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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in March 2020

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020Sophie Brown0

What a few weeks it’s been since our last Between the Bookends. GeekMom hopes we can offer you some support with our favorite recent reads.

′Snow, Glass, Apples′ Is Erotic, Beautiful, And Unsettling

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019gfnadmin0

Reading Time: 2 minutes Content warning: If you were not familiar with the original Neil Gaiman tale, note that I would rate this book at 18+. Snow, Glass, Apples Writers: Neil Gaiman, Colleen Doran. Artist and Colorist: Colleen Doran. Cover Artist: Colleen Doran. In chapter 14 of the extensive Neil Gaiman′s Masterclass, Gaiman talks to […]

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in Jan-Feb 2018

February 15, 2018February 14, 2018Sophie Brown0

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Rebecca explore worlds with a unique take on time, Melissa listens to Ready Player One with Wil Wheaton, and Lisa dives into some short stories with Dracula.

Between the Bookends June ’17: Gods, Amazons, & Brexitland

June 15, 2017December 16, 2017Sophie Brown1

Mel explores Russian folklore, Amazonian legend, and killer unicorns, Lisa delves into Norse mythology, and Sophie reminisces on the history of the internet, visits the crazy world of Brexitland, and meets a group of geeky friends.

First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 1–4

April 28, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

When I say first “look,” I mean I can tell you what I thought of the first four episodes of ‘American Gods’ and what I thought about while I was watching them, but that’s pretty much it. There’s a very strict no spoiler policy surrounding ‘American Gods,’ as well there should be.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Immigrant Experience

April 25, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

We are all Americans and America is all of us.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Authentic Selves of Women

April 22, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

In art, and in life, women have the right to be their most authentic selves… get used to it.

Notes from ECCC ’17: Folklore and the Death of Belief

March 23, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

Belief isn’t dead. It’s just shifted around a little.

‘American Gods’: Exclusive Variant Cover Reveal

February 24, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

We had such an awesome response to our ‘American Gods’ preview, Dark Horse Comics gave us an exclusive on the variant cover by Becky Cloonan. Check it out!

‘American Gods’ Graphic Novel (Preview)

February 22, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum0

Television isn’t the only place you can find American Gods. We have a preview of the graphic novel from Dark Horse, plus a chat with Scott Hampton (Artist).

Review: “The British Invasion” — Moore, Gaiman & Morrison

September 22, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer0

Always be yourself. Unless you can be a British comic writer. Then, be a British comics writer.

Between the Bookends: Dreaming Androids, Bared Blades, & Invisible Cats

August 15, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown0

It’s summertime & the reading is.. difficult thanks to all those pesky children running around our homes! We’re sure you’ll find something new to love here.

Between the Bookends July 2016: Brontes, Blades, and Boys

July 15, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown0

This month the GeekMoms recommendations include two new takes on the works of the Brontë sisters and a look at the book that inspired ‘Hamilton.’

Need Fresh Reads? Try Bill Murray & ‘The Martian’

September 25, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown2

From Bill Murray to origami, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to Shakespearean Star Wars, check out what we have been reading this month.

A New Comic That Is Out of This World!

August 5, 2015December 3, 2017Melanie Meadors0

“Asphodel is an underworld myth for space opera fans. Whenever you see a “god” of some sort in the realm of science fiction, it’s often in the form of a technologically advanced alien race, or an A.I., and I wanted to play with the concepts in Michio Kaku’s books, giving humanity a shot at godhood for once.”

Knit One, Geek Two: Joan of Dark’s ‘Geek Knits’

June 4, 2015December 2, 2017Fran Wilde0

From George R.R. Martin’s knitted Dire Wolf to geeky superhero sweaters, all your yarn are belong to Joan of Dark and Geek Knits!

Passion and History in ‘She Makes Comics’

March 8, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Did you know women readership of comics was equal to men prior to 1950? Yup! Watch the entertaining and informative documentary She Makes Comics for interviews with some of the biggest names of females in comics!

BBC Radio 4 Brings Good Omens to Life

December 25, 2014November 26, 2017Lisa Tate2

There may not be a movie in the works, but BBC’s Radio 4 is bringing this End Times comedy to life.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Equality In Our Role Models

July 4, 2014November 23, 2017Corrina Lawson0

Role models should never be limited to someone exactly like you.

Geeky Oxford–26 Characters and The Story Museum

May 12, 2014November 23, 2017Helen Barker1

A museum dedicated to reproducing favorite characters from children’s stories? Yes, it exists. GeekMom Helen explores the 26 Characters exhibition at the Story Museum.