In a novel that derives its title from the smoothest but most potent bootleg liquor in the projects, McBride has given use a taste of all the characters in the neighborhood... The protagonist is Sportcoat, a lifelong drunk and church deacon who does odd jobs around 1969 Brooklyn. One day apropos to who-knows-what he takes... Continue Reading →
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
Best selling graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang was at a loss for what to work on next. Inspiration is a flighty thing and it had been a couple years since the publication of his last book. He was starting to get worried, but students at the high school where he taught computer programming were talking...... Continue Reading →
Kingshold, Book 1 of the Wildfire Cycle by D.P. Woolliscroft
Do you like politics? Do you hate politics? Do you want to be transported to another realm where democracy is valued and everyone takes elections seriously? Do you want to hold you hands over your ears and scream? If you answered yes or no to any one of these questions... this book is for you! Ha!!!... Continue Reading →
February Recap/ March 👀
Quick List of Top Books for February... then some posts to look forward to for March. Trying to get a rhythm at work and looking forward to Spring Break. Here's the best I read this month: Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier by Jim Ottaviani & Maris Wicks Astronauts belongs in all middle and high... Continue Reading →
Sixteenth Watch by Myke Cole
You ever read a book to check it out for someone else? That's what I basically did for this one. My dad recently went to his 50th class reunion from the Coast Guard Academy, and when I saw the blurb of Sixteenth Watch I thought maybe he would enjoy it. So I'm going to review... Continue Reading →