I have a list of fantasy romances that take place in magical worlds, and contemporary paranormal romances where it’s our world but with secret magic… but I also have a sweet spot for fantasy romances where everyone has cell phones but all the rules are different, or the world is. So here’s my list of faves so far! (Disclosure: Amazon… Read more »
Welcome to my list of favorite comics inspired by mythology, classic literature, and history! These graphic novels are favorites in our house because of their fascinating writing and high-quality 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. The way my life is organized these… Read more »
Superheroes saving the world? Sign me up! Here’s a list of superhero comics that are kid-friendly, and many are also our grownup favorites. Some of the graphic novels below are your traditional mainstream superhero comics, some are break-the-mold independent work. Even if the young reader in your life doesn’t have a superhero addiction, the books below are lots of fun…. Read more »
I started reading Japanese manga WAY later than I started reading Western comics. When I first published this post in 2016, I’d only read a handful of titles. Now I have so many favorites! And in the past couple of years, I’ve started finding Korean manwha to love as well. This index of manga and manwha titles recommended across my… Read more »
Here are some of my favorite comics that tell stories about politics, race, social change, activism, and justice – all the good and bad that goes with our world’s history on those issues. The way my life is organized these days, it’s tough for me to write reviews. So some of the books below have them, some do not, but… Read more »
Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite contemporary romance novels. Usually I organized books into more topic-related posts, but I also like having a space for some books to just hang out. I hope you find something new to enjoy! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) Any book on this list I loved at the time I read it,… Read more »
Teens and young adults sometimes get a bad rap in popular culture. When I was one myself, I was terrible, but having worked with teenagers professionally since then, I know that they’re great. They may lack life experience, but often they more than make up for it in enthusiasm and curiosity. So here are some of my fave contemporary YA… 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 »
I love post-apocalyptic stories! And as you know, I love comics. So, these are my favorite post-apocalyptic comics. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) Any book or series on this list I loved at the time I read it, whether I had a chance to write a review or not. Obviously a re-read years later might reveal a problematic aspect… Read more »
Do I like to cook? No. Do I like to read a good romance with foodie characters? Apparently so! Here’s a roundup of my faves so far. These folks could cook for me anytime. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) Any book on this list I loved at the time I read it, whether I had a chance to write… Read more »