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Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the choice Electronic Arts made to not create ‘Sims 5’ and why she’s excited about it.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Animal Shapeshifters

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024Lisa Tate

In memory of Dame Maggie Smith and in celebration of the spooky season, here are 10 random and geeky facts about animal shapeshifters.

5 Shows I’m Excited for in 2025 and Beyond

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers her and her family’s most anticipated shows of 2025 and beyond.

Reflect on Your Life With Choose Your Own Adventure’s New Tarot Deck

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Jenny Bristol

You might think that the Choose Your Own Adventure series of books and the concept of a tarot deck would be fairly incompatible, but learning more about ourselves and the world around us through careful reflection is just another adventure, with far more choices than any book can contain.

See Dragon Con Fandom Tracks Change From 1997-2024

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024Ruth Suehle

As a longtime Dragon Con attendee now measuring my time there in decades, I’m at least as fascinated by the culture surrounding the event as I am any given year’s panels or biggest costumes.

‘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.

Creepy K-Pop Videos for the Spooky Season

September 22, 2024September 21, 2024Lisa Tate

Let’s celebrate to opening of Jackson Wang’s Halloween Horror Nights house with some creepy K-Pop videos for the spooky season.

7 Reasons You Should Be Watching ‘Agatha All Along’

September 21, 2024September 20, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth has seven reasons why you should watch ‘Agatha All Along’ on Disney+.

A Thank You and Goodbye to ‘The Grand Tour’

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Lisa Tate

Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond have just taken their last adventure as a team, and I’m wishing ‘The Grand Tour’ a fond farewell.

The Bluey BoxLunch Collaboration of Our Dreams

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Sarah Pinault

This Bluey and BoxLunch collaboration includes something for every fan of the show!

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.

The Personal Connection: Why Fanmeets Matter

August 18, 2024August 17, 2024Lisa Tate

Attending a huge arena show is an experience, but the more personal feel of a fanmeet is something to be valued.

9 Highlights from ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season Four

August 14, 2024August 13, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers her nine highlights from the final season of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ on Netflix,

‘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.

5 Highlights From Netflix’s ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Adaption

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers her five biggest highlights from ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ on Netflix.

Our ATEEZ Experience: What Makes K-Pop Concerts Special

August 4, 2024August 3, 2024Lisa Tate

My daughter and I made it to see ATEEZ, our first big K-Pop concert. Here are three things that make the K-Pop experience special.

‘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.’

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.

Prepping for a K-Pop Concert Immersive Experience

July 20, 2024July 19, 2024Lisa Tate

This Gen-X mom is going to her first K-Pop concert next week, and I have been told to prepare for an immersive experience like no other.

Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition)

July 11, 2024July 10, 2024Sarah Pinault

We are always interested in a new game for family game night, and I am always interested in anything that comes with a Disney theme. So our whole family was excited to take a spin with a new cooperative game from Ravensburger and Disney, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition)