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NYCC Interview: James Marsters & James Leary Talk ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’

Ayla Ruby ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  9 min read

Ten years after the events of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer finale, “Chosen,” a new Audible audio original takes us back to the world of Slayers. The brainchild of Amber Benson and Christopher Golden, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is narrated by Spike (James Marsters) and features a cast of both familiar faces and newcomers, including an alternate reality Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) and a new baby Slayer named

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Interview: Authors of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU by Sy Islam and Gordon B. Schmidt

Ayla Ruby ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  2 min read

Cosmic Cafe host Ayla Ruby talks with Dr. Sy Islam and Dr. Gordon B. Schmidt about their book Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU (Exploring Effective Leadership Practices through Popular Culture). The book examines what we can learn in the real world about leadership based on the characters, films, and shows within the MCU from Marvel Studios. Dr. Islam and Dr.

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Book Review: ‘Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead’ by K.J. Parker

Luna Gauthier ,  5 min read

Saevus Corax spends all his time concerned with war. Well, at least the aftermath of war. He cleans up the battlefields after skirmishes. He collects weapons and uniforms to sell back to the army and takes care of the bodies that are left behind. For him, war is good but that doesn’t make him a bad guy. So when someone sets

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Book Review: A Twisted Tale Anthology Edited by Elizabeth Lim

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

The classic Disney tales. We all know them. Most of us can even quote them. Some of us even know them word for word. They are comforting stories that we can return to again and again whenever we need a little pick me up. But sometimes tried-and-true becomes old and boring. When this happens it’s an author’s responsibility to step in

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What to Expect: ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3

Brian Kitson ,  ,  ,  11 min read

Heartstopper has been one of those series that has completely taken over my life, in one of the most brilliant ways. I was late to the series, not watching a single episode until after the second season dropped on Netflix. However, in preparation for The Cosmic Circle’s recent LGBTQ+ podcast episode, I decided I better check it out and my life

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Book Review: ‘Green Fuse Burning’ by Tiffany Morris

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  5 min read

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

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Book Review: ‘Making It So: A Memoir’ by Sir Patrick Stewart

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Sir 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

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Book Review: ‘The Hunger: A Marvel Zombies Novel’ by Marsheila Rockwell

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Just 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

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Book Review: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods’ by Rick Riordan

Luna Gauthier ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  6 min read

Man, 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

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