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Pride Month - Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman

Pride Month 2021: ‘Heartstopper’ Series by Alice Oseman

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Heartstopper’ by Alice Oseman is a series of graphic novels about two British teenage boys navigating their burgeoning relationship.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in August 2020

September 1, 2020August 31, 2020Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Rebecca share five middle-grade and YA books they have enjoyed recently.

The Secret History of Trollkind, Image: Dark Horse Comics

The Secret History of Trollkind Explores the Origins of Arcadia

February 22, 2018February 21, 2018Sophie Brown

The Secret History of Trollkind is a graphic novel based on the Trollhunters Netflix series developed by Guillermo del Toro. It is mostly set prior to the TV series and it explores how some of the troll characters first met and some of the experiences that shaped their personalities and convictions.

Get to Know Some Heroes: The Defenders

June 30, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Before Luke, Jessica, Matt, and Danny, there were Strange, Namor, Hulk, and Silver Surfer. No, I’m not kidding. Meet the original Defenders.

Get To Know a Hero: Colleen Wing

March 29, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Everyone, Colleen Wing. Colleen, everyone.

I Married a Netflix Non-Binger

February 15, 2017December 11, 2017Nivi Engineer4

My husband doesn’t seem to understand or fully appreciate one of the finer points of modern-day entertainment; he doesn’t binge Netflix.

Business or Pleasure: Which Laptop Is Best for Your Family?

January 5, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum

New Year, New Devious Plans. I need some new hardware but I’m not sure which laptop best suits our Evil Genius needs. So, ASUS sent me two. *grin

‘Medici: Masters of Florence’ Arrives on Netflix

December 9, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown18

‘Medici: Masters of Florence’ explores the Medici dynasty–a wealthy Italian family who rose to prominence and had incredible influence across Europe.

Diagramming the Marvel Cinematic Universe So You Don’t Have To

May 2, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a complicated place, and it’s a little hard to know how, say, Iron Man connects to Daredevil. We’re here to help, and we brought a color-coded diagram!

Ten Things That Went Through My Mind Watching ‘Daredevil’ Season 2

April 30, 2016December 8, 2017Natania Barron

With the news that ‘Punisher’ is coming to Netflix, I thought it would be a good time to briefly look back on the second season of ‘Daredevil,’ which I rather abruptly consumed in the space of a handful of days. Thirteen episodes and I’m ready for more. Alas, I’m just going to have to wait.

Gather ‘Round Padawans: Morality in Hell(‘s Kitchen)

March 30, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Morality is a tricky subject. It is also, to an extent, a subjective one, though here, in the Western World, the majority of us, regardless of religion, are guided by a few essential commandments and a purported (I said purported) penchant for law and order.

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.

Progressively Ever After?

February 24, 2016December 7, 2017Anika Dane4

Mattel and Netflix’s fairy tale doll series is a lot smarter than it appears on the surface.

All The Reasons My Daughter Loves 'Octonauts'

January 31, 2016December 7, 2017Natania Barron

An interview with a three year old about her very favorite show, Octonauts.

When Violence Gets Personal: Kilgrave and the Tenth Doctor

December 18, 2015December 4, 2017Natania Barron

The man I’d have once trusted to take me across the universe suddenly was my worst nightmare.

A New NEW Generation of ‘Care Bears & Cousins’ From Netflix

November 29, 2015December 4, 2017Natania Barron

Nostalgia mixes with a new generation of Care Bears & Cousins.

‘Doctor Who’ Season 8 Is Now Available on Netflix… And Really Awesome

August 31, 2015December 3, 2017Ariane Coffin3

Nine held a special place in my heart, but Twelve is quickly overtaking that spot as I binge-watch Doctor Who season 8 on Netflix this month.

Something Unfortunate to Netflix Comes

July 7, 2015December 3, 2017Sarah Pinault

Two days ago, a trailer was posted to YouTube by user Eleanora Poe. Eleanora Poe is the Editor in Chief of ‘The Daily Punctilio,’ a fictional newspaper in the equally fictional world of Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events.’

Oh, Crumb (In a Good Way!) — ‘Danger Mouse’ Is on Netflix

June 29, 2015December 2, 2017Natania Barron

One of the best 80s shows is back on Netflix… and a remake is underway.

Latest ‘Dragons’ Races to Netflix This Month

June 9, 2015December 2, 2017Rachel Cericola

DreamWorks’ latest installment, ‘Dragons: Race to the Edge,’ will start streaming on June 26.