I'm a queer museum professional! I work for a living history site, but my personal interests are earlier in history than my job is set. I have a degree in Medieval Studies and love learning about pre-modern civilizations from across the globe! I'm also a huge fantasy and sci-fi nerd.
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Gender Queer: A Memoir is a 2019 graphic memoir written and illustrated by Maia Kobabe. …
I think this book is vitally important, both to help trans kids understand themselves and to help allies understand what a non-binary experience can be like.
I only teared up twice while reading it, but I might cry about it later.
Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, …
This book is truly monumental. The prose is witty and engaging, while being impactful during the dramatic moments. The themes of struggle from colonized people against the power structures of the imperial core are extremely relevant for modern political discourse. In addition to the political arguments, the discussions of linguistics and languages offer many insights into the English language itself as well as helping explain the imprecision of translation. This book argues that people should be multi-lingual, a project I wholeheartedly support.
If you like books about magic schools where there is a struggle against an authoritative regime, you must read this book. Kuang is a master, and I genuinely see a potential Nobel nomination in her future.
Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, …
Thrawn's latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. He has led the Chiss to victory and brought glory to …
The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy …
Discover Thrawn's origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from best-selling …
Thrawn: Alliances focuses on Thrawn's partnership with Darth Vader, whom he meets at the conclusion of Thrawn. In the novel, …
Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from …
The one thing you never talk about while you’re in the Scholomance is what you’ll …
This book was full of gorgeous symmetry and symbology and dramatic irony. Novik is a master at dropping just enough hints for you to start putting together the bigger picture just ahead of the protagonist, making the next twist feel justified or somehow expected even if you couldn't have written a full prediction.
I especially appreciate how Novik continued to explore the unjustness of the enclave system in her world and how the protagonist El was forced to reckon with the practicality of her mission conflicting with her moral revulsion at the existing system. It is very easy to draw a parallel to activists trying to upend existing oppressive structures (racism, sexism, capitalism, etc). This book will help activists articulate their morals and wrestle with the realities of working with or next to an existing system while working to create a more just world.
The only critique I have of …
This book was full of gorgeous symmetry and symbology and dramatic irony. Novik is a master at dropping just enough hints for you to start putting together the bigger picture just ahead of the protagonist, making the next twist feel justified or somehow expected even if you couldn't have written a full prediction.
I especially appreciate how Novik continued to explore the unjustness of the enclave system in her world and how the protagonist El was forced to reckon with the practicality of her mission conflicting with her moral revulsion at the existing system. It is very easy to draw a parallel to activists trying to upend existing oppressive structures (racism, sexism, capitalism, etc). This book will help activists articulate their morals and wrestle with the realities of working with or next to an existing system while working to create a more just world.
The only critique I have of this book is that it was not long enough. Especially the concluding action at the final climax of the story. It was wrapped up so much more quickly than some of the preceding action. I suppose it's a truly excellent book when my main gripe is that it wasn't long enough.
Full and unapologetic 5 stars. This entire series is my favorite magical education series, with far more emotional depth and moral quandaries than anything like Harry Potter and more real life moral application than The Magicians
The one thing you never talk about while you’re in the Scholomance is what you’ll do when you get out. …
Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from …
“I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.”
Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered …
Found on an unnamed Outer Rim planet, the exiled Chiss warrior Thrawn pledges himself to …
Thrawn and his machinations are the ideal books for the Star Wars universe. Zahn brings decades of Star Wars experience to write extremely engaging narratives.
Found on an unnamed Outer Rim planet, the exiled Chiss warrior Thrawn pledges himself to Emperor Palpatine and joins the …
His Majesty's Dragon, published in the UK as Temeraire, is the first novel in the …
This series is beautiful, a witty exploration of the Napoleonic Wars that considers the real implications of dragons in a society, but the logistics stay interesting because of the real impact it has on colorful characters throughout the series.
Do yourself a favor and give these a try!