![]() In addition to winning my award for best Marvel event of the 2010’s, Secret Wars also returned Old Man Logan to the Marvel Universe in the pages of a 5 issue tie-in.Īndrea Sorrentino’s art truly sets Old Man Logan apart from the competition, but it’s also one of Brian Michael Bendis’s most restrained comics in years, and easily his best Secret Wars book.įollowing the conclusion of Secret Wars, the saga of Old Man Logan continues from Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino. Old Man Logan (2015) – Secret Wars Tie-In A must-read for Wolverine fans, and especially for those who want to catch up with the All-New All-Different state of Wolverine, as Old Man Logan was one of the better Secret Wars tie-ins as well.Ĭollects (and your Marvel Unlimited reading order): Wolverine #66 to #72, Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1 It’s a fan-favorite alternate reality dystopia, and features some truly excellent moments. ![]() ![]() In my book, Mark Millar’s best Marvel work on Wolverine comes in the form of flash-forward elseworld Old Man Logan where Wolverine is, well, an old man, and the Marvel heroes have (for the most part) fallen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The Russian translation of the book by Maxim Nemtsov was published in 2014 by Livebook. The book was translated into German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and other languages. Īccording to Gaiman, the plot of the book was suggested to him by his daughter, who, at the age of four, had a terrible dream about wolves living in the walls. The design of the book is interesting because McKean used various techniques to create illustrations: both ordinary drawings and computer graphics and photographs. ![]() The book gained great popularity, was translated into foreign languages, and a successful children's musical was staged based on it. ![]() A surreal tale of wolves that lived within the walls and then took over the house and temporarily forced its inhabitants out. Wolves in the Walls is a 2003 picture book by writer Neil Gaiman and illustrator Dave McKean. ![]() ![]() A character is mentioned holding a vape pen. A neighbor says ganja is good for her glaucoma. Quan's father sells marijuana for a living. A teen has Jamaican ginger beer, not always alcoholic but mentions he starts to feel relaxed. ![]() Mention that an 11-year-old was arrested for possession of alcohol. Teens vape marijuana because they've sworn off blunts as carcinogenic. A couple of characters are gay, and Quan has a positive experience staying with a same-sex couple of Black men. In terems of representation, the main characters are strong role models and positive representations of African Americans in different circumstances. Eventually Quan is helped by a team of people who believe him, believe in him, and care about what happens to him, and help the judicial system start working in Quan's favor. There are plenty of negative role models, and it's very clear they're not examples to follow. Justyce is a good role model for high academic achievement, for being a loyal and supportive friend, and for finding a practical way to make a real difference in Quan's life. ![]() When he reconnects with an old friend they write letters to each other and Quan is able to open up about his feelings. ![]() ![]() From a young age he tries to cope with uncertainty and post-traumatic stress by staying focused on his siblings and schoolwork. Quan is a good role model for communication, integrity, perseverance, and self-control. ![]() ![]() But it's quite a wonder how well this book has been received by many readers, and has not been criticized for being over-descriptive (or boring). I also imagined the regular reader might not like this as much. Personally, I found those fascinating, as I love all things Engineering. I did not at all expected this book to contain so much information. Then on the other hand it has so much more what we would never expect: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Astrology, Navigation, Cultivation, Food Production, Metallurgy, Biology, Medicine and so many more, not in mere statements, but in very descriptive explanations. ![]() One one hand, it contains what we normally look for in a book like this, elements related to a great adventure. This book is one of the most complete books I have ever read - literally. ![]() ![]() "Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best." ![]() ![]() ![]() As the chapters of these people’s lives alternate throughout Plainsong, loneliness and need are transformed into nourishing bonds. When Guthrie helps two elderly ranchers take the young woman into their home, an unlikely extended family is born. Victoria, one of his students, is pregnant, homeless, and vulnerable to the scorn of the town. Thoughtful and honest, he is guiding them through a world that is not always kind. Plainsong is “any simple and unadorned melody or air.” Direct yet elegant, Haruf’s Plainsong is a hymn to the breadth of the human spirit.Ī high school history teacher in a small Colorado town, Guthrie is raising his two young sons alone. ![]() Before the opening chapter of this novel, Haruf offers a definition. ![]() Kent Haruf has received prestigious awards, including a special citation from the PEN/Hemingway Foundation for his finely-tuned works. