First off: this is one of the best Star Wars books I have ever read... and I have gone through dozens and dozens. After a quick and hairy escape from an angry Hutt, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan head back to Coruscant to await a new mission from the Jedi council. Each spends a bit of time... Continue Reading →
Eternity Girl Vol 1. by Magdelene Visaggio, Sonny Liew, and Chris Chuckry
Shapeshifting. Fission. The space-time continuum. A need to stop the cycle of death and decay... and bring in new life in a new universe stretching into eternity. After a battle against a known enemy, a deep gash is cut in Eternity Girl's psyche. The trauma has made her irritable and at times irrational, and while... Continue Reading →
The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone
Shifting points of view and an intricate plot make The Paris Diversion a quality sequel to The Expats. Kate is back. Shuffling kids to school, throwing dinner parties, and dealing with agro-moms... but at the same time running the Paris substation for the a dark side of the American government, one that is ready to... Continue Reading →
The Bridge: How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New York by Peter J. Tomasi (Author), Sara DuVall (Illustrator)
A wonderful piece of history. One part father-son legacy, one part engineering feat, and one part marriage partnership. Tomasi has interlaced these threads to create a story of great depth, tension, and enjoyment. The Bridge follows Washington Roebling from his first lessons from his father as a young man to severe illness as his tries... Continue Reading →
The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Anything: Build a Fort, Camp Like a Champ, Poop in the Woods-45 Action-Packed Outdoor Activities by Ben Hewitt
"Paul!," yelled my dad. "Where's my Backpacker's Guide!?!?!?" Uh oh! I'm gonna get it! I was probably up the hill again trying to make a lean-to out of a tarp. He told me not to cut that cord... I'm in trouble! I ate this type of book up when I was a kid. I had... Continue Reading →