Author Archives: Jenn

Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Injection by Warren Ellis

In this most recent edition of Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically, I’ve decided to feature the comic series known as Injection,  written by Warren Ellis, illustrated by Declan Shalvey. The thing about this series? You don’t know much. Of anything. About the plot, … Continue reading

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Review: The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon

I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve read everything McMahon has published. The moment I hear she’s working on a novel I sit and wait, impatiently, for the moment it hits my hands.  This novel is no exception.  McMahon’s talent … Continue reading

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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Harrow County by Cullen Bunn, Tyler Crook

    Readers of this blog know it takes a lot to scare me. I read a lot of horror fiction, which carries over into comics and graphic novels.  Recently, I discovered Harrow County, a new horror comic out from Dark Horse … Continue reading

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Month in Review: July 2015

I must say, I’m actually counting down the days to when the boys go back to school and a somewhat regular schedule.  This “different schedule every week” thing has me frazzled!    Luckily, I had oodles of excellent books to … Continue reading

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Review: Coming of Age at the End of Days by Alice LaPlante

A staunch fan of LaPlante’s work, I was instantly intrigued by the premise of this most recent novel. In college, working toward a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, I found cults and sects incredibly intriguing. The ability of one … Continue reading

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Reading through Comics, Alphabetically: Ghosted by Joshua Williamson

    Criminal mastermind Jackson T. Winters is in jail after his last heist proved unsuccessful…and deadly.  During a violent jailbreak, he wakes up in the home of  Markus Schrecken, an extremely wealthy man with the most unusual collection. Schrecken promises … Continue reading

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Review: The Wonder of All Things by Jason Mott

The Wonder of All Things is one of those novels that captures you from the first pages, unrelenting, even long after you’ve turned the final pages.  I read and adored his previous novel The Returned and high hopes about this sophomore novel. … Continue reading

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Fall Book Preview: August, 2015

Once again, I find myself nearly forgetting to do this book preview!  Again, better late than never!  August seems to be a quiet month for publishing, likely because they are putting all their energy into the big wave of Fall … Continue reading

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Review: Tomorrow War: The Chronicles of Max [Redacted] by J. L. Bourne

Let it be known that I’m typically not into military thrillers of any shape or form.  Yet, something about this title compelled me to read it. It opens with Max’s orientation as government operative and follows him, through journal entries, … Continue reading

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Review: Ana of California by Andi Teran

Marketed as a modern day retelling of Anne of Green Gables,  Ana of California is a wholly rewarding, inspiring, and captivating read. Don’t let it’s comparison to a classic great dissuade you from reading it.  This is a novel that can … Continue reading

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