“Secondhand Heart” by Jen Poteet

“Secondhand Heart” by Jen Poteet is a darkish but irresistible novella with charming quirks and a memorable plot and characters. The story has Aggie, a zoologist, wanting to begin anew in the city, and she meets a mortician who is also a single father named Dorian. She is caught up in him and is open if not eager for a relationship. … More “Secondhand Heart” by Jen Poteet

“There is No Shrimp” by Kenny Loui

“There is No Shrimp…And Other Lies My Mother Told Me (UFO Catcher Ken Presents)” is an autobiographical manga and a congenial medley of narrative and intertwined visual sequences written by Kenny Loui and illustrated by Yamawe. Here, Loui transcends his quirky adult life stories and this time sheds light on some of his fondest childhood memories that he shared with someone significant in his life, his mother. His reminiscences are funny to read especially his mother’s unique parenting mode including her approach of managing her son’s questions with vivid and well-thought-of answers. … More “There is No Shrimp” by Kenny Loui

“Grydscaen: Dark” by Natsuya Uesugi

When I began this adventure, I walked through the darkness in a place called the Echelons. There, I witnessed a crime—an insider tip about the stock market that’s top secret was being handed out. This data causes a hacker (certainly we all know that term by now), named Jester, to dive into a game of high intelligence and out-of-this-world tech. As the author moves forward to piece together a plot that involves everything from politics to the stock market to illegal cover-ups happening at the highest levels, another hacker—a teen by the name of Rom—is brought in by Jester and given a mission to cause as much chaos as possible inside brokerage houses. … More “Grydscaen: Dark” by Natsuya Uesugi

Are You Rugged or Unrugged? by Rugged Dude Carson

“Are You Rugged or Unrugged?” by Rugged Dude Carson is a humorous book which includes scenarios in which you are judged as either rugged or unrugged (according to Rugged Dude Carson). Examples of scenarios include getting a cat instead of a golden retriever = unrugged but removing your artificial leg to use it to kill an attacking wolf = rugged. … More Are You Rugged or Unrugged? by Rugged Dude Carson

“Henry & Glenn Adult Activity & Coloring Book” by Tom Neely

HENRY & GLENN ADULT ACTIVITY & COLORING BOOK Tom Neely Microcosm Publishing (2017) ISBN 9781621069386 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (05/18) “Henry & Glenn Adult Activity & Coloring Book” by Tom Neely is as described – an activity book purely for adults. While I wouldn’t call the material x-rated, it is still best for adults, … More “Henry & Glenn Adult Activity & Coloring Book” by Tom Neely

“Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: The Completely Ridiculous Edition,” by Tom Neely

HENRY & GLENN FOREVER & EVER Tom Neely Microcosm Publishing (2017) ISBN 9781621068402 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (03/18) “Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: The Completely Ridiculous Edition,” has been revised over the years. The original creators called themselves Igloo Tornado. These veteran artists are also known as Tom Neely, Gin Stevens, Scot Nobles, … More “Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: The Completely Ridiculous Edition,” by Tom Neely

Kai Zu and the Orphan’s Pyramid: A Cartoon Novel by Kamenn Lechiffe

Kai Zu and the Orphan’s Pyramid: A Cartoon Novel Kamenn Lechiffe 1030 Books (2010) ISBN 9780982676202 Reviewed by Marissa Libbit for Reader Views (10/10)   “Kai Zu and the Orphan’s Pyramid” by Kamenn Lechiffe is the story of Kai and other foster kids he meets who have failed to be adopted.  At the age of eleven … More Kai Zu and the Orphan’s Pyramid: A Cartoon Novel by Kamenn Lechiffe

Coraline: The Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman

Coraline: The Graphic Novel Neil Gaiman HarperCollins (2009) ISBN 9780060825454 Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (6/09)   Coraline Jones and her parents recently moved into a huge old house on a large piece of land.  This is perfect for Coraline because she loves to explore her surroundings.  Since there are no other children … More Coraline: The Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman