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Reading, writing and alligator wrestling are passions of mine. 2018 was my first year participating. 2021 is going to be a year! A year with reviews and lots of fun!

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Robot Dreams? More like a nightmare.

Robot Dreams by Sara Varon

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cbr13bingo White Whale (I finally get around to reading and was very disappointed) I think I have found the first book in the First Second lexicon that I really did not like. For the most part I had only heard good things about Robot Dreams by Sara Varon. It sounded interesting due to reviews, but once I picked it up, I realized one big thing: it is a wordless graphic novel. So, what was everyone talking about? How can you get a story without the […]

Their costumes are made of cardboard, but their hearts are made of gold

The Cardboard Kingdom V02 Roar of the Beast by Chad Sell

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cbr13bingo Gateway  (This (so far two book) graphic novel series is one that I am not a huge fan of, but I know they are good for today’s readers. They introduce modern subjects (GLBTQ related) but also the classics like bullies and friendship issues. I recommend this to both starting in the genre of graphic novel and one if you’ve been into GNs for a bit).   The Cardboard Kingdom V02 Roar of the Beast is: a graphic novel. It is a colorful graphic novel at […]

Can’t eat foods with a kick? Then kick back and read about it!

No Kimchi for Me by Aram Kim

Babies Can’t Eat Kimchee by Nancy Patz

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I am not a fan of spicy foods. Or should say, they are not a fan of me. Therefore, I get my “kick” reading books about spicy foods. Thankfully due to the plethora of books out there, you can find almost any food you want. And two of these books I happened to find dealt with kimchi. A food I have wanted to try but know would do more than try me! Therefore, I will stick with the safe bet and keep reading. The book […]

Johnson isn’t all Wet

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

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cbr13bingo Machinery   I wanted to do another book for Machinery (an interesting interpretation actually) but stumbled on this book by accident. I had an opportunity to read and enjoy. The definition of machinery is the parts of a non-organic/non-living item all having their place and job to do and are not organic in the way my other pick was. And Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions is the perfect definition. Inspired by an activity Chris Barton did at a conference (you learn of […]

When your buddy has a real chip on his shoulder

Murderbot Diaries All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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cbr13bingo  Rec’d (by y’all) What can I say about Murderbot Diaries All Systems Red that has not already been said? I have nothing new to add to the conversation about Martha Wells series. Only (for those who have not read) this first novella deals with the idea of what is human and what is robot. It asks can a robot be “human” or at least human-like? Can one make that choice themselves or must someone or something validate them, make them “legitimate”? I told a […]



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