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Underrated Movies of the Jurassic Park Franchise: Part Two

May 30, 2022May 29, 2022Sarah Pinault

In preparation for the third Jurassic World movie, GeekMom Sarah revisits her love for the third Jurassic Park movie.

Underrated Movies of the ‘Jurassic Park’ Franchise: Part One

May 29, 2022May 28, 2022Sarah Pinault

Thirty years of love for ‘Jurassic Park’ comes to a stunning conclusion next month, but what about the original sequels? GeekMom Sarah shares her love of the original trilogy.

These Book Trivia Decks Span Several Genres

May 29, 2022May 27, 2022Jenny Bristol

Test your book knowledge with these literary trivia games from Ridley’s Games!

Review: The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by Axie Oh

May 26, 2022May 25, 2022Sarah Pinault

In The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea YA author Axie Oh gives us a feminist retelling of the Korean legend The Tale of Shim Cheong.

More Puzzle Time With Ravensburger

May 21, 2022May 20, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the ‘Marvel Villainous Hela’ and ‘Disney Heroines Belle’ puzzles from Ravensburger.

A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks, Cover Image Intellect

‘A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks’ by Sabrina Mittermeier

May 11, 2022May 10, 2022Sophie Brown

‘A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks’ by Sabrina Mittermeier analyzes the Disneyland parks from an academic perspective.

The Saga Continues: ‘Brotherhood’ by Mike Chen

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Brotherhood’ by Mike Chen is published today; it is set shortly after ‘Attack of the Clones’, during the very early stages of the Clone Wars.

Before You Head to the Hardware Store, Read ‘Tools’

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022Jenny Bristol

Whether you’re a tool newbie or an experienced DIYer, ‘Tools” provides new things to learn.

Kickstarter Alert: Amazing Insects and Legendary Creatures

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Lovers of vintage-style science reference books will swoon over the latest artistic Kickstarter project from Moppet books: Amazing Insects and Legendary Creatures

No Skill Required for a Meditative Experience ‘Drawing Trees’

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Grab this book, a pencil, and a quiet corner, and meditate on the shapes of nature.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in April 2022

May 1, 2022April 29, 2022Sophie Brown

This April, Sophie and Scott picked up a varied selection of books and hope you find something to enjoy from this month’s reviews.

‘Marvel Battleworld: Ultimate Armory’ Brings More Heroes to the Game

April 29, 2022April 28, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Marvel Battleworld: Ultimate Armory’ from Funko Games.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pet Lizards

April 24, 2022April 23, 2022Lisa Tate

Whether subdued, sassy, or sneaky, lizards in the pop culture world—both live and animated—have a lot of personality.

Earth Day 2022: ‘Race for Tomorrow’ by Simon Mundy

April 22, 2022April 21, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Race for Tomorrow’ by Simon Mundy looks at amazing projects currently taking place all over the world to tackle climate change.

Earth Day 2022: ‘Otherlands’ by Thomas Halliday

April 22, 2022April 21, 2022Sophie Brown

‘Otherlands’ by Thomas Halliday takes readers on a trip through Earth’s past, painting pictures of long-gone landscapes and their inhabitants.

An Interview With Shane Houghton, Executive Producer and Creator of ‘Big City Greens’

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022Sarah Pinault

If you were to walk into our house before 6 am, you would find three sleepy kids sitting on the couch trying desperately to wake up before mum yells out “Breakfast!” On any given day, you would also find them watching ‘Big City Greens’ on Disney+.

‘Nintendo Switch Sports’: Low Impact Workout Has High Impact for Chronic Illness

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022Karen Walsh

If you fondly remember getting a low-impact workout from bowling (yes, bowling, ok?), then the new ‘Switch Sports’ is right up your alley.

Is ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’ Worth the Years-Long Wait?

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022Sophie Brown

‘LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’ is the latest LEGO video game, covering all nine ‘Star Wars’ movies that make up the Skywalker Saga.

Puzzle Time With the ‘Villainous Marvel’ Line From Ravensburger

April 9, 2022April 8, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Thanos and Ultron puzzles from Ravensburger’s ‘Marvel Villainous’ line.

Girls Make Games: “Shredded Secrets” for Nintendo Switch

April 7, 2022April 6, 2022Karen Walsh

As a GeekMom, I always love supporting other femme-presenting folks in our geekalicious pursuits which is why when Nintendo reached out and asked if I’d be interested in talking with the founder of Girls Make Games camps, I jumped at the opportunity. In March 2022, Nintendo released Shredded Secrets, a 2D platformer developed by a […]