Book Review: All’s Faire in Middle School

Book Review: All’s Faire in Middle School

All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson Graphic Novel 248 pages Published 2017 For those who didn’t know, I work at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, helping a friend of mine sell leather masks (and other leather goods). Throughout the year, I actually get to help her make them, including stitching the codpieces we sell … Continue reading

Book Review: Her Body and Other Parties

Book Review: Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Fantasy/Magical Realism Short Stories 241 pages Published 2017 This is another book off my Wronged Women list – women who have been part of the #metoo movement. Specifically the ones that have come out against Junot Diaz and Sherman Alexie, but I hope to expand it … Continue reading

Book Review: A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

Book Review: A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings Edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman Retold Asian Mythology Anthology 328 pages Published June 2018 This is one of the many new releases I have been eagerly awaiting from the library, and it did not disappoint! There are fifteen stories here, reimagining Asian myths, legends, and fairytales. Each story … Continue reading