Jenny Bristol, Author at GeekMom

Clever Guides to Dumb Birds of North America and the Whole World

December 28, 2021Jenny Bristol

Do you love birds? Do you think they’re silly and weird? Do you have a great sense of humor? If you can say “yes” to any of those questions, here are some recommendations for you.

2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Books, Music, and TV

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what the GeekMom and GeekDad writers recommend as gifts this year in the categories of books, music, and TV shows!

The OROS Itinerant Jacket Pairs High-Tech With Style

November 19, 2021December 22, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re looking for smart-looking, versatile outerwear, OROS has you covered. Literally.

Gather Your Family for a Traditional Wooden Puzzle This Holiday Season

November 3, 2021Jenny Bristol

Dive into a high-quality wood jigsaw puzzle with your family this holiday season.

Peek Into the Private Lives of Writers (and Artists) From the Past

November 3, 2021November 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about your favorite historical writers and artists in these collections of correspondence.

‘An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language’: Don’t Let Sneaky Rhetoric Get the Best of You

November 1, 2021October 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

A worthy successor to ‘An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments,’ this newest book by Ali Almossawi will help you parse what you read and hear.

Let’s Laugh About Menopause! Together! (Neato Greeting Cards Inside)

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021Jenny Bristol

Some of you may be reaching a certain age where it feels like your body is going off-book. Add some levity to the moment with these neat greeting cards.

Review: Fran Wilde’s ‘Clock Star Rose Spine’ Transported Me

September 7, 2021September 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran both wrecked and buoyed me through this, her first published collection of poetry.

Adorn Your Home With Cross-Stitched Disney Villains

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re really into Disney villains and cross-stitch, this craft book kit is the perfect joining of the two.

GeekMom’s Own Fran Wilde Publishes First Collection of Poetry and Illustration

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Jenny Bristol

Fran Wilde’s beautiful, touching collection of poetry and illustration comes out tomorrow!

Relearn How to Play by Reading ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’

August 10, 2021August 9, 2021Jenny Bristol

Can’t make it to Denmark? ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’ has you covered.

Midcentury Modern Design Takes Center Stage in ‘Star Trek: Designing the Final Frontier’

August 3, 2021August 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about ‘Star Trek’: The Original Series became a perfect setting for Midcentury Modern design.

‘Tappity’ Your Way to K-5 Science Learning

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

This subscription-based interactive science app for kids in K-5 is immersive, interactive, and full of solid science material.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Follow-Up, Almost Three Months In

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021Jenny Bristol

See what we thought of the Leaf’s gardening subscription boxes after the plants had a chance to grow for a while.

Peek Beyond the Page With Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Reader’

May 25, 2021May 22, 2021Jenny Bristol

Mental Floss brings together a couple of decades of their best content about books, authors, and the literary world.

Clixo: A Fun Magnetic Toy in a Small Package

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Infinite play, compact living space!

Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about two different types of masks for all ages that address specific sensory needs.

‘We Just Click’ Is a Sweet Collection of LEGO-Themed Love Notes

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021Jenny Bristol

Lighthearted LEGO-themed love notes fill this new little book from Chronicle Books.

Preview of LEGO Products for the First Half of 2021

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Check out some of LEGO’s newest products for the first half of 2021.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Perfect Garden Starters for Families

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

The Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits are a fun, packaged way to introduce edible gardening to your kids. It’s a perfect family activity.