Black Nerd Problems: Essays

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Black Nerd Problems: Essays
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Author Black Nerd Problems
Omar Holmon
William Evans
LanguageEnglish
Subject Pop culture
Nerd culture
Published2021
Publisher Gallery Books
Publication place United States of America
Media typeHardcover, paperback
Pages304
ISBN 9781982150235

Black Nerd Problems (2021) is a collection of essays written by Black Nerd Problems , primarily Omar Holmon and William Evans. It was named a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee. [1] The book has 48 entries, being a blend of new and archived takes from the BNP website, covering everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to “The Sobering Reality of Actual Black Nerd Problems." [2]

Contents

Development

The idea of a book based on the website was first suggested by the publisher, which had already been working with Evans on a poetry collection. [3]

Reception

The book was reviewed positively, [4] and described as both humorous and introspective. [5] It was nominated for a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award in Readers' Favorite Humor. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Best Humor Books of 2021". Goodreads. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Kai, Maiysha (2 December 2021). "'We Black as Hell!': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Digs Into Black Nerd Problems". The Root. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Ohanesian, Liz (2021-09-25). "'Black Nerd Problems' authors reveal secret origins that turned a website into book". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  4. ↑ Reed, Robert (2021-09-28). "'Black Nerd Problems: Essays' is a beautiful look at what it is to be a Black nerd". AIPT. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  5. ↑ Henry, Alissa (2022-07-26). "Black Nerd Problems: Local Writer Dives Into Minority Culture on Paper". WTTE. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
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