Book Club Picks for September: Supernatural: Nevermore, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows and Star Wars: Red Harvest

It’s September 1st! I know…how in the world is it already September?! Time really is going by so fast which is why I wanted to bring back my book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club. After taking a rather long break, I think it's time for book club to return.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading Supernatural: Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Supernatural was a pretty good TV series and it wasn't until a few years ago that I found out the show had books. I figure it would be interesting to read the first book for book club.

As for the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows by Dan Slott, Adam Kubert and Scott Hanna. It had been on my list of books I want to read for a while, it centers on an alternate universe Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson and their daughter.

For the Star Wars Book Club and we will be reading Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber. The description makes me wish I'd waited until October to bring back book club this since it has zombies. But since we're reading through the Old Republic books this was the next one in the line up. You know what horror isn't just for October and Halloween, it's all year round.

Anyway, I know it's been a while which is why I can't wait to start reading these picks (well as soon as I finish Caribbean Cruising by Rachel Hawthorne). As always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: Supernatural: Nevermore (Supernatural book #1) by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Description:

Twenty-two years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. In the years after, their father, John, taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America...and he taught them how to kill it.

Sam and Dean have hit New York City to check out a local rocker's haunted house. But before they can figure out why a lovesick banshee in an '80s heavy-metal T-shirt is wailing in the bedroom, a far more macabre crime catches their attention. Not far from the house, two university students were beaten to death by a strange assailant. A murder that's bizarre even by New York City standards, it's the latest in a line of killings that the brothers soon suspect are based on the creepy stories of legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe.

Their investigation leads them to the center of one of Poe's horror classics, face-to-face with their most terrifying foe yet. And if Sam and Dean don't rewrite the ending of this chilling tale, a grisly serial killer will end their lives forevermore.

Book Review for Comic Book Club for January: Mera: Tide Breaker

Book: Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige and illustrations by Stephen Byrne

Cover Art by Stephen Byrne

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

Princess Mera is teenage royalty and heir to the throne of Xebel, a penal colony ruled by the other no-so-lost land under the sea, Atlantis. Her father, his court and the entire kingdom are expecting her to marry and introduce a new king. But Mera is destined to wear a different crown....

When the Xebellian military plots to overthrow Atlantis and break free of its oppressive regime, Mera seizes the opportunity to take control over her own destiny by assassinating Arthur Curry--the long-lost prince and heir to the kingdom of Atlantis. But her mission gets sidetracked when Mera and Arthur unexpectedly fall in love. Will Arthur Curry be the king at Mera's side, or will he die under her blade as she attempts to free her people from persecution?

An astonishing graphic novel that explores duty, love, heroism and freedom, all through the eyes of readers' favorite undersea royalty.

From New York Times best-selling author Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die) and artist Stephen Byrne comes a Mera and Aquaman origin story that explores Mera's first steps on land, and her first steps as a hero or villain, forcing her to choose to follow her heart or her mission to kill.

Book Club Picks for January: The Sword of Summer, Mera: Tidebreaker and Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived

Happy New Year!

It felt like we just said goodbye to 2020 and now it's 2022. Well, I guess time really does go by fast. With that said, it's a new year, new experiences and new books. I'm happy to say that Book club is back! After taking a rather long break, I'm restarting my three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan. I figure it's been a while since I've read any of the mythology based books by the author and thought the first book in the Magnus Chase series would be an interesting read. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige and Stephen Byrne which has a different take on Mera, her life and how she met Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman). Last is the Star Wars Book Club and we will be reading The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp. It's the second book set during the Old Republic.

I can't wait to start reading for the new year and as always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard book #1) by Rick Riordan

Description:

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus's birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus's memory. But he doesn't have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.

Book Club Picks for January: The Trouble with Hating You, Adventures of Supergirl and Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith

Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2020 and hello to a new year and new books. With the exception of January's book selections for Book Club which are a continuation of last month's picks. December was not a good reading month for me which is why I wanted to keep these picks for book club because I know they're good reads. I just didn't get a chance to read them.

