Geek Book Club – SomeGadgetGuy

Juan Carlos Bagnell
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Geek Book Club – SomeGadgetGuy Podcast

Once a month Andrew Wallace and Juan Carlos Bagnell host an online, interactive book club, discussing the finest in geek oriented literature. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, graphic novels, and screen plays, it's all the stuff you grew up with, and new gems to discover. Sometimes high-brow, sometimes pulp, it's always a good time sharing conversations with friends. You can also participate! Read along, and join the discussion, or suggest new books for the hosts!

Episodes

  1. 03/10/2018

    Geek Book Club 014: ‘The Dark Forest’ By Liu Cixin

    Our follow up to the incredible ‘Three Body Problem’, we revisit this rich world. Does the story survive a translation from a different author? Let’s take a spin through the future, and how humanity would survive an alien first contact! Shop for ‘The Dark Forrest’ on Amazon https://amzn.to/2KxQqBj Download this week’s show as an audio … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 014: ‘The Dark Forest’ By Liu Cixin"

  2. 17/08/2018

    Geek Book Club 013 – ‘Artemis: A Novel’ by Andy Weir

    A near future colony on the moon! A protagonist who flirts with criminal activities. A noir caper to change the face of the lunar economy. ‘Artemis’ is a fun romp through sci-fi crime from the author of ‘The Martian’. Andy Weir delivers just enough science to keep the story grounded, but just enough drama to … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 013 – ‘Artemis: A Novel’ by Andy Weir"

  3. 02/08/2018

    Geek Book Club 12b – Interview with ‘Barrow’ Author John Deakins

    Our first fantasy novel on the Geek Book Club, with a fun insider story from Andrew. He knows the author! The first book of the “Barrow” series introduces the setting; the city of Barrow on the Thousand Stars Plane. Andrew sat down with John Deakins to chat about writing the book, publishing, and fantasy stories. … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 12b – Interview with ‘Barrow’ Author John Deakins"

  4. 01/08/2018

    Geek Book Club 012a – ‘Barrow’ by John Deakins

    Our first fantasy novel on the Geek Book Club, with a fun insider story from Andrew. He knows the author! The first book of the “Barrow” series introduces the setting; the city of Barrow on the Thousand Stars Plane. In a multiverse of unstable pocket universes, the Thousand Stars Plane is nearly normal, except for … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 012a – ‘Barrow’ by John Deakins"

  5. 29/06/2018

    Geek Book Club 011 – ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel

    A gut-wrenchingly beautiful story about art and story telling in a post apocalyptic world. Station Eleven walks us through the fall of modern society, the individuals who survive, and asks us to imagine how we might preserve our stories and art. “Existence is insufficient”. Shop Station Eleven on Amazon https://amzn.to/2LGi1Qo Download this week’s show as … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 011 – ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel"

  6. 29/05/2018

    Geek Book Club 010 – ‘Vendetta: Star Trek The Next Generation’ by Peter David

    Sometimes you just have to see if you CAN go home again. One of Juan’s favorite Trek novels as a kid, does it live up to his memories? Can it survive the scrutiny of “Man Child Juan”? Let’s take a look back at Vendetta, one of the first stories to feature a Borg killing antagonist! … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 010 – ‘Vendetta: Star Trek The Next Generation’ by Peter David"

  7. 27/03/2018

    Geek Book Club 008 – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

    Maybe the most passionate love letter to the 1980’s ever written. Releasing this week as a feature film adaptation, directed by none other than Mr. Steven Spielberg, ‘Ready Player One’ is a high concept fantasy adventure celebrating all things geek and pop culture in a wonderful mash up style. Here’s our take on the book, … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 008 – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline"

  8. 05/03/2018

    Geek Book Club 007 – Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan

    Pulp noir storytelling, hard science fiction setting, and a little life philosophy. ‘Altered Carbon’ has a little something for everyone. No surprise that this book series was optioned by Netflix for a 10 episode series. Sure, TV is fun to watch, but we’re BOOK GEEKS! Let’s read this puppy! Let’s read the HECK out of … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 007 – Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan"

  9. 21/02/2018

    Geek Book Club 006 – The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

    The Left Hand of Darkness is an incredible achievement in science fiction, pushing the boundaries on late 1960’s gender discussion, and building a world for future novels to explore. What happens to a society when you strip away gender, and then introduce a man into that society? Plus we get super squirrely talking about fantasy … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 006 – The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin"

  10. 03/01/2018

    Geek Book Club 005 – Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

    Our review of ‘Little Brother’ by Cory Doctorow! It’s time to tackle some YA fiction, and why not also get SUPER political! Doctorow’s book takes a hard look at American politics and our government’s response to tragic events. Can a group of tech savvy kids take down Homeland Security? How can young citizens get involved? … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 005 – Little Brother by Cory Doctorow"

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Once a month Andrew Wallace and Juan Carlos Bagnell host an online, interactive book club, discussing the finest in geek oriented literature. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, graphic novels, and screen plays, it's all the stuff you grew up with, and new gems to discover. Sometimes high-brow, sometimes pulp, it's always a good time sharing conversations with friends. You can also participate! Read along, and join the discussion, or suggest new books for the hosts!

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