Tag: reading
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Vampirates: A Positive Perspective
This is one of those concepts that sounds good on paper but is so rarely executed well. And Somper executes it to perfection.
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Scythe: A Positive Perspective
How do you control population growth when mortality is no longer a natural problem? Have state-sanctioned murderers of course!
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After Man: A Positive Perspective
Have you ever wondered what would happen to the animals on Earth if humans either a) migrated to a space colony or b) died? Well, this is the book for you.
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Chickenology: A Positive Perspective
Several breeds of chickens are described, scientific names included. They might even be smarter than your preschooler. Some chickens might even be bigger than your preschooler.
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The Penguin Book Of Mermaids
We can always look at the rational explanations for mermaids. There is speculation that, at least the Western idea of mermaids, is from drunk sailors seeing manatees and thinking they were sexy ladies. Which is possibly the best historical explanation that I’ve ever heard.
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Hood Feminism: A Positive Perspective
When most people think of feminist issues, they think of things like the wage-gap, the glass ceiling, the pink tax, etc. Kendall, however, expands the definition of what constitutes a feminist issue. She argues that any issue that affects the lives of women is a feminist issue.
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The Oracle Code: A Positive Perspective
The story of Barbara Gordon shows that there is more than one way to be a superhero. Her transformation into The Oracle is one of the best comic book arcs ever.
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Elatsoe: A Positive Perspective
There are several moments where you feel like crying only for a character-driven moment to make you laugh. But none of these moments are at the expense of the underlying messages and themes.
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The Princess Trap: A Positive Perspective
Oh and the romance aspect *chef’s kiss*. It is the perfect balance between taking charge and prioritizing consent. There is just something about a man lifting you onto a counter top…
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Pachinko: A Positive Perspective
There is something about a family saga. Reading a family’s journey through life, through the trials and tribulations that accompany it, is one of the most powerful forms of fiction.