The information about the book club picks below is from December 2020:

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel, I figure we could read a bit of romance for the month. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Adventures of Supergirl by Sterling Gates which are stories tied-in the Supergirl TV series. Last is the Star Wars Book Club where we will be reading Lost Tribe of the Sith by John Jackson Miller.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

Description:

Liya Thakkar is a successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. The moment she realizes her parents' latest dinner party is a setup with the man they want her to marry, she's out the back door in a flash. Imagine her surprise when the same guy shows up at her office a week later -- the new lawyer hired to save her struggling company. What's not surprising: he's not too thrilled to see her either after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also infuriating. As their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Will Liya keep running, or will she finally give love a real chance?

Book Club Picks for December: The Trouble with Hating You, Adventures of Supergirl and Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith

Book club is back! After taking a break, I'm happy to restart my three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club.

For The Book Girl's Book Club we will be reading The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel, I figure we could read a bit of romance for the month. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Adventures of Supergirl by Sterling Gates which are stories tied-in the Supergirl TV series. Last is the Star Wars Book Club where we will be reading Lost Tribe of the Sith by John Jackson Miller.


The Book Girl's Book Club

Book: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

Description:

Liya Thakkar is a successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. The moment she realizes her parents' latest dinner party is a setup with the man they want her to marry, she's out the back door in a flash. Imagine her surprise when the same guy shows up at her office a week later -- the new lawyer hired to save her struggling company. What's not surprising: he's not too thrilled to see her either after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also infuriating. As their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Will Liya keep running, or will she finally give love a real chance?

Book Review for Comic Book Club for July: Batman: Harley and Ivy

Book: Batman: Harley and Ivy: The Deluxe Edition by Paul Dini with illustration by Bruce Timm and other writers and artists

Cover Art by Bruce Timm

Edition: Trade Hardcover

Description:

The complete BATMAN: HARLEY AND IVY miniseries, accompanied by more than 100 pages of Paul Dini’s other stories featuring the villainous BFFs. Breaking the law is never more fun than when your best friend’s beside you!

Writer Paul Dini and artist Bruce Timm, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, follow up their Eisner-winning BATMAN: MAD LOVE with another tale featuring the loony but loyal moll Harley Quinn, this time teaming up with her best gal pal, Poison Ivy. The duo’s latest scheme will take them from the streets of Gotham to the jungles of South America to the bright lights of Hollywood!

Collects stories from Batman: Harley and Ivy #1-3, Batman Adventures Annual #1, Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, Batman and Robin Adventures #8, Batgirl Adventures #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #14 and Batman: Black and White #3.

Book Club Picks for July: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Batman: Harley and Ivy and Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void

The postponement is finally over, the book clubs are back! We've had a three month break and now it back to reading. For anyone who doesn't know there are three book clubs: The Book Girl's Book Club, Comic Book Club and Star Wars Book Club. The first club is where we read books from all types of genres except for comic books. Which is why we have the second club and the third club is for reading Star Wars books. Feel free to pick from whatever book club or book selection you find interesting or you could read them all.

For this month, I picked Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli for The Book Girl's Book Club. I wanted to read this last month but my reading slump put and end to that plan. So, I thought why not make it a book club pick instead.

For the Comic Book Club, I picked Batman: Harley and Ivy: The Deluxe Edition by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. It's an anthology that features several stories about the lovable yet deadly duo Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

As for the Star Wars Book Club, I picked Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void by Tim Lebbon. Despite being a big Star Wars fan, I haven't read a lot of the books. Which is the reason why I started this book club because I wanted to inspire other Star Wars fans to read the books as well. This book is set during the Pre-Republic and although these Legends books are no longer canon, they  should still be considered worth reading.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Description:

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight.

Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.

Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.

Book Review for Comic Book Club for March: Green Arrow: Year One

Book: Green Arrow: Year One (issues #1-6) by Andy Diggle with illustrations by Jock, color by David Baron and letters by Jared K. Fletcher

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

Oliver Queen is a frivolous playboy with little care for anyone or anything — apparently even himself. But when he's double-crossed and marooned on a jungle island, he finds that he does care about something: justice!

Book Review for Comic Book Club for February: Betty & Veronica: Shopping Spree!

Book: Betty and Veronica: Shopping Spree! by various writers and artists

Edition: Paperback

Description:

What could Betty & Veronica possibly love more than Archie? That’s easy–shopping!

