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I am a Professional Book Pusher. Reading is a passion, as is writing, bragging about nephews, and alligator wrestling. My first year participating was 2018. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: BlackRaven's Quick Questions interview.)

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The American dream has a few sleepless days

Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang

March 22, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

CBR15Passport, Own (the reader copy, but due early April)   There is a lot going on within the covers of Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel. This book is loosely based on some of the experiences author Betty C. Tang and the experiences of others like Tang had. And thankfully they did not happen all to one person, because as I said, a lot happens. We see the kids left to their own devices, scammed out of money, issues with language, issues with racism and even […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Young Adult Tagged With: Betty C. Tang, CBR15Passport, Emigration & Immigration, Family life, siblings, Taiwanese, United States - Asian American & Pacific Islander

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:190 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Young Adult · Tags: Betty C. Tang, CBR15Passport, Emigration & Immigration, Family life, siblings, Taiwanese, United States - Asian American & Pacific Islander ·
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Read comics or go to hell (um…I might have done both?)

Good Boy V01: Good Boy Magazine #1 by Michael Sweater and Benji Nate

March 22, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

CBR15Passport Own This is the first Benji Nate book they had a part in that I did not enjoy. The concept of Good Boy V01: Good Boy Magazine #1 a Zine format. There are different styles and types of work (done by different authors and/or illustrators) that are included. There is everything from the woman who was once a “Playboy Bunny” like woman to the chapter that had no humanly possible way to read to the one I almost liked until the main character did something […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Science Fiction Tagged With: anthologies, Benji Nate, CBR15Passport, Michael Sweater, Michael Sweater and Benji Nate

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:189 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Science Fiction · Tags: anthologies, Benji Nate, CBR15Passport, Michael Sweater, Michael Sweater and Benji Nate ·
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Books, friends and mystery

Escape from M. Lemoncello’s Library, the graphic novel by Chris Grabenstein

March 21, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Not having read the novel, that Escape from M. Lemoncello’s Library, the graphic novel is based on (that is of the same name), I am not sure how this book was adapted. However, the author Chris Grabenstein did the adaptation, so I am assuming it is mostly the same. Regardless, this graphic novel illustrated by Douglas Holgate is a fun, easy read that has puns, hidden surprises, a good message, and a lot of books that are mentioned, that are read and that are used […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery Tagged With: Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate, friendship, libraries, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:188 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Mystery · Tags: Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate, friendship, libraries, Social Themes ·
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An unorthodox biography for an unorthodox princess

Diana: My Graphic Obsession by Sivan Piatigorsky-Roth

March 21, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

CBR15Passport (other country English princess/Canadian author), Awhile back I contacted the company Street Noise for a few reader copies and put myself on their radar so I could receive emails from Liz like she sent the other day. This email was promoting a mid-June 2023 graphic novel release called Diana: My Graphic Obsession by Sivan Piatigorsky-Roth. Attached was an online reader link and boy did I want to read it. But I was at work and must wait. When I finally etched out reading time, […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Non-Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: CBR15Passport, Contemporary Women, Diana Frances Spence, Diana Princess of Wales, English Royalty, glbtq, identity, Princess Diana, Sivan Piatigorsky-Roth

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:187 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Non-Fiction, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: CBR15Passport, Contemporary Women, Diana Frances Spence, Diana Princess of Wales, English Royalty, glbtq, identity, Princess Diana, Sivan Piatigorsky-Roth ·
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Fabulous magical creatures

Papa’s Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesus Trejo

Benita and the Night Creatures by Mariana Llano

Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago

March 21, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

It is picture book round up time my reader friends. These are a variety of ages but can work for almost all ages. Just know your reader (and of course, adults can enjoy everything too). Papa’s Magical Water-Jug Clock by Jesus Trejo and illustrated by Eliza Kinkz. When Little Jesus can finally spend time with his father on the job, he knows it will be fun. What he does not realize that is he is going to misunderstand his Papa’s words about how that water […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: Cocoretto, Eliza Kinkz, family, Flavia Z. Drago, friendship, Jesus Trejo, Mariana Llano, monsters, Social Themes, the Fabulous Vampire, Vlad

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:186 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Cocoretto, Eliza Kinkz, family, Flavia Z. Drago, friendship, Jesus Trejo, Mariana Llano, monsters, Social Themes, the Fabulous Vampire, Vlad ·
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Trees & Rabbits

Willow and Bunny by Anitra Rowe Schulte

March 21, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

A few reviews ago I mentioned that too sweet is peppermint patties and hot chocolate. This time, this book is not exactly that sweet, but it is close to it. Willow and Bunny has a spiritual feeling that could be too sweet for some people, and maybe not enough for others. Anitra Rowe Schulte’s story is about a bunny who “hears a voice” and follows it, trusting it will not lead them astray. And sure enough they find the Willow tree and her shelter. Over […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry Tagged With: . hope, Anitra Rowe Schulte, Christopher Denise, community, friendship, rabbits, Social Themes, Trees & Forests, willow trees

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:183 · Genres: Children's Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Poetry · Tags: . hope, Anitra Rowe Schulte, Christopher Denise, community, friendship, rabbits, Social Themes, Trees & Forests, willow trees ·
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