Saturday, September 26, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
TPB A DAY 17: Our Bones Bust - YAY!
YAY - BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!!! This book was absolutely perfect for me! The story flowed beautifully, with just the right amount of information. The dialogue was uniquely tailored to the characters, the story arc was excellent, the artwork was rockin’, the colors were spot-on, and the lettering was perfect. I literally wouldn’t change a single thing about this book - not one thing! I hope there’s an encore!
DORK PLAN: I’m going to read one TPB a day from my 5,000+ strong TPB collection. I’ll post the one I read here the next day with a YAY or NAY, and maybe a line or two about what I thought. NOTE: Got a TPB you want me to read? Drop it in the comments! If I have it, I’ll give it a review.
SIDE NOTE: Someone asked why I don’t identify the creator, writer, artist, or other contributors in these reviews. I’ve chosen to leave out those details (for the most part) so the reviews remain focused on the books themselves rather than on the people who created them. This also helps keep any criticism of a particular work separate from the individuals involved and prevents anything from becoming too personal.
STAR WARS: Han Solo & Chewbacca and Lando Novels
The Han Solo Adventures (1979–1980) by Brian Daley: A classic trilogy (Han Solo at Stars' End, Han Solo's Revenge, and Han Solo and the Lost Legacy) following Han and Chewie's pre-trilogy smuggling runs.
COVER ARTIST: Wayne Douglas Barlowe
COVER ARTIST: Dean Ellis
COVER ARTIST: William Schmidt
The Lando Calrissian Adventures (1983) by L. Neil Smith: A fast-paced trilogy (Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu, Flamewind of Oseon, and Starcave of ThonBoka) following Lando's wild-space misadventures before The Empire Strikes Back
COVER ARTIST: William Schmidt
AUDIO BOOK READING
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
TPB A DAY 16: Wonder Woman Dead Earth - YAY!
YAY - I love a good post-apocalyptic story, and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth was a good book - though not quite a great one. For me, it was about a 60/40, which is why it earned a Yay rather than a Nay.
What held the book back for me were the unresolved plot holes and certain situations that weren’t fully fleshed out or clearly explained. HOWEVER - What I appreciated most were the story’s thoughtful underlying messages: power can be used for both good and evil; forgiveness and compassion are the only ways forward; and people can change when they are given the chance. I also enjoyed the focus on Diana’s positive, optimistic outlook. That perspective felt very true to Wonder Woman and added an uplifting dimension to an otherwise bleak narrative.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)