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Get Ready for Father’s Day: Darth Vader and Son

by Noemi Twigg
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Darth Vader and Son

Okay, so Father’s Day 2012 is still several weeks from now, but it never is too early to prepare, is it? If you’re a geek dad, or you’re a geek son, this book is perfect bed time reading. I just discovered Jeffrey Brown’s Darth Vader and Son (Star Wars (Chronicle)), and I think that any self-respecting Star Wars fan will want to get his hands on this. Whether or not you have kids, you will find an excuse to get a copy. The premise is simple: What would Luke Skywalker’s childhood have been like if Darth Vader actually raised him? That makes way for a question from the other side: Read more »

Science Fiction Suggestions From a Futurist

by Noemi Twigg
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Frankenstein

You probably have your own list of science fiction must-reads. While I am pretty sure that our lists will have some common titles, differences are also to be expected. And if you are still looking for suggestions on what science fiction title to pick up next, here is something that you might want to check out: science fiction suggestions from a futurist. A futurist is a scientist who attempts to predict the future in a systematic manner. Yes, it is a real profession which focuses both on human society and life on earth. And no, I don’t think that fortune tellers are considered futurists. You may not have heard of Read more »

Forget Waldo. Where’s the Doctor?

by Robin Parrish
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Forget Waldo. Where’s the Doctor?

Artist Jamie Smart has been drawing intricate, elaborate “Where’s Waldo?” style pictures featuring Doctor Who‘s title character for a new UK magazine called Doctor Who Monster Invasion, and now Penguin Books has combined many of her 20+ images into a single tome. Let’s take a peek inside… Read more »

The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists

by Noemi Twigg
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Geek Dad Mad Scientist

Everyone kid wants to be a mad scientist, right? Maybe not, but I think it is safe to say that there are many parents who will not hesitate to encourage their kids if they want to be geeky. Or want to be a mad scientist when they grow up. I remember the delight and excitement that was palpable in the air every time science fair period came around when I was a kid. While I was not the most innovative or creative person in class, it was always interesting to research projects that seemed cutting edge back in those days. If you are now a parent, and you want to Read more »

The Star Trek Quiet Book

by Noemi Twigg
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Star Trek Quiet Book Cover

Children are lovely, but when they start fussing, they can get on one’s nerves rather easily. Especially if they are not your children. There are some parents who are fortunate enough to have really well behaved kids, but it is always a good idea to have something that will keep them busy on certain occasions. When kids have something interesting to do and are not bored, the chances are that they will behave very well. Growing up, you probably had your own favorite quiet book. You probably thought it pretty cool. I bet, though, that your favorite quiet book will not measure up to this awesome find of a quiet Read more »

The Cult of LEGO: Coffee Table Book Every AFOL Must Have

by Noemi Twigg
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Minifig Turns 30

Is there a correlation between AFOLs and the love for reading? There must be at least one study out there that we just do not know about, but it does not matter. If you are an AFOL, whether or not you love to read, you will want this coffee table for Christmas. Or even for an early Christmas present. The book is titled The Cult of LEGO, and that is pretty much self-explanatory. Written by John Baichtal and Joe Meno, The Cult of LEGO will be released in November of this year and is 304 pages worth of LEGO goodness. Just in case those names do not exactly ring a Read more »