteristics of being part of a fandom including key accessories, how to become one, and the unending debates fandoms have (Is DC better than Marvel? Kirk or Picard? Who is Jon Snow's mother?), and
- where to find like-minded people (like our Graphic Content book club that meets every other month to discuss graphic novels).
There's a chapter on conventions that includes a how-to guide so you stay hydrated, get that photo with your favorite celebrity, and rock a costume like no one else.
It also has interviews with women working on some of your favorite TV shows and writing your favorite books. Jill Pantozzi, editor in chief of The Mary Sue; Jane Espenson, writer and producer of shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, and Once Upon a Time; Laura Vandervoort, star of Bitten and Smallville; Beth Revis, author of the Across the Universe trilogy and others answer questions on the positive influence of geekdom in their lives and advice for geek girls.
Comics
Batwoman: Elegy written by Greg Rucka, artwork by J.H. Williams III, colors by Dave Stewart
Ms. Marvel written by G. Willow Wilson, illustrated by Adrian Alphona and Jacob Wyatt (Check out Sarah's review of Ms. Marvel here.)
Rat Queens by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Television and Movies
Firefly
Haywire
Sanctuary
Books
Huntress by Malinda Ho
The Immortals Quartet by Tamora Pierce
Anime
Attack on Titan
Slayers
When you're done reading The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks, check out some other related books.
Rat Queens by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Television and Movies
Firefly
Haywire
Sanctuary
Books
Huntress by Malinda Ho
The Immortals Quartet by Tamora Pierce
Anime
Attack on Titan
Slayers
When you're done reading The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks, check out some other related books.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost): A Memoir by Felicia Day (star of The Guild)
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