Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 3: Sympathy Butters No Parsnips
Cora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.
Continue ReadingCora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.
Continue ReadingAre you Team Tony or Team Charles? Team Cricket Pitch or Team Village Square? Team Wireless or Team Shakes Fist at Clouds? SO MANY QUESTIONS.
Continue ReadingWe’re back for another season of picking our favorite soap to shreds. Cue theme music! Somebody save the dog!
Continue ReadingTonight’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.
Continue ReadingAn 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.
Continue ReadingFirst 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!
Continue ReadingA peek inside the first Quarterly Co. mailing from designer and lifestyle blogger Jessica Comingore.
Continue ReadingIn 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.
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this awesome resource about the many benefits of comics for building literacy skills!
Continue ReadingGeekMom Ariane’s post about why she hates “why” inspired GeekMom Melissa to ponder why she loves the why stage. Where do you stand?
Continue ReadingIn GeekMom Book Dish, author Melissa Wiley talks shop with other writers and artists. This episode’s guest: author Quinn Cummings.
Continue ReadingHappy news for your sweet tooth: Candy Japan is a monthly subscription service that brings the unusual, delectable confections of Japan right to your door.
Continue ReadingAn interview with the author of Odd Duck, a delightful new graphic novel for kids–and anyone with an appreciation for quirky characters.
Continue ReadingWhat 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.
Continue ReadingFlappers, scandal, and cricket: join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s double-sized episode of Downton Abbey.
Continue ReadingJoin us for a recap and discussion of this week’s Downton Abbey. Salmon mousse, anyone?
Continue ReadingWhen 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.
Continue ReadingOur subscription-box series continues with services that let you pamper yourself inside and out.
Continue ReadingThe fourth installment of our subscription box series features items for geeks, gamers, Etsy-lovers, and crafters.
Continue ReadingA round-up of arts-and-crafts subscription box services for kids.
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