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Sunken Treasure: Wil Wheaton's Hot Cocoa Box Sampler
Author Wil Wheaton says, "Sunken Treasure is a short collection of my favorite pieces from my books and blog, including a production diary from my 2008 role in Criminal Minds, and excerpts from a collaborative fiction I took part in called Ficlets. As a bonus feature, it also includes the never-before-seen script to a sketch I wrote and performed at the ACME Comedy Theater.
If you ever wanted to know where to start with all my writing, Sunken Treasure is the book for you."
If you ever wanted to know where to start with all my writing, Sunken Treasure is the book for you."
90 pages, Chapbook
First published January 1, 2008
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Wil Wheaton
103 books235k followersWil Wheaton loves to tell stories. He’s been doing it his whole life.
By age ten, he had already been acting for three years. In 1986, at age 12, he earned critical acclaim as Gordie Lachance in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me; at 14, he began his four-year turn as Wesley Crusher on the hit TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Since then, Wil has appeared in dozens of films and TV series, with recurring roles on TNT’s Leverage, SyFy’s Eureka, and the hit webseries The Guild. He is the creator, producer, and host of the wildly successful webseries Tabletop, credited with reigniting national interest in tabletop gaming. Most recently, he played a fictionalized version of himself on CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, one of the most highly rated and watched sitcoms of the last decade.
An accomplished voice actor, Wil has lent his talents to animated series including Family Guy, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. His video game credits include four installments each of the Grand Theft Auto and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series, as well as Fallout: New Vegas, DC Universe Online, and Broken Age.
His audiobook narration of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list, and was one of Goodreads’ 10 Best Narrator and Audiobook Pairings of All Time. He has also lent his voice to titles by John Scalzi, Randall Monroe, and Joe Hill.
When he isn’t acting, narrating, or podcasting, Wil Wheaton is writing.
A lot.
He is the author of Just A Geek, Dancing Barefoot, The Happiest Days of Our Lives, Hunter, and Dead Trees Give No Shelter, plus a forthcoming novel, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything. He has contributed columns to Salon.com, The A.V. Club, LA Weekly, Playboy, The Washington Post, and the Suicide Girls Newswire.
In recent years, Wil has earned recognition as an outspoken mental health advocate, chronicling his own journey in his blog and as a public speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His powerful, candid essay about his struggle with chronic depression and anxiety garnered national attention.
Wil lives in Los Angeles with his badass, irrepressible wife Anne, two rescued dogs, one cat, and two vintage arcade cabinets. If you’re not a robot, you can reach him at: wil at wilwheaton dot net.
By age ten, he had already been acting for three years. In 1986, at age 12, he earned critical acclaim as Gordie Lachance in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me; at 14, he began his four-year turn as Wesley Crusher on the hit TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Since then, Wil has appeared in dozens of films and TV series, with recurring roles on TNT’s Leverage, SyFy’s Eureka, and the hit webseries The Guild. He is the creator, producer, and host of the wildly successful webseries Tabletop, credited with reigniting national interest in tabletop gaming. Most recently, he played a fictionalized version of himself on CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, one of the most highly rated and watched sitcoms of the last decade.
An accomplished voice actor, Wil has lent his talents to animated series including Family Guy, Teen Titans, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. His video game credits include four installments each of the Grand Theft Auto and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series, as well as Fallout: New Vegas, DC Universe Online, and Broken Age.
His audiobook narration of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list, and was one of Goodreads’ 10 Best Narrator and Audiobook Pairings of All Time. He has also lent his voice to titles by John Scalzi, Randall Monroe, and Joe Hill.
When he isn’t acting, narrating, or podcasting, Wil Wheaton is writing.
A lot.
He is the author of Just A Geek, Dancing Barefoot, The Happiest Days of Our Lives, Hunter, and Dead Trees Give No Shelter, plus a forthcoming novel, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything. He has contributed columns to Salon.com, The A.V. Club, LA Weekly, Playboy, The Washington Post, and the Suicide Girls Newswire.
