And here we come to the only comic book in this series (unless I decide to do Fantastic Four at the last minute)! This one had me worried, because despite being a comic book that it took me two hours to read, people at the library were taking their sweet time working through it. It's… Continue reading I Read It First: Kingsman: the Secret Service
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Reading Diversity 2014: In Review
Around New Years last year, I realized my use of goodreads meant that I could analyze my reading habits in more detail than ever before. I was disappointed in my own lack of diversity in reading choices, and for 2014 made a resolution to be better about seeking out and reading works by women and… Continue reading Reading Diversity 2014: In Review
I Read It First: 50 Shades of Grey
I can't believe I actually read this book. Not just that I volunteered for it, but that I managed to drag myself all the way to the end. God, I hope there aren't more movies. I don't know if I could survive reading the second or third. At least this one ends on a promising note.… Continue reading I Read It First: 50 Shades of Grey
I Read It First: Seventh Son
2015 seems to be having a love affair with British books-turned-movies, what with Mortdecai last week, and Paddington before that. The trend doesn't break with Seventh Son, which is based on Joseph Delaney's The Spook's Apprentice, called something entirely different in the US, because aren't British books always? The Book: The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch, by Joseph Delaney Genre:… Continue reading I Read It First: Seventh Son
I Read It First: Mortdecai
Finally, a book in this series that I'm actually excited about. Which is not to say that Mortdecai is flawless, but rather that movie people don't choose very interesting source material most of the time. Let's get into some pompous mystery satire, shall we? The Book: The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery by Kyril Bonfiglioli (completed after his death by Craig… Continue reading I Read It First: Mortdecai
M.M. Jordahl 