Marvel's Agent Carter was only on the air for two years, but a decade after its cancellation it still ranks as one of the studio's best series — and probably one ahead of its time. MORE >>

All the way back in 1978, the first novel in the further adventures of Luke Skywalker hit bookstores only a few months after the premiere of STAR WARS.  

​SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE by Alan Dean Foster started everything that would follow... See my full Star Wars Collection here >>

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NEW ON MY BOOKSHOP:

REVIEW OF THE SONG OF ACHILLES

The Song of Achilles is an intelligent, poignant and beautifully written book which  follows the life of ancient Greece’s most legendary warrior and a central actor in The Iliad. The novel’s told through the eyes of the hero’s lifelong lifelong friend, companion and lover, Patroclus. MORE >>

THE LEGACY OF AGENT CARTER

Marvel's Agent Carter was only on the air for two years, but a decade after its cancellation it still ranks as one of the studio's best series — and probably one ahead of its time. MORE >>

THE BRAM STOKER NOVEL THAT INSPIRED "THE MUMMY"

The Jewel of the Seven Stars is almost unheard of when compared to Stoker's most famous novel — Dracula! Still, it's worth a read for how it portrayed the supernatural in Victorian England and later inspired Boris Karloff's The Mummy movies. MORE >>

NEW COOKBOOKS ADDED TO "BEYOND DORITOS"

Game, movie and book club nights can become even better when you introduce some creative cooking and baking to the mix! I've just add a bunch more themed books to the collection! MORE >>

CELEBRATE THE 10th anniversary of simon vs. the homo sapien agenda

It's been a decade since not-so-openly gay Simon Spier made the choice — one way or another — to exit the closet. While coming out stories are nothing new, Becky Albertalli's best-seller created a YA sensation which led to a theatrical version and a three part TV spin-off series called Love, Victor. MORE >>

THE BOY WONDER IS A WONDERFUL BIT OF STORYTELLING

Everything changed in young prince Damian Wayne's life when his father, Batman, liberated him from his grandfather's den of assassins. This is his tale, told as a lyrical folktale by visionary artist Juni Ba.  MORE >>

REVIEW OF THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. MORE >>

Daredevil: Born Again [New Printing] by Frank Miller

To the Stars and Back (a Graphic Novel), Volume 1 by Peglo

Running with the Alpha's Son by Penny Jessup

DC Finest: Wonder Woman: The Legend of Wonder Woman by Dan Mishkin

Nightwing by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo Omnibus Vol.1 by Tom Taylor

Post Americana by Steve Skroce

Teen Titans: Together by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo

The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley

Titans Vol. 3: Hard Feelings by Tom Taylor

Batman: War Games Omnibus by Various Authors

Les Normaux: A Graphic Novel by Janine Janssen

The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater, Stephanie Williams and Sas Milledge

THE COMPLETE QUINTON'S CURIOUS MIND SERIES:

Follow the highly creative and equally anxious Quinton Wyatt through the entirety of his high school years as he navigates first loves, crushing heartbreak and personal triumph.  MORE >>

My first (albeit unpublished) novel was a tale about a mysterious vandal, a parapsychologist and about dark and sinister alter-egos. And it was based on a true story!

Authors often complain about the struggle to stay focused and productive. But you can enhance your productivity by utilizing the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting strategy. Here's how. 

Batman's not famous for his parenting skills. Should DC Comics better address a father who weaponized his adopted children?

My novel My Summer (and the Song of Cicadas) features a video arcade in one chapter. Writing about it made me reconsider the role arcades played in my life, starting in the early 1980s. 

T.J. Shapleigh is a central character in the "My Summer" books, but does his seeming betrayal of Quinton Wyatt make him a victim of circumstance... or a villain by design?

One of the most pivotal moments in Lake Stehle's life was when he first played Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda. For many years since, he's been a devoted cosplayer who specializes in impersonating Link, the game's elfish main character. 

The 1990s wasn't an outstanding decade for pop culture, but that doesn't mean it didn't have some memorable contributions.

They're rare now, but once upon a time the novelization held particular significance for nerds of all kinds. Here's is their story...

You can find a plethora of information about cinema online, but a few decades ago the movie review was a virtual art form practiced by a select few.