Word Wednesday: ‘Breath’ by Tim Winton
'Breath' by Tim Winton is a captivating book about limits and the worrying habit teenagers have of trying to break…
January 16, 2020
Books
Word Wednesday – Exploding!
Start the year off with a bang by reading Dave Hutchinson's excellent 'Return of the Incredible Exploding Man!'
January 8, 2020
Stack Overflow: 2020 Reading Resolutions
The GeekDads and GeekMoms share our reading resolutions: what we're planning to read in 2020.
January 6, 2020
Stack Overflow: 2019 Year-End Reading Reflections
Now that the year is drawing to a close, we're taking a look back to see how we did with…
December 30, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘I Am C-3PO – The Inside Story’
The Droid Memoir You Are Looking For: 'I am C-3PO - The Inside Stroy.' Anthony Daniels reveals his experiences from…
December 18, 2019
Science Fiction Books Coming to the Screen
Big screen, small screen, no matter. In 2020, the lines are sometimes blurred.
December 18, 2019
Stack Overflow: Picture Books
Today's column includes a few excellent picture books, and one coffee table book!
December 17, 2019
‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ New Book Releases and Giveaway
If you're a fan of 'The Dark Crystal,' you've probably already watched the new series, 'The Dark Crystal: Age of…
December 15, 2019
Word Wednesday: DK: ‘Ultimate Star Wars’
Following hot on the heels of last week's review of Ultimate DC, I'm back with another glorious DK book, Ultimate Star…
December 11, 2019
Stack Overflow: A Small Stack of Big Books
Today's column is all about gorgeous, oversized books. You probably don't need to get all of them (at least not…
December 9, 2019
Review: ‘Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is a book of quotes and life lessons taken…
December 5, 2019
Word Wednesday – ‘DC Comics: Year by Year’
'DC Comics: Year by Year' is a slipcased hardback perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in comic book…
December 4, 2019
Stack Overflow: 3 More Books to Do Art With Your Kids!
For this week's Stack Overflow: the advanced artist's edition.
December 2, 2019
Word Wednesday – ‘Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop Up Galaxy’
The 'Star Wars: Ultimate Pop Up Galaxy' brings the saga to life in an amazing feat of cardboard engineering.
November 27, 2019
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Books
Books have been very popular with our writers and readers this year. Here is a list of 22 of the…
November 26, 2019
From the Depths of Outer Space to Traveling to the Age of the Dinosaurs
Whether you're into space or dinosaurs, Smithsonian Books' two new references are something to behold.
November 26, 2019
Q&A With ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Author Jeff Kinney
Eric spoke with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney about the new book and Midwest tour.
November 21, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Strange Planet’ by Nathan W. Pyle
Instragram sensation 'Strange Planet' has arrived in book form. It's designed to make you laugh & fill festive foot fabric…
November 20, 2019
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ #14 Came In Like a Wrecking Ball
Eric has a quick review of 'Wrecking Ball,' the newest release in Jeff Kinney's popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'…
November 15, 2019
Word Wednesday ‘Rebel Starfighters Owner’s Workshop Manual’
Stay on target with 'The Rebel Starfighters Owners Workshop Manual.' Everything you ever wanted to know about maintaining your X-Wing.
November 13, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Big Ideas for Curious Minds’
'Big Ideas for Curious Minds' will help your child understand themselves and the wider world. This excellent book will help…
November 6, 2019
Word Wednesday: ‘Seeing Gender’ by Iris Gottlieb
Seeing Gender is an excellent book about free expression and understanding the multi-faced subject of gender identity.
November 6, 2019
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Crashes Into Stores With 14th Book…And A Midwest Tour
The newest installment in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series is released, with author Jeff Kinney hosting an interactive…
November 5, 2019
Portland Book Festival This Weekend
The Portland Book Festival is coming this weekend: Saturday, November 9!
November 5, 2019
A Neighborly Review: ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History’
Mister Rogers wasn’t just a persona he used for the show, he was the real deal and his knowledge of…
October 29, 2019
New Book Alert: ‘Fracture’ by EJ Fisch
We discuss author EJ Fisch's newest release, 'Fracture.' Now available at most online book retailers along with her other novels.
October 28, 2019
Stack Overflow: The Top Five Books to Do Art With Your Kids – Plus Resources!
Collecting books about art-making is my guilty pleasure.
October 28, 2019
5 Reasons to Read ‘Slay’ by Brittney Morris
'Slay' is an excellent book for STEM interested teenagers that explores the complex global problem of race and prejudice.
October 25, 2019
Discover Unusual Places Around the World With ‘Atlas Obscura (2nd Edition)’
"Where should we go next?" you ask? The folks at Atlas Obscura have hundreds of suggestions.
October 24, 2019