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The Best of Between the Bookends 2019, Image: Sophie Brown

The Best of Between the Bookends: Our Top Picks from 2019

December 12, 2019December 11, 2019Sophie Brown

GeekMom has reviewed dozens of books over the year in our monthly Between the Bookends column, but which ones have really stood out?

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown2

In this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays.

The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Image: Doubleday

Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019Sophie Brown1

‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2019

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Robin, Sarah, and Rebecca share the good and the bad of what they’ve been reading recently.

Between the Bookends: 10 Books We Read in July – Sept 2019

September 28, 2019September 27, 2019Sophie Brown1

After an extended summer break, Between the Bookends returns. We hope you find something great to curl up with now that the nights are drawing in.

Apollo Month Recap: Happy 50th Anniversary Apollo 11

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019Sophie Brown

In case you missed any of the many posts across GeekMom and GeekDad, here’s a recap of all the content from our Apollo Month.

The Apollo Missions for Kids, Cover Image: Chicago Review Press, Background Image: O12 from Pixabay

Apollo 50th: ‘The Apollo Missions for Kids’: The Best Apollo Book I’ve Read

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019Sophie Brown

‘The Apollo Missions for Kids’ by Jerome Pohlen is a fantastic book that covers every Apollo, Mercury, and Gemini mission in detail.

Book Cover Image: University Press of Florida, Background Image: WikiImages from Pixabay

Apollo 50th: ‘Picturing Apollo 11’: Unseen Photos Put You in the Moment

July 15, 2019July 14, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Picturing Apollo 11: Rare Views & Undiscovered Moments’ shows us more of that amazing story through dozens of previously unpublished photos.

Space Record Breakers, Image: Carlton Kids

Apollo 50th: ‘Space Record Breakers’ – Higher, Further, Faster!

July 10, 2019July 9, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Space Record Breakers’ is a fun new book which explores space through its high achievers, from the smallest planet to the largest spacecraft.

The Spectacular Journey Into Space, Image: Carlton Books

Apollo 50th: ‘The Spectacular Journey Into Space’ Fails to Impress

July 2, 2019July 1, 2019Sophie Brown

In ‘The Spectacular Journey Into Space,’ kids punch out sections of the images to create floating shapes of planets, space vehicles, & more.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in June 2019

July 1, 2019June 30, 2019Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Corrina, Amy, and Patricia share some of their favorite reads of the last month.

Books on the History of Pride and Stonewall, Cover Images: Abrams, Rainbow Flag: Public Domain

Reading the Rainbow: The History of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

June 17, 2019June 3, 2020Sophie Brown

For Pride Month, I decided to read two books that look back over the history of the Stonewall Riots, Pride, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in September 2018

October 1, 2018September 30, 2018Sophie Brown

With our children back in school for a new year of learning, Sophie, Kay, Lisa, and Rebecca share some of their latest reads.

National Parks of The USA, Image: Wide Eyed Editions

‘National Parks of the USA’ Will Make You Want to Explore America

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018Sophie Brown

‘National Parks of the USA’ by Kate Siber explores the 59 national parks one by one, showcasing their heritage, geology, ecology, and more.

Between the Bookends: 12 Books We Read in April 2018

May 1, 2018April 30, 2018Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Mel, Nivi, Sophie, Rebecca, and Lisa share their latest reading as Between the Bookends moves to a new publishing schedule.

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

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Mel dives into hard science and softer fantasy, Anika explores the world of personality psychology, and Sophie learns about Air Force One and creative writing.

8 Empowering and Inspiring Books for Your IWD Reading List

March 8, 2018March 7, 2018Sophie Brown

Today is International Women’s Day and we have put together an IWD reading list for you. This list contains a mixture of fiction and non-fiction titles, but they all have one thing in common, messages to inspire women of all ages, races, and backgrounds.

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in August 2017

September 15, 2017December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Lisa, Rebecca Angel, and Patricia share what they have been reading since August.

Between the Bookends: 10 Books We Read in July 2017

August 15, 2017December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Corrina, Anika, Rebecca, Amy, Sophie, & Bookends newcomer Chris share books to see you through the end of summer.