I was first introduced to Natasha Allegri‘s Bee and PuppyCat in a rather unlikely place: Facebook Messenger. Having never heard of Allegri’s webseries, I assumed the poofy-haired girl and her cross-looking pet/sidekick were from an aeni or manhwa. It wasn’t until I bought Bee and PuppyCat, Vol. 1 in a Humble Comics Bundle that I found out the history of what’s become one of my favorite comics series. Continue reading
I love novels that weave obscure histories into their narratives. Chuck Palahniuk is a fan of this trope, while Don DeLillo sends it up every chance he gets. The Intuitionist treats readers to a balanced approach, placing great focus and regard on the vibrant world of elevator inspection. Continue reading
Faith Erin Hicks‘s graphic novel, The Adventures of Superhero Girl, unravels its girl-next-door heroine slowly. Superhero Girl isn’t any more complex than you or I, but you and I both know that you just can’t rush getting to know someone. That’s an investment, after all. If Hicks had shown us all of her heroine’s flaws in the first comics, we’d have never read the rest, and that would be a shame. Continue reading
If you’re like me, and don’t often read books intended for juvenile readers, The Ocean at the End of the Lane will surprise you. If you haven’t read any of author Neil Gaiman‘s children’s lit, pick up The Ocean at the End of the Lane and give it a read; it is one of those rare novels that appeals to any reader. Continue reading