Shiri Sondheimer, Author at GeekMom

‘Star Wars’ 40th: Our Favorite Merch From Across the Galaxy

May 25, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Today is the 40th anniversary of ‘Star Wars.’ To celebrate, GeekMoms and GeekDads are sharing our favorite merch from across the galaxy far, far away.

‘Star Wars’ 40th: The Saga Continues With a Snoke Theory

May 25, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer3

The saga continues and we have Snoke theories! Well, Shiri has one. And no, Rob, it doesn’t have anything to do with Ezra Bridger.

First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 5-8

May 22, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

‘American Gods’ on STARZ is a beautiful, surreal, faithful adaptation of the novel and I thank everyone involved from the bottom of my fangirl heart. I believe.

Another Delightful Doodle from Mike Lowery and Workman

May 17, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

The family that doodles together stirs their imaginations together!

Review: Perfect Blend: ‘The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pizza Cookbook’

May 11, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Wherein Insight Editions inspires my family to make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pizza. And only light the oven on fire once…

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Black Bolt and Telling a Story

May 10, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Saladin Ahmed and Christian Ward’s ‘Black Bolt’ is this remarkable character’s first solo outing. For the record, the King (former king?) of the Inhumans couldn’t be in better hands. (Contains spoilers for Black Bolt #1.)

May the 4th Be With You and Your Comics

May 4, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

On this most holy of days, delve into the newest run of ‘Star Wars’ comics from Marvel. You will not regret the time spent in a galaxy far, far away.

The Dynamic Duo Reviews K’Nex ‘Might Makers Inventor’s Clubhouse’

May 1, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

The Dynamic Duo reviews K’Nex ‘Might Makers Inventor’s Clubhouse’ as much for their own entertainment as for yours.

First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 1–4

April 28, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

When I say first “look,” I mean I can tell you what I thought of the first four episodes of ‘American Gods’ and what I thought about while I was watching them, but that’s pretty much it. There’s a very strict no spoiler policy surrounding ‘American Gods,’ as well there should be.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Immigrant Experience

April 25, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

We are all Americans and America is all of us.

Geek Kids Review: ‘Toca Life: Hospital’ and They Think It’s Pretty Great

April 24, 2017January 3, 2018Shiri Sondheimer

Toca Boca’s newest app introduces kids to the hospital environment. It’s pretty great. But don’t make my word for it…

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Authentic Selves of Women

April 22, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

In art, and in life, women have the right to be their most authentic selves… get used to it.

GeekMom Geeks out About… Coffee (With Kim Lopez, Pittsburgh Bean and Leaf Guru Extraordinaire)

April 21, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Many people equate “geeking out” with things like comic books and gaming. We here at GeekMom, however, know folks can geek out about anything. Lately, for a reason I can’t actually pin down, I’ve been talking to a lot of small business owners who have turned their geeky passion into small, independent shops.