I don't know if you can call this my mission or what... but I've comtemplated it a little about this over the last couple of months. What am I trying to offer people? Here are some thoughts, but this is definitely a work in progress: I want readers to find honest reviews of books. I... Continue Reading →
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
A story about intersecting cultures, fear of the 'other,' leaving home, and overcoming fear. There's more. A lot more. This little novella packs so much into so few pages. Binti is the first of her small minority on Earth to be chosen to enter the best university in the galaxy. She steals away from her... Continue Reading →
New Kid by Jerry Craft
In what usually amounts to hormone hell is even worse for Jordan Banks when his family sends him to a new middle school. An African-American young man living in Washington Heights will now make the daily trip to RAD (Riverdale Academy Day school), an elite prep school. Jordan is forced to code switch, deal with... Continue Reading →
Aloha February, Aloha March!
A short month that seemed to fly by in some ways, but drag in others. Did some good reading and am ahead of my reviews! I've had a schedule down on the blog for the last couple months: Graphic Novels on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Novels/ Novellas on Tues, Thurs, Sat. And a discussion post... Continue Reading →
Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith
A young boy living on the streets and a call from a wizard. A connection to the magic spark and a trip to The Rock of Eternity. The passing of the mantle: Captain Marvel! A rich origin story that enables a city to feel safe again? Billy Batson learns the dynamics of his powers, and... Continue Reading →