Notes From a Decade of Back-to-School Weeks
This is my eleventh year with a child starting school, and things have changed a lot since that first year.
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Author: Sarah Pinault
The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman
A welcome addition to the stories of Arthur, The Bright Sword, follows several lesser known knights in this new epic from Lev Grossman.
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‘Netherford Hall’ by Natania Barron
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good story will inspire writers to indulge the wilds of their imaginations with favorite characters and settings. Former GeekMom writer Natania Barron has done that with ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ taking many of the settings and themes that are so loved and creating a wonderful witchy adventure with a splash of romance.
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‘Big in Sweden’: Love for Self and Sweden
Author Sally Franson takes her own story of participating in a Swedish reality show and transforms it into a heartwarming fictionalized version of her experiences in her second novel ‘Big in Sweden.’
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The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love
Take flight with this new enemies to lovers romance from India Holton, in which birding is a cutthroat world of intrigue and espionage.
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Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition)
We are always interested in a new game for family game night, and I am always interested in anything that comes with a Disney theme. So our whole family was excited to take a spin with a new cooperative game from Ravensburger and Disney, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition)
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A Novel Approach to Summer Reads
What is your favorite kind of book to read for the summer months? Do you favor a weighty tome, something light, or something that transports you to a far off place?
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‘The Undermining of Twyla and Frank’
A second journey into Megan Bannen’s world of Tanria is just as delightful as the first. Welcome to ‘The Undermining of Twyla and Frank.’
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‘Murder Road’ by Simone St James
‘Murder Road,’ the new ghost/mystery story from Simone St James, is an engaging dive into the myths and monsters we create ourselves in small-town America.
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‘Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places’
Lucky Hart, paranormal investigator, meets Hennessee House, sentient structure, in this all-new tale of love and ghosts from Claire Kann.
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‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’
‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’ is a light fantasy reworking of ‘The Shop Around the Corner’ that is sure to delight fans of romantic fantasy and Meg Ryan!
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‘How to Read a Book’ by Monica Wood
‘How to Read a Book’ is the newest novel by Maine author Monica Wood, and it is one to be devoured quickly and greedily.
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How to Draw: ‘Kawaii Birdies’
If your drawing skills are as lackluster as GeekMom Sarah’s you might find some cuddly inspiration in ‘Kawaii Birdies,’ a new How-to-Draw book from Jen Burdrock. It provides some very cuddly, chubby inspiration!
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‘Bluey’: “The Sign”
Hold onto your Unicourses, everyone, the biggest episode of ‘Bluey’ ever is coming on Sunday. “The Sign” is the first-ever extended-length special from everyone’s favorite Heeler family and premieres this Sunday, April 14.
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‘The Last Remains’ by Elly Griffiths
Elly Griffiths provides a wonderful conclusion as we enjoy the last in a fifteen book series with Dr. Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson on the Norfolk coast.
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Destination Bookstore: Brookline Booksmith
Peruse the shelves of the Brookline Booksmith with GeekMom (and Book Dragon) Sarah. A delight for any book lover in the Boston area.
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Introducing Bluey Book Reads
In Bluey Book Reads, available on the Bluey website and on the YouTube channel, we have a new way to experience our favorite Bluey stories.
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Novel Pairings: A Book Lover’s Podcast
Looking to reinstigate or reinvigorate your reading life? Sara Hildreth and Chelsey F can help you with that on their book lover’s podcast, novel Pairings.
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Leap Day Reading
Looking for a quick read for Leap Day? Look no further!
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‘The Last Bookwanderer’ by Anna James
The final installment in the Pages and Co. series from British author Anna James arrives on US bookshelves this week. Get comfy! This is a wild ride through story, mythology, and time.
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