Ironically I couldn't find time to read nowadays as much as reading is one of my hobbies. Maybe I'll check Groundswell. But I want to read again Anne Rice's books.
I agree that women get harassed always. Is this because men think they are stronger than men? Actually, men are really stronger physically than women but I hope it won't cause them to think to harass women whenever they want.
Being a nerd is not that discriminating at this age. Whether fashionable or not, it still shows if you are sexy underneath. So being nerdy and being sexy at the same time is possible.