Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest and co-host of the Women InSession Podcast Kristin Battestella and I discuss how we would adapt The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe as a movie/mini-series. We talk about how it influenced several authorsContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket”
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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Book Review
There are plenty of books that have been cited as an influence to other works. However, what people don’t realize is that any material can inspire other stories, regardless of how good or bad it is. An example of this is Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket publishedContinue reading “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Book Review”
Dog Man Movie Review
About a week ago, I had the opportunity to watch Dog Man the film at a nearby movie theater. Ever since I heard about the adaptation, I wanted to watch it even though I’ve only read the first book in the series by Dav Pilkey. That graphic novel was so good that I put itContinue reading “Dog Man Movie Review”
The 23rd Hero Book Review
Content warning: this review discusses trauma and sexual assault. Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. You know what I haven’t read in awhile? A time travel romance! The last one I read was Transcendence by Shay Savage, which involvedContinue reading “The 23rd Hero Book Review”
Blue Beetle Movie Review
Superhero shows are everywhere. They are inescapable. There are always shows based on Batman, Spiderman, Avengers, Justice League, etc.,. Then, last week, another one arrived in the form of the Blue Beetle – a superhero that I’ve never heard of until I started seeing the previews for this year’s flick Blue Beetle directed by AngelContinue reading “Blue Beetle Movie Review”
Solo Leveling Manhwa Series
When many people think about graphic novels, they usually think of comics or mangas. The latter is the Japanese version of the former, but there are more iterations. In fact, there are webtoons. They are a type of digital comics that originated in South Korea. Today, I’ll be reviewing my first webtoon series, Solo LevelingContinue reading “Solo Leveling Manhwa Series”
Dog Man Book Review
When I was a Children’s Librarian, my job was to know what the kids were reading. This allowed me to order titles that they wanted to read. One of the titles that I quickly knew was popular was Dog Man by Dav Pilkey – the same guy who wrote the Captain Underpants series. After readingContinue reading “Dog Man Book Review”
Around the World in 80 Days With Michael Palin Book Review
One of the first things that I’m going to do once this pandemic is over is travel. I’m not talking about going on a day trip, but traveling out of state to somewhere that I’ve never been before. I’ve been fantasizing about this for a while, and I blame this on two things. One isContinue reading “Around the World in 80 Days With Michael Palin Book Review”
The Many Adventures of Peter and Fi Volume I: Homecoming Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free audiobook version of this book in exchange for an honest review. When reading, I usually form an opinion of the novel that I have in my hand during the first third. But sometimes, that changes after a certain moment, and it would change my beliefs for better orContinue reading “The Many Adventures of Peter and Fi Volume I: Homecoming Book Review”
Nighthawk Book Review
One of the most prolific authors who passed away last year (and not from COVID-19) was Clive Cussler. With and without credited ghost writers, he wrote over 70 books during his lifetime. These usually involved characters who worked at the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) and tried to save some aspect of the environment.Continue reading “Nighthawk Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 