ESV Classic Reference Bible

author: Anonymous
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.77
book published: 2001
rating: 0
read at: 2021/01/02
date added: 2021/07/07
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The Provocative Colette

author: Annie Goetzinger
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.05
book published: 2017
rating: 2
read at: 2021/07/06
date added: 2021/07/06
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Provocative Collette' with story and art by Annie Goetzinger is a graphic novel about Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette during a specific period in her life.

Colette was born in a less well off family and married off to womanizer at the age of 20. This graphic novel shows Colette as powerful and capable. Her early writing was taken by her husband, whom she would soon divorce. This also follows her early years.

I would have liked a better introduction to this person, in a better foreword or afterword. I felt a lot of disinterest while I read this because it didn't really help me understand why I should care about this person. The art, on the other hand, was quite good, but that's hardly a reason to recommend this graphic novel.

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Undead Girl Murder Farce Vol. 1

author: Yugo Aosaki
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.33
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2021/07/06
date added: 2021/07/06
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Undead Girl Murder Farce 1' by Yugo Aosaki with illustrations by Haruka Tomoyama is a manga about a very unusual detective team,

In this somewhat historical story, a vampire has been murdered and a very strange detective duo is called to investigate. One is a cage user, carrying around a cage that is covered, and the other is the beautiful severed head in the cage. Since she is all head, she is all brains.

There is a lot going on in this manga, and this has to be the strangest detective duo I've ever run across. It's also a good mix of supernatural, comic and mystery. It all mostly works as does the art, and I wouldn't mind reading more of this odd couple.

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Chunky

author: Yehudi Mercado
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/07/03
date added: 2021/07/03
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Chunky' with story and art by Yehudi Mercado is a graphic novel for younger readers about a kid with a weight problem and an imaginary friend named Chunky.

In a story inspired by the author's youth, we meet young Yehudi, overweight, but a sharp-witted kid. He's also prone to injury, so when his parents get him involved in sports, there is always the inevitable injury just waiting to happen. Yehudi tries out for baseball, soccer, swimming and football, but will he ever find his true passion?

I've read a few of this author's graphic novels and I'm a fan. The characters are fun wisecrackers (apparently like the author). The art is a great style and all the ones I've read seem well suited to younger readers.

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Dragon Racer

author: Joey Weiser
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.72
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2021/07/02
date added: 2021/07/02
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Dragon Racer' with story and art by Joey Weiser is a graphic novel sequel to Ghost Hog. If you haven't read that one, I suggest starting there.

Truff and her friends Claude and Stanley are minding their own business when Vern comes crashing in to their neighborhood. He is practicing for a big race that he is determined to win this year. He invites his new friends to come visit at the temple he lives at, but the other residents are wary of Truff, until Truff is needed to help Vern save someone.

I liked this graphic novel for younger readers. The characters are fun as is the story. The art is bright and colorful and I think young readers will really like this.

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Terminal Punks

author: Matthew Erman
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.67
book published: 2021
rating: 3
read at: 2021/07/02
date added: 2021/07/02
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Terminal Punks' by Matthew Erman with art by Shelby Criswell is a graphic novel about a struggling band of punks stuck in an airport full of monsters.

Four band members are on the way to a gig in NYC when things go haywire. A plane-load of animals comes in to contact with odd vape flavors and mutates. Now the band is caught between the ravenous monsters and a corporation looking for a cover up. Will they ever get out, and, more importantly, find a name for their band.

This was a goofy, gory ride, and I kind of liked it. The characters are interesting. The premise is fun. I liked the art style a lot.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Mad Cave Studio, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Little Book of Kindness

author: Francesca Pirrone
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2021/07/02
date added: 2021/07/02
shelves: childrens
review:
'Little Book of Kindness' with story and pictures by Francesca Pirrone is a book for younger readers with a lesson in being nice to others.

Some things to do to be kind are followed by pictures showing the results. Things like 'Lend a helping hand' show a bird in Winter and our guide, the pig, building a birdhouse to help keep the bird warm. There are things like taking turns or being patient and saying thank you.

They are simple concepts, and perfect for little readers to learn early. The wordless illustrations form the story of what happens when we choose kindness.

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