In recent years, Wil has earned recognition as an outspoken mental health advocate, chronicling his own journey in his blog and as a public speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His powerful, candid essay about his struggle with chronic depression and anxiety garnered national attention.
Wil lives in Los Angeles with his badass, irrepressible wife Anne, two rescued dogs, one cat, and two vintage arcade cabinets. If you’re not a robot, you can reach him at: wil at wilwheaton dot net.
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July 20, 2009Well, I can't really review this objectively because I wrote it, right?
I guess what learned from this is that it's a lot of fun to pull together a whole bunch of different stories into one place so people can get a sense of who I am as an author. I've been blown away that so many readers have liked it so much, and while I don't have scientifically-solid evidence that it's increased sales of my other books (no control data, really), I don't think it's entirely coincidence that Just A Geek sold out shortly after Sunken Treasure went on sale.
I guess what learned from this is that it's a lot of fun to pull together a whole bunch of different stories into one place so people can get a sense of who I am as an author. I've been blown away that so many readers have liked it so much, and while I don't have scientifically-solid evidence that it's increased sales of my other books (no control data, really), I don't think it's entirely coincidence that Just A Geek sold out shortly after Sunken Treasure went on sale.
March 15, 2009
I've been aware of Wil Wheaton as an actor since I was a kid, having seen "Stand By Me" and various episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" when I was as young as 12 years old. However, I've only known of him as a writer for a very short time, since I discovered his blog about 6 months ago. Apparently this is the main focus of his creative endeavors these days, as he has several books out and has been maintaining his blog for close to a decade. I'm glad I finally figured all of this out; I've really enjoyed his blog since starting to read it recently. That's why, when he announced that he was self-publishing a short collection of writing that would make a good introduction for new fans, I went ahead and ordered myself a copy.
"Sunken Treasure" is a quick and enjoyable read that you can get through in a couple of hours before getting out of bed on a lazy Sunday morning, which is exactly how I read it this morning. And actually, I'd say that "Sunken Treasure" is probably worth it for even the long-running Wheaton fans. While it's rather short at 84 pages, only about 30 of those pages have been published in previous books of his, making 2/3 of this material new even to those who've bought all of his books. And that material is some of the most worthwhile stuff here; I particularly enjoyed the volume's longest piece, a production diary from his recent guest-star turn on the TV show Criminal Minds. This diary takes up about the last third of the book, and does a great job of giving random readers like myself who've never done any sort of acting an idea of what it's like to work on a TV show. I think it helped that I prepared for reading the book by making sure to catch the episode when it aired, so that I could compare Wil's behind-the-scenes descriptions to my memories of the finished episode (which, for the record, was quite good).
That wasn't the only thing I enjoyed here, though. The stories of Star Wars toys and arcade games that he loved as a child could have come from my own memories, while his stories about happy moments with his wife and teenaged sons made me think that maybe the domestic, family-man lifestyle isn't quite as bad as I've always imagined it to be. I even enjoyed his recap of a Star Trek: TNG episode that I've never seen, especially in the moments when he stepped back from his rather snarky recap (which, don't get me wrong, was itself fun and amusing) to share some of his personal feelings about working on the show. His heartfelt frustration at playing a character that ended up being hated by a great many Star Trek fans, and further at feeling like it wasn't his fault, that his hands were tied by writing failures and flawed character decisions, was something I found myself empathizing with. It sucks to carry the blame for something that, for the most part, is not your fault.
Ultimately, what I get from this book is that Wil Wheaton is a really nice guy with a pretty happy life. He's gifted with the ability to communicate the joys and, occasionally, the sorrows of his life to his readers in clear language that's easy to relate to. He knows how to tell an entertaining story. And ultimately, he's an incredibly likeable person, whose writing I want to read more of, as soon as I get the chance. If Wil's goal with this short sampler was to inspire more sales of his other books, well, he sure has succeeded where I'm concerned. I plan to pick up some more of his stuff as soon as I get the chance.
