The Better Bean and Somethin’s Brewin’: Why You Should Support Cafes in Your Community
Sarah WoodTwo Massachusetts cafes form the heart of their communities. We talked to the owner of both cafes, who shared how his business has changed during COVID-19.
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Disney Pixar’s Out and Why Its Representation Fell Short
The LGBTQIA+ community has been begging for more representation from Disney and Pixar for years. Does Out give us the rep we need?
Use Zoom When You Can’t Gather in Person for D&D
Gathering on Zoom may not be the same as sitting around the same table, but it makes continuing your D&D campaign possible when you can’t be together.
How Virtual Book Cons Created a New Way To Celebrate Books
As book conventions have had to cancel or reschedule events, we miss celebrating stories in one space. Virtual book cons let us celebrate books from home.
4 Great Places To Get Anime Merchandise In Manhattan
Are you looking for a place to satisfy your inner anime nerd in New York City? Check out these four places to buy anime merchandise in Manhattan!
16 Games Non-Gamers Will Love
Do your eyes glaze over when you hear about new video game releases like Doom and Resident Evil? Check out these 16 games your non-gamer heart will love!
Why Now is the Perfect Time for a Readathon
If you’re social distancing and have some time on your hands, there’s no better way to do it than with a good book. So try doing a readathon!
10 Ways to Support Authors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit authors hard. Geek Travel Guide has10 ways you can can support authors beyond buying their books!
8 Fictional Pandemics to Get You Through COVID-19
Looking for your next read while you’re muddling through the COVID-19 quarantine? Check out these books about fictional pandemics while you’re stuck inside.
Why We Need an ASMR Series from Sex Education’s Gillian Anderson
What makes Sex Education’s Gillian Anderson perfect for ASMR? Find out how Jean Milburn could help you get a good night’s sleep.
This New Bookstore Affiliate Program is Reviving Indie Bookstores
The Bookshop.org affiliation program challenges Amazon by partnering with indie bookshops. Find out how they’re reviving your favorite bookstores here!
5 Tips to Get You Out of Your Reading Slump
Are you in a reading slump? Geek Travel Guide offers five tips for how to restart your reading when you’re not feeling it.
Crocheting for the Geeky Crowd
Crochet’s not for hats, afghans, and scarves anymore. Celebrate your fandom with great geeky crochet projects!
Did You Know These 7 Classics are Available for Free on Kindle?
You can get classic novels for free on your Kindle! Pride and Prejudice, Dracula, and more can be yours. Find out how.
Geek Attracts Geek: What it Means to Find Your Fandom Family
We all need connections to people like ourselves. Geekiness is like a pheremone. We find each other. Find your fandom family.
Use This App to Take Advantage of Free eBooks at Your Local Library
Everybody loves a free eBook! OverDrive and Libby give you access to all the free ebooks you can read – without leaving your home.
How Cross-Generational Geekdom Brings Geeks Together
Geekdom has no generational limits, and it’s not a new thing. Fandom has given me the chance to bond with people way outside my age group.
5 Best Indie Bookstores in Boston
Looking for the best Indie bookstores in the Boston area? We list our five favorites for you.
What Being a Geek Means to Me | Sarah Wood
Being a geek is showing a secret part of yourself. There’s no time you see more of someone than when they’re showing you what they love.