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Author: Melissa Wiley

Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 3: Sympathy Butters No Parsnips

January 21, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley4

Cora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.

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Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 2: Choosing Sides

January 15, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley1

Are you Team Tony or Team Charles? Team Cricket Pitch or Team Village Square? Team Wireless or Team Shakes Fist at Clouds? SO MANY QUESTIONS.

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Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 1: Fear, Fire, Foes

January 7, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley8

We’re back for another season of picking our favorite soap to shreds. Cue theme music! Somebody save the dog!

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Ready to Get Your Downton On?

January 4, 2015December 2, 2017Melissa Wiley

Tonight’s the night! Season 5 of Downton Abbey airs on PBS this evening, January 4th. Here’s a peek at where we left off last season.

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Exclusive Look at John Patrick Green’s Upcoming Hippopotamister

November 10, 2014November 23, 2017Melissa Wiley3

An exclusive eight-page, full-color preview of Hippopotamister, an upcoming First Second graphic novel for kids, plus an interview with author-illustrator John Patrick Green.

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Exclusive Look at First Second’s Upcoming Fable Comics

October 8, 2014November 23, 2017Melissa Wiley1

First Second’s excellent comics-style fairy tale and nursery rhyme collections will soon be joined by Fable Comics, featuring illustrated tales from many cultures and traditions. Here’s a sneak peek!

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Subscription Box Review: Jessica Comingore Quarterly

September 16, 2014November 23, 2017Melissa Wiley

A peek inside the first Quarterly Co. mailing from designer and lifestyle blogger Jessica Comingore.

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Fairy Tale Comics and Baba Yaga: An Interview With Jillian Tamaki

September 28, 2013November 24, 2017Melissa Wiley1

In Fairy Tale Comics, First Second has assembled a team of gifted cartoonists to bring some very old stories to a brand-new audience, comics-style.

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Awesome Free Resource About the Benefits of Comics for Kids

July 17, 2013November 26, 2017Melissa Wiley

Don’t miss this awesome resource about the many benefits of comics for building literacy skills!

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GeekMom Counterpoint: Why I Love Why

June 19, 2013November 26, 2017Melissa Wiley3

GeekMom Ariane’s post about why she hates “why” inspired GeekMom Melissa to ponder why she loves the why stage. Where do you stand?

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GeekMom Book Dish with Quinn Cummings

Introducing GeekMom Book Dish! Episode One: Quinn Cummings

June 10, 2013November 24, 2017Melissa Wiley3

In GeekMom Book Dish, author Melissa Wiley talks shop with other writers and artists. This episode’s guest: author Quinn Cummings.

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Subscription Box Review: Candy Japan

June 7, 2013November 24, 2017Melissa Wiley2

Happy news for your sweet tooth: Candy Japan is a monthly subscription service that brings the unusual, delectable confections of Japan right to your door.

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Interview with Cecil Castellucci, Author of Odd Duck

May 25, 2013November 24, 2017Melissa Wiley1

An interview with the author of Odd Duck, a delightful new graphic novel for kids–and anyone with an appreciation for quirky characters.

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Downton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 7

February 18, 2013November 25, 2017Melissa Wiley

What did you think of the Downton Abbey season-ender? As always, we have lots to discuss. Join us for a recap and come talk me off the ledge.

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Downton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 6

February 11, 2013November 25, 2017Melissa Wiley

Flappers, scandal, and cricket: join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s double-sized episode of Downton Abbey.

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Downton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 5

February 4, 2013November 25, 2017Melissa Wiley

Join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s Downton Abbey. Salmon mousse, anyone?

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Faces iMake and the Slow App Movement

November 27, 2012Melissa Wiley

When an app holds my young kids’ attention for months at a stretch, I know it’s a good one. Faces iMake is that kind of app.

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Subscription Boxes for Healthy Living

November 16, 2012Melissa Wiley

Our subscription-box series continues with services that let you pamper yourself inside and out.

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Subscription Boxes for Gamers, Crafters, and Etsy Enthusiasts

November 15, 2012Melissa Wiley

The fourth installment of our subscription box series features items for geeks, gamers, Etsy-lovers, and crafters.

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Give a Box of Fun: Five Subscription Kits for Kids

November 14, 2012Melissa Wiley

A round-up of arts-and-crafts subscription box services for kids.

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