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August 24, 2025 molo writes Book Reviews, books, history, reading, research

Review: Dear Miss Breed

Dear Miss Breed: True Stories of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II and a Librarian Who Made a Difference by Joanne Oppenheim (2006) I picked up Dear Miss Breed on a whim at a used bookshop because I love letters and I'm a librarian who loves reading about other librarians and their adventures. I … Continue reading Review: Dear Miss Breed

February 1, 2025January 26, 2025 molo writes Book Reviews, books, history, reading

Review: On Tyranny

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder (illustrated by Nora Krug; published by Ten Speed Press in 2021) I was interested in reading the graphic novel adaptation of On Tyranny because I enjoyed reading Timothy Snyder's original book, and because I was already familiar with Nora Krug's work as a graphic … Continue reading Review: On Tyranny

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 molo writes Book Reviews, books, history, reviews

Review: Iranian Love Stories

Iranian Love Stories by Jane Deuxard (illustrated by Deloupy; published by graphic mundi in 2021) I first spotted Iranian Love Stories for sale at the Small Press Expo (SPX). The cover caught my eye, but it was the publisher's representative who informed me "Jane Deuxard" was actually a pseudonym used by two French reporters who … Continue reading Review: Iranian Love Stories

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 molo writes appearances, Book Reviews, books, conventions, history, reading, reviews

Comics & Graphic Novels: Some Recommendations

At Flights of Foundry this weekend, I was on a panel entitled "Where to Start Reading Speculative Comics and Graphic Novels" with Devaki Neogi. During our discussion, Devaki and I recommended a ton of graphic novels and comics, and I wanted to share my recommendations (and more) with you. So, here's a list of some … Continue reading Comics & Graphic Novels: Some Recommendations

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 molo writes appearances, books, conventions, history, reading, stories, writing, writing advice

My Nebula Conference Schedule (2024)

Coming next weekend: SFWA's Nebula Conference! It's an annual event hosted by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) held both in-person (usually in Anaheim, California) and online. Every Saturday evening at the Nebula conference, SFWA announces the winners of its Nebula Awards, one of the major prizes out there for English-language speculative fiction … Continue reading My Nebula Conference Schedule (2024)