As The Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman Graphic Novel 272 pages Published November 2017 This book is GORGEOUS, y’all. It started as a webcomic about Charlie’s experience at a Christian backpacking youth camp. The book covers the first three days of camp, and the webcomic is currently on Day 4. I actually didn’t know it … Continue reading
Friday 56 – Before The Storm
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from Before The Storm, the latest World of Warcraft novel. (Yes, I play. In fact I have a max-level character … Continue reading
Book Review: Seriously…I’m Kidding
Seriously…I’m Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres Memoir/Comedy 241 pages Published 2011 As part of Pride Month, I’m spotlighting books by or about GLBTQIA+ people. Ellen is one of the most prominent lesbians here in the US, between coming out on a sitcom, having her own daytime talk show, and her judging stint on American Idol. This … Continue reading
Book Review: Little Bee, and World Refugee Day
Little Bee by Chris Cleave Contemporary Fiction 267 pages Published 2009 Today is World Refugee Day. First observed in 2001, it is dedicated to raising awareness of the plight of refugees all across the world. African Refugee Day had been observed in some countries prior to the UN declaring it World Refugee Day, but the … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday!
I wasn’t sure I was going to have books to post for Library Loot this week, and then yesterday SIX of my holds came in! We also went to The Book Thing of Baltimore this week, so I have a stack from there as well. For those unfamiliar with it, The Book Thing is a … Continue reading
Book Review: When Katie Met Cassidy
When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri Contemporary Romance 262 pages Releases June 19, 2018 This was one of my Book of the Month picks this month, so I got it a little early. It’s a very quick read, and a sweet story. Basically, it’s lesbian romance fluff. We need more fluff with non-heterosexual romances, … Continue reading