tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29278096821057834622017-03-25T10:37:01.457-05:00Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarianbook reviews and other things from the mind of crazy bibliophileErin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.comBlogger913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-4844133659920650952017-03-25T10:33:00.000-05:002017-03-25T10:33:30.288-05:001984<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1383200871l/1167751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1383200871l/1167751.jpg" width="185" /></a></div>You know... I'm not entirely sure that I actually did read this as a child. I swore I did, but I think I may have been confusing it with "Brave New World." Reading this as an adult living in a Trump run country was extra terrifying and made the book that much more powerful. This is one of those classics that is absolutely timeless. It only gets better with age. One of the finest examples of a dystopian future that I can think, Orwell does a masterful job painting a bleak picture and casting a poor hapless soul as the protagonist. Winston is not quite happy with life under Big Brother. He goes through the motions but he wishes things were different, he has no freedom because - "Freedom Equals Slavery." I don't want to say too much more and spoil the plot, but suffice it to say that this is required reading!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-34237370507771800862017-03-23T09:30:00.000-05:002017-03-23T09:30:57.310-05:00The Princess Diarist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1482921522l/26025989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1482921522l/26025989.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>My opinion may not be popular on this book but I'm going to say it anyways. I did not love this memoir. It was a little choppy, pretentious, and didn't even talk about the filming of Star Wars near as much as the description implied. We hear all about the affair with Harrison Ford but that's about it. The middle portion of the book is her diary she kept while 19 and it's very flowery, and waxes poetic about Mr. Ford. She doesn't even come across as likable as I wanted her to be. I'm sounding like a jerk now, talking ill of the dead, but this book just didn't do it for me. Maybe hardcore Star Wars nuts will love it, but me... meh. It doesn't make me want to check out her other books later. It's well written, I just don't care for her words.... because I'm a monster.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-42154534873864180832017-03-23T09:19:00.000-05:002017-03-23T09:19:06.337-05:00Kansas City Lightning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/416FgR7UZiL._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/416FgR7UZiL._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="297" /></a></div>A fascinating look at Charlie Parker's beginning. I assumed (wrongly) that this would be a full biography of Parker's life, but it stops before he truly hits the big time. It traces his rice in Kansas City, his hoboing to Chicago and then to New York to see the world and prove his worth, and ends with his eventual return to Kansas City. Included are many pictures, interviews with his first wife and a wonderful array of Jazz history and culture so that the reader can gain a better understanding of how Parker created a unique sound all his own while studying the Jazz masters of the day. A wonderfully informative book that makes me wonder if it's the first in a series. I want to know about his rise to fame, not just the beginnings!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-11235467095083644322017-03-20T10:38:00.000-05:002017-03-20T10:38:04.309-05:00Haven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0515153710.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0515153710.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="181" /></a></div>This was my first and most likely last Kay Hooper book. I didn't realize that it was in the middle of the series until too late, but really I wouldn't have known if not for goodreads. It doesn't matter if this was a standalone or a series, this book sucked. Character development was minimal, the plot was laughably bare, and too much of everything was obvious. I straight up did not care who lived or died in this. Emma Rayburn fled Baron Hollow when she was a teenager and ever since she's been plagued with nightmares and dark visions. Her special crimes unit (full of psychics and shit) sends her back to her hometown to uncover why she really ran away and while there a body turns up. Oh no! Ugh., I can't use anymore brainpower on this one. Soo not a fan!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-47091156335318424502017-03-15T16:44:00.000-05:002017-03-15T16:44:37.630-05:00Disaster falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1101906693.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1101906693.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="215" /></a></div>A heart-wrenching memoir of loss, grief, guilt, and pain as a father re-counts the tragedy of losing his eight year old son. What was supposed to be a fun family trip soon turned into a nightmare when their youngest son drowned while kayaking on the Green River. Almost numb with pain, the author recounts with clarifying and insightful detail the emotions (or sometimes lack thereof) experienced by him, his wife, and their only remaining child. Spanning over the course of a few years, this memoir is a glimpse into the tragedy that many families experience everyday. A wonderful, but heart breaking memoir that beneficial for everyone to read. Not everyone experiences grief the same way and reading this will help readers with that cold hard fact.