Scarlett Thomas’s ‘Worldquake’ series is top-notch children’s storytelling. It’s a new and improved Harry Potter for the 2020’s. Read More
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Word Wednesday: The ‘Worldquake’ series by Scarlett Thomas
Category Archives: Reviews
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Hunker: Fierce Friendship, Frosty Fortitude’
Feel that chill in the air? The weather is shifting, and snow is starting to fall. It’s time to gather up food, dig your shelters, and ‘Hunker’! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Rolling Into ‘Tumble Town’
Welcome to Tumble Town, population: you. Gather up some building plans and start construction on Main Street, and see who can build the best town from scratch! Read More
Have a Honey of a Time With ‘Bees: The Secret Kingdom’
Today I’ll be discussing a fun and breezy card game from Awaken Realms called ‘Bees: The Secret Kingdom.’ Read More
Simple and Effective Garage Door HomeKit Automation
I can’t tell you how many times my family has gone to bed with our garage door open, and it was that unknown number of open garage door nights that actually scared me the most. It is for exactly that reason that I went out and purchased a garage door automation device and I’ve slept better ever since. Read More
Stack Overflow: Art and Craft Books!
There is an art book for every age here. Read More
Last Minute Purim Costume? Try Fun.com (But Hurry! Supplies Are Limited)
Purim is the Jewish holiday where we dress up in costume. What better place to get costumes than direct from fun.com? Read More
GeekDad Review: Jaybird VISTA True Wireless Earbuds, Now in Planetary Green
Jaybird VISTA true wireless earbuds meet U.S. Military MIL-STD 810G standard for ruggedness, and now they’re available in a special edition Planetary Green. Read More
Book Review: ‘The Unspoken Name’ by A. K. Larkwood
‘The Unspoken Name’ by A.K. Larkwood is an innovative fantasy filled with mad-gods, fractured worlds and awesome characters. Read More
Word Wednesday:’I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End.’
‘I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End’ is a well thought out, tactile reading experience, designed to switch children onto the magic of books Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Bet on a Winner in ‘Gladius’
Place your bets on your favorite gladiators—and then use some sneaky tactics to make sure they win! Read More
Platinum’s Prefounte Fountain Pen – An Upgraded Platinum Preppy
Platinum’s upgraded version of their excellent Preppy works well, and is a solid, inexpensive fountain pen. Read More
Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo’ #8: “Tatami” Part 1
Tatami placement is very important for the tea ceremony. Read More
Mevo Start Livestream Camera Is the Update We Want
The Mevo Start is the next generation of our beloved livestreaming camera, with all the robust features we could ask for (and then some). Read More
Felines Go Paws-On With Two Cat Toys: One Robotic, One Traditional
I turned my cats loose on two cat toys: one a traditional ball and track setup, the second a USB-powered robot. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Uncover True Wisdom With ‘Gorinto’
Find the path to your inner enlightenment with “Gorinto”, not seeking funding on Kickstarter. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘China Through Time’
‘China Through Time’ travels through 2,500 years of history of China’s Grand Canal in 14 beautifully illustrated panels.
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Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo Issue #7:’ “The Swords of the Higashi”
A scam has consequences on the unsuspecting. Read More
‘Letter Jam’ Is a Tasty “R_cip_”
‘Letter Jam’ is a clever little game that will have you assembling letters, decoding clues, and unscrambling words. Read More
Moshi Digits: Warm, Fuzzy, Touchscreen Gloves for Cold Weather Phone Use
Moshi Digits are warm gloves for cold weather smartphone operation. They’re soft, comfortable, grippy, and all ten fingertips include woven conductive fibers for use with a touchscreen. Read More
Book Review: DK’s ‘We Are Super Heroes’
“All Special, all different, all powerful” and all in ‘We Are Super Heroes’ from DK. It’s a perfect intro to your children’s new favorite Marvel characters. Read More
Philips PH-805 Wireless Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Philips releases an unassuming yet powerful and clear noise-canceling headset, the PH-805, to the market for sound enthusiasts. Read More
TWSBI GO Review: The Perfect Fountain Pen for Someone (Just Not Me)
For some people, TWSBI’s GO is an economical, feature-filled pen that writes beautifully. Unfortunately, I’m not one of those people. Read More
Word Wednesday – ‘The Bat Book’
‘The Bat Book’ by Chalotte Milner contains everything you ever wanted to know about the nocturnal echolocating superhero-inspiring mammals. Read More
Review—’Felt Menagerie,’ Off-the-Wall Animal Art
‘Felt Menagerie,’ the all-ages stitching of faux stuffed animal heads has a calming element to it that truly amazes me. Read More
GeekDad Review: Mounting Dream MD2413-MX Full-Motion TV Wall Mount
At $29.95, the Mounting Dream MD2413-MX Full-Motion TV Wall Mount is a bargain that’s easy to install, safely wall-mounts your TV up to 60 pounds, and offers a full range of flexible viewing options. Read More
Review—American Gods: The Moment of The Storm # 9— Goodbyes and Farewells
Shadow only has a couple of things left to do. Read More
Word Wednesday: What’s the Point of Math?
What’s the Point of Math? If you don’t already know, you can find out in this excellent primer that informs and entertains in equal measure. Read More
Light the Batsignal for this Gene Colan Batman Black & White Statue
Today marks the release of the 98th Batman: Black & White Statue, based on Gene Colan‘s artwork from his 1980’s run on Batman and Detective Comics. It is available from Sideshow Collectibles, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, or your local comic book shop, and retails for $90 US. In 2005, DC Collectibles released the first of their… Read More
Book Review: ‘Highfire’ by Eoin Colfer
‘Highfire’ is Eoin Colfer’s first foray into adult fantasy. The ‘Artemis Fowl’ author turns his brand of high-concept fiction to dragons. Read More
