Jonathan H. Liu, Author at GeekDad

Stack Overflow: Water, Water, Everywhere

November 29, 2021November 28, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

This weekend, it wasn’t just the books that were overflowing…

Stack Overflow: Back and Forth

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack: more books about people wandering a bit away from their timelines.

Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup: 4 Personal Picks

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s picks are games I’ve gotten to try in some version and have enjoyed.

Stack Overflow: ‘Oona Out of Order’

November 15, 2021November 14, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today I just have one book in the stack, a time-travel drama.

Stack Overflow: Fall Reading

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

I’ve got a big stack for you today, including several comics, a Choose-Your-Own Adventure book, and a couple of Young Adult novels!

Teaching a Robot to Love album cover; The Doubleclicks

The Doubleclicks Are ‘Teaching a Robot to Love’ in a New Musical

November 5, 2021November 4, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Get ready for The Doubleclicks’ latest project: a musical!

Mixing Up a Potent ‘Brew’

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Gather ingredients to brew powerful potions and tame magical creatures in this enchanted forest.

Jonathan Liu with Steam Up box and steamers

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum’

October 19, 2021October 18, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Ready your chopsticks for these Chinese delicacies, and pick out your favorite treats before they’re all gone!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Paint the Roses’—Keep Your Head on Straight

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

‘Paint the Roses’ is a clever deduction puzzle with dire consequences for mistakes: don’t lose your head!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Birdwatcher’

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Capture the best photos of the birds-of-paradise—and be sure to get them published—to be named the Global Geographic Photographer of the Year!

Stack Overflow: Reading Grab Bag

October 4, 2021October 3, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack: a mixed bag of fiction, travel books, and cool cars!

Make Colorful Comparisons in ‘Hues and Cues’

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

How well can you describe a particular shade of purple… with a single word?

Reaping the Rewards: Build the Best Habitat in ‘Cascadia’

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Expand the terrain of the Pacific Northwest and create the best habitats for wildlife in ‘Cascadia.’

Reaping the Rewards: Take to the Seas in ‘Tiny Epic Pirates’

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

You’re just a sea dog now, but you have big plans: one day they’ll call you Dread Pirate! But first, you’ll need to hire some crew, plunder settlements, and amass a fortune to bury.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Working Together

Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup: Working Together

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

It seems more important than ever to learn to work together—today’s roundup is mostly cooperative games!

‘Gravwell 2nd Edition’: Bigger and (Mostly) Better

September 16, 2021September 15, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

You’ve survived the black hole, but your engines are dead and you’re drifting in space. Can you slingshot your way to safety with your tractor beams?

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Verdant’

September 14, 2021September 13, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Create your own green space by collecting plants and arranging them in rooms to get just the right amount of light.

Stack Overflow: Tales of Disaster

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack is disastrous: these are all tales of catastrophe, some caused by people and some natural.

BYJU’s Learning App and Magic Workbooks

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Byju’s Learning Suite features Disney characters and uses Osmo’s technology to bring workbooks to life.

Stack Overflow: Futurevision

September 6, 2021September 5, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack is all about the future: messages sent from the future, predictions about the future, and imagined possibilities for the future.

Puzzling Pursuits: 4 Fun Jigsaw Puzzles

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

My family brushed up on our jigsaw puzzle skills with these four excellent puzzles.

Stack Overflow: Last Days of Summer

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

As summer draws to a close, here are a few activity books we’ve enjoyed, plus a couple of stories.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Little Flower Shop Dice Game’

August 26, 2021September 13, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Time to set up the window display in your little flower shop!

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Feds’

August 25, 2021August 24, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Mobsters are setting up in Capitol City—monitor their activities with undercover agents, and set up a bust when the time is right.

Stop—’Hammer Time’!

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021Jonathan H. Liu4

Time to mine some gemstones—but be careful not to wake the dragon!

Gamefound Tabletop Alert: Journey Through the ‘Lands of Galzyr’

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021Jonathan H. Liu2

Embark on an epic adventure in the world of Daimyria, seeking out quests to earn prestige.

Getting Started with the Die-Cast Club

August 16, 2021August 24, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Here’s a look at the Die-Cast Club from Eaglemoss, a subscription-based model kit service.

Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters - Volume 1

Stack Overflow: ‘Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters’ Giveaway

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

I’m still working on finishing some more books for a bigger stack, so today’s column is just one book, with a giveaway from the publisher.

Stack Overflow: Short Stack

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

I’ve got a short stack for you today!

Stack Overflow: Magical Journeys

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Jonathan H. Liu

Embark on a magical journey with these stories!

Author: Jonathan H. Liu

Stack Overflow: Water, Water, Everywhere

Stack Overflow: Back and Forth

Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup: 4 Personal Picks

Stack Overflow: ‘Oona Out of Order’

Stack Overflow: Fall Reading

The Doubleclicks Are ‘Teaching a Robot to Love’ in a New Musical

Mixing Up a Potent ‘Brew’

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum’

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Paint the Roses’—Keep Your Head on Straight

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Birdwatcher’

Stack Overflow: Reading Grab Bag

Make Colorful Comparisons in ‘Hues and Cues’

Reaping the Rewards: Build the Best Habitat in ‘Cascadia’

Reaping the Rewards: Take to the Seas in ‘Tiny Epic Pirates’

Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup: Working Together

‘Gravwell 2nd Edition’: Bigger and (Mostly) Better

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Verdant’

Stack Overflow: Tales of Disaster

BYJU’s Learning App and Magic Workbooks

Stack Overflow: Futurevision

Puzzling Pursuits: 4 Fun Jigsaw Puzzles

Stack Overflow: Last Days of Summer

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Little Flower Shop Dice Game’

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘The Feds’

Stop—’Hammer Time’!

Gamefound Tabletop Alert: Journey Through the ‘Lands of Galzyr’

Getting Started with the Die-Cast Club

Stack Overflow: ‘Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters’ Giveaway

Stack Overflow: Short Stack

Stack Overflow: Magical Journeys

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