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Category: Books

‘Love, Magic, and Betrayal’ From Olivie Blake

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Sarah Pinault

Fall is a good time of year for the latest book from novelist Olivie Blake. ‘Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic, and Betrayal’ is a lengthy and delightfully varied collection of short stories and novellas.

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The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024Sarah Pinault

A welcome addition to the stories of Arthur, The Bright Sword, follows several lesser known knights in this new epic from Lev Grossman.

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‘Netherford Hall’ by Natania Barron

August 13, 2024August 12, 2024Sarah Pinault

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good story will inspire writers to indulge the wilds of their imaginations with favorite characters and settings. Former GeekMom writer Natania Barron has done that with ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ taking many of the settings and themes that are so loved and creating a wonderful witchy adventure with a splash of romance.

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‘Big in Sweden’: Love for Self and Sweden

July 30, 2024July 29, 2024Sarah Pinault

Author Sally Franson takes her own story of participating in a Swedish reality show and transforms it into a heartwarming fictionalized version of her experiences in her second novel ‘Big in Sweden.’

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The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love

July 22, 2024July 21, 2024Sarah Pinault

Take flight with this new enemies to lovers romance from India Holton, in which birding is a cutthroat world of intrigue and espionage.

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The Library Gods Have Spoken…

July 7, 2024July 6, 2024Lisa Tate

When our Little Free Library blew down in a storm, we were already thinking no one was even going to miss it… then the library gods spoke.

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A Novel Approach to Summer Reads

June 27, 2024June 26, 2024Sarah Pinault

What is your favorite kind of book to read for the summer months? Do you favor a weighty tome, something light, or something that transports you to a far off place?

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‘The Undermining of Twyla and Frank’

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024Sarah Pinault

A second journey into Megan Bannen’s world of Tanria is just as delightful as the first. Welcome to ‘The Undermining of Twyla and Frank.’

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‘Murder Road’ by Simone St James

June 2, 2024May 31, 2024Sarah Pinault

‘Murder Road,’ the new ghost/mystery story from Simone St James, is an engaging dive into the myths and monsters we create ourselves in small-town America.

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‘Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places’

June 1, 2024May 31, 2024Sarah Pinault

Lucky Hart, paranormal investigator, meets Hennessee House, sentient structure, in this all-new tale of love and ghosts from Claire Kann.

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‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’

May 27, 2024May 26, 2024Sarah Pinault

‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’ is a light fantasy reworking of ‘The Shop Around the Corner’ that is sure to delight fans of romantic fantasy and Meg Ryan!

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‘How to Read a Book’ by Monica Wood

May 26, 2024May 24, 2024Sarah Pinault

‘How to Read a Book’ is the newest novel by Maine author Monica Wood, and it is one to be devoured quickly and greedily.

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How to Draw: ‘Kawaii Birdies’

May 25, 2024May 24, 2024Sarah Pinault

If your drawing skills are as lackluster as GeekMom Sarah’s you might find some cuddly inspiration in ‘Kawaii Birdies,’ a new How-to-Draw book from Jen Burdrock. It provides some very cuddly, chubby inspiration!

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A Springtime Quiz on Famous Fictional Hatchlings

March 30, 2024March 29, 2024Lisa Tate

Here’s a sequel to our 2022 quiz on famous sci-fi and fantasy eggs. How well do you know these cute, cool, or creepy hatchlings?

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‘The Last Remains’ by Elly Griffiths

March 29, 2024March 28, 2024Sarah Pinault

Elly Griffiths provides a wonderful conclusion as we enjoy the last in a fifteen book series with Dr. Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson on the Norfolk coast.

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Destination Bookstore: Brookline Booksmith

March 20, 2024March 19, 2024Sarah Pinault

Peruse the shelves of the Brookline Booksmith with GeekMom (and Book Dragon) Sarah. A delight for any book lover in the Boston area.

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Introducing Bluey Book Reads

March 2, 2024March 1, 2024Sarah Pinault

In Bluey Book Reads, available on the Bluey website and on the YouTube channel, we have a new way to experience our favorite Bluey stories.

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Leap Day Reading

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024Sarah Pinault

Looking for a quick read for Leap Day? Look no further!

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‘The Last Bookwanderer’ by Anna James

February 26, 2024February 25, 2024Sarah Pinault

The final installment in the Pages and Co. series from British author Anna James arrives on US bookshelves this week. Get comfy! This is a wild ride through story, mythology, and time.

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Even Monsters Have Families: ‘Medusa’s Sisters’ by Lauren Bear

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024Sarah Pinault

‘Medusa’s Sisters’ is the debut novel of Boston author Lauren J. A. Bear, and follows the lesser known sisters of Medusa from birth and past the death of their beloved sister.

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