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Stack Overflow: Murder Mysteries

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack is a big collection of murder stories: comics, puzzle books, and even jigsaw puzzles.

Four Adult Reads

October 9, 2025Mariana Ruiz

We here at Geekdad read a lot of different genres.

Stack Overflow: 8 Books for September

September 22, 2025September 23, 2025Mariana Ruiz

A fun mix of titles, from toddler to middle grade.

Jeff Wheeler’s ‘The Invisible College’ Series of Novels Concludes with ‘The Alchemy of Fate’ and ‘Master of the Royal Secret’

September 22, 2025October 15, 2025Michael Knight

‘The Alchemy of Fate’ and ‘Master of the Royal Secret’ are the latest novels by Jeff Wheeler, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 40 novels set in several different worlds including Muirwood, Kingsfountain, and even our modern world. These are the third and fourth novels in the ‘Invisible College’ Series.

‘The Transcendent Tide:’ A Book Review

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Robin Brooks

‘The Transcendent Tide’ is the thrilling conclusion Doug Johnston’s ‘Enceladons’ trilogy. A trio of moving “first contact” stories.

‘The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good:’ A Book Review

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Robin Brooks

I’ve been fortunate enough to hit a rich vein of children’s fiction in recent weeks, and I’ve arguably saved the best for last. The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good, by Kirsty Applebaum, is a gentle gothic tale for middle-grade readers, with a creepy garden at its center. What Is The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good? The […]

Stack Overflow: Controlling the Past

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”

‘The Book of Stolen Dreams:’ A Book Review

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025Robin Brooks

I’m sure my mind is playing tricks on me. I definitely remember reviewing The Secret of the Blood Key by David Farr, but as I look back through my GeekDad posts, it doesn’t seem to be there. What’s weird about this, is that Secret of the Blood Key is the second book of a series, […]

‘Oxford Blood:’ A Book Review

September 11, 2025September 10, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Oxford Blood’ is a compelling murder mystery set amongst the spires of a modernizing Oxford University. It’s an entertaining and thoughtful YA thriller.

A Squishmallow Baking Book!

September 4, 2025August 27, 2025Mariana Ruiz

The recipes are on brand and have several delicious baking tips.

Stack Overflow: Weird Worlds

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

I’ve got a bunch of books in today’s stack. It’s a bit of a grab bag, but one thing most of them have in common is a sort of otherworldliness: portals or time machines or other impossibilities.

‘Acts of God’ by Kanan Gill: A Book Review

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Acts of God’ by Kanan Gill, is a mind bending pocket universe story with an entertaining narrator.

Stack Overflow: 5 Spooky Books and 3 Family Stories for August

August 25, 2025August 19, 2025Mariana Ruiz

I love Halloween themed books, and middle grade novels, too.

Circular Motion by Alex Foster. Front Cover

‘Circular Motion’ by Alex Foster: A Book Review

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Circular Motion’ charts the lives of 3 characters from a forgotten industrial town, set against the backdrop of a world literally spinning out of control.

‘The Damned King:’ A Book Review

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025Robin Brooks

Book 3 of ‘The Eidyn Saga’ has arrived. ‘The Damned King’ might just be the saga’s ‘Empire Strikes Back!’ It’s another great volume in this excellent fantasy series.

Stack Overflow: Fabulous Fiction

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack: some great fiction!

‘Mania’ by Lionel Shriver: A Book Review

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Mania’ by Lionel Shriver imagines a world where it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of intelligence.

Learn to Draw and Have Lots of Fun With These Two Books

August 4, 2025Mariana Ruiz

These two books are a great way to end your summer.

Stack Overflow: 5 Books for July

July 28, 2025July 24, 2025Mariana Ruiz

Nonfiction books, picture books and a middle grade novel.

‘The Ellyrian Code:’ A Book Review

July 20, 2025July 18, 2025Robin Brooks

‘The Ellyrian Code’ by B.F. Peterson is the first book in an training academy fantasy that features dragons and political intrigue.

Stack Overflow: Tripping Through History

July 14, 2025July 13, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stack: time travel books about visiting the past!

‘Cruise Ship Kid’ by Emma Swan: A Book Review

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea’ is a find detective novel set onboard holiday cruise ship. With a unique voice and fun interactive pages, the book is a perfect kids’ summer read.

‘The Last Pebble’ by Alex Horne: A Book Review

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Robin Brooks

‘Taskmaster’s’ Alex Horne has written his first children’s novel and it’s a delightful seaside story about the importance of family and friendship.

Stack Overflow: Revisiting Old Haunts

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Today’s stacks: sequels and books from a series!

Front Cover of Paved With Good Intentions by Peter Mclean

‘Paved With Good Intentions:’ A Book Review

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025Robin Brooks

Peter McLean is back with “Paved With Good Intentions” with his trademark elements of shades of grey and tricky decisions, he’s delivered another excellent fantasy novel.