#QuickThoughts: Essex County by Jeff Lemire | #readEHthon

July 3, 2018July 2, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

Essex County Author: Jeff Lemire Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Genre/Themes/Demo: Graphic Novel, Fiction Release Date: June 15th 2009 Page Count: 512 Format: Paperback Bind Up ISBN: 9781603090384 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo Goodreads | Kobo Synopsis Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into a pair of bitterly estranged loners? How… Continue reading #QuickThoughts: Essex County by Jeff Lemire | #readEHthon

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Review: Sheets by Brenna Thummler

June 13, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

Sheets Author: Brenna Thummler Publisher: Lion Forge Genre/Themes/Demo: Graphic Novel, Paranormal Release Date: August 28th 2018 Page Count: 224 Format: ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley ISBN: 9781941302675 Author Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Book Depository *Disclaimer* A copy of Sheets by Brenna Thummler was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinion… Continue reading Review: Sheets by Brenna Thummler

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Review: The Prince & The Dressmaker by Jen Wang

May 26, 2018May 24, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)7 Comments

The Prince & The Dressmaker Author: Jen Wang Publisher: First Second Press Genre/Themes/Demo: YA, Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+ Release Date: February 13th 2018 Page Count: 288 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781626723634 Author Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Kobo | Book Depository Synopsis Paris, at the dawn of the modern age: Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his… Continue reading Review: The Prince & The Dressmaker by Jen Wang

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Quick Thoughts: Orange: Future by Ichigo Takano!

May 3, 2018April 24, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

Orange: Future Author: Ichigo Takano Publisher: Seven Seas Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics Release Date: January 23rd 2018 (first published May 31st 2017) Page Count: 180 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781626927797 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis In this long-awaited sequel to the critical and commercial hit, orange: future contains two stories that continue from where the series ended. Quick Thoughts first of all, how did I not… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Orange: Future by Ichigo Takano!

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Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.6 by Ichigo Takano

April 23, 2018April 22, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

Dreamin’ Sun Vol. 6 Author: Ichigo Takano Publisher: Seven Seas Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics Release Date: April 3rd 2018 Page Count: 194 Format: Paperback ISBN: N/A Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis When the landlord reconnects with his old flame, Shimana’s anxiety about their relationship skyrockets. It’s not long before their relationship is on the line and she’s thinking about moving out of the… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.6 by Ichigo Takano

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Quick Thoughts: Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 by Sui Ishida

April 19, 2018April 15, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)4 Comments

Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 Author: Sui Ishida Publisher: Viz Media LLC Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Horror Release Date: August 18th 2015 Page Count: 208 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781421580371 Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads | Kobo Synopsis Unable to discard his humanity but equally unable to suppress his Ghoul hunger, Ken finds salvation in the kindness of friendly Ghouls who teach… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 by Sui Ishida

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Quick Thoughts: Goodnight PunPun, Vol.1 by Inio Asano

April 17, 2018April 12, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)5 Comments

Goodnight Punpun Vol.1 Author: Inio Asano Publisher: VIZ Media LLC Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics, Dark Release Date: March 15th 2016 Page Count: 448 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781421586205 Author Website | Goodreads | Chapters/Indigo | Amazon | Kobo | Book Depository Synopsis Meet Punpun Punyama. He’s an average kid in an average town. He wants to win a Nobel Prize and save the… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Goodnight PunPun, Vol.1 by Inio Asano

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Mini Reviews: The Girls by Emma Cline, Dreamin’ Sun Vol.1 & 2 by Ichigo Takano & The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service by Eiji Otsuka

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)5 Comments

As you may already know, I had quite the weekend of reading this past weekend so I thought I would quickly share a few mini reviews of some of the things that I read! Here are a few mini reviews just for you! Stay tuned, there are plenty more to come! The Girls by Emma… Continue reading Mini Reviews: The Girls by Emma Cline, Dreamin’ Sun Vol.1 & 2 by Ichigo Takano & The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service by Eiji Otsuka

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Mini Reviews: We Are Okay by Nina LaCour, Your Name Vol.1 by Makoto Shinkai & Archie Vol.4 by Mark Waid

February 1, 2018January 29, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

I’ve been on a reading kick lately and as some of you may know, I’m trying to read as many backlist titles that are on my shelf this year! Here are a few of those backlist titles for you! Stay tuned, because more will be coming your way soon! We Are Okay by Nina LaCour… Continue reading Mini Reviews: We Are Okay by Nina LaCour, Your Name Vol.1 by Makoto Shinkai & Archie Vol.4 by Mark Waid

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#MiniReviews: You Know Me Well by David Levithan & Nina LaCour, All In Pieces by Suzanne Young & Archie Vol.3 by Mark Waid

December 27, 2017 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

It’s time for a new set of mini reviews! I recently read a few backlist titles that have been on my TBR for a while now! Let’s take a look at what I thought about each of these novels/comics! You Know Me Well by David Levithan & Nina LaCour I’ve had this book sitting on… Continue reading #MiniReviews: You Know Me Well by David Levithan & Nina LaCour, All In Pieces by Suzanne Young & Archie Vol.3 by Mark Waid