Get ready to hit the mall with Betty & Veronica! Begin your very own shopping spree with this graphic novel collecting some of the funniest stories featuring Riverdale’s resident super-shoppers! Shop till you drop in this hilarious new collection!

Book Club Picks for March: To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Green Arrow: Year One and Star Wars: Catalyst

It's the beginning of a new month and that means new book club picks. Even though I might be a little behind, my review for February's book club picks will be up this week. As for this month, I decided to go with To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han for The Book Girl's Book Club. I've seen the first two movies and absolutely loved them, however, I've never read the book. So I thought the first book in the series would be a good pick.

For the Comic Book Club I went with Green Arrow: Year One by Andy Diggle and Jock. I always found it fascinating that Oliver Queen is someone who cares about social issues, helping people and wanting to make the world a better place. I picked this book because it should be interesting to read this take on Oliver's origin story.

And for the Star Wars Book Club I picked Star Wars: Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno. I love Rogue One that is an amazing movie, it's one of my utmost favorites. I've wanted to read the prequel for awhile, so I figured we could read it for book club.

As always, if there's a book you think we should read for book club let me know. 


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before book #1) by Jenny Han

Description:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed.

But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh.

As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

Book Club Picks for February: Ghana Must Go, Betty & Veronica: Shopping Spree! and Star Wars: Rebel Heist

Here at Book Girl, I love to celebrate books. It doesn't matter if it's the newest release or an old classic, I just love books. For February's book club picks, I wanted something different from last month. As a reminder, if there's a book you think we should read for book club, let me know.

For The Book Girl's Book Club I picked Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi, I thought it would be a good read. It seemed interesting and although it was published in 2013, I don't recall ever hearing about it which was one of the reasons why I selected it. I think it's good to read as many books and from different authors as possible.

For the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read Betty & Veronica: Shopping Spree! it has a collection of stories centering on Betty and Veronica's love of shopping. Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge are two of my favorite characters and I'm sure this will be a fun read. And for the Star Wars Book Club, I found the comic Star Wars: Rebel Heist by Matt Kindt and Marco Castiello. The funny thing is this book was originally published by Dark Horse Comics (which is the edition I have) but since Disney owns Stars Wars this book is now published by Marvel. It's also no longer considered canon but I figure it would still be a good read.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick: 

Book: Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi

Description:

A renowned surgeon and failed husband, Kweku Sai dies suddenly at dawn outside his home in suburban Accra. The news of his death sends a ripple around the world, bringing together the family he abandoned years before. Moving with great elegance through time and place, Ghana Must Go charts their circuitous journey to one another and, along the way, teaches us that the truths we speak can heal the wounds we hide.

Electric, exhilarating and beautifully crafted, Ghana Must Go is at once a portrait of a modern family and a testament to the transformative power of unconditional love, from a debut novelist of extraordinary talent, Taiye Selasi.

Book Review for the Comic Book Club for January: Batman: Year One

Book: Batman: Year One (issues #404-407) by Frank Miller with illustrations by David Mazzucchelli, color by Richmond Lewis and lettering by Todd Klein

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town’s criminal element is only half the battle; along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets.

Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. Timeless in its appeal, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s masterpiece would stand apart from the crowded comics field even today.

Book Club Picks for January: Brownies and Broomsticks, Batman: Year One and Star Wars Trilogy

I have been waiting until today to make this exciting announcement, I am starting a Star Wars Book Club. I have always wanted to start one but I never got around to doing it but it's a new year and I figure if not now then when. For the book club, I picked Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas, Donald F. Glut and James Kahn. Although I've read it before, I figured we should start this club with newbie Star Wars fans in mind by beginning with the original stories of the saga.

Starting this new club doesn't mean I have forgotten about my other two book clubs, not at all. I'm still equally excited about them as well. For The Book Girl's Book Club, I picked the magical mystery, Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates and for the Comic Book Club, I picked Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.

Here's to a new year, a new month and many more new book club picks.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery book #1) by Bailey Cates

Description:

Katie Lightfoot's tired of loafing around as the assistant manager of an Ohio bakery. So when her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah's quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she enthusiastically agrees.