"Sunken Treasure" is a quick and enjoyable read that you can get through in a couple of hours before getting out of bed on a lazy Sunday morning, which is exactly how I read it this morning. And actually, I'd say that "Sunken Treasure" is probably worth it for even the long-running Wheaton fans. While it's rather short at 84 pages, only about 30 of those pages have been published in previous books of his, making 2/3 of this material new even to those who've bought all of his books. And that material is some of the most worthwhile stuff here; I particularly enjoyed the volume's longest piece, a production diary from his recent guest-star turn on the TV show Criminal Minds. This diary takes up about the last third of the book, and does a great job of giving random readers like myself who've never done any sort of acting an idea of what it's like to work on a TV show. I think it helped that I prepared for reading the book by making sure to catch the episode when it aired, so that I could compare Wil's behind-the-scenes descriptions to my memories of the finished episode (which, for the record, was quite good).
That wasn't the only thing I enjoyed here, though. The stories of Star Wars toys and arcade games that he loved as a child could have come from my own memories, while his stories about happy moments with his wife and teenaged sons made me think that maybe the domestic, family-man lifestyle isn't quite as bad as I've always imagined it to be. I even enjoyed his recap of a Star Trek: TNG episode that I've never seen, especially in the moments when he stepped back from his rather snarky recap (which, don't get me wrong, was itself fun and amusing) to share some of his personal feelings about working on the show. His heartfelt frustration at playing a character that ended up being hated by a great many Star Trek fans, and further at feeling like it wasn't his fault, that his hands were tied by writing failures and flawed character decisions, was something I found myself empathizing with. It sucks to carry the blame for something that, for the most part, is not your fault.
Ultimately, what I get from this book is that Wil Wheaton is a really nice guy with a pretty happy life. He's gifted with the ability to communicate the joys and, occasionally, the sorrows of his life to his readers in clear language that's easy to relate to. He knows how to tell an entertaining story. And ultimately, he's an incredibly likeable person, whose writing I want to read more of, as soon as I get the chance. If Wil's goal with this short sampler was to inspire more sales of his other books, well, he sure has succeeded where I'm concerned. I plan to pick up some more of his stuff as soon as I get the chance.
May 16, 2017
I have met Wil Wheaton a few times at comic book conventions and I got to say that he's a wonderful person! I adore him. (Picture to come later.)
This book I have signed by him the first time I met him and I'm sure that I read it that night, but I read it again because he's a good writer and so I could give a better review.
This is a great sampler book to give you an idea of Wheaton's writing style and such. (And a great story for Star Trek fans when it comes to Datalore.)
This book I have signed by him the first time I met him and I'm sure that I read it that night, but I read it again because he's a good writer and so I could give a better review.
This is a great sampler book to give you an idea of Wheaton's writing style and such. (And a great story for Star Trek fans when it comes to Datalore.)
March 9, 2009
This book is meant to introduce you to Wil Wheaton's writings beyond what you might already read in his blog, and I think it does a good job of that. I've been reading his blog for years now, and I was somewhat hesitant to purchase a book because I wasn't sure just how much more there could be in his book entries. I have a pretty good memory of things I read, and when he occasionally digs up old entries and reposts them, I find myself going "Oh yeah, I remember this one.." So was it worth it to buy what I largely already had access to in archive form? My answer is yes.
If your memory is on par with mine, you won't be getting too much extra here. However, if you enjoy Wheaton's writing style and have similar geek tendencies, you will probably be happy to have the chance to read his writings somewhere away from your computer. I took the book with me on vacation and read it while on the plane. It helped passed the time and was a very enjoyable read. Since I ordered this book on the first day, I also got a free audio copy of one of the chapters "See a Little Light," about how Wil gives one of his stepsons access to his comic collection. Being an uber comic fan myself, it was nice to have this particular chapter as the freebie, and I also found out that I enjoyed listening to Wheaton tells the stories as much as I enjoy reading them. As such, I promptly went and ordered the Audiobook for another one of his, The Happiest Days of Our Lives. I plan on listening to it during a 10 hr drive I'll be on this weekend.
