THE LONE RANGER OMNIBUS VOL 1

I’m actually a bit of a Western literature geek.  I’m not entirely sure why… but if I want some simple escapism, something fun, adenturous, but that doesn’t take a lot Continue reading →

snow day = curling up with a book

I live in Minnesota.  Brrrrr…I know. Today is May 2 and it’s snowing.  I mean… SNOWING.  Snowing enough that not only are the schools closed in the five surrounding counties, Continue reading →

guest blog post: SEAN BENHAM “Write what you… No! Don’t!”

It’s always nice to know that a blog is being read.  Even nicer when, as a reviewer, the blog is read by the one you are reviewing! I am very Continue reading →

BLOPE

This is one of the most original science fiction books I’ve read in years! Imagine Philip K. Dick and Franz Kafka and John Norman and Henry Miller writing a story Continue reading →

PAS DE DEATH

Clearly, as an older male, I am not the target audience for a book like this, but: 1) I really enjoy YA literature; 2) I like a good mystery; and Continue reading →

How do YOU find your next favorite author?

If you consider yourself a reader… someone who truly enjoys a good book … then you undoubtedly have a favorite author or two.  I sure do. But what happens when Continue reading →

WILLIAM AND THE LOST SPIRIT

I’m not entirely sure what to make of this graphic novel.  At times it was strong; at times weak.  Sometimes it was intriguing; other times dull. My first impression upon Continue reading →

HAPPY!

**WARNING — GRAPHIC LANGUAGE USED IN THE REVIEW BELOW** If you are not familiar with the genre of graphic novels, this is probably not the place for you to start. Continue reading →

THE STUFF OF DREAMS

There was a time in my life when I read every Star Trek novel that came out. That time has long passed. I think I stopped when I couldn’t keep up, Continue reading →

SPACEWALKER: MY JOURNEY IN SPACE…

For those of us who grew up in the ‘space age’ with rockets and moon landings and space walks, it’s hard to imagine a world where this no longer takes Continue reading →

UNDER THE ICE

Author Rachel A. Qitsualik’s interest in bringing Inuit tradition/storytelling to Inuit (and other) youth in a manner that they might actually absorb…comic books… is truly admirable. And while the art Continue reading →

THE 39 DEATHS OF ADAM STRAND

There is something kind of brilliant in the concept of this book. Young adult books are usually filled with so much angst and pathos, and it’s usually centered around death Continue reading →