Tonight’s talk on Strong Female Characters at Bedford Library

I’m rolling through Michigan tonight!  You can visit Bedford Library at 6 p.m. for a talk on Strong Female Characters in books for teens.  Here’s the official description from the Monroe County Library System’s website: Ever notice that readers who talk about “strong female characters” only seem interested in girls who use physical strength? ThereContinue reading “Tonight’s talk on Strong Female Characters at Bedford Library”

My most anticipated Fall 2014/Winter 2015 continuing series (Orbit Books)

One of my favorite publishers is Orbit Books.  That’s kind of a difficult thing to say, since there are tons of publishers that put out books I adore — Firebird, Penguin’s SPEAK imprint, Quirk Books, Dark Horse, and First Second all come to mind – but most books I’ve read from Orbit US have beenContinue reading “My most anticipated Fall 2014/Winter 2015 continuing series (Orbit Books)”

Summer Anime 2014: Mid-Season Update

The summer anime season is partway through, and I thought I’d list some changes I’ve made to my Summer 2014 viewing list.  (You can find the original here.) What I’ve been watching from that list: Sailor Moon Crystal, Aldnoah Zero, Sword Art Online II, and Haikyuu!. After watching two episodes of GLASSLIP, my boyfriend andContinue reading “Summer Anime 2014: Mid-Season Update”

Flash Review, Issue #004

Here are a few short reviews of the books I’ve been reading recently.  The String Diaries by Stephen Lloyd Jones This book was practically impossible to tear myself away from to do otherwise unimportant things like eating, sleeping, or going to my job.  Blending elements of thriller, historical fiction, and the supernatural, THE STRING DIARIESContinue reading “Flash Review, Issue #004”

Summer Anime 2014: The Launchboard

I’ve never much been one to watch simulcast anime, but since receiving a Crunchyroll Premium membership as a gift (and subsequent access to simulcasting Sailor Moon Crystal), I figure now may be a decent time to start.  I’ll be watching a number of anime this season, and I’ll be making my marathon-or-drop recommendations at theContinue reading “Summer Anime 2014: The Launchboard”