Why’d I Read This Book: I had previously read and loved Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks, I felt the art was great and the storyline was wonderful. When I saw Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong up on Netgalley with Faith Erin Hicks’ name attached to it, I just knew I had to read it. […]
Relish: My Life In The Kitchen | Lucy Knisley | Book Review
April 22, 2013
I love graphic novels. I love books about the act of cooking and eating. Thus, Relish: My Life In The Kitchen by Lucy Knisley immediately caught my eye, as it combines two of my favorite things ever. Lucky for me, Relish was just as delightful and tantalizing as expected. Also? Bonus! There are recipes throughout the book […]
Jerusalem: A Family Portrait | Boaz Yakin | Book Review
April 9, 2013
Graphic novels based on history are pretty much my favorite. I mean, straight up, I love most graphic novels and comics and if you put one in front of me, I won’t exactly say no. When I saw Jerusalem: A Family Portrait by filmmaker Boaz Yakin illustrated by Nick Bertozzi on Netgalley, I knew I had […]
Drama Raina Telgemeier Book Review
September 2, 2012
There’s nothing quite like a nice middle grade book on a weekend afternoon. Friends, I tore through Raina Telgemeier’s Drama, a book with themes that were familiar to me and thus peaked my interest. ALSO! Drama is a graphic novel and I love those to pieces. I started the book today thinking, okay I will just read […]
Soonchild Russell Hoban Book Review
July 18, 2012
You ever stumble on a book that you’ve heard nothing about, but immediately find yourself immensely attracted to? Soonchild by the late Russell Hoban was that book for me — the Patrick Ness blurb on the cover acting as a sort of siren call. Friends, this genius, slim little book evoked the same sort of feelings in […]
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret Brian Selznick Book Review
July 8, 2012
I love when reading is a sensory experience. The Invention Of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is one of the most tactile, gorgeous books I have ever had the pleasure of cracking open. Every single thing about this book works for me – from the art to the plot to the pacing. You guys, between The Invention […]