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-48186227406561455552017-03-10T12:37:00.001-06:002017-03-10T12:37:55.046-06:00Things We Lost in the Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/045149511X.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/045149511X.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>A fascinating, dark, and intriguing glimpse into the modern day lives of Argentinians. Told in short stories, Mariana Enriquez, brings the mundane, the dark, the unimaginable, and the supernatural to the forefront. Each story is unique; the characters flawed, questioning, and wholly real. From a haunted house, jealous friends, river monsters, to burning women. This collection is not for the faint of heart, but it is so very rewarding and beautifully written and translated. In the same vein as Stephen King and Joe Hill, these haunting short stories will have readers hooked and questioning. Definitely looking forward to reading more by this author.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-7641883109710949892017-03-08T12:39:00.000-06:002017-03-08T12:39:11.154-06:00Our Numbered Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0989641562.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0989641562.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="206" /></a></div>It's been a minute since I picked up a poetry book, but after having seen the viral video of Neil Hilborn reading his poem OCD, I knew I had to read more. He has a very evocative, brash, alluring style that I find most appealing and his poems cover a variety of topics. I very much enjoyed this collection, even though you can tell some are meant to be listened to, not just merely read. Reading this has made me inspired to fit some other poetry in, I need a good palate cleanser from time to time. I would definitely recommend this and his online videos to get a feel for his style and rhythm.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-12791038033920827152017-03-08T12:31:00.001-06:002017-03-08T12:31:43.485-06:00We Are Okay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1471899036l/28243032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1471899036l/28243032.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>I'm going to be completely honest, I initially picked up this book because of the badass cover. It's intriguing, I had to know what it was about. I discovered a quick read (like 2 hours only) about a young girl who flees her old life in California to start anew at a college in New York. Told in alternating timelines (the past summer and the current Christmas break); Marin struggles as her estranged best friend flies out to see her for three days. They haven't spoken since Marin fled California and questions need to be answered, relationships discussed. There is good suspense as the reader tries to figure out what actually happened to Marin and wonder as to what she's going to do with her life. This book also explores themes of homosexuality, art, independence, and family. All around a quick, good read.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-50028272279208321072017-03-08T12:23:00.002-06:002017-03-08T12:23:41.334-06:00Alone Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328841533l/8694125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328841533l/8694125.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>An exceptionally well researched book that explore technology and the unintended effects it's having on how we interact with others and ourselves. Broken into two parts, the first half explores the robotic movement and the second half discusses networking online. I really wish there was a new updated edition (this was published in 2010) because so much has already changed. Advances in social media, online privacy (or lack thereof), and robotic developments. Turkle does a wonderful job discussing the pros and cons of our technological advancements and brings forth many soul searching questions. Is our morality changing? Our we becoming less satisfied with our lives? How do we present ourselves online? &nbsp;Is social media what determines our happiness? Are we becoming more fake and competitive? Wonderful and depressing read, a little outdated even though it's only 7 years old, jus goes to show how fast technology is advancing!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-33068150016079094792017-03-06T15:08:00.002-06:002017-03-06T15:08:40.805-06:00Evil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1682306798.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1682306798.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Four siblings rule the hallways at their high school. Popular, beautiful, feared for their temper; the Bradens incite awe and wonder. But there is more to them than meets the eye. Kellen is the undisputed leader of the bunch, commanding and authoritative, the only one close to matching him in strength is his younger sister Shay who refuses to admit her strength. Caught in denial about how different she is, and soon caught up in a steamy romance, Shay has more on her plate then bargained for. A standalone paranormal romance featuring strong family ties, anger issues, a torrid love affair, and some soul searching. Narrated beautifully by Jorjeana Marie who does a masterful job relating Shay's inner turmoil and the Braden family drama with her smoky, sultry voice. Filled with teenage angst, romance, and paranormal eccentricities; this young adult novel is intended for more mature teens and could also be classified as new adult.