A young woman's love of horses evolves into career of training them, and eventually an opportunity to own stock in and work with a particular horse. From her time growing up in Texas in the late 50s to working with the horses at Hollywood Park in the 2000s, Gail Ruffu treated her horses with respect... Continue Reading →
Rosewater by Tade Thompson (Mini Review)
Rosewater, Nigeria. 2066. Site of the alien biodome. An orb with a mysterious connection to people's health and a selecting ability to reach into the psyche of others. Tade Thompson's novel reads as scifi action, cultural inquiry, and deep character examination. This might seem like a fault as I try to correctly explain it, but... Continue Reading →
Check, Please. Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu
First off, I am so happy there is a copy of this book in my school's library. Two years in the life of Bitty. College hockey player, dynamic vlogger, topnotch baker, crusher on teammate Jack. Super list of things I loved: A book with an art show, a house party, and hockey checking. Bitty is... Continue Reading →
Wasted Space Vol 1 by Michael Moreci and Hayden Sherman – A Graphic Novel Review.
Collecting the first five chapters of Billy Bane's story, Wasted Space Vol 1 is a gritty, space adventure fueled by warring gurus, battling mercenaries, and one drunken, has-been drifter. Billy had been a mouthpiece for The Creator, the entity who may or not be moving the pieces around the board. After a political endorsement goes... Continue Reading →
Friday YA Graphic Novel Double Feature! Nightmare Escape (Dream Jumper #1) by Greg Grunberg and Lucas Turnbloom and Graveyard Shakers by Laura Terry
Two excellent YA graphic novels for your weekend reading: Graveyard Shakes by Laura Terry.Katie and Victoria enter their new boarding school with completely opposite attitudes. Katie is herself. At all times. Banging out tunes on the piano or dressing exactly how she wants to. She is not going to conform to anyone's ideals. Victoria is... Continue Reading →