If your memory is on par with mine, you won't be getting too much extra here. However, if you enjoy Wheaton's writing style and have similar geek tendencies, you will probably be happy to have the chance to read his writings somewhere away from your computer. I took the book with me on vacation and read it while on the plane. It helped passed the time and was a very enjoyable read. Since I ordered this book on the first day, I also got a free audio copy of one of the chapters "See a Little Light," about how Wil gives one of his stepsons access to his comic collection. Being an uber comic fan myself, it was nice to have this particular chapter as the freebie, and I also found out that I enjoyed listening to Wheaton tells the stories as much as I enjoy reading them. As such, I promptly went and ordered the Audiobook for another one of his, The Happiest Days of Our Lives. I plan on listening to it during a 10 hr drive I'll be on this weekend.
July 23, 2016
Everybody probably knows Wil Wheaton. I you haven’t seen him as Wesley Crusher (yes, I am a girl who loves Star Trek, and Jonathan Archer is my captain, sorry Jean Luc!), you will have probably seen him in the Big Bang Theory, Eureka or an awesome show called TableTop on the "YouTube". I think I am late to the party when it comes to his writing though. I have only recently discovered his blog (as mentioned on my writing portfolio) and am now starting my journey through his books. And as it says in the blurb, “Sunken Treasure” is a great place to start.
"If you ever wanted to know where to start with all my writing, Sunken Treasure is the book for you."—Wil Wheaton
“Sunken Treasure” is all kinds of different things, short stories, memories, blog excerpts, production diary and script, with one thing in common: a great voice.
I don’t think I am exagerating when I say I have fallen in love with Wil Wheaton’s storyteller voice. It is rare that a writer can draw you into a story with the simplest of things, right from the beginning and not loose you until he is done. Wil Wheaton has a voice like that, like a true storyteller.
My favourite thing in the book is a story/memory titled “The Trade”. Buy the book (I’d recommend getting it over here), read that story and you will immediately want to read more.
"If you ever wanted to know where to start with all my writing, Sunken Treasure is the book for you."—Wil Wheaton
“Sunken Treasure” is all kinds of different things, short stories, memories, blog excerpts, production diary and script, with one thing in common: a great voice.
I don’t think I am exagerating when I say I have fallen in love with Wil Wheaton’s storyteller voice. It is rare that a writer can draw you into a story with the simplest of things, right from the beginning and not loose you until he is done. Wil Wheaton has a voice like that, like a true storyteller.
My favourite thing in the book is a story/memory titled “The Trade”. Buy the book (I’d recommend getting it over here), read that story and you will immediately want to read more.
September 11, 2015
This book, although similar to the others I had read from him, was a little different as well as it included some materials from different areas such as stories that were more flash fiction as well as a script.
The gem here for me was the Criminal Minds production diary. I really enjoyed the excitement he built into is using his own emotions from the time as the words themselves seemed energized.
His discussion about rediscovering his passion for acting, the family atmosphere of the production, and the difficulties of not only getting in the mind of a madman, but also some of the acts this forced him to do bring you on a roller coaster ride.
I really want to find and watch this episode now and hopefully will do so shortly.
Another solid entry from Wheaton, who I am glad to have just recieved a paper copy of another one of his earlier works. I also am looking forward to soon diving into Star Trek: TNG, which I have never seen an episode of before, both to see is performance, but to also be prepared to read another one of his books where he discusses the episodes.
The gem here for me was the Criminal Minds production diary. I really enjoyed the excitement he built into is using his own emotions from the time as the words themselves seemed energized.
His discussion about rediscovering his passion for acting, the family atmosphere of the production, and the difficulties of not only getting in the mind of a madman, but also some of the acts this forced him to do bring you on a roller coaster ride.
I really want to find and watch this episode now and hopefully will do so shortly.
