In this comic book tale of a 14-year-old girl's trials and tribulations the art is rich enough to carry the story itself, which is fleshed out with sarcasm and wordplay.
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Found Poetry: Independent Press Book Descriptions
Descriptions of books from independent presses advertised in the New York Review of Books are excellent sources of found poetry. Which is just what we need. Right?
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Jealous’ by Laury Silvers
'The Jealous' by Laury Silvers is a great combination of fascinating reading and compelling mystery that will keep you glued to the page.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Deep House’ by Thomas King
'Deep House' by Thomas King is another satisfying instalment in the Thumps Dreadulwater mystery series. One of the best in the genre.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals’ by Charlie Angus
'Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals' by Charlie Angus is a meticulously researched book offering a new perspective on Canadian history.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Lover’ by Laury Silvers
'The Lover' by Laury Silvers is a wonderful book. Not only a great story but an education as well - what more could you want from a novel?
Read More »Book Review: ‘Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, in Music Lessons’ by Jeremy Denk
The pianist's revealing memoir takes us behind the scenes into the developing mind of a music student as he becomes a mature virtuoso.
Read More »Jewish and Truly Perplexed: A Cantorial Origin Story
So how did I get here? I mean wind up as a Jewish Cantor? A Hazzan and full member of the Jewish clergy. I wasn’t born to it. Nope. I was raised in the most secular of Skokie homes. Sunday School, not Hebrew school (parental units though that would be …
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Fox For All Seasons Journal’ by Anne Louise Avery
Anne Louise Avery's 'A Fox For All Seasons Journal' is simply a pleasure to pick up and hold in your hands. For the fox in all of us.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Animal Stories’ by Peter & Maria Hoey from Top Shelf
'Animal Stories' by Peter and Maria Hoey is an anthology of magical realism and twists that will leave the reader gasping with delight.
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