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Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in April 2021

May 1, 2021April 30, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Lisa review nine books covering a mixture of picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult.

‘Mix Tape’: A Love Story Powered by Music and Memories

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020Sophie Brown

Romance isn’t a genre I often gravitate toward but I liked the idea of a story driven by music, so I gave ‘Mix Tape’ by Jane Sanderson a try.

The Secret Loves of Geeks, Image: Dark Horse Comics

‘The Secret Loves of Geeks’ Is the Diverse Valentine’s Read You’re Looking for

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018Sophie Brown2

‘The Secret Loves of Geeks’ is a collection of 37 illustrated stories, comics, prose, and essays about love. Their authors span a wide range of gender and sexuality, age and writing experience, making this a truly diverse collection.

Procrastination Destination: The Heart

February 11, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Take a break from what you’re doing and check out the latest research, quick kid experiment, and “romantic” music about the heart in this month’s Procrastination Destination.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Love Is Love Is Love Is Love

July 29, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Comics are doing what movies won’t: allowing people to love who they love and kiss who they wish.

Netflix & Ill: A Sick Mom’s Survival Story

February 27, 2016December 7, 2017Natania Barron

When mommy gets sick it’s time for some serious Netflix therapy.

Reactions to Facebook’s New ‘Reactions’

February 24, 2016December 7, 2017Patricia Vollmer

What do you think about Facebook’s new “reactions”?

Gather ‘Round Padawans (Part Twelve): Deadpool

February 19, 2016December 7, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

The love that develops between Wade and Vanessa is a, example of the much more rare later sort of love. Hold on, hold on, bear with me here. Is it a parody? Absolutely. And an extreme one at that. But Wade and Vanessa’s relationship is all the most moving for being achievable. For being honest. For being equal.

We’re Adorkable: Geeky Ways To Keep The Romance Alive

February 10, 2016December 7, 2017Karen Walsh

In our very special adorkable way, we share our geekiness with one another and that keeps us constantly engaging with each other outside the daily grind.

Happy Forced Affection Day! My Reasons for Loathing Valentine’s Day.

February 10, 2016December 7, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster and Karen share their reasons for loathing what they call “Forced Affection Day.”

Shaping A Life In The Sculptor

February 1, 2015December 2, 2017Rebecca Angel

David makes a deal with Death for his art, but will he figure out his life before time runs out?

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Geeks.

February 14, 2014November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault2

Pile it on this Valentine’s Day with some wonderfully geeky ways to say, “I love you.”