In yet another unprecedented year, deciding on gifts for friends and family is likely to be the last thing on your mind this holiday season. In order to help those who have been impacted by the pandemic, this year Fanbase Press is focusing ONLY on the comic book and novel recommendations which may be purchased from small businesses and independent creators. Give your friends and family gifts they can enjoy curled up by the fireplace or introduce them to a new title outside of their regular pull list.
Naming Your Little Geek
Recommended by Barbra Dillon
Having trouble finding the perfect name for your new baby? One that celebrates your favorite fandom, whether you want it to be immediately recognizable or something cool that won’t sound out of place on the playground? Naming Your Little Geek by Scott Rubin is here to save the day! This ultimate guidebook is complete with every name a geek could ever want to give their baby, their meanings, and a list of all the legends who have borne them. With nearly 1,100 names referencing more than 4,400 characters from over 1,800 unique sources, Naming Your Little Geek is perfect for naming kids, pets, Wi-Fi networks, RPG characters, miniatures, and more
Price: $24.99
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Imagining Rachel
Recommended by Barbra Dillon
Have a friend or family member who is looking to add a little steaminess and romance to their holiday reading list? Look no further than Imagining Rachel by S.T. Lakata, a contemporary romance novella, where a wild imagination for small-town college love with a dreamy professor takes hold of Rachel’s life. There’s steaminess, there’s romance, and you’ll be turning page by page to find out what happens next!
Price: $4.99
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Angie Martin Books
Recommended by Fanbase Press
Novels and short stories that encompass many genres, including thriller, paranormal & supernatural, horror, mystery, and more. Angie’s last novel, The Chronicler and Mr. Smith, is Supernatural meets Assassin’s Creed with unique lore and monsters, making it a perfect gift for the geek in all of us.
Price: eBooks start at $0.99, Paperbacks at $7.99, and Audiobooks available through Audible
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THE GEEKY PARENT GUIDE’S TABLETOP GIFT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Geeky Parent Guide is a semi-monthly editorial series by Fanbase Press Senior Contributor (and father of two) Travis Lakata that will help parents and other caregivers to safely and positively navigate various avenues of pop culture with their children.
Soulstream (from Scout Comics)
Recommended by Travis Lakata
Soulstream is a magnificent all-ages comic book that is completely accessible to kids. This is a fun story that emphasizes the difficulties associated with big decisions, and how easy or hard it is to try and be oneself in the face of real-life events, or when you’re trying to use your super powers for good and save the world.
Soulstream is created by Saida Woolf, and she fully captures the youthful spirit associated with a fantasy adventure that kids will want to dive into. As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed it, so this is a story worth getting and I think your kids will be happier for it.
Price: $14.99
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