I confess that I have not always been a fan of graphic novels. I appreciated the artwork and stylistic value, but it was difficult for me to read the text and visual story as a whole work. I would either concentrate on the text bubbles, or look exclusively at the artwork. Read more about It's Time to Get Graphic!

I know many of us are eagerly awaiting the return of Project Runwa Read more about For the Fashion-Minded

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What happens when a super-hero ages out?  Can he ever stop righting wrongs—will his ego even allow it?  Frank Miller’s story of an aging Batman plays with this idea brilliantly.  For those of you now thinking “this sounds just like ‘The Watchmen,’” the first installment of “The Dark Knight Returns” was published in 1986 where as Read more about The Dark Knight Returns!

War has a way of creating great literature. Maybe people need to create something beautiful in times of ugliness. Read more about War (Huah) What Is It Good For...

Happy Summer! The days of backyard lounging, flowers, bug spray, garden veggies, etc. have really arrived. The humid HEAT is here too! One of my favorite ways to cool off is to sit in the shade or near a fan and read a good book. The expereince is enhanced if I read about "cool" subjects. Perhaps you will be inspired by these books to make some delicious and refreshing summer treats to keep you cool. Read more about Cool Off with Books

Alif is a hacker living in a fictional security state somewhere in the Middle East. When the woman he loves is betrothed to another man, he writes a program that will prevent her from ever finding him online. Read more about Alif the Unseen, fantasy for adults and teens

 Sol Yurick was one of many authors who passed away last year. Read more about Child Warriors

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved the challenge of finding things hidden on the printed page. Read more about Find Momo

A lot of things turned 50 this year. My mom, for one. Read more about Look Who's Fifty!