literature
Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.
Why I Trust Google More Than My Own Memory
I forgot my cousin’s birthday last year. Not just the date. I forgot the month. I stood in the middle of a grocery store, staring at my phone, typing her name into Google like it might gently remind me who I was supposed to be.
By John Smith3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Queen" by Andrew Morton. Top Story - January 2026.
You're probably wondering why on earth I would read this book. It was free and it was a fair length. That was basically it at first. But another reason is because I enjoyed the show The Crown and so, it only makes sense to read a book that goes through separating facts from fictions - and to be fair, there aren't a lot of fictions about the show it seems. From the birth of the little princess and the way in which her father was reluctantly to become the king, all the way to meeting and marrying the veteran prince, Duke of Edinburgh and even down to the death of her father, queendom and beyond, this book actually gives us a lot about a woman who basically embodied the greatness and modernisation of the British 20th Century.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "On 1984" by D.J Taylor
I was almost not going to review this book because I felt it was a bit short. But it is something that was interesting to read and so, why not? The story of 1984 by George Orwell does not stand alone in the world of dystopian literature, we know that. It was definitely a reflection of its time. However, what many do not know is that it didn't even stand alone in the author's life. It is an amalgamation, a fusion, a mirror of everything he had written up to that point. From Winston Smith being inspired by aspects of himself all the way to the way in which rats are used as a symbol of terror and disgust. There is something about how 1984 is a product of connected thinking that makes us see it in a whole new light through this text...
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Jacob’s Room by Virginia Woolf
Published in 1922, Jacob’s Room was Virginia Woolf’s third novel and marked a significant departure from her earlier, more traditional narratives. The book is considered Woolf’s first major experimental work, foreshadowing the stream-of-consciousness style that would define Mrs Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927). Jacob’s Room was published by the Hogarth Press, the small publishing house founded by Woolf and her husband, Leonard Woolf.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Odyssey" by Stephen Fry
If you know anything about me you will know that Stephen Fry is one of my favourite people on this earth. He's a proper polymath and has a great personality with it - he also reminds me of Oscar Wilde in some ways. I've read the other books in the series but this is the one I was truly waiting for because I love the story of the Odyssey. I've read different translations over the years and of course, we all remember it being included in the 2016 Nobel Prize Lecture by Bob Dylan - it is truly one of the most impactful stories of all time. No wonder Christopher Nolan is currently directing the anticipated movie.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Madness Explained" by Richard P. Bentall
Some books take longer than others, and for me that means any books where there is a lot of in-depth science terminology. This book took me a while and so, instead of taking it around with me, I left it on my bedside table and read a few chapters here and there if I didn't have a headache. I had to go back and forth to an online dictionary sometimes and yes, there are tables and graphs in this book. BUT atop of all of this, I got through it and now here we are, with more knowledge and more understanding of the history of mental illness, and what that means for humanity.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Tell No One" by Harlan Coben
“Don't show me paradise and then burn it down” - Tell No One by Harlan Coben Harlan Coben's stories are great. I've read many of his books and the American author has also had his works as the inspiration for many a Netflix show (which I have also seen the majority of). Many people don't know that I like his works and apart from going off on weird tangents in his books (which I have slowly come to appreciate) - his output into the world of thriller is at least, less formulaic than James Patterson (though, the Woman's Murder Club was a huge part of my late-teens - I loved 5th Horseman it was probably my favourite from the series). But Tell No One by Harlan Coben was not only a great thriller - it was also free on my phone. Yes, that is why I read it!
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
Access to the Dark Web. Content Warning.
The internet most people use every day is only a small part of what actually exists online. Websites like Google, YouTube, and social media platforms belong to what is called the surface web—pages that are indexed by search engines and easy to find. Beyond that lies the deep web, which includes private content such as email accounts, online banking pages, and subscription-based services. A much smaller and more mysterious part of the internet is known as the dark web.
By John Smith3 months ago in Geeks
The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is one of the most talked-about and controversial books on power, influence, and human behavior. First published in 1998, the book has gained a massive following among readers interested in psychology, leadership, strategy, and personal success. Loved by some and criticized by others, this book leaves a strong impression and sparks deep discussion about how power works in the real world.
By John Smith3 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Dream of Reason" by Anthony Gottlieb
Sometimes I like to read philosophy books and especially if they are cheap. This is one of the first books read and finished in 2026 (does it count because I started it a few days before in 2025?). Well, you're probably surprised that I'm reading this at all. In 2025, one of the better philosophy books I read was The Philosophy of Andy Warhol where you can also read about all the strange stuff I found in the book. Sometimes though, these philosophy books can get a bit heavy and so, it takes me a bit longer to read. This one was one of them...
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Geeks
