6/30/2023 0 Comments Superman smashes klan![]() ![]() ![]() Superman Smashes the Klan is part of the DC Zoom imprint aimed at young readers, and given how much my kids devoured it, I would say it’s a hit. Yang gets at the heart of why people have been enamored with Superman since two children of Jewish immigrants first invented him in 1938 while also giving us a master class on how to make a story both morally and politically relevant. The gold standard is now Gene Luen Yang’s Superman Smashes the Klan. As “must-read” as all these stories are, if there was one single Superman story I could hand to a friend, I would pick none of these. All-Star Superman brings together diverse aspects of Superman’s history, Birthright and Secret Origins compellingly modernize his origin story, What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way? gets at the heart of Superman’s philosophy, and Superman: Rebirth tugs at your heartstrings by making Superman into a father. There have been many brilliant and relevant Superman stories that “get the character right” in the eyes of many Superman fans. ![]()
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6/30/2023 0 Comments Barbarian by Tamuna Tsertsvadze![]() ![]() Only later shall she find out, that light is not the only place to look for angels. She always strives to find new ways to call upon her angel whom she believes she possesses and tries to find the light within. ![]() Lily is always regarded low, so she wishes to prove her worth, no matter she has no angel. Lily's elder sister, Linda, whose guardian angel is the main archangel, Michael himself, is already a long time graduate and legendary champion of Angel Host Academy. However, Lily still studies hard in a normal school and wishes to enroll in the Angel Host Academy - the institute where all strong hosts of mighty guardian angels study and have battles to hone their skills and receive prizes (which includes money), as well as the title of 'Strongest Yearly Angel Host', in Yearly Championships. As a result, no one wants to be near her or have her as a friend, because it might cause bad accidents around. Lily is the only person in Golden City who has no guardian angel, thus cannot be protected from any accidental harm. ![]() 6/30/2023 0 Comments Mistborn series![]() ![]() ![]() Allomancy is the ability to burn metal through liquid ingestion and create certain responses such as added strength or enhanced senses. They continue to develop throughout the novel and Vin is a particularly alluring character as she battles against her role in this rebellion. Both are well drawn characters and their motivations are clearly explained. The story is told through our two main protagonists Vin and Kelsier. It is immediately engaging and before I knew it I was a hundred pages in. The writing is smooth and has an easy and accomplished style and the setting of this mist covered world is well crafted and thought out. The Final Empire starts off with a gripping prologue and instantly holds the reader's attention with the excitement and anticipation of what is surely to follow. This process is known as Allomancy and Vin, a member of a thieving crew, is enlisted by Kelsier in his crusade to free the Skaa. The Mistborn are a special people who are able to burn metals to illicit different responses. That is until Kelsier a Mistborn who, along with his crew of Mistings and other talented individuals, begins a rebellion against the Lord Ruler and the Nobility. ![]() The Skaa who have been subjugated for so long are incapable of fighting back. The Lord Ruler has ruled this world for a thousand years through his Inquisitors and Obligators. The Final Empire, the first book in a trilogy by Brandon Sanderson, is a tale of a subjugated people known as the Skaa, and their fight for freedom against a seemingly invincible God known as the Lord Ruler. ![]() ![]() ![]() It was a fun and easy-going experience and a great opportunity to know club members and guests a little better. ![]() There was a club member facilitator for each group who over-saw the flow of the interaction. ![]() Francesca of Lost Nation is the story of a 59-year old woman and her granddaughter, Sarah, during the summer of 1947 in Lost Nation, Iowa. Each round will last about 15 minutes allowing you to participate in four or five topics. Francesca of Lost Nation : a novel by Crosby, Lucinda Sue. Then when the cowbell rings, everyone will break and move to another group of their choice. Discussions, questions, stories, ideas, different experiences and examples of writing, entering contests/festivals, writers block, first drafts, e-books, podcasts, sources for help, publishing, and other similar areas are some of the group categories to participate in. Those attending broke into smaller circles (groups) of 6-8 people for the first round for a set period of time. ![]() Roundtable discussionsare extremely useful when it comes to learning, whether the learning be social, academic, related to hobbies or interests - such as writing.ĭuring our November meeting the High desert California writers club offerred this opportunity. A round table discussion is an excellent form of small group communicationwhen the “club” is going to be a long term engagement. /rebates/2fFrancesca-of-Lost-Nation-Lucinda-Sue-Crosby2fbook2f45530009&. ![]() |