Another solid entry from Wheaton, who I am glad to have just recieved a paper copy of another one of his earlier works. I also am looking forward to soon diving into Star Trek: TNG, which I have never seen an episode of before, both to see is performance, but to also be prepared to read another one of his books where he discusses the episodes.
December 20, 2016
Review first published on My Blog.
Being the geek that I am, of course I have known who Wil Wheaton was from a young age. I didn't see most of his dramatic pieces but I've seen every episode of ST:TNG more times than I care to think about (it's actually on my tv as I type this, thank you BBCA). As a child, I was thrilled to see someone not much older than myself be part of the crew of the new Enterprise but even I got annoyed at how often he seemed to save the day. As time passed, he fell off my radar but then social media came about and I found that several of my friends were talking about him and his writing and I became intrigued. A friend had this book and loaned it to me so I was able to get a taste of his writing style through the many excerpts in it and I will definitely be looking to read more. His style is very relateable and easy to read. This book was all more personal stories but it definitely makes me curious to read some of his other works as well to see if that style holds up.
Being the geek that I am, of course I have known who Wil Wheaton was from a young age. I didn't see most of his dramatic pieces but I've seen every episode of ST:TNG more times than I care to think about (it's actually on my tv as I type this, thank you BBCA). As a child, I was thrilled to see someone not much older than myself be part of the crew of the new Enterprise but even I got annoyed at how often he seemed to save the day. As time passed, he fell off my radar but then social media came about and I found that several of my friends were talking about him and his writing and I became intrigued. A friend had this book and loaned it to me so I was able to get a taste of his writing style through the many excerpts in it and I will definitely be looking to read more. His style is very relateable and easy to read. This book was all more personal stories but it definitely makes me curious to read some of his other works as well to see if that style holds up.
February 28, 2009
I quite enjoyed this chapbook collection of essays from Wil Wheaton, the uber-geek. His style is very personal and approachable, and I quite enjoy the way he writes in general.
While I enjoyed all of the essays, I found the included piece from his upcoming "Memories of the Future" (a collection of his snarky reviews of episodes of Star Trek:TNG) particularly amusing.
It's a self-published book via Lulu's print-on-demand service. I actually ordered the PDF ebook version so I could read it on my Kindle. There's some great advantages to this, as he gets a more substantial percentage of the sales, and thanks to print-on-demand he doesn't end up with unused stock. The only downside to this is that there were a few spots in the books containing typos that a copy editor would have been been able to catch for him. Or not, I've read my fair share of traditionally published books that contain typographical errors.
Anyway, it's well worth a read for all of us geeks.
While I enjoyed all of the essays, I found the included piece from his upcoming "Memories of the Future" (a collection of his snarky reviews of episodes of Star Trek:TNG) particularly amusing.
It's a self-published book via Lulu's print-on-demand service. I actually ordered the PDF ebook version so I could read it on my Kindle. There's some great advantages to this, as he gets a more substantial percentage of the sales, and thanks to print-on-demand he doesn't end up with unused stock. The only downside to this is that there were a few spots in the books containing typos that a copy editor would have been been able to catch for him. Or not, I've read my fair share of traditionally published books that contain typographical errors.
Anyway, it's well worth a read for all of us geeks.
November 20, 2009
Sunken Treasure is meant to introduce readers to Wil Wheaton and his writing.
Having listened to the audiobook for "Just A Geek" and read trough "Dancing Barefoot", I've heard some of the stories before...
This isn't bad though, the stories are great and the book also includes stuff from the ACME comedy group and his own diary from working on Criminal Minds and much more.
Diversity is not a problem here, no sire Bob.
The book includes many stories, Wheaton keeps a high quality in his writting and the stories vary from childhood memories to more recent events... the tone is great, the way he tells the stories makes you feel like he's telling the stories he enjoy telling and you're sucked into his world wether you want to or not... and what a world it is!
Even though I bought the book for the stories I hadn't read, I never skipped ahead but instead I enjoyed them once more...
Having listened to the audiobook for "Just A Geek" and read trough "Dancing Barefoot", I've heard some of the stories before...
