‘Navola’ by Paolo Bacigalupi: A Book Review
‘Navola’ by Paolo Bacigalupi is a dense slow-burning fantasy novel filled Machiavellian treachery. A rich, complex, and rewarding read.
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‘Shipwrecked’ by Jenny Pearson: A Book Review
Sebastian and three friends are marooned on a desert island. ‘Shipwrecked’ is the hilarious tale of how they survive.
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‘The Boy to Beat the Gods’ — A Book Review
Drawing on the Yoruba Pantheon of Orishas, middle-grade read ‘The Boy to Beat the Gods’ delivers a rich narrative of friendship and heroics.
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Fast ‘Warhammer’ — ‘Age of Sigmar: Spearhead’
‘Age of Sigmar: Spearhead’ is the new fast way to play ‘Warhammer.’ It’s the ultimate “beer and pretzels” way to play!
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‘What on Earth!’ Magazine – July 2024
‘What on Earth!’ Magazine July 2024 bumper issue is here and it’s gross! Lots of foul facts and a slime recipe to keep your children occupied!
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July 2024 Book Preview
Another bumper pile of books for Robin’s July 2024 Book Preview. Two prize-winning authors, a romantasy, and a trio of fun children’s books.
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June 2024 Book Review Roundup!
Robin’s June 2024 Book Review Round Up is a bit leaner than previous months. Some cracking deep reads on the pile, though!
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‘Galápagos Islands’: A Book Review
‘Galápagos Islands: The World’s Living Laboratory’ journeys across the Islands, taking in Darwin, biodiversity, and modern science.
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‘Solstice’ by Jen Breach: A Book Review
‘Solstice’ by Jen Breach is a wonderful global celebration of how Solstice is celebrated around the world.
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Dungeons or Cake? Two Book Reviews
Dungeon or cake? You can have both with two excellent books from Nosy Crow, ‘Dungeon Runners’ and ‘Alice Éclair: A Dash of Daring.’
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‘Service Model’ by Adrian Tchaikovsky: A Book Review
In ‘Service Model’ Adrian Tchaikovsky turns his attention to Robots and AI, and considers the pitfalls of binary thinking in a complex world.
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‘What on Earth! Magazine’ June 2024
Another excellent issue of ‘What on Earth’ Magazine features Killer Plants, The life of a star, and history’s highest-paid sportsman.
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June 2024 Book Preview
Summer is here, not that you’d know from all the rain in the UK. Stay in and read a book with our June 2024 Book Preview!
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May 2024 Book Review Round-Up!
Another month has flown by and there are lots more books to review. Here is Robin’s May 2024 Book Review Round-Up!
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‘The Art Book for Children’: A Book Review
‘The Art Book for Children’ has been updated, revised, and expanded to deliver an accessible global overview of the wonders of fine art.
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‘The Ministry of Time’: A Book Review
The hottest novel right now is Kaliane Bradley’s ‘The Ministry of Time.’ An immigration story with a time travel twist, it’s easy to see why.
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Sebastien De Castell – Author Interview
We interview ‘Play of Shadows’ author Sebastien de Castell about ‘Greatcoats,’ the theatre, and where his novels might go next!
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‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie’: A Book Review
‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie’ brings a ‘Liar Liar’ vibe to the corridors of a school. Can Priya learn to be true to herself and her friends?
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‘I Am Wolf’ by Alastair Chisholm: A Book Review
Coll, a boy with limb differences, is the stalwart hero of ‘I am Wolf,’ a post apocalyptic thriller filled with giant animal mechas.
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May 2024 Book Preview
10 Books on my list for May, including 5 kids’ books, a Cixin Liu collection, and international smash hit ‘Fourth Wing’ by Rebecca Yarros.
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April 2024 Book Review Round-Up!
Another month passes and some great science fiction fantasy books have been read. Here is Robin’s April 2024 book review round-up.
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‘Louder Than Hunger’ by John Schu: A Book Review
‘Louder Than Hunger’ by John Schu portrays a teenager’s battle with depression and anorexia. It’s an important, emotional and uplifting book.
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‘What on Earth!’ Magazine – May 2024
Britannica publisher, What on Earth Books, now produces a magazine. It’s an engaging monthly read for inquisitive children.
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‘The Collapsing Wave’ by Doug Johnstone: A Book Review
The followup to ‘The Space Between Us,’ ‘The Collapsing Wave’ completes an emotionally rich pair of first contact novels.
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‘Song of the Huntress’ by Lucy Holland: A Book Review
‘Song of the Huntress’ is an excellent modern retelling of the Wild Hunt folktale written by the author of ‘Sistersong,’ Lucy Holland
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‘Play of Shadows:’ A Book Review
‘Play of Shadows’ by Sebastien De Castell is a swashbuckling, wise-cracking, and theatrically entertaining return to his ‘Greatcoats’ universe.
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April 2024 Reading Preview!
Another month, another pile of books! Here is what GeekDad Robin is reading in April. Will he finally get to read ‘The Three-Body Problem?’
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March 2024 Book Review Round Up!
Some great books to recommend in my March 2024 Book Review Round Up, featuring dragons, alien first contact and magical stones.
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‘Alien Clay’ by Adrian Tchaikovsky
‘Alien Clay’ by Adrian Tchaikovsky is a mesmerising SciFi novel set on hostile planet teeming with alien biology.
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‘How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change’ — A Book Review
‘How to Teach-Grown Ups About Climate Change’ is a one-stop primer for everything climate. Causes, effects, and prevention—it’s all here!
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