Category Archives: Readin’ & Writin’
The Art of Stephen Youll: Paradox
This is one of the best art books I have read. Not only is the art great (the cover painting Speaking in Tongues is spectacular) but the artist commentary was outstanding. The way the chapters were structured by the artist … Continue reading
Jim Henson: The Biography
I was pleasantly surprised at how much personal information was included in this book. Everyone around Jim appears to have been extremely cooperative and open and Jim’s personal journal entries were quoted quite often. I have to admit that the … Continue reading
Book Review: Mechanicum
I had been really intrigued with the Mechanicum from reading just a bit of lore about them in the game rulebooks so I was excited to read this book once I got my hands on a copy. I really really … Continue reading
Book Review: Ire of the Void
I finally broke down and paid what I felt was too much money for such a slim volume, the lure of special alternate investigator cards for the Arkham Horror living card game finally drew me in. I was long overdue … Continue reading
Quick Book Review: Annihilation
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer This was a very intriguing story like nothing I have read before. I am not even sure how to categorize it at this point. I need to write a more detailed review but one of the … Continue reading
Review: Goblintown Justice
Goblintown Justice by Matt Forbeck My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this short story which I happened to discover as a free download somewhere. It felt like a police procedural (I think?) but in a fantasy setting. … Continue reading
Review: A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness My rating: 3 of 5 stars We recently started a small book club at work and this was our second monthly read. For the most part I only read YA when it is a … Continue reading
Review: The Walking Dead, Vol. 16: A Larger World
The Walking Dead, Vol. 16: A Larger World by Robert Kirkman My rating: 5 of 5 stars While there was a lot of monologue in this installment I didn’t feel that it was too much. Most good stories seem to … Continue reading
Review: The Eltingville Club
The Eltingville Club by Evan Dorkin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Outstanding work as always. All the great early stuff is still awesome. I really enjoyed the final chapter of the club even if I am embarrassed that it … Continue reading
Review: Ravished By Reagansaurus
Ravished By Reagansaurus by Mandy De Sandra My rating: 2 of 5 stars I was expecting more from this book based on the blurb and the cover art but it just didn’t live up to its potential. There were some … Continue reading
Review: Aliens are Real, and I am Pretty
Aliens are Real, and I am Pretty by Jeff O’Brien My rating: 5 of 5 stars Boy was this a fun read! I really like Jeff’s style and this bite-sized morsel delivers. The color covers at the end were a … Continue reading
Review: Anathem
Anathem by Neal Stephenson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I bought the chunky paperback version of this book several years ago but then proceeded to get caught up in reading a high number of lower page count books so … Continue reading
Review: Waters of Death
Waters of Death by Irving A. Greenfield My rating: 3 of 5 stars My wife bought me this book while she was shopping for Make Room! Make Room! and the blurb was interesting enough that I started in on it … Continue reading
Review: Neon Trash: Forgotten B-Movies of the ’80s
Neon Trash: Forgotten B-Movies of the ’80s by M.P. Johnson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have to admit that the extent of my experience with B movies in the 80s was pretty much from Up All Night on … Continue reading
Review: The Runner
The Runner by W.J. Davies My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another good story set in the Wool universe. I am impressed at how Hugh Howey has allowed other authors to extend his setting with new stories and … Continue reading
