Classic superheroes will always be popular, but there are some amazing independent writers and artists telling stories about superheroes, and also about what being a hero really means even when you don’t have superpowers. Here are some of my favorite graphic novels and comics about saving the world – or at least making a difference. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate… Read more »
Do I like to cook? No. Do I like to read a good romance with foodie characters? Apparently so, because I have fallen in love with over half a dozen of them during my romance reading career so far! Here’s a roundup of those faves. These characters could cook for me anytime. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally… Read more »
Pirate fever hit our house hard in late 2012. Seemingly overnight, my five year old became obsessed with Jolly Roger coloring pages and drew new “treasure maps” daily. C-Man and I always thought of us as a ninja family in the ninjas v. pirates smackdown, so this was somewhat awkward. However, we dutifully went to the library for books about… Read more »
We’ve read some amazing children’s books since Boy Detective joined us, so I thought I’d do a series with our book recommendations. When I say “recommendations,” I mean serious, heartfelt recommendations for children’s picture books that are totally awesome, by our grownup standards. If you’re parenting young children, you might find some new reads. If you buy gifts for young… Read more »
Welcome to my list of favorite comics inspired by mythology, literature, and history! These graphic novels are favorites in our house because of their fascinating writing and wonderful art. So if you love comics and you’re a history buff, a literature fan, or a mythology geek, you’ve come to the right place. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally… Read more »
I love a good thriller, action movie, or martial arts flick. Cross one of those genres with a romance novel? I’m in. Here are my fave romantic suspense books so far. Hope you find something here to enjoy! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2017, but it’s been refreshed and then expanded in 2024… Read more »
Here are our favorite children’s books about gardens, which all go well beyond simple instructions on how to make green things grow. Even if you don’t have a young reader in your life, but you’re interested in plants and gardening yourself, check your local library and see if they have these! I enjoyed them as much as my child did…. Read more »
My child LOVED cats when he was little. Unfortunately for him, his father and I would never, ever get a cat. Luckily, his grandma has usually had cats, and his parents never minded reading books about cats. So here’s a list of the children’s books about cats that we liked the most. Enjoy! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) My… Read more »
Want to make me happy? Give me a story with a secret cabal of evildoers, behind the scenes machinations, and a determined resistance fighting against seemingly overwhelming odds. Throw in some superheroes or magic powers, or not! I’m happy either way. So here are my favorite conspiracy-centric graphic novels for you to peruse. If you like secrets and cover-ups in… Read more »
For various reasons, I’m always trying to read more queer romance written by guys and transmasc authors. As a Virgo, this necessitated I make a list. Anytime I make a list of books, I start wondering if it might be helpful to anyone else. So here we are. Housekeeping first so we’re all on the same page: Apologies if I… Read more »