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ONE OF THE NEW REPUBLIC'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR “Nothing I’ve read has cut to the heart of the ’00s like Y2K.” — Bustle Perfect for fans of Jia Tolentino and Chuck Klosterman, Y2K is a delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us...

This Is Not a Game is the extraordinary untold story of the internet’s first conspiracy theory, the legend of Ong’s Hat. Marc Fennell will dive deep into a previously unexplored world of tech hippies, eccentric web subcultures and simmering paranoia, uncovering how this tongue-in-cheek artistic experiment backfired on its creator and went on to influence much of what’s wrong with the internet today.

NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY VOGUE “If Gilmore Girls had sharper edges and came with a Los Angeles sunburn, you’d have this riveting novel, a love letter to kids who are done keeping their parents’ secrets.” —Courtney Maum, author of I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You A fresh...

December 31, 1999: The world braced for disaster as midnight approached. Then, nothing happened. The hysteria over the Y2K computer bug quickly became an afterthought; a punch-line. In Surviving Y2K, Dan Taberski takes you back to the turn of the millennium to meet the people for whom it was anything but a joke — computer coders, conspiracy theorists, survivalists, and true believers — as they each face their own version of the apocalypse. And Dan tells a new millennium story of his own, about a decision that could destroy his life.Headlong is Dan Taberski’s documentary podcast that ...

The Y2K bug, also known as the Millennium Bug, sparked widespread anxiety at the close of the 20th century, with fears of global computer system failures as the year transitioned to 2000 . This podcast delves into the history of this digital dilemma, exploring the reasons behind the potential crisis , the public's perception of the impending technological challenges , and the immense efforts undertaken by software engineers worldwide to avert a digital apocalypse . Join us as we unravel the story of Y2K, from the initial warnings to the eventual non-event, and examine the lasting lessons ...

The What if Multiverse series tells short stories from outside our own little universe. Alternate versions of what could have happened in a multiverse similar to our own, but oh so different. In Y2K: Panic Like It’s 1999, 14-year-old Josh figures out fast how crazy life can get when a little computer bug brings the world to its knees when all electricity and electronic devices stop working for good. Cannibalism, rogue gangs, and looting are just the start of his problems!

The Second John Keegan Retro Novel Two detectives—one a rising star, the other weighed down by past missteps—are forced together in the waning days of the 20th century. It’s late 1999, and New York City’s homicide division stands at a crossroads: embrace new technology or cling to the old ways that built its reputation. Detective John Keegan finds himself partnered with Rick Calhill, an ambitious and condescending detective who views Keegan’s recent struggles as weakness. Keegan, still smarting from the “partial failure” of his first case, sees this team-up as punishment, ...

Her life is a perfect lie. The only truth is hidden in an AIM chat window. Maya Rodriguez has her life perfectly mapped out: straight A’s, a seat at the popular table, and a one-way ticket to Cornell. Her Abercrombie polo is armor, her AIM screen name is a costume, and her only rule is to never, ever let anyone see the real her. But her carefully constructed world is thrown into a tailspin when she’s partnered with Sloane Kim for a history project—a cynical, combat-boot-wearing punk who sees right through Maya’s pastel-colored camouflage. Sloane is everything Maya is supposed to ...

The Annual Halloween Festival. A missing teen. A slasher with a pumpkin for a head. Ashwood Acres is the crown jewel of the small town of Marsfield, Illinois—and home to world-famous giant pumpkins and harvest fun. But beneath the pumpkin spice treats and haunted houses, something sinister lurks. Enzo Ashwood vanished under suspicious circumstances, and almost a year later, Samantha Summers and her friends are carving up the truth. This misfit group of teens is determined to uncover the mystery behind Marsfield’s long list of missing people—but someone, or something, is watching. ...

An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one of baseball's greatest rivalries. For eighty-six years Boston Red Sox baseball fans lived in the shadow of their...

Were you team Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Britney or Xtina? Simple Life or Newlyweds? With When They Popped, you don’t have to pick a side, because we’re going to mention it all! When They Popped retells the stories of the late 90s and early 2000s biggest celebrities, trends, and phenomena like boy band mania, celebrity-based reality TV, and the rise of “famous for being famous” socialites who ruled the tabloids. Hosts Kelsey and Mary are discussing Y2Ks most impactful cultural moments, icons, and celebrities while chronicling their rise to stardom and discussing when they reached the ...

For five years, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by her sister’s impossible disappearance. Now, in December 1999, with the world on the brink of chaos, Zahara sets out to find her sister no matter the cost in this twisty and compelling modern fantasy from Leslye Penelope. In April 1994, Zahara...

"Narrator Eunice Wong breathes life into the diverse cast of characters with an energetic precision that gives this audiobook the feeling of a lively radio drama."—AudioFile “Abraham Chang’s novel, packed with pop culture, is wonderfully alive. This is a beautifully tender and funny...

When two girls join forces to break up their best friends’ toxic relationship, they start to fall for each other in this “simultaneously uplifting and unflinching” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) ’90s romance from bestselling author Amber Smith and Sam Gellar, perfect for fans of She...

Coming of age as a Pakistani Mancunian In a dramatically changing world, one young man … just wishes Steak Bakes were halal Just a week after the world rejoices at a shiny new millennium – and realises that fears over Y2K were well OTT – you officially cross the threshold from adolescence...

PARIS: A MILLION MEANINGS IN A SINGLE NAME Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Reality star. Self-created. The labels attached to Paris Hilton. Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother. The roles Paris embraces...

Genre: Semi-Biographical, Dark Comedy, Coming-of-Age Tone: Irreverent, Gritty, Chaotic, and Darkly Humorous Description: Welcome to Party2K, a semi-biographical odyssey into the wild, unfiltered chaos of youth at the turn of the millennium. Set against the backdrop of Y2K paranoia, this raw and unapologetically honest novel follows Terry, Casey, Jesse, and Sean—four friends navigating a night of debauchery, self-discovery, and absurdity as they chase the elusive thrill of a New Year’s Eve rave. From the desperation of finding the perfect wrinkled t-shirt to the impulsive purchase of a ...

From the moment he sets his eyes on Ashley Oliver at sixth form on the cusp of the new millennium, Charlie falls in love. It isn’t all sunshine and roses though and it takes several years and more than one chance meeting before they begin their relationship. Will they survive everything the...

It seems like people are always talking about the end of the world, doesn't it? Y2K, the Mayan apocalypse, blood moon prophecies, nuclear war, killer robots, you name it. In Apocalypse Any Day Now, journalist Tea Krulos travels the country to try to puzzle out America's obsession with the end of days. Along the way he meets doomsday preppers - people who stockpile supplies and learn survival skills - as well as religious prognosticators and climate scientists, and much more.

In the summer of the year 2000, Matilda Crowley is about to leave a dead-end job in the cubicles of The Pit at Amalgamated Consolidated. However, in order for her to get her dream job as a junior executive in its Events department, her boss George insists she take a vacation to use her unused vacation days. As she deals with a boss who doesn’t appreciate her and a boyfriend that doesn’t love her, Matilda gets a call from her brother Brody with an offer to work as a Goth model for the internet startup Gothshop.com in Los Angeles. As Matilda uses her vacation days to become Gothshop’s ...