(CNN) -- From Pac-Man to "Pretty in Pink," Dungeons and Dragons to Devo, Rush to "School House Rock": If this pop culture laundry list brings back fond memories, then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Ernest Cline's new novel, "Ready Player One." Packed with '80s nostalgia, it is part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance and all heart, a love-letter to growing up geek. Described as "Willy Wonka meets the Matrix" the book takes place in a dystopian future. The year is 2044 and the real world is an ugly place. People escape their grim surroundings by accessing the OASIS, kind of like the Internet on steroids.Ernest Cline's novel is described as "Willy Wonka meets the Matrix"A love letter to growing up geek, it combines an intergalactic scavenger hunt and romanceCline also wrote "Fan Boys" movie, an ode to "Star Wars" fans
Cline: Well, I've started working on an outline for a possible sequel to "_."