Word Wednesday: ‘TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual’
Love technical specs? Love diagrams? Love TIE fighters? Then the TIE Fighter Owners' Workshop Manual is just for you!
June 12, 2019
Books
Father’s Day Is Coming: Have You Got Your GeekDad Books Yet?
It's that time of year again - when geeky dads everywhere get 'Star Wars' ties, LEGO coffee mugs, or their…
June 10, 2019
Stack Overflow: Revisiting 8 Books Through Sequels
"Previously, on Stack Overflow ..."
June 10, 2019
‘Papa Put a Man on the Moon’ Book Review
'Papa Put a Man on the Moon' is a delightful picture book that puts the huge scope of the Apollo…
June 8, 2019
′Masters of Comics′ is Truly a Great Giveable Book
This is the book for graphic novel lovers.
June 6, 2019
Word Wednesday ‘Science You Can Eat’
DK's 'Science You Can Eat' is filled with fascinating information and experiements to help your child understand what happens when…
June 5, 2019
Stack Overflow: 14 Stories About Stories
Today's Stack Overflow contains books about stories: about the joy of reading, the magic of words, the unreliability of narrators,…
June 3, 2019
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Amazon’s ‘Good Omens’ [No Spoilers]
Neil Gaiman has written and co-produced an adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett's beloved book about the Apocalypse, and we're…
May 30, 2019
Luke’s Romance Review Round-Up
Luke read a bunch of fringe romance titles, and now he shares his thoughts on them with you. Hint: He…
May 29, 2019
Word Wednesday: “Speak Up!”
'Speak Up!' Find your voice with the help of Tampon Tax campaginer Laura Coryton. It's a vital vibrant book for…
May 29, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Hello World’ by Hannah Fry
Hello World by Hannah Fry is a fascinating look at the algorithms that govern our lives. It examines the good and…
May 15, 2019
Stack Overflow: 8 Dino-mite Books
National Dinosaur Day is coming up! Here's a stack of picture books and comic books to help you celebrate!
May 13, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Zero Bomb’ by M.T. Hill
'Zero Bomb' is a thought-provoking read about humanity's relationship with technology. Here are 5 reasons why you should read it.
May 13, 2019
Exclusive Excerpt From the New ‘Mysterious Benedict Society’ Book
A new 'Mysterious Benedict Society' book comes out in the fall, and GeekDad has an exclusive excerpt!
May 10, 2019
Interview with ‘Mysterious Benedict Society’ Author Trent Stewart – Part II
GeekDad talked to 'Mysterious Benedict Society' author Trent Stewart about the series and the upcoming new book. Read Part II…
May 9, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Crossing on Time’
For Word Wednesday this week, it's something of an honor to review a book by an author who created one…
May 8, 2019
Interview with ‘Mysterious Benedict Society’ Author Trent Stewart – Part I
GeekDad talked to 'Mysterious Benedict Society' author Trent Stewart about the series and the upcoming new book. Here's Part I…
May 8, 2019
Jack McDevitt Delivers a Solid Sci-Fi Mystery in ‘Octavia Gone’
I've written many times in the past about my fascination and love for the works of Jack McDevitt. Steven King…
May 7, 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…
May 2, 2019
10 Reasons to Read (and Share) ‘The Next Great Paulie Fink’
Here are 10 reasons to read 'The Next Great Paulie Fink' and to share it with the kids in your…
April 29, 2019
Stack Overflow: Ian Doescher’s William Shakespeare’s Pop Culture
This week's Stack Overflow is short, but the books are so fetch.
April 29, 2019
Hurray for the Disruptors
Conventions must be challenged to see if they are just. Boundaries must be tested to see just how far they…
April 28, 2019
It’s All Greek to Me – ‘Paulie Fink’ and the Humanities
Homeroom teacher Mags' focus on the humanities allows author Ali Benjamin to benchmark character and story development using, of all…
April 27, 2019
Rural Representation in ‘The Next Great Paulie Fink’
Many cultures and family styles are featured in 'The Next Great Paulie Fink,' making it that much easier for young…
April 26, 2019
The Power of the Unlikable Protagonist
While my favorite central character archetype has long been the unreliable narrator, a close second is the hard to love…
April 25, 2019
Learn Entry-Level Astronomy With National Geographic’s ‘Backyard Guide to the Night Sky’
Study the night sky from your own backyard, with your kids, your friends, or just yourself, but don't forget to…
April 25, 2019
Back and Forth – The Storytelling Style of ‘The Next Great Paulie Fink’
Ali Benjamin uses the ubiquitous technology of the modern era to great effect in her new middle-grade novel 'The Next…
April 24, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Inventing Ourselves’ by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
'Inventing Ourselves' by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. Possibly the book every parent of teenagers should read.
April 24, 2019
“You’re Not Paulie Fink.” — An Inauspicious Beginning
Ali Benjamin's 'The Next Great Paulie Fink' kicks things off by employing my favorite narrative device: in medias res storytelling.
April 23, 2019
The Author of ‘The Thing About Jellyfish’ Returns With ‘The Next Great Paulie Fink’
Caitlyn Breen is a recent transplant, new to the tight-knit community of Mitchell, VT, who finds herself charged with finding…
April 22, 2019