Sophie Brown, Author at GeekMom

The Saga Continues, Light of the Jedi, Image Del Rey

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

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021Sophie Brown0

‘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.

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Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in December 2020

January 1, 2021December 31, 2020Sophie Brown0

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 Brown0

‘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 Brown0

‘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.

‘Superliminal’: A Puzzling Game Where Perception Is Reality.. Or Is It?

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Superliminal’ is a video game that uses your perception of size, depth, and relative location to create some totally unique challenges.

Images myFirst and OTL, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

Comparison: Bluetooth, Wireless Headphones for Kids

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020Sophie Brown0

With Bluetooth and wireless headphones becoming the norm, I compared two sets of headphones aimed at younger listeners to see which was best.

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Hornby Brings Traditional Toy Trains Into the Modern Age With Eurostar

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020Sophie Brown0

Bring an element of international travel glamour to your holiday season with the Eurostar electric train set from Hornby.

The Little Hands Card Holder, Images Coiledspring, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

The Little Hands Card Holder Helps Little Gamers Hold Big Hands

December 10, 2020December 9, 2020Sophie Brown0

The Little Hands Card Holder is a helpful little gadget that allows younger players to more easily hold onto a hand full of cards.

Insight Editions Cookbooks, Covers Insight Editions. Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

Six More Fandom-Inspired Cookbooks From Insight Editions

December 8, 2020December 7, 2020Sophie Brown1

I’ve spent the last few weeks working my way through six of the latest fandom-inspired cookbook options from Insight Editions.

Picture Books December 2020, Cover Images as Noted in Post, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

7 Picture Books to Enjoy With Young Readers This December

December 6, 2020December 4, 2020Sophie Brown1

Sophie and Rebecca have put together a list of seven picture books that will be ideal for reading together over the holidays.

The Saga Continues: ‘From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back’

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back’ contains 40 stories by 40 authors to celebrate the 40 years since the film’s release.

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in November 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Sophie Brown0

Can you believe it’s time for the final Between the Bookends of 2020? We’re here to share what we’re reading as the year draws to a close.

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Celebrate the Return of ‘The Crown’ With Three Royally Splendid Reads

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the return of ‘The Crown’ with three books filled with the same scandals, tragedies, and difficult choices you have come to love.

Images by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay, Anastasia Gepp from Pixabay, Vecteezy, History Heroes, Macmillan

Celebrate Healthcare Heroes with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the hard work of our healthcare heroes this holiday season & encourage kids to do the same with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson.

‘A Fold Apart’: A Folding Puzzle Game About Navigating Loneliness

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘A Fold Apart’ is a puzzle game with an emotional backstory that follows a couple facing the challenges of a long-distance relationship.

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‘Name the Emoticon’: An Ideal Card Game for Virtual Get-Togethers

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020Sophie Brown1

‘Name the Emoticon’ is a simple flashcard style party game where phrases are “written” using emojis and other players must guess what it is.

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Review: ‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores the disaster in detail.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2020

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020Sophie Brown2

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Scott, and Rebecca review eight books they read during the spookiest month of the year.

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Discover Synthwave in ‘The Rise of the Synths’ Documentary Film

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘The Rise of the Synths’ is a documentary feature film that explores the roots and the rising popularity of synthwave music.

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Five Family-Friendly Yet Fiendishly Fun Games to Play This Halloween

October 25, 2020October 24, 2020Sophie Brown1

Looking for some spooky games to play this Halloween? Here are five family-friendly yet fiendishly fun games to play this spooky season.