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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Prez by Mark Russell (art by Ben Caldwell)
Yes, this all sounds quite far-fetched and unbelievable. Yet, in our current political climate, when a man lacking in…a filter and any sense of political correctness, is running for presidential office. A revamp of an older series originally published in … Continue reading
Review: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
This is one of those books that should be handed out in middle school and high school. It is a book that every young person, female and male alike, should read. We all go through our battles with insecurity and self-identity. … Continue reading
Review: The Killing Kind by Chris Holm
What do you get when you put 2,000 balloons, two hit-men, and a mob target in one room? A scene that will have readers both laughing at the imagery and on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the … Continue reading
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Review: The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen by Katherine Howe
It doesn’t take a genius to realize that Annie is a ghost. Wes is a little slow on the uptake, however, not fully comprehending what Annie is until she makes it glaringly obvious. In his defense, she wasn’t your typically … Continue reading
Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Nonplayer by Nate Simpson
When I discovered Nonplayer a few months ago, little did I knew the comic I held in my hand was actually the third printing of an issue originally released four years ago. Originally released in 2011, Nonplayer was an instant hit. Yet the … Continue reading
Month in Review: August 2015
School is back in session, we’re getting used to our new (and dare I say it, less hectic) schedule. I’m just waiting on the cool, brisk weather of fall and I’m set! August was a pretty good month on the … Continue reading
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Review: Andersonville by Edward M. Erdelac
Whoa. That’s all I could say after I flipped through the final pages. I can say, without a doubt, that this is like anything unlike I have ever read. Andersonville was an actual prison camp. It was know for its … Continue reading
Review at a Glance: Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash
Ron Rash is one of those authors whose work is known, yet not appreciated as it should be. He excels at exposing the dark and gritty parts of small town Appalachian life, yet infusing it with the genuine natural … Continue reading
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Review: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
I first learned about this title at Book Expo America (BEA) in May. EVERYONE was talking about it. I made a decision that I was going to avoid reading it until the buzz died down. And then it didn’t. It … Continue reading
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Vote for the 2015 Murder, Monster & Mayhem Logo!
EDITED: The results are in! Congratulations, Emily! You have designed the winning artwork for Murder, Monsters & Mayhem 2015! A few weeks ago, I launched a contest for the 2015 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Button, fully intending to … Continue reading
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