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Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life

This one took half the time it took to read Ghost World, and I enjoyed Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Life exponentially more. The movie version hits theaters in August, with Michael Cera in the title role, and few know that it’s a graphic novel series. How can it not be?! Everything about this story exudes graphicContinue reading “Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life”

Ghost World

Let the summer begin! Maybe this was instilled in me from the summer reading program at my childhood library, but no matter the reason, I read with a goal in mind during the summer. I reached 25 books last summer, and this summer’s mission is 40 books. Good pacing for now… Yes, like most movies,Continue reading “Ghost World”

This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cyberarians Can Save Us All

Whilst being home, I decided that I really want to go graduate school for a Library and Information Systems Science Master’s degree. No one thinks about becoming the Librarian while they grow-up. There are people who like to read, write and teach, but no one selects librarian as a career possibility which encompasses all three. TheContinue reading “This Book Is Overdue! How Librarians and Cyberarians Can Save Us All”

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

If you are ever in the mood for an obscure, independent film, try-out The Station Agent. The film was shot in my hometown, and I work at the library they filmed at. The portion they show of the library is half of the floorspace there. Being able to pick out the details of the movieContinue reading “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic”