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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Always Have A Curious Mind
A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer I really enjoyed this book and the stories the author told about how staying curious enriched his life and set him on the career path he was meant for. I took lots of notes while reading it. Here are a few of the…
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Jay-Z Gets the Scholarly Treatment
JAY-Z: Made in America by Michael Eric Dyson I haven’t followed Jay-Z his whole career. I bought his first two albums on CD but then lost interest as he seemed to move in a more commercial direction. But I came back around with his Black Album and now have several of his discs. Interestingly, that…
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Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps
Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps I just binge-read this entire series over the course of two weeks. Vol 1 – Sinestro’s Law (2017) Vol 2 – Bottled Light (2017) Vol 3 – Quest for the Blue Lanterns (2017) Vol 4 – Fracture (2018) Vol 5 – Twilight of the Guardians (2018) Vol 6…
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Wait for Your Tom Hanks
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrew Anne loves romantic comedies and is obsessed with finding her version of Tom Hanks. She’s convinced that she can have the fairy tale romance she’s seen countless times in movies such as You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle. She just needs to find that perfectly lovable type of guy…
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Great Big Sea – Road Stories
A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up this book by the lead singer of Great Big Sea. I was hoping to get a glimpse into the iconic Canadian band. It would have been nice to see how they grew into the juggernaut that they became.…
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Free Magazines on Your Phone (from Libby)
I used to love reading magazines. When I was a teenager, The Source Magazine was pretty much required reading. It was a great way to find out about rap music releases and artists. I even used the pictures to wallpaper my basement studio. It was great. Over the years I have enjoyed a number of…
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Star Wars: Aftermath
Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig One thing I never understood about the Star Wars universe is how the good guys never seem to win. There was a huge celebration at the end of Return of the Jedi when the evil empire was defeated. The New Republic should have restored peace to the universe after…
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Mr. D thinks Teaching is Hard
Teaching: It’s Harder Than It Looks by Gerry Dee Some people know Mr. D from his hit television show of the same name. In it, he plays a teacher who tries his best to do as little work as possible. His ultimate goal is to become a gym teacher and be popular among the students.…
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Stargirl’s Comics Origin (Stars And S.T.R.I.P.E.)
Stargirl is my all-time favourite superhero television show. Season One last year was absolutely incredible and if you haven’t seen it yet. I highly recommend brushing up on it before the second season arrives. You won’t be disappointed. I wanted to check out the origin of the hero in the comics and believe it or…
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Books are Pretty Things
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown This novel was heralded as one of the best of last year, and it was easy to see why. It grabbed me early on and kept me riveted to the pages. The story revolves around a woman who makes her living by paying close attention to the feeds of young,…