“Mike’s Place” Explores Community, Relationships, and Tragedy in the Middle East

Mike’s Place: A True Story of Love, Blues, and Terror in Tel Aviv Authors: Jack Baxter and Joshua Faudem Artist: Koren Shadmi Release Date: June 9, 2015 Publisher: First Second Genre(s): Biographical, Historical Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers:  Moderate GoodReads | Amazon It’s no secret that I love historical graphic novels. I find the idea of being able to bring […]

‘Welcome to the Dark House’ Brings Classic Slasher Film Horror to YA Literature

Welcome to the Dark House Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz Release Date: July 22, 2014 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Genre(s): Horror, Young Adult Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers:  Mild GoodReads | Amazon I’ve been a huge fan of slasher films since I was a little kid. I know, I know. Little kids probably shouldn’t be watching slasher films. But I loved […]