Sophie Brown, Author at GeekMom

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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in August 2021

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021Sophie Brown

As summer draws to an end, Sophie, Scott, and Amy are excited to share eight of the books they have been enjoying recently.

‘Powerwash Simulator’: The Most Relaxing Video Game of 2021

August 28, 2021August 27, 2021Sophie Brown

In ‘Powerwash Simulator’ you’ll start up your own power washing business and clean everything from vans to houses to the Mars rover.

Are OwlCrate/OwlCrate Junior Book Subscription Boxes Worth the Money?

August 14, 2021August 13, 2021Sophie Brown

Book subscription services send books and book-themed items to your door every month; OwlCrate is one that also offers a middle-grade box.

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in July 2021

August 1, 2021July 30, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie explores a wide range of non-fiction and picks up some interesting fiction too.

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The GeekMom Picture Book Roundup: Summer 2021

July 17, 2021July 16, 2021Sophie Brown

Here are nine of my favorite picture books from 2021 that I hope you and your family will enjoy reading together.

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My Nametags: Affordable and Customizable Nametags Designed By You

July 13, 2021July 12, 2021Sophie Brown

My Nametags is a company that makes it easy to label everything from clothing to pencils with affordable and fully customizable labels.

3 Otherworldly Books for Fans of UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021Sophie Brown

With the subject back in the news, here are three recent books that touch on UFOs, aliens, and other related paranormal phenomena.

Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in June 2021

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021Sophie Brown

We hope you will find something interesting within the three books featured in this month’s Between the Bookends.

The Saga Continues: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott

The Saga Continues: ‘The High Republic: The Rising Storm’ – Cavan Scott

June 29, 2021June 28, 2021Sophie Brown

Cavan Scott takes the High Republic reins with ‘The Rising Storm’ which is set just a few months after the events of the previous book.

Pride Month - Wranglestone by Darren Charlton

Pride Month 2021: ‘Wranglestone’ by Darren Charlton

June 29, 2021June 28, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Wranglestone’ by Darren Charlton is a queer YA story set in post-apocalyptic America in the years following a global zombie contagion.

Pride Month - Both Sides Now by Peyton Thomas

Pride Month 2021: ‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas

June 27, 2021June 26, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas is a YA novel about a transgender teen boy in the approach to the National Debate Championships.

Pride Month - Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Pride Month 2021: ‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar

June 25, 2021June 24, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar is a contemporary YA novel about two Irish, Bengali girls who fake a relationship.

Pride Month - Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

Pride Month 2021: ‘Be Dazzled’ by Ryan La Sala

June 23, 2021June 22, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Be Dazzled’ by Ryan La Sala is a YA, dual-timeline novel about a teenage cosplayer set in the world of conventions and competitive cosplay.

Pride Month - Trouble Girls by Julia Lynn Rubin

Pride Month 2021: ‘Trouble Girls’ by Julia Lynn Rubin

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Trouble Girls’ by Julia Lynn Rubin is a YA story about two queer teenage girls, inspired by ‘Thelma and Louise’ and the #MeToo movement.

Pride Month - Here the Whole Time by Victor Martins

Pride Month 2021: ‘Here the Whole Time’ by Vitor Martins

June 19, 2021June 17, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Here the Whole Time’ by Vitor Martins is a body-positive, Brazilian YA novel about two gay teen boys who live in the same apartment building.

Pride Month - Almost Flying by Jake Maia Arlow

Pride Month 2021: ‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow

June 17, 2021June 16, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow is a contemporary, LGBTQ, middle grade centered around theme parks and rollercoasters.

Pride Month - Bi the Way by Lois Shearing

Pride Month 2021: ‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ – Lois Shearing

June 15, 2021June 14, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ by Lois Shearing is a non-fiction book that explores bisexuality in detail.

Pride Month - Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow by Benjamin Dean

Pride Month 2021: ‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean

June 13, 2021June 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean is the story of twelve-year-old Archie whose dad has just realized that he is gay.

Pride Month - The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan

Pride Month 2021: ‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan

June 11, 2021June 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan is an unusual, LGBTQ middle-grade book that is written entirely in verse.

Pride Month - As Far As You'll Take Me by Phil Stamper

Pride Month 2021: ‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper

June 9, 2021June 8, 2021Sophie Brown

‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper is about a gay 17-year-old from Kentucky who lies to his parents so he can spend summer in London.