App Spotlight: Word Puzzles

These word puzzle apps will keep your vocabulary and spelling skills sharp.   Word Connect 2: Crosswords (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE) Solve crosswords using photos as clues. Have fun with hundreds of puzzles! Each puzzle contains words associated with one photo. Try to guess these words and solve all levels! You can tap the picture … Read more

Love Versailles? Books About The History of Louis XIV

BBC’s excellent costume drama series Versailles is a fictionalized account of French King Louis XIV’s mission to turn his family’s hunting lodge into the gorgeous, baroque jewel we know today, and the center of his glittering court. These books relate the true history behind the time of The Sun King’s ambitious and progressive reign.   … Read more

App Spotlight: Unroll Me Combines A Labyrinth With Slide Puzzles

Unroll Me (4/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE) is a combination block-slider / labyrinth puzzle game. From Amazon: Guide the white ball to the red GOAL block by moving the slots with your finger. Unroll Me™ is the latest simple and addictive unblock puzzle game for hours of frantic fun. This gameplay walkthrough for Level … Read more

Bargain Alert: Cozy Mystery Box Sets

These chilly fall days are the perfect time to curl up with a cozy mystery. These bargain-priced box sets will keep you turning virtual pages all month long.   Hope Hadley Eight Book Cozy Mystery Set (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents) Eight books for the price of one! This bundle includes three brand … Read more

App Spotlight: Christmas Mahjong

Here’s a terrific, holiday-themed app that’ll keep you tapping through New Year’s Day, and it’s currently FREE!     Christmas Mahjong (4/5 stars) – from Amazon: Christmas Mahjong is the reason for the seaon! You’ll find out what the holidays are all about when you see our beautiful tiles, and easy-to-use interface. Earn up to … Read more

BargainAlert: Recent Hit Movies To Own In HD

Amazon’s put some recent box office hits on sale to own in HD digital format for Black Friday. Check out these deals, and be sure to grab any you want right away because prices are subject to change at any time:   Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice Ultimate Edition – currently priced at $7.99 … Read more

App Spotlight: An Advent Calendar App Just In Time For December

Tomorrow, the day after Thanksgiving, is the day kids’ thoughts turn toward Christmas. We’ve found an Advent calendar app to keep them busy with a new puzzle, riddle or fun activity each day from December 1st to Christmas! The Elf Adventure – A Christmas Adventure For Kids (4/5 stars, all ages, ad-free, currently priced at … Read more

Box Set Bargain Alert: Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries

If you love classic, cozy British mysteries, be sure to snap this one up quick!     Right now, this 4.5/5 star -rated box set, The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Whose Body?, Clouds of Witness, and Unnatural Death, is available for just $1.99! From Amazon: A special edition of the first three classic mysteries featuring … Read more