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‘Mega Princess’ Is a Magical New All-Ages Comic From Boom! Studios

July 13, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox1

GeekMom is excited to announce a brand new all-ages comic series debuting this fall.

My favorite library finds of July2016. Image credit: Ariane Coffin

My Favorite Read-Aloud Books Right Now: July 2016

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin2

Our random grab bag of library books this month ended up containing multiple books with characters who get eaten! Still, they ended up being some of favorite read-alouds this month!

ConnectiCon Decade

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Rebecca Angel has been attending ConnectiCon, a multi-genre convention, for a decade. As a musical guest, to playing games with her children, it has always been a memorable weekend of fandom and fun.

Author Sarah Kuhn Geeks Out About Superhero Fashion

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors1

This week, author and essayist Sarah Kuhn joins us to talk about a subject near and dear to my heart: superhero fashion! Check out her new novel, ‘Heroine Complex,’ now available in bookstores everywhere.

Learn About South Asia Through KitaabWorld

July 12, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

Want to learn more about South Asian culture? Look no further than Kitaabworld.

Dog & Bone: LockSmart Bluetooth Padlock Video Review

July 12, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

tl;dr: Every step was simple. Both the app and the padlock were easy to use.

What Is the Cosplay Death Match?

July 12, 2016December 8, 2017Corrina Lawson

Even wonder if One-Punch Man could defeat Darth Vader? Then this is your event.

‘Pokémon GO’ Is a Security Risk to Google Accounts

July 11, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve1

We talked to Adam Reeve, whose Tumblr post alerted ‘Pokémon GO’ gamers to the risk. It has now gone viral.

Bear Mattress: Far-Infrared Radiation and Sleep

July 11, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

Far-infrared radiation in the Celliant technology used by Bear Mattress has anecdotal as well as scientific support for easing muscle pain.

‘Kill Doctor Lucky’: Deluxe Edition Video Play and Review

July 10, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney2

We gathered together some friends and members of our Geeklings and Parental Units meetup group to film a round of play with the review copy of ‘Kill Doctor Lucky’ the Deluxe 19.5 Edition.

Grisham’s ‘Theodore Boone’ Series: Legal Thrillers for the Younger Audience

July 10, 2016December 8, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Gone are the summer days when I could while away the hours reading everything ever written by an author. As a mother to three little people, I’m lucky if I can finish a chapter without interruption, let alone a series! But did you know that John Grisham has written a legal thriller series for young adults?

‘Hamilton’ing Across America

July 9, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer2

Patricia discusses how listening to the ‘Hamilton’ soundtrack during a cross-country road trip in June inspired conversations with her sons about American history.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised…

July 8, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

If our heroes are a reflection of our best selves, then they must be a reflection of ALL of our best selves.

Disney XD: ‘Bad Lip Reading’/’High School Musical’ Special

July 8, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

If you are looking for something silly to go along with your summer viewing, our friends over at Disney XD sent us a brand new clip from the ‘Bad Lip Reading’/’High School Musical’ special.

‘Timeline’ and ‘CardLine’: Quick Games That Teach You Something

July 8, 2016December 8, 2017Jenny Bristol

I like to challenge myself by testing what I know, and if I get to learn something new in the process, all the better. That’s why I love trivia games. But straight trivia games (‘Trivial Pursuit’ and the like) aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. That’s why I look for games that add some other features or sophistication to the straight facts. Asmodee Games offers exactly that in its ‘Timeline’ and ‘CardLine’ games.

Jamberry Unveils New Marvel Collection

July 7, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

Jamberry and Marvel have teamed up to bring fangirls officially licensed nail wraps.

Lego Star Wars: The Bricks Awaken

July 7, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ brings the franchise up-to-date with a full play through of the movie and bonus levels featuring all-new content. But we’re hoping the Multi-Build feature isn’t in the next game.