DIY Temporary Tattoo Art by K. L. Cao Book Review ( @simonschuster )from @kleffnotes

Looking to add a bit of fun and color to your look this summer? Always thought about getting a tattoo, but not sure just what to do? Then you definitely need to check out this inventive new book from K.L. Cao, DIY Temporary Tattoo Art: Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Watercolor, Henna, Flash Tattoos, and More! Continue reading “DIY Temporary Tattoo Art by K. L. Cao Book Review ( @simonschuster )from @kleffnotes”

Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel by Bob Batchelor Book Review ( @CultPopCulture ) from @kleffnotes

Bob’s Batchelor’s Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel provides an insightful look into not only the titular man himself, but also the complex and captivating world of Marvel Comics growth and evolution over the years. While the book will not be released until September 2017 the debut of a brand new Marvel film, Spider-Man: Homecoming, earlier this month provided me with the perfect moment to promote this book. Continue reading “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel by Bob Batchelor Book Review ( @CultPopCulture ) from @kleffnotes”

Postmodern Deconstruction Madhouse by Peter Quinones Book Review from @kleffnotes

Peter Quinones’ Postmodern Deconstruction Madhouse contains a variety of stories and ideas in a loosely connected universe that reads as an experimental examination of human life and culture. When I began reading this work I was intrigued by the variety of relationships discussed within the chapters, but also found myself enjoying the elements of film criticism. Quinones’ scene work, which seems like the best way to describe his chapters dedicated to human interaction, is strong and brings forward vivid images of the characters he creates.  Continue reading “Postmodern Deconstruction Madhouse by Peter Quinones Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Passages By Anne Hamre Book Review from @kleffnotes

Anne Hamre’s novel, Passages, is an entrancing historical fiction work adapted from actual events that happened in the lives of her grandparents from the late 1890’s into the mid-1920’s. The primary narrator of the story is her grandmother Anne, a strong-willed woman in search of independence, who falls in love with a hired farmhand, who later becomes her husband Frank. The story of their love crossing continents reads like an epic romance, though as with such stories not everything can always be full of joy and happiness. Hamre’s adaptation of her family’s history is filled with such depth that you will find yourself entranced by the love weaving throughout the novel. Continue reading “Passages By Anne Hamre Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Remember, Remember: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes

A young woman finds herself on the streets of London with no memory of who she is or why she would be covered in mud and laying near the British Museum. Though she might not know who she is this remarkably intelligent mystery woman convinces a policeman, who she notes is rather handsome, that she will be just fine. As she pushes herself to remember anything about herself dangerous situations seem to follow her. The captivating Remember, Remember by the daughter/father writing team, Anna Elliot and Chares Veley, pulls you into London in 1897 and doesn’t let you go until the final page. Continue reading “Remember, Remember: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery Review from @kleffnotes”

1984 in the 21st Century An Anthology of Essays Book Review ( @riverdaleavenue ) from @kleffnotes

When I was a junior in high school I read George Orwell’s 1984 for the very first time and fell in love. The book has remained one of my favorite reads and I have reread it a number of times since then once even for a very interestingly named grad school course called History of the Future. 1984 in the 21st Century An Anthology of Essays contains writings by those who share my love of this dystopian novel and who see connections between the fictional work and more modern day events. While the text does discuss the current presidency there are also mentions of the Obama Administration as well as various events throughout history. Continue reading “1984 in the 21st Century An Anthology of Essays Book Review ( @riverdaleavenue ) from @kleffnotes”

Flatline By: Meagan Spears Book Review from @erinwise82

Let me say from the very beginning, this is not my type of book. I am more of the sci-fi/fantasy type of reader. After many hardships and losses of my own, those things are the last things I want to read about. However, when a writer reaches out and shows you what they’ve accomplished, you get out of your comfort zone and check it out.

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Hollywood Lesbians: From Garbo to Foster by Boze Hadleigh Review from @kleffnotes

Boze Hadleigh’s Hollywood Lesbians: From Garbo to Foster, the no holds barred companion to his classic Hollywood Gays, is an interesting examination of the history of Hollywood, with a specific focus on women connected to the LGBTQ+ community. His work opens the closet door and examines just what has been hidden inside the often secretive world of celebrity that surrounds the entertainment industry. Hollywood Lesbians blends interviews with narrative discussions of women who were seen as outside of the heterosexual norm they were expected to uphold in order to preserve their careers. Continue reading “Hollywood Lesbians: From Garbo to Foster by Boze Hadleigh Review from @kleffnotes”