Reads
I am an avid reader and love writing book reviews. Hopefully you will find your next great read here. I read a little bit of everything including comics and graphic novels, YA and children’s literature, non-fiction, and more.
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Divine Styler – The Story of a Hip Hop Zine
In Search Of . . . Divine Styler by Ryan Somers aka Fritz the Cat Before the Internet made it possible to easily publish and distribute content, and before the popularity of blogs and social media, there were independent, do-it-yourself publications known as zines. Zines were a labour of love for would-be journalists who simply wanted…
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Hawkeye – An Avenger or a Weapon
Hawkeye: Volume 1 – My Life as a Weapon When I first heard of this title, I really had no interest in reading it. After all, he is probably the least exciting member of The Avengers. But the praise for the book has been strong, so when I saw it on the shelves of the…
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A Hard Read About Bullying (Book Giveaway Contest)
Santa; by Nicola Mar This book centres around the character of June, a high school student who is bullied physically, emotionally, and even online. She starts to lose faith in humanity and question everything. She doesn’t see a way out or a reason to continue. While this is a work of fiction, the tale feels…
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The Walking Dead – Finally Home?
I just finished watching Season 5 of The Walking Dead and saw these graphic novels in the public library. Pretty soon, the television series will be completely caught up with the books. I wonder what will happen then? I try to write my reviews without spoilers, but if you are a big fan of the…
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This Box Shows Why We Broke Up
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman Objects can hold so much power. Something as simple as a ticket stub, a folded piece of paper, and even a sugar shaker can help call up memories of long ago. This novel centres around a box of keepsakes and memories that a teenaged girl…
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The Great Machine Rules the City
Ex Machina: Volume 7 – Ex Cathedra The mayor of New York is an ex-superhero. He fights the good fight in politics now instead of being a vigilante. He still has his powers though and is able to communicate with machines. Unfortunately for him, someone has figured out how to reverse the lines of communication.…
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We Are Called to Rise
We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride Avis knows her marriage is in a bit of a slump, but she is caught completely off guard when her husband admits to an affair and declares that he is moving out. Meanwhile, an elementary school student starts an assignment in class that has him becoming penpals…
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The 2003 Power Blackout Explained
Ex Machina: Volume 6 – Power Down This series is absolutely incredible. I read the first five volumes a while back and decided to binge read the next five, since they were sitting on the library shelf practically begging me to. The story revolves around a former super-hero. He has the ability to communicate with…
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Latest Graphic Novel Reads
The Amazing Spider-Man: Matters of Life and Death I haven’t been reading Spider-Man comics in the correct order. It’s not because I didn’t want to; it’s because I get whatever is available at the public library at the time. This one takes place slightly before the last one I reviewed here. In this story, Spider-Man…
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The More You Do, The Better You Feel
The More You Do, The Better You Feel: How to Overcome Procrastination and Live a Happier Life by David Parker I received this book in the mail a little while ago and I kept putting off reading it. I’m not sure why. I knew there were things I procrastinated about. I knew it. But I also…