Dorian Gray by John Garavaglia, the first in the Dorian Gray series inspired by the comics of the same name by Darren G. Davis and Scott Davis, is an adaptation for a young adult audience of the story of a new generation of Gray. As presented in the graphic novel, this Dorian Gray is not the first Dorian, whose life was recorded by Oscar Wilde, but a young affluent man living in New York. Still in high school, this Dorian has been raised by close family friends after the unexpected death of his mother and the disappearance of his father. In these pages readers follow Dorian as he learns his destiny. Continue reading “Dorian Gray Book One Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Banja de Banja is successful, but has been smashed to pieces by her divorce. As a self noted aggressive bisexual, she has a insatiable desire to meet new people and to experience new things. Comet Fox is a selection of chapters from her life. Some of these will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and others will make you question everything. Continue reading “Comet Fox Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Dr. Mark Goldstein has loved animals ever since he was a little boy. Both domestic and wild animals have interested him and after graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he became a veterinarian in clinical practice. He then went on to be director of zoos in Boston and Los Angeles, then head of a progressive humane society where he advocated for animal welfare. During his 30 year career he has gained a great deal of knowledge about not just animals, but the people who care for him. By taking readers through his life he shares all that he’s learned about how to live. Continue reading “Lions and Tigers and Hamsters Book Review from @kleffnotes”