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5 Spooky Favorites Perfect for October Reading

September 25, 2022September 24, 2022Lisa Tate

If you need an escape from busy parenting duties during the spooky season, here is a list of one GeekMom’s favorite cool and creepy reads to enjoy in October.

Find Joy in Spine Poems

August 30, 2022August 29, 2022Ruth Suehle

Annette Dauphin Simon shares spine poems with the world in ‘Spine Poems: An Eclectic Collection of Found Verse for Book Lovers.’

The Saga Continues: ‘The Princess and the Scoundrel’ by Beth Revis

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Sophie Brown

In ‘The Princess and the Scoundrel’ by Beth Revis, Han and Leia marry and take their honeymoon aboard the luxury Star Cruiser Halcyon.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in July 2022

August 1, 2022July 31, 2022Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie reviews 4 books including a YA dystopian thriller and a memoir from one of her favorite singers.

The Saga Continues: ‘Shadow of the Sith’ by Adam Christopher

July 29, 2022July 28, 2022Sophie Brown

In ‘Shadow of the Sith’ by Adam Christopher, we follow Luke Skywalker and his old friend Lando Calrissian as they take on a new mission.

New Book a Colorful Look at ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Netflix Series

July 23, 2022July 22, 2022Lisa Tate

‘Cowboy Bebop: The Making of the Neflix Series’ gives a detailed pictorial look at the show’s extensive worldbuilding.

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in June 2022

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022Sophie Brown

This month’s Between the Bookends includes contemporary middle grade, fantasy YA, and a look at the history of women in video games.

Want Some New Bucket List Items? Try These Puzzles

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Need some travel or book inspiration? Grab one of these puzzles and add to your bucket list.

Just The Right Book

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Sarah Pinault

What could be better than a new book? A new book every month hand selected by a Connecticut bookseller of course!

So This is Ever After, Cover Image - Margaret K McElderry Books

Pride Month 2022: ‘So This Is Ever After’ by F.T. Lukens

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘So This Is Ever After’ by F.T. Lukens.

Review: The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022Sarah Pinault

When nonagenarian Peggy passes peacefully in her assisted living flat by the sea, there should be nothing suspicious. But when her caregiver Natalka finds a business card for “Peggy Smith, Murder Consultant”, she can’t help but wonder. Join DS Harbinder Kaur in this murder mystery from Elly Griffiths.

Melt With You, Cover Image - GP Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Pride Month 2022: ‘Melt With You’ by Jennifer Dugan

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘Melt With You’ by Jennifer Dugan.

This Wicked Fate, Cover Image - Bloomsbury

Pride Month 2022: ‘This Wicked Fate’ by Kalynn Bayron

June 27, 2022June 26, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘This Wicked Fate’ by Kalynn Bayron.

Pride Month 2022: ‘Gender Queer’ by Maia Kobabe

June 25, 2022June 23, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘Gender Queer’ by Maia Kobabe.

The Civil War of Amos Abernathy, Cover Image - HarperCollins

Pride Month 2022: ‘The Civil War of Amos Abernathy’ by Michael Leali

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month. Today’s book review is ‘The Civil War of Amos Abernathy’ by Michael Leali.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Cover Image - Dutton Books for Young Readers

Pride Month 2022: ‘Last Night at the Telegraph Club’ by Malinda Lo

June 21, 2022June 22, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month. Today’s book review is ‘Last Night at the Telegraph Club’ by Malinda Lo.

Pride Month 2022: ‘Queer Up’ by Alexis Caught

June 19, 2022June 16, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘Queer Up’ by Alexis Caught.

If This Gets Out, Cover Image - Wednesday Books

Pride Month 2022: ‘If This Gets Out’ by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month. Today’s book review is ‘If This Gets Out’ by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich.

The Rainbow Parade, Cover Image - Dial Books

Pride Month 2022: ‘The Rainbow Parade’ by Emily Neilson

June 15, 2022June 14, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘The Rainbow Parade’ by Emily Neilson.

Every Variable of Us, Cover Image - North Star Editions

Pride Month 2022: ‘Every Variable of Us’ by Charles A. Bush

June 14, 2022June 13, 2022Sophie Brown

Throughout June, GeekMom celebrates Pride Month with lots of LGBTQ content. Today’s book review is ‘Every Variable of Us’ by Charles A. Bush.