In which we share how perceptions of stories change with age, discuss the dimensionality (or lack thereof) of female characters in science fiction, and bask in ultimate nerdness. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the TV series Futurama.

Gricel is happy her recommendations are well-received, Bee enthuses over a last-minute pick for best media of 2018, and Ashley praises the physics of underwater hair. The lady nerds award the “Best Heroine” Sockie, gush over winter 2018's new superhero movies, and share their 2019 reading resolutions.

In which we examine the emotions and motivations of AI, debate what constitutes a "slow burn," and discuss how perception of gender affects characterization. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the book Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie.

The lady nerds look back on the works they discussed in 2018 and once again, in the spirit of the season, mercilessly pit them against each other to award “Sockies” in 10 categories. Happy Holidays!

Gricel tries to rationalize the appeal of While You Were Sleeping, Ashley watches everything Netflix has to offer, and Bee is charmed by a little bear from Darkest Peru. The lady nerds list their 2018 favorites, try to make connections between unconnected works, and announce their Spring Into Space.

In which we discuss the relatability (or not) of Bridget Jones, consider depictions of women in the media and the “not like other girls” trope, and go off the rails at the sight of Colin "Pornstache" Firth. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the book Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding.

Bee demonstrates a sense of poise and rationality, Gricel does her best Ashley impression, and Ashley provides legal counsel. The lady nerds reminisce about the roots of their love of Queen, share their favorite children’s works discovered as adults, and debate whether their next selection constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

In which we have a jolly holiday scrutinizing Mary and Bert's relationship, learn about the suffragettes' strategic use of kites in the fight for political equality, and discuss the Edwardian nanny's nebulous position in the household. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the book and film (and musical) Mary Poppins.

Bee is amused by the predictive powers of Sherlock, Ashley reveals her shower song, and Gricel makes a case for an upcoming episode. The lady nerds belatedly discuss Moriarty, ponder the power of fanfiction, and compare their favorite book adaptations.

In which we examine notions of the “other” in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's era, share Sherlock trivia, and discuss the re-readability of mystery stories. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss Sherlock Holmes.