A Very Brief History of Young Adult Literature

Young Adult literature is becoming more and more prominent these days. You can't go to a bookstore, movie theater or even the internet without hearing about the latest young adult book in some way or another. Many people dismiss it as a new thing to market to impressionable teens or that it surged about with Harry Potter. Truth is, this genre has existed for quite some time.

And by quite some time, I mean more than a few centuries back.

Comic Book Thursdays: Basic Tips for Impressing Lady Nerds

Being a single, female nerd in a world where people rarely understand what you’re looking for is tough. Considering that most stereotypes assume we are all losers with no lives and limited intelligence and/or maturity makes it tougher. As a single nerd of the female persuasion, I’ve run into a lot of Sheldons and Simpson’s comic book guys while I search for that nerdy significant other.

This week, I’ll attempt to provide some tips that while obvious; tend to fly over intelligent brains. They are based on my own experiences and while they may not work on all nerdy girls out there, I think it will significantly raise your odds at approaching one successfully.