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Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation Exclusive Excerpt Reveal

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019MAJK

‘Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation’ introduces a child prodigy recruited by the CIA to hunt for Einstein’s lost equation before it falls into the wrong hands.

‘The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2’ Intense Emotion and High Stakes

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019MAJK

The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2 is an emotional issue. Kamala’s parents are missing or dead. The stakes can’t get much higher

Why Western Audiences Love Princess Jellyfish

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Rebecca Angel4

‘Princess Jellyfish’ is a manga that is popular with Western audiences and for good reasons! Check out Rebecca Angel’s list on the series and what makes it so compelling.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in April 2019

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Lisa, Rebecca, and Missy share some of their favorite recent reads.

Here’s to All the Books I’ve Read Before

April 28, 2019April 27, 2019Lisa Tate

Every book lover knows we do more than just read a book. We form a friendship with it, some of which last a lifetime.

‘LEGO Masters Australia’: Reality TV for Geek Families

April 26, 2019Evil Genius Mum

Australia has a new reality TV show perfect for geek families: ‘LEGO Masters Australia.’ With luck, they might share it with the rest of us.

‘Shazam!’ Is Only One-Half Fun

April 26, 2019April 25, 2019Corrina Lawson

Parts of ‘Shazam!’ are definitely fun. But the movie also suffers from being part horror movie with nearly R-rated violence, plot issues, and a disturbing body image message.

Raina Telgemeier’s Newest Book Teaches Kids How to ‘Share Your Smile’

April 26, 2019April 25, 2019Kelly Knox

‘Share Your Smile’ is part journal, part how-to, and part behind the scenes of Raina’s graphic novels.

LEGO Marvel Collection, Image: Warner Bros

Prepare for the Endgame with the ‘LEGO Marvel Collection’

April 25, 2019Sophie Brown1

The LEGO Marvel Collection is a compilation pack of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, & LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, plus DLC.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Robin Hood: Hero of the People’

April 24, 2019April 23, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

A review of ‘Robin Hood: Hero of the People’ by Rodney Owen, now launched on Kickstarter.

‘War Of The Realms #2’ Bathes NYC in Fire and Blood

April 23, 2019April 22, 2019MAJK

‘War Of The Realms #2’ bathes NYC in fire and blood as the fight rages on. Jane Foster and Valkyrie each face their destiny with valor.

‘Young Mozart’ Composes Amazing Comic Strips

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019K. Tilden Frost

‘Young Mozart’ is the newest Life Drawn book from Humanoids. In the form of comic strips, it gives us insight into the mind and childhood of one of our greatest composers – and never shies away from his somewhat filthy sense of humor.

Ryan Stars in ‘Ryan’s Mystery Playdate,’ A Preschool Game Show on Nick Jr.

April 20, 2019April 19, 2019Jennmac

Yes, that is correct. Ryan from Ryan’s Toy Review, along with his parents, launched a new show geared toward preschoolers called ‘Ryan’s Mystery Playdate.’

Scarlet and Ivy, Images: Harper Collins Children's Books, Sophie Cleverly

‘Scarlet and Ivy’: Middle-Grade Series Review and Author Interview

April 19, 2019April 18, 2019Sophie Brown

The ‘Scarlet and Ivy’ series by Sophie Cleverly is a middle-grade book series that has captured the imagination of me and my nine-year-old son.

Every Day Is Earth Day With ‘My Little Garden,’ A Perfect Board Game for Families

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019Jennmac

‘My Little Garden’ focuses on building and nurturing a garden together. Players work together to grow a garden before Molly Mole can build a big hole in the middle of it.

10 Things I Learned From ‘Video Games Live’

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019Lisa Tate

I waited quite a long time to finally get to see “Video Games Live” in my hometown, and it was well worth the wait.

The Saga Continues: Master and Apprentice, Images: Sophie Brown, Del Rey

The Saga Continues: ‘Master and Apprentice’ by Claudia Gray

April 17, 2019April 23, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Master and Apprentice’ follows Obi-Wan Kenobi & Qui-Gon Jinn on a mission seven years prior to the events of ‘The Phantom Menace’.

‘Journey Into Mystery #1’ Meet The New Kid

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019MAJK

‘Journey into Mystery #1’ is the first series to follow up The War of The Realms #1, introduces a new Goddess and drives away with her.

‘Asgardians Of The Galaxy #8:’ Love, Death, and Team-Ups

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019MAJK

‘Asgardians of The Galaxy #8’ is a War of The Realms Tie-in with lovers reuniting, unusual Marvel Team-ups, and a pissed off frog of thunder.

‘HellChild: Blood Money #1’ Sex, Drugs, and Daddy’s Money

April 16, 2019April 15, 2019MAJK1

‘HellChild: Blood Money #1’ is the first of a new five-issue series by Zenescope featuring Angelica Blackstone, half-vampire daughter of Hades.