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January 2022

Black Nerd Problems

By Omar Holman & William Evans
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The authors of this essay collection perform their audiobook with humor and verve. It’s a real treat for fans of popular culture critique.
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The essay collection Black Nerd Problems (8 hours) presents the opinions of William Evans and Omar Holmon, creators of the website by the same name. The two explore geek culture topics ranging from the frivolous to the serious, from the shifting definition of nerd to deep dives into Black superheroes.

The think pieces in this collection beg to be read aloud, and Evans and Holmon deliver high-energy performances with humor and verve, making this audiobook a real treat for fans of pop culture critique. It won’t surprise anyone to discover that the authors are poets as well, and the conviction behind each of their declarations makes the listener feel like they’re hearing a lively podcast or sitting around a table arguing with friends.

Whether you disagree with their opinions, find them insightful and thought-provoking or are indifferent to the subject matter, you will undoubtedly be entertained by Evans and Holmon’s performance.

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Black Nerd Problems

Black Nerd Problems

By Omar Holman & William Evans
Simon & Schuster Audio
ISBN 9781797129938

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