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Rita Francis is an artist who’s having a tough time in life in Tiffany Morris’ Green Fuse Burning. Her father has recently passed away, her girlfriend may be cheating on her, and she’s struggling with her art. Perhaps some time alone in the woods will help her deal with her trauma, focus on her art, and figure out her relationship. But
Read MoreSir Patrick Stewart is a beloved actor on stage and screen, both big and small. He’s best known for his roles as Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard and Marvel’s Professor Charles Xavier, but who was he before these roles? Where did he come from? His RP British accent and his strong, authoritative demeanor give the impression of a high-class upbringing, but the
Read MoreJust in time for spooky season, we have a Marvel story where all our favorite heroes turn into zombies! A meteorite crash-lands in New York City (because where else would it land?) and all the superheroes turn up to investigate. Unfortunately, the meteorite is carrying something that turns supers into zombies. Very hungry zombies. Now those zombies are taking over the
Read MoreMan, the stress of senior year. Passing classes, filling out college applications, and of course getting those letters of recommendation. It’s bad enough for mortals, but for Percy Jackson, it’s a whole other level. Percy is hoping to attend New Rome University with his girlfriend Annabeth Chase. The only problem is that he spent most of his junior year with amnesia
Read MoreIn the first Wheel of Time book, The Eye of the World, five young adults set out from a tiny village with thoughts of adventure dancing in their heads. They quickly find out that real adventures are a lot less glamorous than the songs that are sung about them. Real adventures are cold, messy, boring, and terrifying all at the same
Read MoreDoctor Who began 60 years ago, presumably not knowing the legacy that it would leave on the science-fiction landscape. When the first serial, An Unearthly Child, aired, viewers were introduced to the insanely intelligent but equally grumpy curmudgeon who was the first of now fourteen Doctors, soon to be fifteen with Ncuti Gatwa’s introduction later this year. William Hartnell brought the
Read MoreAfter years of being considered trash writing for kids or those of lower intelligence, comics are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve as quality literature. But even as the general public has begun to accept them as a legitimate form of writing, there are those who look down on comics. But when academics start writing papers analyzing comics, you
Read MoreMCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios is an upcoming book from Liveright covering the production history of Marvel Studios. Starting with the earliest Marvel productions in the 1970s, writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards take the reader through the behind-the-scenes drama, corporate scandals, and hard-fought victories that led to the creation of Marvel Studios and their unprecedented reign of
Read MoreIf there’s one thing you should know about me, it is that I am one of the biggest Ant-Man fans around!* I absolutely adore all of his films and appearances and Scott Lang’s everyman approach to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been a big appeal to his character for me. (along with being played by the loveable Paul Rudd). Naturally, I
Read MoreDo you have a bratty little brother? Is he always messing with your stuff? Picking on you? Making trouble? Amy knows exactly how you feel. But as bad as your little sibling might be, no one can hold a candle to her little brother Arnie. Making matters even worse, her parents never do anything to try and improve his behavior. They
Read MoreJust in time for spooky season is Alex Grecian’s witch hunt, Red Rabbit. Riddle is a small town with a witch problem. Sadie Grace has been there as long as anyone can remember. But now there’s a bounty on her head and witch masters are coming from all over to claim the prize. Most of them are no match for Sadie,
Read MoreSpooky season is upon us. It’s the perfect time to grab some warm cider and your favorite blanket and cuddle up somewhere with a scary story or two. Never Whistle At Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr., is exactly that! This collection of short stories is all by indigenous authors and
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