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-51889657134198954592017-03-06T12:31:00.001-06:002017-03-06T12:31:32.333-06:00Steelheart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0385743572.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0385743572.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>This is one of those books that almost defies description. The cover and summary didn't grab me, but the first chapter certainly did. It's a dystopian novel with superheros and badassery. I know I won't be able to adequately describe it, but it was certainly gripping, exciting, and entirely unique. I'm absolutely reading the sequel. This book will appeal not just to young adults (for whom it's attended) but for adults as well. This would make an awesome movie, the characters are unforgettable and unique, an all around win!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-63785387704123103252017-03-01T01:00:00.000-06:002017-03-01T01:00:16.044-06:00Grimm Woods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0992133130.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0992133130.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>Fun premise, especially for those who like cheesy 80's horror films and snappy young adult dialogue. Scott is less than excited to start his first summer as a summer camp counselor at a storybook themed camp. He cheers up though when he realizes that the counselors are all young hot, horny, and ready to party. Just as he's about to get into the swing of things all hell breaks loose. Counselors are being brutally murdered in gruesome ways depicted in the old Grimm's Fairy Tale book. To save themselves, Scott and the other counselors are going to have to learn the morals to the gruesome fairy-tale murders in order to stay alive. What sick freak is killing all the counselors? And to what end? Full of witty dialogue, gory murders, and fun. Probably of most interest to young adults.<br /><br />I received this book for free from iRead Book Tours in return for my honest, unbiased review.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0a6y22GNkhY/WIjlSDZZAuI/AAAAAAAAB2k/yKOUE266gv8SZUDcwdykB3HpO-dTQFTzgCLcB/s1600/thumbnail_iRead%2BWebsite%2Bnew%2Blogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="65" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0a6y22GNkhY/WIjlSDZZAuI/AAAAAAAAB2k/yKOUE266gv8SZUDcwdykB3HpO-dTQFTzgCLcB/s400/thumbnail_iRead%2BWebsite%2Bnew%2Blogo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-79639992818134928502017-02-28T14:11:00.000-06:002017-02-28T14:11:21.266-06:00Shoe Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/204956/shoe-dog-cover_eymlFdi_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/204956/shoe-dog-cover_eymlFdi_large.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>An inspiring and fascinating memoir from the creator of Nike. Phil Knight spares no details in this in depth look about how he created the Nike empire as a young naive guy in his 20s. It was anything but smooth sailing, equal parts business and personal, this memoir touches on all the struggles the young fledgling company had in its first 2 decades. It pretty much ends in 1980 when the company went public, because that is when the company finally took off. Brilliantly narrated to convey the emotions and excitement of the Nike culture. After listening to this book I have soo much respect for Nike and its creator. I've always seen it around, it's one of the largest companies ever, but I've never appreciated how hard they worked to get to the point they are at now. Insanely inspiring, they've definitely got a new customer.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-5202454664507091312017-02-28T14:01:00.000-06:002017-02-28T14:01:10.707-06:00Vampira<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514x0wppFvL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514x0wppFvL.jpg" width="217" /></a></div>A fascinating look at the mysterious life of the cult classic scream goddess, Vampira. Although not much is known about her life, author W. Scott Poole did a great job fleshing out what he good and writing about the history of the decade, women's rights, and the culture of the time. Filled with fascinating photos and interesting tid bits, this retrospective is on more than Vampira, it's about the culture of the fifties in which she emerged and how she shattered all the stereotypes and housewife tropes. It reads as if it's a long scholarly essay, but it's worth plowing through to learn some interesting facts about her association with James Dean, Elvis, Marlon Brando, Ed Wood, Orson Welles, and Liberace. Intriguing, but it could have been wrapped up a little more concisely.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-17541522834887844102017-02-24T16:14:00.002-06:002017-02-24T16:14:59.036-06:00The Night Gardener<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1419715313.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1419715313.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>A pretty solid book for upper elementary/ middle schoolers, and honestly it was soo well written and creepy, that I think this absolutely could be adapted into a creepy as hell adult horror book. Two Irish orphans find themselves in an isolated crumbling down house working for a sick family. They're not technically getting paid but at least they have a place to stay and food to eat. While working at this remote house, Molly and her younger brother, Kip, begin to realize that something is horribly wrong. Someone is breaking in at night, everyone has nightmares, and they're all slowly getting sicker. Plus, the tree next to the house is menacing AF. Slowly they learn about the ominous night gardener and realize that sometimes the scariest stories are the true ones, ones that you keep yourself from believing. Genuinely creepy at parts, this book will attract a variety of readers.