Old myths are new again. Shiri gets political. And also as disturbed as she’s even been by a book for entirely other reasons.

Intergenerational dialogue, interspecies dialogue, more bickering, and beauty in the ugly and strange this week on the blog.

An excellent variety in reviews this week: from Nick Medina’s upcoming and terrifying The Whistler to Edward Ashton’s darkly hilarious sci-fi jaunt, Mickey 7, on over to the first two volumes of Meng Xi Shi’s gloriously bitchy spy vs. spy historical danmei Peerless.

Everything was awesome. And not only did I possibly find my book of the year, that same book has cracked my all time ten, if not five…

Well, it’s been a year of strange weather and since we’ve got snow to summer without much of a transition, we’ll go with some strange and wonderful books…

Icarus, danmei, and Van Gogh, oh my… lots of good stuff this month on the blog.

Been working hard on art but there’s always time for some words whether I’m using the eye- or ear holes.

My husband went to Texas and brought COVID back for all of us as I treat but I did my best! At least I have some time to read. If I can focus for more than ten seconds… 

New Year, New Books. Newly published, coming soon, new to me, new to you. 

Looking for something to spend that holiday book $ on? Look no further:

Chanukah has already started and Christmas is right behind it. And those aren’t the winter’s only gift giving occasions. Still trying to pick great gifts for the readers in your life? I can help. Probably. 

You can get a lot of reading done by the pool in Puerto Vallarta…

Spooky season, Part 1: ghosts, ghouls, final girls, and space stuff. 

It’s still summer here but that doesn’t mean I’m not looking ahead to spooky season. I mean, I don’t know about you but I like to think I’m spooky all year ‘round…

Need some books to enjoy while you enjoy your iced coffee in the comfort of your air conditioning? I have some suggestions:

It’s hot, muggy, and gross out there. Perfect excuse to stay in with one of these phenomenal books and/or comics…

Books that let us queer folx live. And do a lot of other things besides.

This May foray has lots to eat and some really random, enjoyable reads. Plus some special help for my “Sure, Why Not?” plant parent habit.

It’s the good kind of whiplash: different genres, different mediums, and all different kinds of stories. Hope you find something to love!