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Tag: book reviews

Now in Paperback: ‘Meddling Kids’ Isn’t About Who You Think

June 27, 2018June 26, 2018James Floyd Kelly0

Mysteries. A masked villain. Overly-complicated traps. Two boys, two girls… and a dog. Sound familiar? Maybe not.

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Book Review: ‘The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Amonkhet’

September 27, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Rebecca Angel and her son have always admired the artwork of ‘Magic: The Gathering’, but the cards are so tiny! With “The Art of Magic: The Gathering” series of over-sized, full-color books, they can see all the details!

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‘In a Daze Work’: A Pick-Your-Path Journey Through the Daily Grind

July 25, 2017December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan0

Pick your path through the grind of adulthood.

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Book Review: Night Witches

July 20, 2017December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum1

You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why.

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Book Review: ‘Meddling Kids’ Isn’t About Who You Think

July 11, 2017June 16, 2018James Floyd Kelly2

Mysteries. A masked villain. Overly-complicated traps. Two boys, two girls… and a dog. Sound familiar? Maybe not.

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Deconstructing James May’s ‘The Reassembler’ Book

July 3, 2017Lisa Tate0

Presenter and author James May’s “The Reassembler” book shows how even everyday items are worth more than the sum of their parts.

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Review: ‘Science Comics: Flying Machines’

June 13, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

The latest installment of the Science Comics series by First Second is all about flying machines, focusing on how Wilbur and Orville Wright’s methodical airplane experiments made history.

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In Space, No One Can Hear a GeekDad Scream…

June 4, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

If you call yourself an ‘Alien’/’Aliens’ fan, then you’re going to love some of the recent book releases concerning our favorite xenomorph. So, gather all the supplies, weld up the doors, and hunker down with any or all of these three entertaining books.

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Faith Erin Hicks Interview for ‘The Stone Heart’

May 28, 2017December 14, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Rebecca Angel gets into deep character questions with Faith Erin Hicks for her new graphic novel, ‘The Stone Heart.’

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Read About the Mysteries of the Wothwood in This ‘Broken Cities’ Novella

May 17, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle0

A mystical forest with fatal tales. Possibly a sleeping goddess within. Believers and non-believers, armies and villagers. Strong women and a man who aren’t who they once were, all in different ways. That’s Natania Barron’s ‘Wothwood: A Broken Cities Novella.’

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‘The Last Machine in the Solar System’ Examines Humanity’s End

March 7, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly16

I just received a small, thin book in the mail with the title ‘The Last Machine in the Solar System.’ Written by Matthew Isaac Sobin, this little novella was easily read in one sitting, but the theme of the book has stuck with me for much longer.

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‘Lessons From an Imperfect World’ – A Book for the Bad Days

February 19, 2017December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp1

I know I’m far from the only one of us who had a bad 2016. Heck, I know I’m not the only GeekDad who had a bad 2016. I was looking for anything that would raise my spirits and show me that I wasn’t alone in my troubles. It was around this time that a client of mine introduced me to Harry Grether and his book ‘Lessons From an Imperfect World.’

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‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood’: Two Dark Retellings

February 18, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Two books, ‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood,’ are highly recommended for upper YA and anyone who enjoys well-written and fresh takes on traditional stories.

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New ‘Scratch Challenge Workbook’ From DK

February 8, 2017December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

Last summer, my campers absolutely enjoyed working from some of DK’s workbooks related to Scratch programming, and now DK has a new Scratch workbook releasing.

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‘The Hanging Tree’: A New ‘Peter Grant’ Mystery

December 28, 2016December 13, 2017Bernd Grobauer0

It is a little known fact that Isaac Newton, after creating the foundations of classical mechanics, went on to codify the principles of magic that until today serve as basis for wizards around the world, good and evil alike.

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The Big Book of Makerspace Projects

October 24, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

Whether you have a makerspace, are looking at starting one, or just need to get moving on your own in your garage or basement, I’ve got a great new book to recommend to you that is perfect for learning new skills and tools — ‘The Big Book of Makerspace Projects.’

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Three New Titan Titles From Titan Books

October 23, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

There are months where I simply cannot keep up with all the great books that Titan Books puts out. This month, Titan dropped three new titles on my doorstep, all sharing a very recognizable origin.

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Book Review: ‘Watching Time: The Unauthorized Watchmen Chronology’

October 13, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

I don’t believe you will find a more comprehensive examination of ‘Watchmen’ than with Rich Handley’s new ‘Watching Time: The Unauthorized Watchmen Chronology’ book from Hasslein Books.

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New Kickstarter — Castor Easy Readers Offer Diversity and Adventure!

October 9, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

There are plenty of young readers out there who are learning to read, and parents are always looking for new and unique ways to get their children hooked on reading. Castor Tales aims to engage young readers with three new books that are anything but boring.

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Jiro Dreams of a Sushi Book

October 8, 2016December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel0

Rebecca Angel’s teens took a sushi class and watched ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ an inspiring documentary about the most famous sushi restaurant in the world. Now Jiro has come out with a pocket-sized, simple beauty guide to his famous menu in ‘Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy.’

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‘Dark Sky’ by Mike Brooks — A Ship, a Crew, and Another Job

October 5, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve special ordered a book from overseas because of a later US release date. I don’t do it very often but that’s not the case for author Mike Brooks.

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‘MJ-12: Inception’ — A Cold War With Different Super Powers

September 16, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

Michael J. Martinez won me over with his ‘Daedalus Trilogy’ that features sailing ships moving between the planets in an alternate universe that has collided with a slightly more familiar universe (where we’ve reached Mars) and the heroes who have discovered something evil that threatens both realities. Now, Martinez has a begun a new trilogy…

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Titan Books Celebrates Three Anniversaries

September 14, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

Titan Books is one of my favorite publishers; they put out many outstanding series of books as well as one-offs, and I’m always impressed with the quality of the writing and the printing. Recently, I had three different oversized hardbacks arrive on my doorstep, each of them celebrating a milestone of sorts.

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‘Writing Interactive Fiction With Twine’

September 4, 2016December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel5

Twine is an interactive fiction game creator, and this book is going to help you write your stories.

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Review: ‘The Embalmed Head of Oliver Cromwell’

September 3, 2016December 13, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

If the embalmed head of Oliver Cromwell can make a difference, so can you.

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The Simple but Challenging Task of “Raising Human Beings”

August 9, 2016December 13, 2017Joey L. Mills0

“Raising Human Beings” outlines a simple, three-step approach to collaborating with your child when dealing with unmet expectations.

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Review: ‘The Grand Tour’ by Adam O’Fallon Price

August 5, 2016December 14, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

‘The Grand Tour’ is a smart book. Mostly.

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Finding Inspiration with ‘Tiny LEGO Wonders’

July 26, 2016September 18, 2018Rory Bristol1

There is nothing better for creativity than a healthy dose of inspiration. In that vein, I’ve been searching for inspiration for my LEGO creations. The most recent addition to my collection is ‘Tiny LEGO Wonders’ from No Starch Press.

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July 1, 2016December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly0

I grew up in the ’80s when computers were just finding their way into homes and schools, and I have fond memories of playing all sorts of computer games. This includes interactive fiction, especially Infocom games.

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Literary SFF – Grief, Gender, and the Power of Creativity

June 17, 2016December 13, 2017Robin Brooks0

This month’s literary SFF column looks at two very different books. One features a gentle apocalypse. The other is a gothic fantasy with a nest of mysteries.

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