"Wil Wheaton revisits, revises memoir 'Still Just a Geek' ". The Oregonian called it "unflinchingly honest." Entertainment Weekly, however panned the book in a brief blurb titled "Whiner of the Week." References Just a Geek was praised by the science fiction/fantasy trade publication Chronicle for its "amused but not bitter" anecdotes. In 2012, the book was included as part of the first Humble Bundle collection of ebooks, curated by Cory Doctorow. Other stories discuss his reaction to the September 11 attacks, his relationship with his wife and stepchildren, and his experience learning HTML, web design, and Linux. In the book, he talks about life before and after his defining role as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, including stories about clashes with executives and a disagreement with Jimmy Kimmel over a co-hosting job he didn't receive. Many of the stories in Just a Geek originated from his blog, also called "Just a Geek," which had run for several years at the time. Wheaton released a revised follow-up, Still Just a Geek, in 2022. Just A Geek ( ISBN 059600768X) is a 2004 book of memoirs written by actor and author Wil Wheaton.
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