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I loved the myriad ways in which she used language to create a variably-paced rhythmic cadence to her narrative, something which made reading feel like a seamless pleasure rather than something I needed to work hard at. each of them felt idiosyncratically imaginative, unsettling, thought-provoking and memorable." -Linda Hepworth, NB Magazine "In reading this collection, one thing becomes immediately clear: Koja is a master prose stylist. Like a fine restaurant, she provides an experience that is unlike any this reviewer has encountered. There is an urgent, restless, sometimes chaotic, energy to the writing that permeates every story, every sentence. Koja controls the experience with every word." - Big Indie Books "It still amazes me on how much exquisiteness is packed into this one collection. ![]() ![]() ![]() He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror 2014 Grand Master Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine, and Rue Morgue Magazine. Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books. Keene also serves as Executive Producer for the independent film studio Drunken Tentacle Productions. Several more are in-development or under option. Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Fast Zombies Suck. ![]() In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as Doctor Who, Hellboy, Masters of the Universe, and Superman. Keene’s novels have been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Italian, French, Taiwanese, and many more. His 2003 novel, The Rising, is often credited (along with Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later film) with inspiring pop culture’s current interest in zombies. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. BRIAN KEENE writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. ![]() ![]() ![]() During the First World War, she worked at a hospital as a nurse later working at a hospital pharmacy, a job that influenced her work, as many of the murders in her books are carried out with poison. The Millers had two other children: Margaret Frary Miller (1879–1950), called Madge, who was eleven years Agatha's senior, and Louis Montant Miller (1880–1929), called Monty, ten years older than Agatha.īefore marrying and starting a family in London, she had served in a Devon hospital during the First World War, tending to troops coming back from the trenches. She is the creator of two of the most enduring figures in crime literature-Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple-and author of The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theatre.Īgatha Mary Clarissa Miller was born in Torquay, Devon, England, U.K., as the youngest of three. According to Index Translationum, she remains the most-translated individual author, having been translated into at least 103 languages. ![]() Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. She wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in Romance. ![]() Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.ĭame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie is the best-selling author of all time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lockhart, Sarah also wrote How to Be Bad, and along with Farrin Jacobs, she wrote See Jane Write, a guide to writing. Me the New York Times bestselling middle grade series Whatever After the middle grade series Upside-Down Magic (with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins) and the teen novels Bras & Broomsticks, Frogs & French Kisses, Spells & Sleeping Bags, and Parties & Potions (all in the Magic in Manhattan series), as well as Gimme a Call, Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have), Don't Even Think About It, Think Twice, and I See London, I See France. ![]() Since then, Sarah has written four additional novels for adults: Fishbowl, As Seen on TV, Monkey Business, and Me vs. ![]() While she never met Fabio, she used her romance publishing experiences to fuel her first novel Milkrun. After graduating with an honors degree in English literature from McGill University, she moved to Toronto to work for Harlequin Enterprises. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Some abandon hope as soon as society abandons them, others live and breathe hope. Through are a variety of characters, Brennert shows that although some refuse to accept the constraints of this condition, many more lead happy fulfilled lives. Her story is rich with details of life in a Leprosy Settlement and what it was like to live with a disease dreaded and feared by society. This is the story of Rachel, who is diagnosed with Hansen's disease when she is 6 years old, removed from her family and sent to Kalaupapa, a settlement on the island of Moloka'i. However, this book spans 80 years from the late 1800's to 1970.ĭuring much of this time, Leprosy was feared and severely curtailed the freedom of person's suffering with it. The disease is also not as communicable as once thought. Today, there are effective medicines and treatments for Hansen's disease (historically known as Leprosy). ![]() |