Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm | Book Review
The latest YA novel in The High Republic continues to develop our younger characters while progressing the overall story of the Nihil vs. the Republic and the Jedi.
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Manga Classics Frankenstein is a lovely adaptation
The adaptation of Frankenstein for Manga Classics is a well done book. It makes me want to check out the others in this collection, particular Dracula or some of the Shakespeare work.
Ryan Grim tracks US progressive politics from 2016-Present in The Squad
Ryan Grim paints a promising yet infuriating set of prospects for progressives in Congress.
Escape from Valo is a terrific Star Wars: The High Republic tale | Review
Daniel Jose Older and Alyssa Wong have delivered a terrific addition to the Star Wars lore with Escape from Valo.
Star Wars Visions: Ronin: A Visions Novel | Book Review
When it was announced that Emma Mieko Candon would be writing a novel based around “The Duel” short from the first season of Star Wars: Visions, it was exciting. Candon’s book Ronin: A Visions Novel would expand upon what was seen in “The Duel” going even deeper to the world created by Kamikaze Douga. Visions… Continue reading Star Wars Visions: Ronin: A Visions Novel | Book Review
Ruthless Sky is a great debut sci-fi novel
I love when I find a new science fiction novel that is a great read, and I lucked out again with Ruthless Sky by DK Broadwell. The novel is set in the year 1989 of an alternate history where the space shuttle Challenger had a successful mission. NASA continued to push the USA space program… Continue reading Ruthless Sky is a great debut sci-fi novel
Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop | Book Review
I recently finished Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman. Obviously, I loved Parks and Rec and all his other acting work, but I’ve also really enjoyed anytime that I’ve heard him interviewed on podcasts or elsewhere.
The Rise of Skywalker junior novelization is a solid adaptation
I’m not going to sit here and act like The Rise of Skywalker is my favorite Star Wars film. I went to see it three times in theaters, and I have not watched it at home once over four years later. So, yeah. But, I recently read the junior novelization of the film by Michael… Continue reading The Rise of Skywalker junior novelization is a solid adaptation
Empires of EVE let me reminisce about my old Star Wars Galaxies days
I recently finished Empires of EVE: A History of the Great Wars of EVE Online by Andrew Groen. It’s a fun book exploring the history of the politics and warfare of one of the longest running online games in history.
When Americans and Germans joined forces and fought other Germans in WWII: The Last Battle review
I recently finished The Last Battle by Steven Harding. It tells the story of the Battle for Castle Itter during World War II when a hodgepodge group of American troops, German Wehrmacht troops, and Austrian freedom fighters joined together to defend a collection of high profile French prisoners from an assault on the castle by… Continue reading When Americans and Germans joined forces and fought other Germans in WWII: The Last Battle review
