Ambassador of Americana Charles Phoenix is back with stories full of seasonal traditions and festive fun. As someone who focuses on the retro Phoenix, with Kathy Kikkert, brings to life the beauty of holidays of yore. See major American holidays through the lens of years gone by in Holiday Jubilee. Continue reading “Holiday Jubilee Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Beth Ruggiero York has always known that she wanted to fly ever since she was a teenager. She had a solo cross country trip planned to her family confirmed that aspiration to become a pilot, but when she received a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis at 22 she felt that she could be forced to stay on the ground. In Flying Alone: A Memoir she discusses her life and her journey to fight against her diagnosis and still achieve her dreams. Continue reading “Flying Alone: A Memoir Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Bill Smoot has crafted a debut novel that examines the choices that make up a life. His compelling and intimate story focused on main character Michael and his wife. Though there are philosophical musings focused on life and relationships that story is also an engrossing examination of a couple in love. Love: A Story is a read that shows the ups and downs of love that happen through the course of a relationship. Continue reading “Love: A Story Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Letty Liliuokalani is finally able to return to her native home of Hawaii after being sent away to a boarding school meant to make her into a proper lady. She has always had a wild temper, but in 1909 Letty is a trailblazer. Her love of animals will lead her to become one of the first female veterinarians in history. One day she sees a horse struggling in the ocean and rushes to the rescue. This moment will set in motion a destiny Letty never knew about. The flame inside of her is not just passion, but instead an ancient power with a steep price. Bound in Flame is a romantic fantasy story set in the beautiful Hawaiian islands. Continue reading “Bound in Flames Book Review from @kleffnotes”
The Earth is threatened by a slowly expanding sun and the only chance for survival will involve embarking on a journey through the stars in order to settle a new planet. In order to do this they will need to create a mammoth Worldship that can bring settlers across the galaxies. For the first time preternatural beings make themselves known to mankind in order to ensure salvation for all. After a thousand years the Worldship, Leviathan is completed and lotteries are held to determine which twelve million beings will be sent out on the ten thousand year journey. In this new series Erik Schubach takes readers on a supernatural and science fiction journey full of mystery in Worldship Files: Leviathan. Continue reading “Worldship Files: Leviathan Book Review from @kleffnotes”
I had the chance to chat with Kenny Wong, who will be appearing as James Wong, in his film Dystonia. This feature is based on true events that occurred in Wong’s life and draws from his experiences with a dystonia diagnosis. Thank you to Kenny Wong for answering all of my questions about the film and his work as a violinist. Continue reading “Interview with Kenny Wong from @kleffnotes”
In celebration of the Netflix Original Series hit, Stranger Things, Printed in Blood is presenting a new addition to their ongoing series of artbooks. Visions from the Upside Down: Stranger Things Artbook brings together the work of more than two hundred artists from the fields of comics, illustration, fine art, videogames, and animation to bring about a unique vision of the world of Hawkins, Indiana. This beautiful book is the perfect addition to any Stranger Things fans collection. Continue reading “Visions from the Upside Down: Stranger Things Artbook Book Review from @kleffnotes”
This debut novel by Amanda Joy, A River of Royal Blood, focuses on two sisters who must fight to the death in order to claim the crown of the kingdom of Myre. Set in North Africa this vibrant world is full of magic and in order to control the queendom you must be the strongest and the most ruthless. Seventeen-year-old Eva is a princess and has magick of marrow and blood running through her, but this dark and terrible magick has not been practiced in Myre for generations. The last time it was used changed the entire society of Myre and established the battle that Eva will have to take part in against her very sister. Continue reading “A River of Royal Blood Book @PenguinTeen Review from @kleffnotes”
This week I delve into some young reader comics that I picked up at Flame Con. This is one of my smaller round ups with just three books, two of them are part of the same series. I am a pretty diverse reader and I was excited to see comics for young readers since Flame Con does have a more casual vibe that a family could enjoy.
Continue reading “The Bi Line: Flame Con Kids Comics from @kleffnotes”
Dekkoo presents a new and provocative series, The Third, that showcases nontraditional families and ways of life. The show focuses on Jason, a twenty-nine year old gay man, who has sort of unexpectedly found himself part of a triad relationship. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this sort of relationship type, the series You, Me, Her has touched on it slightly. An established couple brings in a third person to be part of their relationship in both of these series, though this is not always how a triad is created. In this case Jason has found himself attracted to two men who are already in a committed and primarily monogamous relationship. Continue reading “The Third Dekkoo Series Review from @kleffnotes”
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