by Haro Aso Illustrated by Kotaro Takata Translated by Nova Skipper 5 stars A strange and fascinating storyline. Akira and his friends continue their travels, crossing off items on their Bucket List as they go and (rather halfheartedly) looking for a way to stop the zombie apocalypse. This time they set their sights on reaching…
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5 stars Spooky, mysterious, and entertaining. After her father’s disappearance, young detective Marietta ventures out on her own to find him. Along the way, she’ll discover new mysteries, encounter strange beings, and discover just how dangerous leaving her house can be. Such a cool set up. Phantom trains, wicked deals, a haunted inn, and a…
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by Amy Bruni 4 stars A fascinating read that pairs historically-inspired recipes with haunted places around the U.S. I always love a cookbook that you can read all the way through and this one offers plenty of interesting tidbits about paranormal research, history, hauntings, and true crime. A brief history is given for each place…
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4 stars Delightfully odd. This is my first foray into anything Moomin-related and I’m so glad I finally got around to reading it. Such a fun book with unforgettable characters and a unique world of adventure, imagination, and humor. Lovely artwork that is both humorous and charming. The characters are so much fun. I especially…
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