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-60652326639260715482017-02-22T11:49:00.000-06:002017-02-22T11:49:28.134-06:00Melody: Story of a Nude Dancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1770462007.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1770462007.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>I've read a lot of stripper memoirs (I have eclectic reading tastes) and this graphic novel memoir didn't really do it for me. This memoir takes place in Canada during the 1980's, Melody and her dead beat boyfriend are broke and unemployed so he pressures her into being an exotic dancer while he peddles dope. Melody starts off as young and naive and quickly grows jaded and tired of her boyfriend's lying, cheating, and stealing.Not enough to leave him though. There are multiple "chapters" and each tells a small story. One involves the cops, another involves, puppets, yet another an orgy, you get the picture. While interesting, I had a hard time feeling sympathy for Melody. The drawings are a little amateur but fit well with the story.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-59040817747523423872017-02-21T14:05:00.000-06:002017-02-21T14:05:05.291-06:00Bitch Planet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632153661.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632153661.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="205" /></a></div>I loved everything about this comic! Women deemed "troublemakers" or "problems" are sent away from Earth to live on a prison colony dubbed, "Bitch Planet," far away from the straight laced men who expect obedient subservient women. A new batch of prisoners sent to Bitch Planet are given an opportunity to fight for their freedom. The leader of their group is unsure, but what choice do they have? Even if the system is rigged they want to show the men that they are not to be taken lightly. Filled with an amazing cast of characters and an amazing storyline. I definitely can't wait to read more of them!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-6685829517843390672017-02-20T18:32:00.002-06:002017-02-20T18:32:56.363-06:00Heart Shaped Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0061944890.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0061944890.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" height="320" width="212" /></a></div>An amazing new take on the typical old ghost story. Imagine buying a ghost on the internet, as a fluke. Something fun to add the ol' occult collection in your house. Some fun little trinket to start off a good story with. It's not like you'd receive an actual ghost. Right? This is the conundrum that rock singer Jude Coyne finds himself. Middle aged and living with a hot young goth girl, his best days are behind him. He has his dogs, his personal assistant downstairs handling the odd reunion requests and fan mail, and a hot roadie warming his bed. Life is good. Until the little heart shaped box containing a ghost shows up in the mail. Suddenly it isn't so funny anymore. This ghost is out for blood. Jude's blood. Any anyone dumb enough to try and help him. Genuinely creepy, and engaging. This ghost story kept me hooked until the very end. Jo's father must be proud. He's one hell of a horror writer.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-50134491999305857732017-02-20T08:29:00.002-06:002017-02-20T08:29:44.308-06:00Beauty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632155508.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632155508.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>Wonderfully innovative concept for a new comic series. Everyone is obsessed with beauty. So much so, that when an STD that makes the infected shed weight, grow cheek-bones, smooth complexions, and turn all the infected into beautiful supermodels, everyone wants to get it. Within a year 200 million Americans are infected with the beauty. Groups are against it, groups are for it, and a special government group has been created to try and stem the flow of transmission and to keep an overall eye on the infected beauties. Suddenly, without warning, the beauties start internally combusting. The government tries to keep it hush hush, but it's only &nbsp;matter of time before it gets leaked. What can the beauty squad do to help everyone? And what will happen if they too get infected? Dark, beautifully illustrated, and creative, this was an amazing beginning and I can't wait to keep up with the series.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-14738043748660835852017-02-20T08:19:00.000-06:002017-02-20T08:19:21.218-06:00The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1400032717.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1400032717.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>A wonderful and eye opening read through the mind of a fifteen year old autistic child who is determined to discover who killed his neighbors dog. Told with candor, wonderful explanations, drawings, and logic, Christopher's view of the world is fresh and different. Hating to be touched, severely lacking in empathy or humor, he approaches life with a clinical different way of thinking. Christopher learns a lot about himself, his limitations, and what he's truly able to overcome if he doesn't overthink it. Definitely worth a read.