The letters this month came from all over the world, were largely thankful and occasionally cryptic. Particularly those several unsigned comments that simply said “Lost Fleet” and “blackjack.” Uh. Okay. Thanks for that! (We're Jack Campbell fans too, but come on. A little context goes a long way, folks.)

Then there was this one, from an irate young woman named Lula Montenegro:

my mom showed my your list of science fiction songs, and laughed because my favorite song isn't on your list, but it should be! the jonas brothers year 3000 is a song about time travel and is much better than some song about that book i had to study in ninth grade. it should be no. 1!!!

Lula

Right. We don’t really know what to say to this one, Lula, except that we would point out writer Kate Nagy’s caveat citing that exclusion criteria for the Top 13 Genre-Themed Songs included anything that might lead to ripping out one’s eardrums with a tuning fork. Presumably, “Year 3000” (originally recorded by UK band Busted, if you’re interested) fits squarely into that category.

And the “Year 3000” love continues, contained within the much kinder words of Canadian Sarah Tate. She says:

Your Saltation review rocked! You are so right, there is WAAAY too much tea talk. The Dr Who reviews rocked too. Wasn't sure at first about all the love for Stargate Universe, but just read the first issue geek vs geek, and so I can see that not everyone at your site is brainwashed. Stupid show. But Supernatural is the best, and your reviews are crazy LOL funny. I also really liked the top 13 songs list, dispite (sic) not having heard of most of them. The youtube clips were very helpful. You didn't consider including Year 3000 by Busted? It has time travel!!! All in all, this is a really good site. I'm going to read the rest of it now. Thanks. Sarah.

And Sarah did go and read the rest of it, following up with this comment:

Almost forgot to mention the book reviews! Prydain is the greatest book series ever, and K Burt made me want to go and read them again RIGHT NOW!!!! I have too much studying to do, I shouldn't be reading kids fantasy books for who knows what number time, but I think I will anyway. If I fail Poly Sci again, I will blame you.

We’re sorry, Sarah! If it helps, we blame K. for most things, too.

Speaking of book series we love, Scotland’s Sal Creavy had this to say:

Hey, thanks for the heads up on the Liaden series. I bought 'Local Custom' at a second hand store a while ago, and it was sitting on my bookshelf unread. After I saw your review of Saltation, I picked it up, and now I'm hooked! Ebay here I come. Sal

Or you could download the rest of the Lee and Miller coolness from Baen WebScriptions, or even buy them in collected form was and when they are reissued in glorious hardback, also by Baen. And don’t forget the Liaden short stories, many of which are also available through WebScriptions, or at the official site, korval.com!

Can you tell we love the Liaden series? Go forth and read! And, you’re welcome.

Another reader grateful for our assistance is the evocatively named moyaforever:

There are Farscape comics? Oh, man! I NEED TO BUY THEM NOW! Glad I read those staff biographies.

Ben, from Belgium, was also overcome by this news:

FARSCAPE COMICS? THERE ARE FARSCAPE COMICS? I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS NEWS. THEY WILL BE BEING MY OBSESSION NOW, TOO. SO MANY THANKS. BEN.

Yes, indeed, there are Farscape comics, and they are freaking awesome. They’re published by Boom, the mini-series collections are beautifully hardbackily bound, and there are now two ongoing series, also from Boom: Farscape and Scorpius. Yep, Scorpius! Also, all are storied by Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon himself. Enjoy, Ben and moyaforever. You, too, are welcome. (And well done on reading the Geek Speak Staff Bios. You are clearly very dedicated; we love that about you.)

More excited shouting came our way from one Steven White, in Hong Kong:

THESE A-ZS OF GEEK ARE AWESOME! HONOR HARRINGTON, AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER, AIRWOLF, POWER RANGERS, GHOSTBUSTERS, ULYSSES 31, LEXA FRICKING DOIG! EXCEPT FOR TWILIGHT (WHY RACHEL, WHY?) YOU HAD ME NODDING AND AGREEING ALL THE WAY. NICE. SW

Rachel responds: To quote, uh, me: “Okay, I know, I can’t help it, alright.” I believe that answers your “why?” I’m sorry, but there it is.

Then came this, from American Simon Wellesley:

Geek Speak Magazine, you are wonderful!!! I only wish you updated every day. Your Smallville reviews, your Lost reviews, your Supernatural reviews, your movie reviews. I have no idea why I even read this one, since I am a childless 43 year old male, but William Cashin's review of How To Train Your Dragon made me go see it, and it was a very enjoyable film! Likewise, I watched Transformers 2 on the basis of David Baldwin's excellent review--I had to see if it was as bad as he suggested. It was worse! Also, the Hollywood Geek articles are fascinating to anyone with an interest in film, and I will certainly keep an eye out for his [screenwriter David Rosiak – Ed.] Lifetime giallo. My wife will love that I am watching Lifetime! So, thank you, Geek Speak Magazine!!! I am with you all the way, and look forward to your next issue. Simon

No, thank you, Simon! And thank you to everyone who sent in their comments! We can’t print to them all, but we love and appreciate each one... even those that are mad at us for dissing teenage boy bands.

Until next month...