After This Is How You Lose the Time War, I'll read anything Amal El-Mohtar writes. The third Short Story of the Day is "Seasons of Glass and Iron," a quiet love story that blends a few classic fairytales into one hopeful narrative. Why "Seasons of Glass and Iron"? A lot of my favorite fairytales—"The Necklace … Continue reading Short Story of the Day #3: “Seasons of Glass and Iron” by Amal El-Mohtar
Y'all know I love anything Carrie Vaughn puts out. This Vaughn story hits all the high notes for King Arthur kids, weird fiction aficionados, and Anne girls—so choosing to include it here is truly a no-brainer for me. Click through for some information on Carrie Vaughn's "The Lady of Shalott" and a link to the … Continue reading Short Story of the Day #2: “The Lady of Shalott” by Carrie Vaughn
"Lesbian necromancers in space." It's one hell of a tagline, and it's exactly what it sounds like. The space-faring fantasy debut from Tamsyn Muir, Gideon the Ninth is a tale of intrigue, murder, greasepaint, and ... well ... Gideon. The premise in this trilogy-starter is far from simple. Eponymous heroine Gideon Nav is a foundling, … Continue reading Gideon the Ninth: A Review
The latest in a long line of Instagram-serialized comics that have been turned into books, Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal makes a worthy addition to the 21st century graphic novel canon. Full of lively characters and a philosophy of inclusivity, Woman World is an utter delight to read. The premise here is simple: Woman has … Continue reading Woman World: A Review
Among the many graphic novels that have attempted to capture the distinct feeling of facelessness that our all-digital, social media-minded age presents, Aisha Franz's Shit Is Real may come the closest to accurately portraying that experience. Following Selma — recently single, becoming isolated — as she floats through an increasingly weird landscape of strangers, Shit … Continue reading Shit Is Real: A Review