Mysteries. A masked villain. Overly-complicated traps. Two boys, two girls… and a dog. Sound familiar? Maybe not. Read More
Now in Paperback: ‘Meddling Kids’ Isn’t About Who You Think
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Book Review: ‘The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Amonkhet’
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! Read More
‘In a Daze Work’: A Pick-Your-Path Journey Through the Daily Grind
Pick your path through the grind of adulthood. Read More
Book Review: Night Witches
You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why. Read More
Book Review: ‘Meddling Kids’ Isn’t About Who You Think
Mysteries. A masked villain. Overly-complicated traps. Two boys, two girls… and a dog. Sound familiar? Maybe not. Read More
Deconstructing James May’s ‘The Reassembler’ Book
Presenter and author James May’s “The Reassembler” book shows how even everyday items are worth more than the sum of their parts. Read More
Review: ‘Science Comics: Flying Machines’
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. Read More
In Space, No One Can Hear a GeekDad Scream…
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. Read More
Faith Erin Hicks Interview for ‘The Stone Heart’
Rebecca Angel gets into deep character questions with Faith Erin Hicks for her new graphic novel, ‘The Stone Heart.’ Read More
Read About the Mysteries of the Wothwood in This ‘Broken Cities’ Novella
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.’ Read More
‘The Last Machine in the Solar System’ Examines Humanity’s End
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. Read More
‘Lessons From an Imperfect World’ – A Book for the Bad Days
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.’ Read More
‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood’: Two Dark Retellings
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. Read More
New ‘Scratch Challenge Workbook’ From DK
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. Read More
‘The Hanging Tree’: A New ‘Peter Grant’ Mystery
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. Read More
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects
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.’ Read More
Three New Titan Titles From Titan Books
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. Read More
Book Review: ‘Watching Time: The Unauthorized Watchmen Chronology’
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. Read More
New Kickstarter — Castor Easy Readers Offer Diversity and Adventure!
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. Read More
Jiro Dreams of a Sushi Book
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.’ Read More
‘Dark Sky’ by Mike Brooks — A Ship, a Crew, and Another Job
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. Read More
‘MJ-12: Inception’ — A Cold War With Different Super Powers
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… Read More
Titan Books Celebrates Three Anniversaries
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. Read More
‘Writing Interactive Fiction With Twine’
Twine is an interactive fiction game creator, and this book is going to help you write your stories. Read More
Review: ‘The Embalmed Head of Oliver Cromwell’
If the embalmed head of Oliver Cromwell can make a difference, so can you. Read More
The Simple but Challenging Task of “Raising Human Beings”
“Raising Human Beings” outlines a simple, three-step approach to collaborating with your child when dealing with unmet expectations. Read More
Review: ‘The Grand Tour’ by Adam O’Fallon Price
‘The Grand Tour’ is a smart book. Mostly. Read More
Finding Inspiration with ‘Tiny LEGO Wonders’
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. Read More
>pick up ‘Writing Interactive Fiction with Twine’ from desk
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. Read More
Literary SFF – Grief, Gender, and the Power of Creativity
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. Read More
