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Book Review: Rot Riot and Rebellion: Mr. Jefferson’s Struggle to Save the University that Changed America

Book Review: Rot Riot and Rebellion: Mr. Jefferson’s Struggle to Save the University that Changed America by Rex Bowman & Carlos Santos Disclaimer:  I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. If I told you about a school where the students constantly engaged in partying, drunkenness and… Continue reading Book Review: Rot Riot and Rebellion: Mr. Jefferson’s Struggle to Save the University that Changed America

Anime Review: Mushibugyo

Anime Review: Mushibugyo It has been about a century since Japan was invaded by giant mushi (“insect” or “bug”, it’s a loose category) that rampage about, eating people and destroying buildings.  In Edo, the capital, the shogunate government has established the office of the Mushibugyo (“Insect Magistrate”) to protect the city and its people.  A new… Continue reading Anime Review: Mushibugyo

Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943

Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943 by Bruce Gamble Disclaimer:  I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is the second of three books about the Southwest Pacific campaign during World War Two.  The first book covered the fate… Continue reading Book Review: Fortress Rabaul: The Battle for the Southwest Pacific January 1942-April 1943

Book Review: Tom Swift and His Motor-boat

Book Review: Tom Swift and His Motor-boat by Victor Appleton When I was a lad, lo these many years ago, one of the things that delighted me was running across  old boys’ adventure books, from when my grandfather was young.  The world they described was so strange and far away, even then.  So when I… Continue reading Book Review: Tom Swift and His Motor-boat

Comic Book Review: 47 Ronin

Comic Book Review: 47 Ronin by Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai The tale of the forty-seven ronin is one of the classics of Japanese culture.  It’s based on actual events that occurred in 1701-2.  Lord Asano was provoked into an offense that caused him to be sentenced to ritual suicide, his lands were confiscated, and… Continue reading Comic Book Review: 47 Ronin

Webtoon Review: The Awesomes

Webtoon Review: The Awesomes Long-time superhero comic book fans will be familiar with the phenomenon.  You’re enjoying a run of your favorite team,  all your favorite characters working together like a well-oiled machine, you could enjoy this forever.   Then suddenly everything changes.  All the good characters leave, your least favorite is suddenly the leader,… Continue reading Webtoon Review: The Awesomes

Manga Review: Voice Over! Seiyu Academy #1

Manga Review: Voice Over! Seiyu Academy #1 by Maki Minami Hime Kino isn’t much like her name would imply (“Hime” means “Princess.”)  She’s clumsy and tomboyish, and none too bright.  Plus, she’s got a voice like a gravel pit, that only gets worse when she tries to sound cute.  But she’s a huge fan of… Continue reading Manga Review: Voice Over! Seiyu Academy #1

Open Thread: Books Is Your Worst Enemy: Eight Ways To Defeat It!

This headline brought to you by Widgets for Creating Misleading Headlines that People Will Click On. First, a reminder that my giveaway contest is still running through 9/30/13, but not past that, so drop on by there.  http://www.skjam.com/2013/09/16/giveaway-autumn-giveaway-ends-september-30-2013/ And in keeping with the headline, kind of, tell me about a book you really struggled with… Continue reading Open Thread: Books Is Your Worst Enemy: Eight Ways To Defeat It!