Category: Book Reviews

It is important in America literature that our writers constantly challenge themselves to write progressively and with innovation. While I whole-heartedly believe some literature is meant to be enjoyed by the masses, I also believe there is a niche in the world of literature where it is high art, and therefore unlikely to be enjoyed…

The Ultimates 2, Vol. 1: Gods and Monsters – A Graphic Novel Review

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Basically an updated version of Marvel Comic’s classic Avengers lineup, The Ultimates is the closest comic book out there to a big budget action movie. The art is hands down astronomical. Bryan Hitch can draw anything and make it look both dynamic and realistic at the same moment. And Mark Millar (whom is often hit…

V for Vendetta – A Graphic Novel Review

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I’ll admit it . . . I picked up this classic by Alan Moore more out of curiosity for the upcoming movie than for the many good things I’ve heard about it. I’ve got one word-wow. This graphic novel is beyond mesmerizing. I suppose this shouldn’t have been much of a surprise considering that Alan…

Fables: The Mean Seasons – A Graphic Novel Review

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Once again, I found out about the series Fables from the Eisner Awards list. I’ve yet to be disappointed by my buys from the winners of the Eisner Awards, and Fables is no different. First of all, let me catch you up to speed. Fables is about a community of exiled Fables who have taken…

In the Country of Last Things by Paul Auster – A Book Review

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Paul Auster presents us with yet another must-read. This novella takes place in an unnamed city that has suffered complete ruin. There is no consistent government to speak of and anarchy rules supreme. But, the fascinating premise is that this is not a world problem, this is a city problem. It is a land cutoff…

The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman – A Book Review

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I somehow missed the boat on this series that began in 1988. It ran through 1997, and some believe it is the greatest comic series to have ever existed. I finally-FINALLY-decided I needed to check it out. Gaiman himself has admitted in the past that Preludes and Nocturnes was a bit of a rough start…

Heart Songs and Other Stories by Annie Proulx – A Book Review

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One thing you must realize about Annie Proulx-she pulls no punches. Heart Songs and Other Stories is absolutely no exception to the rule. In this collection of short stories, Proulx give us characters that are not terribly intelligent, sophisticated, attractive, or even likable. But, what they are is real. We’ve all met at least one…

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult – A Book Review

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This is hard for me because as much as I loathed certain aspects of this book, I couldn’t put it down. Despite my best efforts, I got sucked in and had to know what happened next. That says something, doesn’t it? Okay, the premise … turn on Lifetime or an after school special and you’ll…

The Tamarisk Tree by Gloria Beanblossom – A Book Review

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