December 2015
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JIM BUTCHER’S DRESDEN FILES: DOWN TOWN – graphic novel
This is the third Dresden Files graphic novel that I’ve had the pleasant opportunity to read and review. I’ve noticed two things in regards to the series, based on these three books. 1) The writing is crisp. The storytelling is very good, with plots that intrigue and a good command of the special needs for Continue reading
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SLAVE NARRATIVES OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD – Christine Rudisel and Bob Blaisdell, eds.
I have to admit that I don’t know nearly as much as I should about the struggle of slaves in America and their flight to freedom and emancipation, despite the fact that there’s a slavery underground house just a few blocks from my home. Certainly I’ve read about it in history classes, but it was Continue reading
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RYDER: BIRD OF PREY – Nick Pengelley
Ayesha Ryder is a an adventurer, much like Indiana Jones, and in this book, she’s on the hunt for the Maltese Falcon, a real item of legend (though it looks much different from that in the movie) which supposedly lead the owner to another item of legend: the sword once owned by King Harold of Continue reading
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Happy Kwanzaa
If this is a holiday you and your family celebrate, I hope that you are able to spend the time with loved ones and enjoy this special time. Continue reading
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
If this is a holiday that you celebrate, I hope that you are able to enjoy the day. Continue reading
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LUTHERANISM 101 – Scot A. Kinnaman, general editor
Having grown up Lutheran but now married to a Catholic, I’ve often been asked, “Well, what do Lutherans think about that?” And like all good Lutherans, I wouldn’t have a clue. This is an amazingly concise and readable book full of history (Christian in general and Lutheran specifically) and a comprehensive explanation why Lutherans worship Continue reading
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HEIR TO THE JEDI – Kevin Hearne
Heir to the Jedi is part of the “new canon” for the Star Wars universe, meaning that whatever you read here is now and forever (or until they change their minds) officially part of the grand Star Wars story. I’m not sure why there needs to be an ‘official’ declaration of this other than that Continue reading
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THE ART OF COMIC BOOK WRITING – Mark Kneece
I have to admit that when I see something that claims to be the “definitive guide” to anything, I tend to be skeptical. Author Mark Kneece teaches comics writing (at the Savannah College of Art and Design). I suspect that much of this book comes from his lessons for his class. But the problem with Continue reading
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THE FLASH: SEASON ZERO – graphic novel
What is it about comic books that are based on a television series (as opposed to comic books on which a television show is based) that the stories are wimpy and the art about on par with Saturday morning cartoons (I guess that shows my age, since Saturday mornings are no longer synonymous with cheap cartoons)? Continue reading
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BOUND – Melody Anne
**WARNING — THIS REVIEW MAY FEATURE ADULT, SEXUAL LANGUAGE** **WARNING — THIS REVIEW WILL FEATURE SPOILERS** Porn, by any other name, is still porn. I’ve read books in nearly every genre except ‘romance’ — until now. I decided that I should expand my horizons and read a modern romance, so as I perused the books Continue reading
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BEYOND A DOUBT – Nancy Cole Silverman
I reviewed the first book in this mystery series about a year ago (you can read that review here) and found it to be fine but not outstanding. I am glad to report that this second book, Beyond a Doubt, by Nancy Cole Silverman, steps it up a notch and delivers an exciting mystery. More Continue reading
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