While working at the Honeybee Bakery—named after Lucy's cat—Katie notices that her aunt is adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren't just tasty—Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells!

When a curmudgeonly customer is murdered outside the Honeybee Bakery, Uncle Ben becomes the prime suspect. With the help of handsome journalist Steve Dawes, charming firefighter Declan McCarthy, and a few spells, Katie and Aunt Lucy stir up some toil and trouble to clear Ben's name and find the real killer.

Book Club Picks for October: Wicked and Batman: The Long Halloween

It's October 1st and that means two things: 1) my reading break is over and I have a lot of books to get caught up on. 2) it's time for new book club picks. Since it's the spookiest month of year, I wanted to pick a couple of books that set the tone for the month.

For The Book Girl's Book Club, I thought we could read Wicked, it's a mystery that centers around writers at a workshop. As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Batman: The Long Halloween, it's a classic I haven't read, so I figure we could read it together.

Here's to enjoying the month with good reads.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: Wicked by Joanne Fluke

Description:

A Killer Rivalry. . .

When Eve Carrington is chosen to participate in an exclusive writers workshop, she knows it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For one month, she will live, write, and share her work with nine other aspiring authors. The top three will get a chance to be published. But when the building they're staying in isn't ready and Eve sees the old mansion they'll be moved into, she starts having second thoughts. Not only is the mansion isolated but the deadlines are tight, the pressure intense, and the competition incredibly fierce. Her biggest rival, Angela, is writing a murder mystery based on the workshop and its participants. It's a brilliant idea. Until life begins to imitate art -- and death begins to knock out the competition . . .

Book Club Picks for September: The Phantom Tollbooth and Faith: Hollywood and Vine

Happy first day of September! It's not even officially fall yet it's already cold and rainy outside. All the dreary weather aside, it time to post this month's book club picks.

Since, last month's pick for The Book Girl's Book Club was literature (I'm nearly finished reading it and will have the review up soon), I wanted to pick something different. I thought we could read The Phantom Tollbooth, a children's classic that have never read before.

Now for the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read Faith: Hollywood and Vine, it's a superhero miniseries that centers around the new hero, Zephyr.

I think both books will make for interesting read.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster with illustration by Jules Feiffer

Description:

For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams. . . .

Book Club Picks for August: When in Doubt, Add Butter and Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Robyn Hood: Origin

I'm a little behind in posting my book club picks for August but I figured better late than never. For The Book Girl's Book Club, I picked When in Doubt, Add Butter because it's been a while since we read any literature. I thought this book seemed interesting with it centering around food and perhaps some quirky characters.

As for the Comic Book Club, I picked Robyn Hood: Origin because I loved the comics I read several years ago. The funny thing is, I didn't read this first book in the Robyn Hood trilogy but read the second (Wanted) and third (Legend) books which were really good.

Let me know if you have any suggestions for book club picks.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: When in Doubt, Add Butter by Beth Harbison

Description:

As far as Gemma is concerned, her days of dating are over. In fact, it's her job to cater other peoples' dates, and that's just fine by her. At thirty-seven, she has her own business, working as a private chef, and has five steady clients who keep her hands full.

There's Lex, the fussy but fabulous department store owner who loves oysters Rockefeller and retro party food; Willa, who is morbidly obese and needs to lose weight under doctor's orders but still believes butter makes everything better; a colorful family who may or may not be part of the Russian mob; an uberwealthy Georgetown family in which the monstrously spoiled wife is "allergic to everything"; and finally, a man she calls "Mr. Tuesday," whom she has never met but to whom she feels a magnetic attraction, in part due to his taste for full-on comfort food.

For Gemma, cooking is predictable. Recipes are certain. Use good ingredients, follow the directions, and you are assured success. Life, on the other hand is full of variables. So when Gemma's takes an unexpected turn on a road she always thought was straight and narrow, she must face her past and move on in ways she never would have imagined. Because sometimes in life, all you need is a little hope, a lot of courage, and—oh yes—butter.

Book Review for the Comic Book Club for July: Black Magick vol #1

Book: Black Magick volume #1: Awakening (issues #1-5) by Greg Rucka with illustrations by Nicola Scott, color by Chiara Arena and letters by Jodi Wynne

Cover by Nicola Scott

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmouth PD... and a witch, two aspects of her life she has struggled to keep separate. Now someone is targeting Rowan, someone who knows her secrets and means to expose her... or worse.

