Most should know by now that I’m a sucker for anime games and dating sims, so when I first saw jacksepticeye playing HuniePop on Youtube, I was immediately intrigued. And then I heard Kyu speak–holy balls.
The Thursday Book Beat: Brazilian Book Lovers Donate 5,000 Books to Fulfill Library Dream
Anton Chekov’s first book published after 130 years The New York Review of Books will release The Prank, Chekov’s first writing collection, in July. The Prank failed to get through censors several times, despite his best efforts. Known for his deft use of parody and comedy as platforms for social commentary, Chekov’s early writing will likely be of high interest…
DC v RiRi: Battle for Robyn
Did you know that Rihanna’s real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty? The pop star’s company, Roraj Trade, filed documents last June to trademark a bunch of names which included her first and last: Fenty Apparel, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Clothing, Fenty Cosmetics, Fenty Face, Fenty Intimates, Fenty Lingerie, Fenty Makeup, Fenty Nails, Fenty Swim, Fenty Swimwear, Boomflick, Fenty…
Evensong by John Love
Evensong John Love Night Shade Books January 6 2015 Full Disclosure: A review copy was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Evensong is the second novel from science fiction writer John Love. Set in the year 2060, it follows the latest mission of Anwar Abbas, a member of a special agency of the…
Where Do We Stand? Women in April’s Comics and Graphic Novel Sales
After March’s female-charged month, April falls flat on its face. It’s difficult to report on the loss of ground, so read on to find out what happened.
The Broken Frontier Anthology Kickstarter Campaign is Ending Soon
If you’ve been sleeping on the Broken Frontier and A Wave New World collaboration Broken Frontier Anthology, time to hop out of bed and get funding. Ending May 23, 2015, this independent comics anthology promises to deliver mind-blowing art and stories from the fringes of the universe and beyond from over 40 different writers and…
Ex Machina: A (White) Feminist Parable for Our Time
Note: This article contains spoilers for the film Ex Machina. This weekend has been all about Mad Max: Fury Road, and rightfully so, because it’s kind of amazing–not just as an action film, but specifically as a feminist narrative. I saw it the other day and it sent me reeling because I had just seen yet…
