A Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsArt / children's book / picture books / POC / POC author / sleep3 Comments
Breathtaking collage art and exquisite rhyming couplets showcase fantastical dreams as the natural world is prepared for a new day in this gentle bedtime book. As the day ends and a little girl is put to sleep by her mother, night-helper bunnies work their magic to tidy and polish the ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsArt / astronomy / non-fiction / science / space2 Comments
Hundreds of deep space missions since the 1960s have captured stunning photographs of the cosmos. Many of these scientific images can also be classified as art. This book highlights more than 100 examples, revealing the splendor of our universe. This book is a gallery of human accomplishment that celebrates the ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / female friendship1 Comments
Pairing classical paintings with funny, irreverent captions, Nicole Tersigni honors all sorts of sacred female friendships and the miscellaneous nonsense that brings women closer together. Focusing on five major friend types (the Work Friend, the Nurturing Friend, the Hide a Body for You Friend, the Up for Anything Friend, and ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / feminist / Relationships2 Comments
Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining. This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does. Situations include men sharing ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / cats / meditationComments Off on REVIEW: Catffirmations: Mindful Mantras to Awaken Your Inner Cat by Lim Heng Swee
Are you struggling with stress? Do you wish your life was less hectic? Take solace in the instinctive wisdom of clever felines in this beautifully illustrated, cat–themed book of affirmations. Whether it’s knowing when to curl up for a good nap or taking time out to sniff the catnip, cats ... more >
B- Reviews / Book ReviewsArt / medieval / non-fictionComments Off on REVIEW: The Fantasy of the Middle Ages by Larisa Grollemond
This abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture. From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons & ... more >