'The Rose field' – The Book of Dust Vol. 3 by Philip Pullman brings the story of Lyra and Pan to a resounding and beautiful conclusion.
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Book Review: ‘The Gaslit Brain’ by Jennifer Fraser
'The Gaslit Brain' warns that assaults on the mind are as real as those on the body, a warning that needs to be heard.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Physics for Cats’ by Tom Gauld from Drawn+Quarterly
In 'Physics for Cats' Tom Gauld returns with more science comics collected from New Scientist, featuring machines, theories, and cats.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Haunting of Modesto O’Brien’ by Brit Griffin
'The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien by Brit Griffin combines elements of Dashiell Hammett, Irish mythology, gothic horror and a western mining camp
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Do Admit’ by Mimi Pond from Drawn+Quarterly
'Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me' by Mimi Pond tackles an enormous project in telling not just one biography but seven.
Read More »Book & Music Reviews: ‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run,’ plus Reggae from the Mighty Rootsmen and the Kingston Lions
At one point Springsteen’s finances were so depleted that he couldn’t afford to hire the musicians he needed for the album...
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Before We Sail’ by Yacolca and Lino
In 'Before We Sail' Jonathan and Kath struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world by going to sea.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Wake Up, Pixoto!’ by Weng Pixin from Drawn+Quarterly
Like her previous work, Let’s Not Talk Anymore, Pixin tells the story through close point-of-view, inviting the reader to experience it as if looking just over her shoulder.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Black Cohosh’ by Brosi from Drawn+Quarterly
A coming-of-age story of growing up in a commune in Appalachia inhabited by, let's just say, an energetic cast of characters.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Paper Birds’ by Jeanette Lynes
'The Paper Birds' by Jeanette Lynes is not only a wonderful story. You might just find yourself learning something as you read.
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