5 Reasons to Read ‘Slay’ by Kim Curran
‘Slay’ by Kim Curran is about a rock band that hunts demons. That’s one reason to read it, along with 4 more in our 5 Reasons to Read post.
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5 Reasons to Read 5 Great Books – June 2018 Edition
Looking for some great reads take you through the Summer? Here are 5 great books with 5 reasons to read them!
5 Reasons to Read ‘I Still Dream’ by James Smythe
‘I Still Dream’ by James Smythe is a meditation on our relationship with technology and the evolution of artificial intelligence. Here are 5 reasons why you should read it.
5 Reasons to Read ‘Spare and Found Parts’
Sarah Maria Griffin’s ‘Spare and Found Parts’ is a steampunk dystopia that channels Frankenstein and A.I. It’s a stunning coming-of-age novel set in a fractured mechanical society.
5 Reasons to Read ‘A Hero Born’ by Jin Yong
With ‘A Hero Born’ Jin Yong opens his epic ‘Legends of the Condor Heroes’ sequence. It’s sold over 300 million copies in China. Here are 5 reasons to read the first book from “the Chinese Tolkien.”
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Wren Hunt’ by Mary Watson
‘The Wren Hunt’ by Mary Watson is a modern tale steeped in Celtic mythology. This beguiling tale is perfect for fans of Susan Cooper’s ‘The Dark is Rising.’
5 Reasons to Read ‘Starlings’ by Jo Walton
‘Starlings’ by Jo Walton is a short story collection that showcases the writer’s wonderful writing. The tales cover a wide range of genres and deliver satisfying narrative shots time and time again.
5 Reasons to Read ‘Sourdough’ by Robin Sloan
Robin Sloan’s satirical novel is a delicious metaphor for the life of a tech start-up. It pokes fun at Silicon Valley whilst asking probing questions about our relationship with the world. It will also make you want to make bread.
5 Reasons to Read ‘DC Icons: Nightwalker’ by Marie Lu
The DC Icons series continues with Batman! In ‘Nightwalker’ Marie Lu delves into Bruce Wayne’s teenage years. As Bruce stands on the cusp of his destiny has he met his match in the mysterious Madeleine?
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Magic Misfits’ by Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris turns his hand, very successfully, to fiction. Here are five reasons why you should read his first book for children, ‘The Magic Misfits.’
5 Reasons to Read ‘The Invisible Child’ by Tove Jansson
Oxfam has released a beautiful edition of Tove Jansson’s ‘The Invisible Child’ this holiday season to help promote equality for women across the globe. Here are 5 reasons why you should take a look.
5 Reasons Why Reading Comics Will Help Your Kids Improve Their Literacy Skills
Reading comics is all about the fun. And fun increases reading skills.
Are You Ready for the ‘Farscape’ 25th Anniversary?
I interview Ben Browder, Gigi Edgley, and Rockne S. O’Bannon about all things ‘Farscape.’
‘Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse’ Makes a Splash in 5E
In the 5th edition release of the iconic interplanar setting, there are three separate resources, each of which assists your DM with the Herculean task of bringing a multiverse to life.
GeekMom: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Fans Have These 10 Reasons to Hope
Disclaimer: This post contains spoilers for the Star Wars franchise series Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Bad Batch. Enter at your own risk! The Sad Batch–I mean, Bad Batch–viewers got a shock with this week’s season two finale when our favorite group of misfit clones lost one of their own. Yet, after watching the episode […]
GeekMom: GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Adult
It’s Spooky Season once more and it’s time once again for the GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup. As in previous years, this will be split into multiple parts, so keep an eye out over the next few Mondays for more Halloween reads aimed at middle-grade, YA, and pre-school readers while today’s post focuses on books aimed […]
GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in Aug/Sept 2022
In this month’s Between the Bookends, we’ll be covering two months’ worth of reading thanks to me unexpectedly ending up in hospital when the last column should have been published! This double column is also (unintentionally) entirely middle-grade, so sit back and check out what we’ve been reading since the end of July. Please note: […]
Stack Overflow: 5 Novels
Well, hello. It’s been a while.
Can You Escape The Black Death in ‘Bristol 1350’
Take a step back in time to Black Death infected Bristol, England, for some back-stabbing fun trying to escape the city. Arsenic and leeches as remedies? Take two and hold on for the cart ride of your life.
GeekMom: 5 Reasons to Keep Watching ‘All Creatures Great and Small’
This month, season 2 of the PBS Masterpiece series All Creatures Great and Small had its U.S. premiere, and I had it pre-purchased and ready-to-go on good old Amazon Prime well in advance. This is one of the few series I just couldn’t wait to dive back into for several reasons. Many of these reasons, […]
5 Reasons Critters Will Love the New ‘Tal’Dorei Reborn’ Critical Role Campaign Setting
Here are 5 reasons why I would recommend adding Tal’Dorei Reborn book to your D&D collection.
5 Awesome Facts About Color in the Andes Inspired by ′P’achakuna′
The board game is meant to reflect ancient Andean trading practices.
GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in August 2021
As summer draws to an end, Sophie, Scott, and Amy are excited to share eight of the books they have been enjoying recently, they hope you find something you’ll love too in this month’s Between the Bookends. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. All author/illustrator photos are credited to themselves. Scientists Who Dared to […]
GeekMom: Make/Play/Watch/Read: International Museum Day (May 18)
Museums have changed a lot over the years. Not just in my lifetime, but across many years. The focus usually remains the same: sharing knowledge. To share a moment of cultural exchange. To give us insight into another life, whether years ago or miles away. That’s an important feature to celebrate and hold on to. […]
GeekMom: The GeekMom Earth Day Reading List 2021: 12 Books for All Ages
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual event that was first celebrated in 1970 and focuses on “promoting clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife alike.” This year, I have put together a reading list of 12 books that all make ideal reading for today and any day – because […]
Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘1815, Scum of the Earth’
‘1815, Scum of the Earth’ is the third installment of Tristan Hall’s awesome historical card game series. This time we’re at Waterloo!
13 Reasons to Love ‘The Great Dalmuti: Dungeons & Dragons’
Explore 13 reasons to love and cherish the 25th-anniversary edition of ‘The Great Dalmuti’ with ‘The Great Dalmuti: Dungeons & Dragons.’
GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021
Has it really only been 2021 for one month? With so much going on over the last few weeks, we could all be forgiven for thinking that we’ve been living in this new decade for years! Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, however, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty […]
GeekMom: Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021
Has it really only been 2021 for one month? With so much going on over the last few weeks, we could all be forgiven for thinking that we’ve been living in this new decade for years! Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, however, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty […]
GeekMom: 5 Reasons to Love James May’s New Cookbook
I am always a little loath to try to review cookbooks, as I am hardly an authority on the culinary arts. As a matter of fact, my expertise is limited to: I own cookbooks. I use them to make things. I eat food… every day. When my copy of James May’s new cookbook, Oh Cook!: […]