This isn't bad though, the stories are great and the book also includes stuff from the ACME comedy group and his own diary from working on Criminal Minds and much more.
Diversity is not a problem here, no sire Bob.
The book includes many stories, Wheaton keeps a high quality in his writting and the stories vary from childhood memories to more recent events... the tone is great, the way he tells the stories makes you feel like he's telling the stories he enjoy telling and you're sucked into his world wether you want to or not... and what a world it is!
Even though I bought the book for the stories I hadn't read, I never skipped ahead but instead I enjoyed them once more...
February 12, 2012
Started following Wil Wheaton on Twitte because "Hey! I remember that guy from Star Trek. Started really enjoying his geeky and funny and geeky-funny posts so I decided to check out his writings that are more than 140 characters. Glad I did. The pieces in this book are very easy reading and very entertaining. Wheaton is funny and charming and his enthusiasm for his work, his family and his writing is heart-warming, even in the funny parts. Since we're about the same age, a lot of his pop culture references resonatedhich was fun. A couple small typos marred the text, but nothing egregious. So while I started following Wheaton because I remember him from TV him now because hes a new favorite author.
May 28, 2012
Adding this book now as I reread it again, after meeting him momentarily at at 2012 Phx Comicon. Stood in line with all the other fan girls to get his autograph on the new "Fawkes" one-shot and stood face to faced with him just long enough to seem to insult him (his take I think). Totally embarrased myself because actually I guess I was trying to show off by quoting him, because yes, his storytelling is that good that he has joined the ranks of writers I can randomly quote because I have read and reread his writings enough times. This wee tome is a perfect entryway into the heart and mind of the 21st centuries Hans Christian Anderson, not fables but memoir/blog entries that me make a bit better person for having read them and breathless from the toe-deep guffaws.
August 17, 2014
This book is just what a title says it is: a sampler of Wil Wheaton's writings. Excerpts are taken from a few of the books he has written, his blog, and even a little bit that doesn't appear anywhere else. It's a great way to have a taste of Wil's writing so you can see if you want to eat the whole cake.
It's pretty standard memoirs fare: nostalgia, humor, regret, and warm fuzzies. Wil is an excellent writer (turns out his 7th grade teacher was right), so if you enjoy reading memoirs with a decidedly sci-fi geek flavor, you won't be disappointed. Well, you might be disappointed that it's such a short book, but the intent is to get you to go out and get his other books.
Certainly worked on me.
It's pretty standard memoirs fare: nostalgia, humor, regret, and warm fuzzies. Wil is an excellent writer (turns out his 7th grade teacher was right), so if you enjoy reading memoirs with a decidedly sci-fi geek flavor, you won't be disappointed. Well, you might be disappointed that it's such a short book, but the intent is to get you to go out and get his other books.
Certainly worked on me.
August 24, 2012
As a reader of Wil Wheaton's blog, I already knew that I liked his writing style. But I did not expect to enjoy reading this book as much as I did.
"Sunken Treasure" exposes the reader to more than just a few blog entries. You get to hear how Mr. Wheaton came to terms with Star Trek and Wesley Crusher. You get a taste of his fiction, his writing skills. And you get a cute, informative ending story about the book itself, and Mr. Wheaton's successful foray into the world of e-books.
I strongly recommend this book for all up and coming authors, because hearing about another person's journey can be inspirational.
"Sunken Treasure" exposes the reader to more than just a few blog entries. You get to hear how Mr. Wheaton came to terms with Star Trek and Wesley Crusher. You get a taste of his fiction, his writing skills. And you get a cute, informative ending story about the book itself, and Mr. Wheaton's successful foray into the world of e-books.
I strongly recommend this book for all up and coming authors, because hearing about another person's journey can be inspirational.
March 21, 2011
I loved the anecdotes and short stories Wil included in the first half of this book, but I found the Criminal Minds production diary to be a little long and drawn out. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at the process of playing a guest role in a television series, but Wil gets a little sappy and fanboyish at parts. Don't worry, Wil! I know the fact that you are "one of us" is part of your appeal so others may feel differently. I hope this doesn't make me a dick. I still love ya!
