Margaret Mae Dunham

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 7th April 2020

How to Exercise Like You're in a Training Montage

It's World Health Day, and even though we're #stayinghome to help flatten the curve, we can still exercise! And like any would-be hero/ine, you know exactly how to get there: an epic montage. But what really goes into a great montage, and what do you need to know to get started? With these simple steps, you’ll be the best around in no time.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 13th August 2019

GLOB: The Gorgeous Ladies of Books + Wrestling Personas

Are YOU ready to meet the Gorgeous Ladies of Books? You know their names, you’ve read their stories. Now get the inside scoop on these grappling beauties and their signature style in the ring before the next Gorgeous Ladies of Books showdown! In GLOB, it’s not just about who or how you fight, it’s about the character that sets you apart from the pack and makes you a unique and interesting fighter. New fan? Meet the all-star fighters: Tear away puffed sleeves reveal rippling muscles tattooed w

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 22nd May 2019

Trees in Literature and Pop Culture Ranked!

While trees deserve love every single day of the year, today we’re taking time out to appreciate some of the most famous and memorable trees of pop culture and the literary world. While there are plenty of trees throughout literature (and not just because, you know, books are made of trees), these are some of our favorites!

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 27th August 2018

What Type of RPG Player Are You (Based on Reading Habits)?

There’s really no wrong way to play an RPG (so long as everyone at the table is comfortable and having fun). Once you’ve played a few times though, you’ll start to see certain styles emerge… styles of building characters and of playing games that fit nicely with particular reading styles.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 27th August 2018

Benefits of Playing (Especially as an Adult)

When we play games together, we do more than just have fun. We grow and develop in surprising ways — learning more about ourselves, our friends, and even the kind of people we hope to be one day. Here are a few of the benefits playing RPGs can provide, no matter your age or familiarity with rules.

Quirk Books • 27th August 2018

A Brief History of Tabletop Role-Playing Games: 5 of the Big Ones

Interested in tabletop role-playing games (or RPGs/TTRPGs), but want to know more about their backstories before diving in? Who could blame you! Here’s just a little bit of history on the publishing and playing of some of the top RPGs we know and love.

Quirk Books • 27th August 2018

Getting Started with RPGs

RPGs have immense creative power, the capacity to bring people together from all walks of life, and even include badassery like slaying orcs, curing diseases, solving riddles, and finding treasure. They’re the best. But how do you get started as a first-timer? No worries, we’ve got your back! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you start:

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 3rd July 2018

7 Ways to Share Used Books with Others!

Moving. Decluttering. Massive spontaneous bookshelf collapse. All are good reasons to consider re-homing some well-loved books. But where should those books go? It’s not like you can summon a magical book dragon to whisk them away to an enchanted library (though, if you have connections like that, tweet us the deets at @quirkbooks). Here are some wonderful ways to share your used books that are fun for you and benefit the community.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 27th June 2018

6 Beach Reading Alternatives for Those Who Stay Out of the Sun

“Be sure to toss this new title in your beach bag - next to the sunglasses and SPF 50!” Ever feel like summer reading means you have to head to the beach and the rays to get your reading done? While lots of people enjoy digging into a new breeze book while soaking up sunshine and digging their toes into the sand, there are plenty of us who prefer to stay out of direct sunlight.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 4th May 2018

Cats Take Over Quirk Books

*See information on this adoptable cat at the bottom of the post! We're wrapping up Cat Week at Quirk Books and — oh no! — we’ve been invaded by cats! But of course, cat invaders are the best kind. Our team, for one, welcomes our feline overlords and will bring them all the cream and tuna they desire. We solemnly vow to only use the laser pointer when specifically requested. We promise never to open a wrapper that sounds like treats without delivering treats.

Quirk Books : Publishers & Seekers of All Things Awesome • 2nd May 2018

A Book for the Cat in Your Library

You can’t judge a book by its cover… it’s what’s inside that counts. And while this book may have nothing but fluff (and just a dash of catnip) between its covers, we’re sure you’ll love it just as much as our in-house feline review board did! Trace and cut out your pieces Every book needs a cover, and for your cover, trace out a long rectangle on your paper or notecard. Cut it out, and trace it onto the colourful felt you're using for the cover of your book. Cut a single extra-long strip of t

Quirk Books • 18th April 2017

How to Make Small Talk with an Alien Overlord

You find yourself stuck on a Vogon ship and are brought forward for a poetry reading. Shoved out of line before the Conehead Highmaster, you are instructed to Gnarfle the Garthok. You enter a glossy black throne room, and are confronted with Darth Sidious/Galactic Emperor Palpatine. What do you say in a moment like that?

Quirk Books • 5th April 2017

Make Your Own Eye Mask (for Naps that are Lovely, Dark, and Deep)

Though sunbeams to my windows creep The benefits of rest I reap I will remain quite fast asleep, I will remain quite fast asleep. - Robert Frost, if he had had a good eye mask

Quirk Books • 29th March 2017

Mistitled Books and the Pitches We Imagined for Them

Beloved books are popular for a reason, but what if those stories had gone just a little bit… differently? Just a few letters can make a world of difference to a story. We’ve taken a whack at pitching a few classic titles that have taken a bit of a turn for the silly, strange, and ridiculous!

Quirk Books • 22nd March 2017

DIY: Make a Snug-Read Wearable Blanket!

If you’re ready to get your geeky hygge on, this cozy reading gear is for you. Wearable blankets have been very popular for the last few years, but a snug-read has all the benefits of a cozy blanket, a hooded sweatshirt, and a thick scarf without the hassle of trying to wear all three at once!

Quirk Books • 17th February 2017

R2Tea2: Crochet Your Own Tea Cozy!

Feel like there’s a restraining bolt on your productivity? Need a hot cup of refreshment to reboot? It’s important to keep some comforts close at hand while you fight the Empire, and what goes better with a rousing game of holo-chess than a fresh pot of tea?

Quirk Books • 14th February 2017

Blood-DIY Valentine: Make a Garland of Undead Hearts

Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate all matters of the heart: love, kindness, hope, and the hunger of the undead. This year decorate for the big day with that oft-forgotten sort of love: the longings of a flesh-starved zombie!

Quirk Books • 20th January 2017

DIY Epic Fantasy Belt Pouch!

When one travels through the woods on an epic quest, one has the occasion to carry all manner of tiny trinkets and magical items. To stow them you’ll need something secure but close at hand. A handmade belt pouch is the perfect accessory to keep your items safe (and secret, as the case may be).

Quirk Books • 12th January 2017

The Top 4 Bookish Instagram Posts (and How to Make Them Your Own)

Ah, Instagram. A great place to share what you’re up to, what you’re into, and how it’s all going. But how do you capture a decidedly in-person experience like reading on the small, captioned, and hashtagged screen?

Quirk Books • 3rd January 2017

Bake What You Wish and None Dare Resist: DIY Smaug-Inspired Oven Mitts

It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your kitchen calculations, if you live near him. Cakes, breads, cookies and roasts - all the things a delicious dragon's hoard boasts! Embrace your inner domestic dragon with your own pair of Smaug-inspired oven mitts designed to protect your hands like tenfold shields against the fires of stove and oven.