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The Saga Continues: ‘Convergence’ by Zoraida Cordova

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Convergence’ by Zoraida Cordova kicks off Phase Two of the Star Wars High Republic and is set generations before the events of Phase One.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in October 2022

November 1, 2022October 31, 2022Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Scott read a wide mix of books from fantasy to contemporary, romance to non-fiction.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Picture Books

October 24, 2022October 23, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this final post, I’ll be focusing on picture books for young readers.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: YA

October 17, 2022October 16, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this week’s post, I’ll be focusing on books for YA readers.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Middle Grade

October 10, 2022October 9, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this week’s post, I’ll be focusing on books for middle grade readers.

A Rover's Story, Book Cover Balzer and Bray, Harperteen

Review: ‘A Rover’s Story’ by Jasmine Warga

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022Sophie Brown

I expected ‘A Rover’s Story’ to be a cute tale about a Mars rover. Instead, it’s an often heartbreaking one exploring big themes.

This Special Version of ‘Persuasion’ Immerses Readers in the Regency Era

October 4, 2022September 20, 2022Jenny Bristol

If you love some primary sources (or replicas of them) along with your classic novels, this new version of ‘Persuasion’ will be the one for you.

GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022: Adult

October 3, 2022October 2, 2022Sophie Brown

It’s time for the annual GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2022. In this week’s first post, I’ll be focusing on books for adult readers.

Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in Aug/Sept 2022

October 1, 2022September 30, 2022Sophie Brown

This month’s Between the Bookends is a double column and also (unintentionally) entirely filled with middle-grade reads.

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: 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.