Sophie Brown, Author at GeekMom

Adventures on Trains: My Favorite Middle-Grade Book Series in 2021

April 14, 2021April 13, 2021Sophie Brown

This month I picked up the next books in the Adventures on Trains series: ‘Kidnap on the California Comet’ and ‘Murder on the Safari Star’.

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Kickstarter Alert: Deluxe Board Game Train Sets Upgrades

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021Sophie Brown

Deluxe Board Game Train Sets are high-quality replacement train sets for many popular train board games inspired by traditional locomotives.

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Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in March 2021

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Rebecca share four books they read in the month of March.

‘Room to Grow’: A Deceptively Tricky Cactus-Based Indie Puzzle Game

March 20, 2021March 19, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Room to Grow’ is a cute but deceptively tricky puzzle game in which you play as a cactus, pushing another small cactus into a given target.

Saga Continues Shadow Fall and Victory's Price

The Saga Continues: “Shadow Fall” & “Victory’s Price” by Alexander Freed

March 11, 2021March 10, 2021Sophie Brown

With the third installment of Alexander Freed’s Alphabet Squadron trilogy having dropped last week, I took the time to finish off the series.

International Women's Day 2021 Reading List, Image Sophie Brown

GeekMom’s International Women’s Day Reading List 2021

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Sophie Brown1

Happy International Women’s Day! Here is a selection of books that are all great choices to read today, either alone or with your children.

Rebel Girls by Gibsons, Image Sophie Brown

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Rebel Girls and Gibsons Games

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Sophie Brown

Just in time for International Women’s Day, Gibsons released a range of products based on the popular Rebel Girls brand.

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6 Educational Picture Books to Enjoy Reading This March

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021Sophie Brown

I have spent the last few weeks reading some brilliant picture books covering topics from vehicles to dinosaurs, racism to space exploration.

Between the Bookends: 7 Books We Read in February 2021

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Scott share seven books they read in the month of February across a wide range of genres.

‘Bandida’: My Favorite Card Game Gets Upgraded (But Is That Good?)

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Bandida’ is the sequel to ‘Bandido’ and offers two new gameplay modes (plus a twist on the original), plus a number of new item cards.

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Logitech’s Crayon and Combo Touch will Transform Your Homeschooling

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021Sophie Brown2

In January, homeschooling restarted here and ever since, the Logitech Combo Touch and Crayon have made our lives infinitely easier.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Sophie Brown8

Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty of books to share with you.

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5 Picture Books that Celebrate Unity and Positivity

January 28, 2021January 27, 2021Sophie Brown

Six recent picture books that promote the same messages of unity and positivity we heard from the Capitol steps last Wednesday.

When the Past was Around, Image Chorus Worldwide

‘When the Past Was Around’: A Point-&-Click Puzzle Game Exploring Loss

January 23, 2021January 22, 2021Sophie Brown

‘When the Past Was Around’ is a short, sweet, and surreal narrative point-and-click puzzle game exploring loss and grief.

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Three New Novels for 2021 Inspired by Old Classics

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021Sophie Brown

I spent the first weeks of 2021 reading 3 books that take classic novels & authors & give them a 21st-century twist in very different ways.

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‘Violet Veil’ Middle-Grade Series Kicks Off with ‘A Case of Grave Danger’

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021Sophie Brown

Tomorrow, Sophie Cleverly releases book one of her new middle-grade series: ‘The Violet Veil Mysteries’, which is set in the Victorian era.

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The Saga Continues: ‘The High Republic: Light of the Jedi’ – Charles Soule

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Light of the Jedi’ by Charles Soule is a novel set in the outer rim where the Jedi are called upon to help in the wake of a terrible tragedy.

Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in December 2020

January 1, 2021December 31, 2020Sophie Brown2

This month’s Bookends is a little thinner than usual, but Sophie and Rebecca still have three books to share, and they wish you a happy new year.

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‘Inertial Drift’: A Retro Racer That Keeps Things Simple Yet Satisfying

December 19, 2020December 18, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Inertial Drift’ is a racing game set in a retro style ’90s future that uses unique Twin Stick Controls to allow racers to drift precisely.

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‘Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix’ Is Cartoon Karting Family Fun

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix’ is a fun racing game in the style of ‘Mario Kart’ where you race as your favorite Nick characters.