In an alternative Post-Reconstruction era Maryland, Jane McKeene has been taught to kill the undead. Even though slavery is outlawed, young African Americans and Native Americans are sent to finishing schools to adopt the skills to protect the wealthy. The etiquette of the table and the sharpness of the sickle. When Jane's friend's sister goes... Continue Reading →
One Trick Pony by Nathan Hale (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
In a post-Alien-decimated Earth, scavengers roam the wilderness looking for anything they can use to survive. Some hunt solely for food, and some for tech in an effort to preserve the passing way of life. Yet, the aliens are hunting also. The Pipper (aliens) vessels emit bubbles that trap anything metal and send it soaring... Continue Reading →
El Deafo by Cece Bell (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
'Somehow being alone is always easier for me. But it's still, well, lonely!' When Cece Bell was four she contracted meningitis and lost her hearing. This graphic novel tells the story of her elementary school years learning to communicate in a radical new way. Told in world where everything exists in the 'real' world except... Continue Reading →
Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear by Tom Angleberger (Mini Review)
Set sometime between the action of Solo and Rogue One, Han and Chewie are on Coruscant and hear of a possible job. Easy money! But it's a trap, and Chewbacca is forced on a mission to a very dangerous planet with 'a tall droid and a rogue librarian' to pick up a dark artifact. Pros:... Continue Reading →
Monster on the Hill by Rob Harrell (Graphic Novel Mini Review)
Rob Harrell's middle-grade graphic novel puts the reader in the English countryside, circa 1867. Great scary monsters help the tourist trade in every city... except for Stoker-On-Avon. Poor Rayburn just doesn't 'feel scary.' No get-up and go. No skills in the monster department. No confidence at all. Dr. Charles Wilkie, Man of Science, is hired... Continue Reading →