A Stunning New Hardcover Edition of ‘Dune’ by Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel gets a beautiful new edition.
October 17, 2019
Books
Harry Potter Is Always in Season: 3 New Books From the Wizarding World
Three new books from Insight Editions will make your season festive as only Hogwarts, the Wizarding World, and everything Harry…
October 10, 2019
Word Wednesday: Smells
'You Smell!' and 'Poo!' two excellent books that will help slake your child's fascination with bodily functions.
October 9, 2019
‘Weird Little Robots’ is the Magical Tale of a Girl, Her Robots, and Making Big Choices – Win a Copy!
When two science-savvy girls create an entire robot world, they don’t expect the robots to come alive. But life may…
October 7, 2019
Stack Overflow: Tackling Tricky Topics
It's easy to talk to our kids about being nice, playing outside, and having adventures. But some topics get a…
October 7, 2019
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life’
'Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life' from DK Books. Everything you ever wanted to know about life before humans in a single…
October 2, 2019
Stack Overflow: 7 Picture Book Biographies
Picture books are a fantastic way for younger kids to learn about real people who have made an impact on…
September 30, 2019
Review: ‘The Balance Point’ by Jordan Ring
If you are an entrepreneur or even just someone like me who has a regular 9-to-5 job but does a…
September 29, 2019
Word Wednesday: “DC – Women of Action”
A history of female DC characters and creators, 'Women of Action' is a lovingly crafted homage to some of greatest…
September 25, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Kingdom’ by Jess Rothenberg
'The Kingdom' is a special confection. A magical theme park with a dark center and a mystery that is pure Agatha…
September 24, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Malamander’ by Thomas Taylor
Author Thomas Taylor is back with 'Malamander.' A mystical middle-grade novel set in a seaside town. Here are 5 Reasons…
September 19, 2019
Word Wednesday ‘Flight’ by Zack Scott
'Flight' by Zack Scott offers a detailed look at the physics and engineering of flight. It's a sumptuous visual history…
September 18, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Lord of Secrets’ by Breanna Teintze
'Lord of Secret' is a funny, empathetic fantasy novel with an innovative magic system.
September 17, 2019
Word Wednesday: Remake ‘Alice in Wonderland.’
This Week's Word Is "Wonderland." This week I bring you a classic story, but not in a book, in a…
September 11, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Last’ by Hanna Jameson
'The Last' is isolated in a Swiss hotel after a nuclear apocalypse. If that wasn't bad enough, one the final…
September 9, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘The Truth Pixie Goes to School’
'The Truth Pixie Goes to School' A wonderful rhyming children's story that extol's the virtues of being the "best you…
September 4, 2019
′Loki, Where Mischief Lies′ Introduces the Young Villain to Book Fandom
Darkness moves in a different way than the light.
September 3, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Warehouse’ by Rob Hart
The Cloud bills itself as a commercial Utopia. Inevitably, things are not what they seem. Here are 5 reasons to…
September 2, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘My Very Important World’
DK's 'My Very Important World' is perfect for explaining the world to our children, whilst putting them at the heart…
August 28, 2019
Savor Stephen Fry’s Reimaginings of Greek Myths in ‘Mythos’
A fun way to read the traditional Greek myths, Stephen Fry's 'Mythos' is out today in a new U.S. version.
August 27, 2019
Stack Overflow: 8 Back-to-School Picture Books
To help get your kiddos back into the school routine, here are some picture books about schools!
August 19, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Bauhaus Ballet’
This one is a little leftfield compared with my usual Word Wednesday fare, but why not come on a trip…
August 14, 2019
5 Reasons to Read – ‘The Monster Who Wasn’t’ by T C Shelley
'The Monster Who Wasn't' is steeped in folk-tale legend. Reminiscent of great classic children's stories, here are 5 reasons to…
August 12, 2019
Word Wednesday: Science Ninjas
'Science Ninjas: Big Trouble with Simple Machines' is a perfect introduction to the principles of engineering.
August 7, 2019
Harry Potter and the Inevitable Question
Why is 'Harry Potter' the book that's brought up when people learn my daughter is an advanced reader?
August 3, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Recursion’ by Blake Crouch
If you read one book this year make it 'Recursion' by Blake Crouch. Captivating and highly original, it's a perfect…
July 29, 2019
Stack Overflow: 4 Novels
This week's stack: two science fiction novels, and two speculative dystopian novels.
July 29, 2019
Josh Keaton Discusses ‘Kulipari,’ Career, and Craft of Storytelling at SDCC
Josh Keaton has played many characters over the years. I met with him at SDCC to discuss his role on…
July 26, 2019
5 Reasons to Read the ‘Rotherweird’ Trilogy
The 'Rotherweird' trilogy is a time-consuming, sometimes convoluted read, but the payoff is well worth the effort.
July 25, 2019
Stack Overflow: To Infinity … and Beyond!
My last Stack Overflow celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and I figured this week might be a…
July 22, 2019