The Battle Of Blood And Ink by Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker is a steampunk graphic novel that takes place on a floating city called Amperstam and is an interesting read to pass the day away with. The Battle Of Blood And Ink explores the freedom of press and the risks of telling the truth […]
Friends With Boys Faith Erin Hicks Book Review
February 20, 2012
You know how I am BIG on characterization? Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks has characterization in spades. I fell in love with almost every character, except the volleyball team douchebags. But, seriously, if you like your characters well drawn (see what I did there) pick up Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks.
Blankets Craig Thompson Retro Friday Book Review
February 10, 2012
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older book on Fridays. When I began reading reviews of Blankets by Craig Thompson I assumed it was Christian fiction and religious. So, while I wanted to read Blankets, I put no priority on it and made no effort to seek the graphic novel […]
The Silence Of Our Friends by Mark Long and Jim Demonakos Illustrated by Nate Powell Book Review
January 10, 2012
I majored in history education as an undergrad, so when I come across historical themed books, I can’t shake the part of me that says ‘This would be great in a classroom library, this could hook reluctant learners.’ See, that’s exactly what I thought when I finished The Silence Of Our Friends by Mark Long […]
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick | Book Review
December 20, 2011
Book Review – Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick uses pictures in place of a thousand words. Wonderstruck is a gorgeous book.
Aya by Marguerite Abouet Retro Friday Book Review
December 2, 2011
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older or under the radar book on Fridays. Today’s review is Aya by Marguerite Abouet. Graphic novels are the best late night readathon material EVER. My memory on Aya by Marguerite Abouet is a little fuzz, but rest assured, I am trying to clean out the need […]