In the debut novel of Anna James, ‘Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers,’ the titular character literally gets carried away in a book. Read More
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Adventures in Bookwandering
Category Archives: Books
‘The Vanished Bride’: The Brontë Sisters Turn Amateur Detectives
‘The Vanished Bride’ reimagines the Brontë sisters as amateur sleuths before they wrote the novels for which they would become immortalized. Read More
Something Hinter This Way Comes: ‘The Night Country’ by Melissa Albert
In her 2018 ‘New York Times’ Bestseller ‘The Hazel Wood,’ Melissa Albert introduced us to the Hinterland, a world of fairy tales that some sought to run from and some ran straight into. At the end of the book, most of us were left wanting more. Albert’s conclusion to ‘The Hazel Wood’ arrived in bookstores this week. In ‘The Night Country,’ we don’t quite return to ‘The Hazel Wood,’ more like ‘The Hazel Wood’ returns to us. Read More
3 Books to Help You Achieve Your New Years Resolutions
A new year always brings with it good intentions to make positive changes. Here are 3 books that may help you stick to common resolutions. Read More
Researching History Online With Historian and Historical Romance Author Jennifer Hallock
Historian Jennifer Hallock, who writes historical fiction, provides the best places to start researching history online. Read More
Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in December 2019
In the first Between the Bookends of 2020, Rebecca, Amy, Robin, & Sophie share books that saw them out of the last decade and into the new. Read More
A Christmas (Reading) List
Whether you participate in Jolabokaflod or just have a love for books, we have a selection of family Christmas books guaranteed to jingle your bells, from a recycled Christmas tree to a magic snowman (no, not that one) to an English pig. Read More
A Non-Fiction Party
In a world obsessed with social media, where research and Wikipedia sadly go hand in hand, keenly researched and expertly put together non-fiction for kids is vital. National Geographic has been educating us for over a century; in their books for kids they seek to ground the next generation in research and fact, to understand the difference and place of the real and the mythical. Read More
‘Charlie Hernandez and The Castle of Bones’ Interview With Ryan Calejo
Charlie Hernandez is on another adventure in the pre-teen series of Hispanic folklore in ‘The Castle of Bones’. Author Ryan Calejo answers questions about his books, characters, and keeping family stories alive. Read More
The Best of Between the Bookends: Our Top Picks from 2019
GeekMom has reviewed dozens of books over the year in our monthly Between the Bookends column, but which ones have really stood out? Read More
‘Love, Heather’: A Terrifying Tale of Teen Revenge in the #MeToo Era
If you want something darker to read over the holidays, then ‘Love, Heather’ may well be the book, although it comes with hefty trigger warnings. Read More
Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019
In this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays. Read More
Fandom Stories: Anika and the Boy Wizard
Continuing the Fandom Stories series, Anika describes her time in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom, with Wizard Rock and online sorting communities. Read More
4 More Graphic Novels for Middle Graders, Tweens, and Teens
Four titles from my stack of graphic novels and one-shot comics that will suit younger readers from kids to teens. Read More
A Thanksgiving Reading List
Before we transition to full-blown winter next Friday, we are taking a deep breath and enjoying some turkey time. Read More
Ditch the Elf; ‘Krampus on the Mantle’ Is Here
Who needs to move around an elf every night when you can inspire real terror? Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘Resistance Reborn’ by Rebecca Roanhorse
Rebecca Roanhorse’s ‘Resistance Reborn’ is the one novel you absolutely want to read prior to seeing ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ in December. Read More
‘The Philosophy of Tea’ Book Review
‘The Philosophy of Tea’ is the perfect gift book for a friendly introduction into the world of tea. The culture, history, and cultivation of teas around the world is discussed along with fine brewing tips. Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ by Delilah S. Dawson
‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ by Delilah S. Dawson is a Star Wars novel that takes readers to Batuu to help rebuild the ailing Resistance. Read More
Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’
‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies. Read More
