Diehard fangirl Julie loves Buffy marathons, fighting about comic book continuity, and being left alone. But more than anything, Julie loves Glory Gilmore, a mostly-forgotten C-List superheroine from the world of '80s comics. For years, she's longed to reclaim the precious Glory action figure that's eluded her grasp so many times before. And one fateful weekend, she has the chance to do just that. Of course, no great quest is ever simple. Before she can triumph over the forces of loudmouth nerds and clueless Mundanes everywhere, Julie will have to deal with an avalanche of unexpected obstacles. In the midst of battles for videogame supremacy and frustrating encounters with a supremely irritating TV pretty boy, she'll be forced to reconsider her fandom and reevaluate her life. She might even have to talk to people.
One Con Glory
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By TheresaBW
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic geek/fandom romance from a smart author! Full of all sorts of apt pop culture and sci fi references; interesting, quirky characters (I swear I've met some of them before); and nail-biting romance to top it all off. Recommended for self-proclaimed geeks, anyone who's been to a convention, comic book fans, and anyone who enjoys a good, fast-paced, satisfying story with snappy dialogue.
Can't wait to read more from the author!
Can't wait to read more from the author!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved LOVED this book! This is the kind of geek girl lit that I want to see become more and more of a trend. In fact, this needs to be a movie! It's not every day you find a female geek character in a a book as not only a MAIN character but a likeable one at that. Julie is a character you feel for, root for and want to go to Comic-Con with! It's a fun rom-com that doesn't insult those of us who love to flirt in Klingon. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ross Andrews
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As soon as I started reading ONE CON GLORY, I couldn't put it down. It's completely absorbing, with a fine eye for beautifully specific geek-details. I saw a lot of myself in the main character Julie and I'm not a geek girl at all. (Okay, I'm a geek guy, but still.) It made me more than just LOL, I actually laughed out loud for real. I recommend this book highly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid fun
It's been a long time since I've attended any kind of convention, but I suspect they haven't changed much - and One Con Glory seems to bare that out. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith Gow
4.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable short read
I enjoyed this book, it was a short and enjoyable read. The only critique I had was I wish that the characters had been more fleshed out.
Published 2 months ago by K. D'Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
This is a terrific depiction of the awkward friendships and tenuous connections that epitomize a life spent without trust. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Hoffman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable read
As a lady nerd I found One Con Glory to be an extremely entertaining read and fairly close to my experiences at weekend conventions, albeit without meeting and sleeping with a... Read more
Published on February 9, 2011 by B. Bretter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Geek Girls FTW!
This book is a great read! I LOVED all the geek references and totally identified with the main character. It's a must read for geeks everywhere!
Published on February 3, 2011 by Jessica Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Read
I purchased this book because I read about it on a reviewer's blog. I was not disappointed. While the book is a bit pricey for its length, it is very well written and exciting to... Read more
Published on January 16, 2011 by Katie Loves to Read
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