Rachel Reads & Reviews

Interview with Tim Hanley

Tim Hanley is an author and comic historian with a special focus on superheroines. Here, he kindly answered my questions to talk about his books, essays and sexism in the comics industry. 1. Let’s start off easy, when did you first get into comics? What was the first issue you read? I don’t ever remember…

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July 13, 2022

Interview

#archiecomics, #bettyandveronicatheleadingladiesofriverdale, #comics, #dccomics, #investigatingloislane, #notallsupermen, #psychologyofwonderwomen, #rachelreads&reviews, #themanylivesofcatwoman, #timhanley, #wonderwomanunbound

Ranking The Wallflowers

Devil in Winter: This was my favorite as it is very Beauty and the Beast-esque. The shyest and richest wallflower, Evie Jenner enter a Faustian deal with the rakish Lord Sebastian St. Vincent. Marriage so she can escape her abusive relatives and he can have more finances to pump into his gentleman’s club. It’s just…

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July 10, 2022

Rankings

#awallflowerchristmas, #devilinwinter, #ithappenedoneautumn, #lisakleypas, #macmillan, #rachelreads&reviews, #romance, #scandalinspring, #secretsofasummernight, #thewallflowers

Book Highlight: Grandes Dreamers

This heartfelt children’s book by Argelia Atilano with vivid illustrations by Anna Alvarado covers 12 inspirational Latinas that have broke barriers and changed perceptions of what Latinas can do in the U.S. Most of them are well-known like Rita Moreno, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for those who don’t know the popular acronym for the representative), J.Lo.,…

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July 9, 2022

Book/Author Highlight

#annaalvarado, #argeliatilano, #bookbaby, #grandesdreamers, #latinas, #nonfiction, #rachelreads&reviews

Susan Korman Interview

1. How did you get started in the publishing industry? I answered an ad in the New York Times for an editorial assistant position. I had to pass a typing test to get hired!

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July 8, 2022

Interview

#editor, #magicatticclub, #overexposed, #rachelreads&reviews, #susankorman

Jacqueline Dembar Greene Interview

Jacqueline Dembar Greene is a writer of lower/middle grade historical fiction and creator of Rebecca Rubin for American Girl. In this here interview she talks about her inspiration, heritage and historical fiction books. She also kindly provided cover images. Please enjoy! What first drew you to reading? More specifically, the historic fiction genre? Growing up…

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July 7, 2022

Interview

#americangirl, #historicalfiction, #jacquelinedembargreene, #lowergrade, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #rebeccarubin, #the2001worldtradecenterattack, #theleveller, #thetriangleshirtwaistfactory, #walktillyoudisappear

Archie-Josie Crossovers

It’s pretty easy to guess that the most popular spin off from Archie comics is Josie and the Pussycats. Perhaps even more popular considering how their movie became a cult favorite. And everyone knows their theme song- Josie and the Pussycats, long tails and ears for hats! That’s why it’s always a treat when the…

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July 6, 2022

Book Suggestions

#archiecomics, #arocknrollromance, #rachelreads&reviews, #rockintheworld, #simonvsJLO, #thearchies&josieandthepussycats, #zerotorockhero

Stephanie Plum #28-29

Technically not a reread as this is the first time I’ve read these Plum books, but also not a review since I was reading for entertainment, not to look for things that are good or bad. So these are just my thoughts on the latest Plum offerings. As one can see by the titles alone…

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July 5, 2022

Book Suggestions

#comedymystery, #fortuneandglory, #gameon, #janetevanovich, #rachelreads&reviews, #simon&schuster, #stephanieplum, #tantalizingtwentyseven, #temptingtwentyeight

Ali’s Pretty Little Lies Review

Big warning here. Technically this book is a prequel and chronologically takes place before the first book. But it came out after #13 or something and reveals quite a few things, and by reveals, it changes how you view what came before. So spoilers ahead.

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July 4, 2022

Reviews

#alisprettylittlelies, #harpercollins, #mystery, #prettylittleliars, #rachelreads&reviews, #sarashepard, #YA

Interview with J.H. Sweet

J.H. Sweet is the author of a number of Christian-inspired fantasy books for kids. In this interview she discusses her longrunning Fairy Chronicles series, Christianity, philosphy and the timelessness of stories. Please enjoy. 1. What sparked you to become a writer? Love of reading, to start with; but also, English was my favorite subject in…

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July 3, 2022

Interview

#fairies, #fantasy, #jhsweet, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #thefairychronicles

Interview with Maya Rodale

Maya Rodale is a bestseller author of historical romance, nonfiction and young adult as well as a lecturer and advocate for the romance genre which you can find in many respected mediums like NPR, The Huffington Post, PBS and more. Please enjoy this interview where she discusses the bad reputation of romance as well as…

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July 2, 2022

Interview

#aliceandgabbysexcellentadventure, #badboysandwallflowers, #dangerousbooksforgirls, #historicalfiction, #historicalromance, #keepingupwiththecavendishes, #mayarodale, #rachelreads&reviews, #regencyromance, #romance, #thegildedagegirlsclub, #themadgirlsofnewyork, #thewritinggirls