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‘Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge:’ First Look at the Middle Grade Graphic Novel

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019Corrina Lawson1

Here’s a first look at the new middle-grade graphic novel starring that famous fictional reporter, ‘Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge.’

‘Love, Heather’: A Terrifying Tale of Teen Revenge in the #MeToo Era

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019Sophie Brown2

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.

‘Autocomplete’: A Guessing Game for the Search Engine Savvy

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019Sophie Brown2

‘Autocomplete’ is an adult-oriented card game in which players must guess which words and phrases are the most commonly searched for.

Family Games for the Holidays: ‘kNow!’

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown1

‘kNow!’ is a trivia quiz game with a twist; it is played using the Google Assistant to reveal the answers, keeping it constantly up-to-date.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown2

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.

Fandom Stories: Anika and the Boy Wizard

November 30, 2019November 29, 2019Anika Dane

Continuing the Fandom Stories series, Anika describes her time in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom, with Wizard Rock and online sorting communities.

Video Game Review: ‘Some Distant Memory’

November 29, 2019November 28, 2019Evil Genius Mum

‘Some Distant Memory’ tops EG Mum’s computer games for 2019: A beautiful story-telling game that puts the A in STEAM.

$Polar Express ICE! 2019 \ Image: Dakster Sullivan$

‘The Polar Express’ Makes A Stop At ICE! At Gaylord Palms

November 28, 2019November 27, 2019Dakster Sullivan

For the first time in Gaylord Palms history, ICE! in Orlando, Florida presents The Polar Express in all the cold and icy glory.

Want a Baby Yoda? ‘Mandalorian’ Merch Can Finally Be Yours

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019Ruth Suehle

There’s a good chance that ‘Mandalorian’ merch is pretty high on your kids’ (and your own) Christmas lists.

Po-Zu's Star Wars Range Focuses Heavily on Rey-Inspired Designs, Image: Po-Zu

Get ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Ready with Po-Zu’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Shoes

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019Sophie Brown

Take a look at the latest range of ‘Star Wars’ shoes from Po-Zu; ethically produced & screen accurate, they’re also incredibly comfortable.

Cover Art, Images: Archie Comics, Boom, IDW

4 More Graphic Novels for Middle Graders, Tweens, and Teens

November 26, 2019November 25, 2019Sophie Brown2

Four titles from my stack of graphic novels and one-shot comics that will suit younger readers from kids to teens.

What Is Fandom, Anyway?

November 26, 2019November 25, 2019Amy Weir1

What does it mean to “belong to a fandom”? Is it the passion, the action, or the interaction with others? Or all three? I’m genuinely asking, because I don’t know.

New Disney Parks Costumes Spoil ‘Frozen 2’ For Fans

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019Dakster Sullivan

Disney Parks released photos of the new costumes Elsa and Anna would be wearing in the parks. One problem. They spoil part of the movie.

Tabletop Review: ‘Death Eaters Rising’

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the new ‘Harry Potter’ inspired tabletop cooperative game ‘Death Eaters Rising’ from USAopoly/The OP Games.

Family Games for the Holidays: ‘Listography’

November 24, 2019November 23, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Listography’ is a party-style board game for three to six players ages 12 and up where players make lists of items in a given topic.

A Thanksgiving Reading List

November 24, 2019November 23, 2019Sarah Pinault1

Before we transition to full-blown winter next Friday, we are taking a deep breath and enjoying some turkey time.

Ditch the Elf; ‘Krampus on the Mantle’ Is Here

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019Ruth Suehle

Who needs to move around an elf every night when you can inspire real terror?

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’: The Force Is Strong With This One

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ tells the story of Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan who finds himself on the radar of the Empire.

$Ben 10 \ Image: Boom Studios$

‘Ben 10: Mecha Madness’ by C.B Lee and Artist Lidan Chen Exclusive Preview

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Dakster Sullivan1

After discovering one of Steam Scythe’s abandoned projects, Gwen and Grandpa Max work to finish it and make it Gwen’s tool for fighting the bad guys.

The Thorough and Pointless Results of My Radio Station Presets Study

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019Amy Weir

In which Amy shares the results of her obsessive annotation and analysis of radio station playlists (see previous article about list collecting)!