bookrev: The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
A Christopher Morre book for the holiday season! I’ve read most of Mr. Moore’s books, including Fluke and Lamb which I’d rate at the top. The Stupidest Angel isn’t his best, but it is...
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bookrev: The Year of Our War by Steph Swainston
A new type of fantasy After a while, one grows tired of elves and orcs and barbarians and the typical fantasy stories. Steph Swainston has invented a new and unique world with none of...
bookrev: JLA Vol. 4: Strength in Numbers by Grant Morrison
4 stars: Some great opponents, two many JLAers These stories were originally published as JLA #16-#23. The stories begin with Superman, Aquaman and Batman reforming the JLA that was disbanded in the last book....
bookrev: Getting Back by William Dietrich
Large ideas, a fast paced read, an interesting vision of the future William Dietrich’s novel Getting Back is one of those rare novels that is both interesting and well-paced; I sped through it over...
bookrev: JLA Vol. 3: Rock of Ages by Grant Morrison
4 stars: An excellent time travel story These were originally published as JLA #10-#15. The story throws a few large curves in the beginning. The unexpected part of the Justice League is that all...
bookrev: JLA, Vol. 2: American Dreams by Grant Morrison
4 stars: Two good stories, fantastic artistry These were originally published as JLA #5-#9. Unlike the first JLA collection, there are two good story lines in here: the angels, with Zauriel vs. Asmodel with...
tunrev: Old Places, Old Faces – Joe Sample
A beautiful jazz album that flows through every number I’ve had this album for a long time, just listened to it again last night. I was amazed how the songs flow together and that...
bookrev: JLA Vol. 1: New World Order by Grant Morrison
3 stars: Great artistry, predicatable story, glad the JLA seven are back together This book was originally JLA #1-#4. It’s great to have Superman, Batman, WonderWoman, Flash, Green Latern, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter...
bookrev: JLA: Year One by Mark Waid
4 stars: A great beginning We watched Justice League and Unlimited on Toon for many years while my son was growing up. Now he collects the graphic novel collections of the comics, and we...
tunrev: Time Out – The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5 stars: Listening to this on the way to hear Dave Brubeck last night Dave Brubeck was in Houston for a concert last night, and we were listening to this album on the way...