Cohosts for this month are Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor and JQ Rose!
First of all, I want to acknowledge that not all stories are for everyone. That's a good thing. What a boring place it would be if we all only liked the same things.
Let me assure you that they can because I'm one of them and, believe me, I had LOTS of company.
I served for five years on the Leaky Cauldron's forum, The Leaky Lounge, prior to the release of the final book (like Sam's father Alex did in the book).
I can attest to the fact that the book series is NOT just for kids.
I know of at least one couple who was working as staff on the forum and fell in love online. She was from the UK and he from the South. They're still happily married, have two beautiful children, and continue to share their passion for the series. They attended the opening of the park on the first day and met Jo Rowling who'd heard about their romance and was thrilled for them.
On the forums I moderated, we had attorneys, geneticists, college professors, business professionals, (to name a few) who participated. We needed moderators because those oh-so-mature adults were PASSIONATE about their opinions about the stories.
Yes. That's sarcasm. ;) I found out that adults can misbehave with the worst children.
Many who geeked out about the wizarding world Jo created were mature adults--and by "mature" I mean OLD. *raises hand* I cannot stress the following enough.
We risk losing something precious when we "mature" out of having fun.
Like Sam and Ethan in this story, I never want to be one of those adults. And my kids and grandkids love that I don't. I guess I succeeded in raising a bunch of nerds.
In my experience, one person's reality isn't necessarily another's, so I try to be open-minded.
Personally, I think geeks rule.
What about you?
Is there a fictional place you geek over?