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-80302193065598468452017-02-16T10:34:00.001-06:002017-02-16T10:34:11.622-06:00Buffy, the High School Years: Freaks and Geeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1616556676.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1616556676.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>I saw this cover art and was immediately drawn to it. Plus, who diesn't love Buffy?!?! Upon reading this series debut though, I wasn't very impressed. The graphics are more anime, I wanted more along the lines of the cover. Plus... I think I'm a little too old to be reading about this level of high school drama. Granted it was cool to see Giles and Buffy and Willow and the whole gang in a new storyline, but I don't know if I liked it enough to follow it up with the next in the series. We'll see.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-78913234165020812852017-02-16T10:28:00.000-06:002017-02-16T10:28:39.128-06:00Sexcastle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632153009.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/1632153009.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Amusing, wonderfully drawn, and full of wit. Sexcastle will amuse readers. Simply, yet skillfully drawn, the characters leap to life from tha page and are memorable enough in themselves. The comic opens with Sexcastle getting released from prison. Having served time for murdering the president, he has vowed to turn away from his life of killing and wants to do nothing but live a quiet life. He travels a long way until he finds a sleepy little town and a position as a flower shop salesnmen. Before he can get too cozy though, he realizes that there is a big player in town and it will be harder then he thought to remain non-violent. Funny, and campy, the book is immensly better than my description.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-11383562195603853082017-02-15T12:42:00.001-06:002017-02-15T12:42:33.929-06:00Enter by the Narrow Gate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/B01M31RY5Q.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/B01M31RY5Q.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>A wonderful mystery debut that promises to be a fantastic series. In the same vein as Tony Hillerman and other southwestern mysteries, with a touch of Brother Cadfael; this suspenseful whodunnit set in New Mexico will garner lots of fans.<br /><br />Father Fortis is on sabbatical at St. Mary's and arrives just after a young nun is found brutally murdered. Soon after his good friend Detroit Detective, Lieutenant Worthy, is sent out to investigate a missing girl. Father Fortis decides that it is no mere coincidence that the two of them find themselves in the Southwest at the same time immediately after an unsolved murder. Lt. Worthy is determined to stay focused on his missing persons case but is soon drawn in by the mysteriousness of the nun's death. Could the missing girl and the dead nun be linked? If so by what? Full of intrigue, religious oddities, and good ol' fashioned sleuthing, this novel reads fast and is impossible to put down. I can't wait for the next installment!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-66602924850793448982017-02-13T09:12:00.002-06:002017-02-13T09:12:56.372-06:00White Knight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/045146155X.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/045146155X.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="181" /></a></div>Another solid Dresden Files novel. Not my absolute favorite, but I loved seeing more of Ramirez and Thomas.A bunch of witches have gone missing or have mysteriously killed themselves and Dresden and Murphey decide to investigate and put an end to whatever is terrorizing part of the magic community. Of course, it ends up going way deeper and darker than they imagined and lots of old players are re-introduced. It's fun and violent, and full of laughs. I particularily dug the end of it. Now on to the next one! Slowly, but surely I'll knock this series out!Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927809682105783462.post-51559835484689931152017-02-11T09:09:00.000-06:002017-02-11T09:09:28.763-06:00Just Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0060936223.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/P/0060936223.01._SX450_SY635_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Gorgeously written, the prose is lyrical and evocative in it's own right. Patti Smith's memoir about her early relationship with photographer and artist, Robert Mapplethorpe, during the late sixties and secenties in New York is a treat for anyone. Before reading this book, I didn't know much about Patti Smith and I knew nothing about Mapplethorpe, but afterwards I felt as if I knew them intimately. Patti does a wonderful job plotting the trajectory of their friendship, their time as lovers, and their work as artists. The drugs, the art, the music, the style, the culture, the emotions; all are encased in this tiny little memoir. It's like looking into a time capsule, everything is captured so well. The creative process behind their art, the accompanying photographs, the depth of meaning behind the unsaid and said. A wonderful read, well deserving of the national book award.Erin Cataldihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934708233958422521noreply@blogger.com0
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