Little Thoughts About Books and Stuff

Run: Book One by John Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Goodreads Summary:  “In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect Union here in America.” –Congressman John Lewis The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series March—the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the Selma voting rights campaign.  To John Lewis, the civil rights movement came to an end with the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. But that was after more than five years as one of the preeminent figures of the movement, leading sit–in protests and fighting segregation on interstate busways as an original Freedom Rider. It was after becoming chairman of SNCC (the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and being the youngest speaker at the March on Washington. It was after helping organize the Mis...

I was never a big Batman fan. Thinking back I think my only real interest stemmed from the influence of a cousin and when our time spent together lessened so did my interest in The Dark Knight.  I kept a fascination with Harley Quinn and Mister J, but besides that, really didn't care. With the new movies and my introduction to Lil' Gotham, I've had a renewed interest in the city of Gotham and it's inhabitants. I've a new appreciation for the city and what goes on there so these two new volumes really peaked my interest. Gotham Academy, Vol. 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Welcome to the top prep school in the city.  Like everything in Gotham, it's not normal my any standards.  There are some weird teachers, talk of a ghost haunting a building and what looks like a mysterious cult on campus.  All Olive wants is a quite return to school after her bad summer break, but she doesn't get the quite time. She's thrus...

Save Yourself by Jeremy Whitley My rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm a princess fan. I grew up with them and but I never wanted to be one. This is one princess I wouldn't mind being. Adrienne might have been born a princess, but she doesn't want to be a princess. In her world a princess comes of age and then gets locked in a tower with a dragon to guard her.  There she waits until a prince comes to save her. Adrienne doesn't want that life, but her father doesn't give her a choice.  Stuck in her tower Adrienne gets the idea to use her dragon to free herself and go free her sisters. This turns into a humorous adventure. Adrienne is joined by the daughter of an armor maker who wants to design for women. This was one of my favorite sections in the book. Get Over Yourself by Jeremy Whitley My rating: 5 of 5 stars The story continues with Adrienne and her small troupe head off to save her sister Angelica.  While the group is trying to find Angelica's tow...

Season 8, Vol 1-4  The only two books I purchased besides the Buffy Graphic Novels. Two free paper backs Timonthy Zahn was there signing his book and I'm never one to pass up a free signed copy of a book. The five ARCs I was able to get my hands on at different booths. "special" ARCs.  I got Blood Gospel when I purchased the Douche  Journals and Obsidian Mirror was handed out only to librarians.