March 3, 2013
This book is a collection of excerpts from Wil Wheaton's various writings. My initial reaction when I was reading this was that it was like sitting around listening to my friends talk. It was great fun and made me feel connected to him. He doesn't take on any pretensions, has no fear of making fun of himself and he's just plain funny. I am definitely going to be picking up some of his other books in the future. If you're the least little bit of a geek, you definitely should read this. And if you're not a geek, you still should probably read it.
September 9, 2013
I have followed Wil Wheaton's re-emergence upon the pop culture scene with a sort of joy, given that I loved him when growing up. It's a pleasant surprise (I hadn't really followed his blog) that he's such an excellent writer.
I found myself enthralled with the clear and interesting real life stories, more than his explorations into fiction. I love this sampler, because now I know which of his e-books I want to explore further. I'll gladly hail Wil as a great writer as well as a magnificent actor.
I found myself enthralled with the clear and interesting real life stories, more than his explorations into fiction. I love this sampler, because now I know which of his e-books I want to explore further. I'll gladly hail Wil as a great writer as well as a magnificent actor.
March 22, 2009
The perfect place to begin for new fans or those coming to Wil Wheaton's work from his blog. For those of us geeks who've loved him long time (since birth), it's another brilliant chapbook from Mr. Wheaton, full of stories to make you smile and a not-to-be-missed series regarding his work on Criminal Minds.
August 5, 2010
This is one of those books that makes you sad when there are no more stories left to read. It is a true sampler, a little of this, a dash of that, and a little pinch of something extra. It is an appetizer, designed to whet your appetite and make you want something more, so be warned! And be ready to buy more of Wil Wheaton's stuff and seek out his blog (if you haven't already done so).
April 5, 2015
A good representation of Wil Wheaton's writing, especially in that time when we was really getting his stride in with his blog. A very quick read - I strongly recommend that you either read this book, or his blog entries of the last decade, to catch up to the current context of Wil Wheaton :) Re-reading after quite some time, it was still fun.
April 30, 2011
This is a great sampler of Wheaton's work, but if, like me, you've read some of his other books you're going to end up reading stories you've read before.
Better for those new to Wheaton's writing than existing fans.
Better for those new to Wheaton's writing than existing fans.
August 1, 2013
I read this book after reading about it on Wil Wheaton's blog about the books he wrote. Its a collection of stories Wil has put together about many various things including some insight on some Hollywood projects he was involved in. Its an interesting and humorous read.
February 13, 2015
I love Wil Wheaton's writing, and my only complaint about this product is the formatting, which is horrible and occasionally difficult to read. Otherwise, it's an amazing book and makes me want to get his other titles as well.
November 6, 2008
I picked this up and had it signed at PAX 2008 this year. It contains snippets of Wil's previously released work, and I really enjoyed his writing. I'll have to pick up his books at some point.
March 3, 2009
A potluck of Wil Wheaton's musings about geek life, acting, blogging and Star Trek. For those who have read his other books, this is the 2008 update to Wil's public life.
July 2, 2009
Very quick read, and much of it reprinted from other sources, but it's very much designed to be an intro volume to be passed around amongst friends.
September 1, 2009
Nice little book about "things." Very chatty and breezy. Loved the part about Wil's guest starring role on Criminal Minds.
August 27, 2009
A "best of" and some new insights into Wils past and present, as always wunderfully written.
Want to read
April 15, 2010I bought a copy of this when I was at PAX East 2010 and got Wil to autograph it for me. I haven't had a chance to read it, but the Hot Cocoa scent still lingers...
April 18, 2011
This is a great little sampler to find out if you like Wil Wheaton's writing style. Low price, quick read, and has snippets from different books of his.
December 13, 2011
I love the stories so far, but all of them that I've read so far were in Just a Geek. HMMM.
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