Book Club Picks for July: A Malibu Kind of Romance and Black Magick vol #1

It's a new month and time for new book club picks. For The Book Girl's Book Club, I selected A Malibu Kind of Romance by Synithia Williams, I thought it might be a fun summery romance. You know, it's sort of funny that I absolutely love to watch romance movies but for some reason I don't read a lot of romance novels. And since book club is about reading different genres, I figured why not go with a romance novel.

As for the Comic Book Club, I went with Black Magick volume #1 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott. I heard a lot of really good things about this supernatural series (which is currently on hiatus but should return soon) and I thought it would be a good pick and again it's something different.

What do you guys think of the book club picks? Let me know if there's a book you think we should read.


The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: A Malibu Kind of Romance by Synithia Williams

Description:

Slick lines and sweet nothings have zero effect on ambitious real estate developer Julie Dominick. Her love rules have thankfully saved her from dealing with messy relationship complications. But since R & B superstar Dante Wilson hired her to open his new Malibu nightclub, he's determined to add some pleasure to their business dealings. And Julie's strategy to protect her heart may not stand up to his seductive appeal.

Growing up in a music dynasty, Dante enjoys all the female attention that comes with his fame. For the first time, he knows what it feels like to be brushed off by someone he's falling for. When his usual moves fall flat, he has to show Julie the real man behind all the glitz and glamour. Will it be enough to convince Julie that it's better to break the rules rather than risk losing love's passionate melody?

Book Review for the Comic Book Club for June: Thor: Season One

Book: Thor: Season One by Matthew Sturges with illustrations by Pepe Larraz, color by Wil Ǫuintana and letters by VC's Cory Petit

Cover Art by Julian Totino Tedesco

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

Among the lofty spires of Asgard, Young Thor is the strongest, brashest and most arrogant god of all. But his giant-slashing, troll-smashing days come to an abrupt end when he's tricked by his jealous brother Loki into a foolish attack. Cast down to Earth into the crippled mortal form of Dr. Donald Blake, follow the Thunder God's journey of self-discovery and a mortal man's awakening to the power within. Revisit the fantastical origin of the Son of Odin in this new graphic novel, which thrusts the tale of Thor into the modern age with thunderous results! In this epic saga of towering frost giants, belching maidens and massive battles, one hero must decide which identity is truly his - before both of the worlds he loves are destroyed!

Book Club Picks for June: My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan and Thor: Season One

It is officially the start of a new month and that means new book club picks.

I really can't believe the last time we read a young adult book for the book club was The Carrie Diaries back in June 2017. Yeah, it's been a whole year which is why I thought we could read My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan by Seth Rudetsky for The Book Girl's Book Club. The funny thing is I read the second book The Rise and Fall of a Theater Geek first and I absolutely loved it. So I figured this would make good read as well.

As for the Comic Book Club, I thought we could read Thor: Season One by Matthew Sturges and Pepe Larraz. Marvel Comics released these Season One books as way to re-introduce many of the popular characters origin stories to new (and old) readers.



The Book Girl's Book Club Pick:

Book: My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan (Justin Goldblatt book #1) by Seth Rudetsky

Description:

Justin has two goals for sophomore year: to date Chuck, the hottest boy in school, and to become the king of Cool U, the table in the cafeteria where the "in" crowd sits.

Unfortunately, he has the wrong look (short, plump, Brillo-pad curls), he has the wrong interests (Broadway, chorus, violin), and he has the wrong friends (Spencer, into Eastern religions, and Mary Ann, who doesn't shave her armpits). And Chuck? Well, he's not gay; he's dating Becky, a girl in chorus with whom Justin is friendly.

But Justin is determined.

In detention one day (because he saw Chuck get it first), Justin comes up with a perfect plan: to allow Becky to continue dating Chuck, whom Becky's dad hates. They will pretend that Becky is dating Justin, whom Becky's dad loves. And when Becky and Justin go out on a fake date, Chuck will meet up with them for a real date with Becky. Chuck's bound to find Justin irresistible, right? What could go wrong?