Black History Month offers us a chance to honor the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. We’ve curated a list of incredible books that delve into the past, celebrate the present, and inspire hope for the future. From powerful memoirs and historical accounts to compelling fiction and fantasy, these reads shine […]
Horror Collector #1 by Midori Sato and Norio Tsuruta Horror Collector #1 by Midori Sato and Norio Tsuruta is a series of six creepy Japanese-centric urban legend short stories. I like Fushigi Senno, despite his aloof standoffishness. I found the addition of grainy photos to preface each story an unusual choice given the rest of […]
Respect the Insect by Jules Howard and Gosia Herba Howard and Herba’s Respect the Insect looks at a wide range of insects and the beneficial roles they play, from helping to break down decomposing material, to pollinating plants and inspiring human inventions. Some of these insects will likely be familiar due to their beneficial nature, […]
Norse Mysticism by Disa Forvisin Forvisin’s Norse Mysticism explores the ancient mysteries of myth and magic. There are chapters on runes, Norse deities, and traditional magic, as well as historical contexts. I love how the author pointed out how myth informs a culture’s values. The author addresses how the culture has changed, and how today […]
Coupled with manga art from a variety of different artists, Pirzada’s Dandelion was an interesting foray into humanity’s possible future, and how the best of intentions can go horribly awry. Hoping to present the world with a housing blessing at a time when the ice caps were melting and the seas taking back large swathes […]
Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Vegara Sanchez Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this bright and beautiful personality. Her first ‘gig’ was singing for a captive audience at her mother’s hair salon, where she occasionally earned tips. Not long after, Beyoncé became lead singer of a kid band called Girls Tyme. (Not […]
Step into September with our Month in Books series! Explore spectacular selections perfect for refreshing your fall reading list. Discover new favorites and celebrate the season with stories for every reader. Secrets of the Home Wood: The Sacrifice by Julie Whitley For Jonathon, the Home Wood that borders his grandfather’s farm has always been a […]
Chinese Proverbs Illustrated: The Wisdom of Cheng-yu translated by James Trapp Chinese Proverbs Illustrated is a delightful lesson in linguistics, namely proverbs/idiomatic phrases in Chinese. A cheng-yu is a series of four characters that represents an idiom/proverb, often derived from a story. Each has the Chinese characters, pinyin, pronunciation, both the literal translation and the […]
Jump into June with our Month in Books series! Explore joyful journeys as we feature a book for each letter of the month. Discover new favorites and add inspiration to your summer reading list. Just in Case by Laura McHale Holland Elegant, haunting, beautiful prose in short, short stories to savor and share. Imagine a […]
Dive into May’s magical reads in our Month in Books series! Discover a book for each letter of the month, featuring captivating tales and inspiring journeys. Perfect for your spring reading list! Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. He lives alone on the […]
