I didn’t realize, when I started reading webcomics years ago, that they’re so ephemeral. They don’t get finished! Some of them even disappear! This post is all my fave webcomics that still exist only as webcomics, i.e. as far as I can tell they haven’t been turned into an ebook or print book that you can buy. (The buy-able ones… 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 »
Though I often have big issues with police procedurals around racism, due process etc., something about the puzzle-solving is addicting. So it’s no surprise that when I started reading comics, detective series grabbed me. Here are my favorites so far, a mix of private investigators and police officers. Hope you find something new and fascinating to read! Before we jump… Read more »
Here’s a set of happy, fun comics and comic/picture book blends appropriate for even the youngest kiddos. They’re all books I enjoy even as an adult, with high quality art and engaging stories. Older kids will find plenty to adore here too. (Good Superheroes for Kids and Teens is where all the supes live, organized by age level.) The way… Read more »
I’m usually a romance and sci-fi gal, but over the last hew years I’ve been working to broaden my reading. So here’s a roundup of some of my fave fiction about queer folks, heavily weighted towards work by queer authors, that I’ve been super-impressed by in the last few years. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) Any book on this… Read more »
The graphic novel format is used to tell a variety of stories. When I looked at my favorite comics that didn’t have people in capes, superpowers, or anything blowing up, I realized many had a common theme: growing up. They also have wonderful art and characters you can really root for. The way my life is organized these days, it’s… Read more »
I wouldn’t relive my early 20s for a million dollars, but I apparently love a good new adult romance novel, novella, or short story). Here’s a set of my faves, including several picks with main characters who aren’t in college, since that’s not everyone’s life path. Hope you find something new to check out! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.)… Read more »
Here’s a list of my favorite fantasy graphic novels – from urban to high fantasy. The way my life is organized these days, it’s tough for me to write reviews. Some of the books below have them, some do not, but I love them all. If you love magic, I’m betting you’ll find at least one intriguing pick here. Before… Read more »
Classic superheroes will always be popular, but there are some amazing independent writers and artists telling stories about superheroes, and 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. The way my life is organized… Read more »
I grew up on reruns of Star Trek, and my resulting love for the genre has never let go. So crossing sci-fi with romance? Perfect. Here’s a list of my fave science fiction romances. Superheroes, robots, machine-human hybrids, alien linguistics, immersive virtual reality, secret agents planning an interstellar heist, post-collapse environments, you can find all this and more in the… Read more »