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Author: Jenny Bristol

Jenny Bristol is Editor-in-Chief of GeekMom and an Editor at GeekDad. She is a lifelong geek who spends her time learning, writing, facilitating the education of her two wickedly smart kids, losing herself in history, and mastering the art of traveling on a shoestring.

‘Artists in Residence’ Gives a Glimpse Into Artists’ Private Spaces

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Jenny Bristol0

If you’ve ever wanted to learn where artists live and how they organize and decorate their own homes, this book is a delight.

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7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021Jenny Bristol3

Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.

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2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.

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‘Heroes’ Is a Worthy Successor to Stephen Fry’s ‘Mythos’

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Read about mortal Greek heroes in Stephen Fry’s second volume of ‘The Greek Myths Reimagined’ series, ‘Heroes.’

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To Celebrate National Book Month: Some Favorite Books About Women

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Check out some of GeekMom’s favorite books about women.

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Mid-Century Modern Women in the Visual Arts

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Learn about 25 influential women of the 20th century art and design world in this new book.

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Hold the Letters From ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in Your Hands With This New Edition

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Bring the correspondence from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to life with this new, unique edition with physical letters from within the story.

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Dorktales Storytime Podcast Gets Kids (and Adults) Giggling

September 8, 2020September 7, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Give this new podcast for kids and families a listen! It’s fun for kids and their parents.

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The Full ‘Harry Potter: Film Vault’ Series Is Now Published

September 2, 2020September 1, 2020Jenny Bristol1

If you enjoyed the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, you’ll enjoy this series of 12 volumes covering just about every aspect, from characters to locations to development to movie magic.

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‘Friends’ and ‘Nightmare’: Two New Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season

August 23, 2020August 21, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Two new Advent calendar sets from Insight Editions will bring new ways to celebrate to your holiday season.

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Votes for Women: Happy 100th Anniversary, 19th Amendment!

August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Though it was supposed to allow for universal suffrage, it didn’t quite achieve that, but it was a step in the right direction and a major part of the effort to apply laws equally. We here at GeekMom […]

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Nevertheless, ‘She Votes’: An Important New Book on Women’s History

August 5, 2020November 13, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Women’s art and women’s history converge in this important book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Vissles-M External Monitor Extends Your Workspace, Broadens Your Options

July 16, 2020November 13, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Check out our review of the new Vissles-M external monitor, a super-portable, versatile option that just works.

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GeekMom Fran Wilde Wins Andre Norton Nebula Award!

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Congratulations, Fran!

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Knit Your Way Through ‘Harry Potter: Knitting Magic’

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Join the world of Harry Potter by making (and using or wearing) knitted items from this brand new book.

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The Canterbury Cathedral by MicroDesigns: Phenomenal Vaulted Style, Itty Bitty Footprint

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Though I’m a LEGO devotee, I do branch out into other building systems occasionally. I have a number of Nanoblock sets, for example. They’re (almost) all the fun of LEGO but they take up so much less room. I recently learned about another company, MicroDesigns, who makes similar, tiny building sets based on some notable […]

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Votes for Women! Resources for the 19th Amendment’s 100th Anniversary

February 20, 2020August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol0

This year is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. Here is a list of some resources that can help you learn more about the amendment and a few ways to celebrate this landmark achievement.

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End of Year Reflections: Looking Back at 2019 and Forward to 2020

December 16, 2019December 18, 2019Jenny Bristol0

The end of the calendar year is a great time to look back at your year, evaluating how it went, and looking forward toward the next year. What do you want to happen? How will you get there?

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Harry Potter Is Always in Season: 3 New Books From the Wizarding World

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019Jenny Bristol0

Reading Time: 4 minutes In our nerdy home, it wouldn’t be the Christmas season (November 1-December 31, as far as I’m concerned) without a bit of Harry Potter. The banners, feasts, and thoughts of the warm, fuzzy sweaters of the Weasley family—along with the fun rivalry of most of us being in different houses—all add […]

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‘Invasion of the Cow Snatchers: Mooove the Magnets Logic Game’ Is Out of This World!

September 29, 2019September 28, 2019Jenny Bristol0

Fire up your tractor beam and let’s abduct some cows! Logic game style…

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