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Wynonna’s Back: Why the The Fourth Season of Syfy’s “Wynonna Earp” Matters

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019Corrina Lawson

What makes ‘Wynonna Earp’ so special that its legion of fans even paid for a billboard in Times Square to fight for a season four?

Next Level Dungeons and Dragons With Revilo Campaign Setting

July 2, 2019July 1, 2019MAJK

Dungeons and Dragons Game Night! It’s the best time a group of people can have with sitting around the dining table.

Superbuns picture book cover and author photo

‘Superbuns! Kindness Is Her Superpower’: Interview With Diane Kredensor

July 2, 2019July 1, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘Superbuns’ is a funny and cute picture book where bunnies show that kindness IS a superpower. An interview with the author, Diane Krednesor.

Mother and two small children bundled up together reading

Read to Your Big Kids

July 1, 2019June 30, 2019Amy Weir

Just because someone knows how to read, doesn’t mean they don’t still benefit from being read TO. Here’s why to read to your big kids this summer.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in June 2019

July 1, 2019June 30, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Corrina, Amy, and Patricia share some of their favorite reads of the last month.

Capturing the Universe, Cover Image: Andre Deutsch

Apollo 50th: ‘Capturing the Universe’ Showcases Our Awesome Cosmos

June 30, 2019June 28, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Capturing the Universe’ is a coffee table style book that showcases a range of astrophotography looking all across the universe.

An Open Letter to David Petersen, Creator of ‘Mouse Guard’

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019Jennmac3

When our little family met you at Boston Comic Con, B was six months old, sleeping, all wrapped up on my torso. You mentioned how awesome we were for bringing him.

Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: Ming-Na Wen and Asian Representation in Hollywood

June 26, 2019June 25, 2019Patricia Vollmer

The sparkling Ming-Na Wen addresses Asian representation in Hollywood during her Spotlight panel at Denver Pop Culture Con.

cover art for Field trip to the Moon book

Apollo 50th: ‘Field Trip to the Moon:’ A Childhood Lunar Journey

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘Field Trip to the Moon’ is an inclusive, imaginary tale where a student explorer introduces color to moon aliens in a friendly adventure.

‘Placing the Past’: How Well Do You Know Your History?

June 25, 2019June 24, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Placing the Past’ is a card game that asks players to place historical events into chronological order & challenge their opponents.

Explore Life in a Tropical Paradise in ‘The Sims 4: Island Living’

June 23, 2019June 22, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Sims 4: Island Living,’ a new expansion pack for ‘The Sims’ from Electronic Arts.

Sandbox-Style ‘Mythbusters’ Video Game to Release in 2020

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Sophie Brown

We’re big fans of ‘Mythbusters’ here at GeekMom, which is why I was so excited to hear about the forthcoming ‘Mythbusters’ video game.

‘Psi-Lords #1’ Gods in Cages

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019MAJK

‘Psi-Lords #1’ asks “What if you were imprisoned because of what you are?” Meet four prisoners with God-like power, and no memories.

“Stranger Things: Six #1” Season Three Prelude

June 19, 2019June 18, 2019MAJK

If you are interested in learning more about the program from which Eleven escaped and the kids that were a part of it, then this is the comic for you.

Rat Queens #16 “THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING,” Part One

‘Rat Queens #16’ Epic Queens Meltdown

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019MAJK

‘Rat Queens #16’ starts an epic adventure that strains the Rat Queens bond of Sisterhood as they deal with all the recent changes.

‘Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #2’ The Empty Village

June 19, 2019June 18, 2019MAJK

In ‘Samurai Jack Lost Worlds #2’, Jack insists on going where he is warned not to go and in doing so faces a hard choice.

Books on the History of Pride and Stonewall, Cover Images: Abrams, Rainbow Flag: Public Domain

Reading the Rainbow: The History of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

June 17, 2019June 3, 2020Sophie Brown

For Pride Month, I decided to read two books that look back over the history of the Stonewall Riots, Pride, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Tabletop RPG Review: ‘Tales From the Loop’ Character Creation

June 16, 2019June 15, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

Geek Mom Elizabeth reviews the character creation process of tabletop RPG ‘Tales from the Loop’ from Modiphiüs Entertainment.

‘Rat Queens Swamp Romp’ — Bedtime Stories, Unicorn Dreams

June 16, 2019June 15, 2019MAJK

The ‘Rat Queens Swamp Romp’ one-shot is a frenetic and absurd adventure by the new creative team that really hits a homer. The Queens are back better than ever.

‘Xena Warrior Princess’ #3 — We’re Not in Greece Anymore

June 15, 2019June 14, 2019MAJK

‘Xena Warrior Princess’ #3 finds Xena and Gabrielle trapped with a depowered goddess in an unfamiliar jungle at the ends of the earth.