Brad B.'s Blog
Animanga Club March 10
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:45PM Join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store, from a raffle to trivia to a mystery anime to top it all off. What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Come hang out and let your inner otaku run free.
Mar 08, 2010
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Pokemon Tournament Sat. Mar. 6
Join us Saturday, March 6 between 1:00 and 5:00PM for our Pokemon Tournament. Bring your Nintendo DS and your copy of Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum for a tounrmanet style poke-throwdown! No registration required.
Mar 04, 2010
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Incarceron
Incarceron is one of the more wildly imaginative books I've read in a while. Forests made out of metal, airships inside, and animals that might have a bit wiring weaved into their veins. The narrative winds between a boy trapped inside a futuristic, living prison and a girl on the outside, in a faux 17th century world, trying to get him out. The outside world has outlawed technology and everyone is forced to live "in period", though occasionally people cheat, which makes for some intersting scenes...like a scullery maid secretly whipping out a laser wand to get rid of her wrinkles... Try this for a fresh, original fantasy.
Mar 04, 2010
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Supernatural / Mystery Graphic Novels
Here's a list for those who like mystery/horror comics, some pulpy, and some gruesome:- Locke and Key by Joe Hill
- The Last Winter by Larry Fressenden
- 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles
- Twilight Zone: the after hours by Mark Kneece
- The Big Book of the Unexplained by Doug Moench
- Graphic Classics H. P. Lovecraft edited by Tom Pomplon
- Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison
- The Goon Vol.
Mar 03, 2010
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Omnibus Evil
Check out the first two of our newly arrived Star Wars omnibus comic collections — close to 400 pages of jedi goodness. It's the type of book that just feels good to hold in your hands, and it doesn't hurt that the comics are good too. Rise of the Sith and Menace Revealed give you each a taste of dark jedi and bounty hunters alike. Yeah, you get the familiar good guys thrown in there, like Qui-Gon and Mace Windu, trying to save the day, but be honest, it's the bad guys that have you hooked. It's o.k. I won't tell anyone you've joined the dark side. It'll be our little secret. Take a peek.
Feb 21, 2010
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Euchre Tournament Saturday, 2:00-5:00PM
Do you rule the Euchre table? Join us for a day of socializing and showmanship on Saturday, February 20, 2:00-5:00PM for our Euchre Tournament. You can sign up with a partner if you've got one in mind (just put their name in the notes when you register), or by yourself and we'll team you up. Adults and teens welcome!
Feb 18, 2010
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Iron-Mania
Does the anticipation for Iron-Man 2 this summer have you going crazy? Well, tide yourself over with a little Invincible Iron Man: World's Most Wanted. One of the best Iron-man storylines in a long while, Tony Stark, no longer head of S.H.I.E.L.D., is a hunted man on the run. He's trying to wipe his own mind to make sure secrets stay hidden, avoid capture...plus Pepper Potts gets her own Iron-armor. Good stuff; take a peek.
Feb 14, 2010
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Getting Guys to Read
Boys have trouble reading. It's true. Girls totally blow us away at this, I'm ashamed to say. The Michigan Reading Association cites factors such as the need for boys to be more active and the fact that if they don't see other guys reading then they don't think of it as a 'guys' activity. Check out the pamphlet attached to get some tips for getting guys to pick up a book. I'll give you a hint: 'Forcing' them to read isn't on the list. Fathers reading to their sons is.[photo by Cayusa]
Feb 06, 2010
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I <3 Ninjas
So, you like ninjas. You're a fan of Naruto. But, you're also a romance junky. Admit it. You also kind of think all the female characters in Naruto are kind of weak. Well, then I've got the perfect thing for you: Tail of the Moon. Strong female lead, shinobi missions, and a love story to round it all out. Or, check out Shinobi Life for a mix of action and romance in even amounts. Hey, there's nothing that says you can't have your ninja and romance fix at the same time. Go ahead.
Jan 29, 2010
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DC / Marvel Animation on Its Way
Check out the latest slew of animated comic book adaptions we've got on the way. Be warned, these videos are a little edgier (and a touch more violent) than your standard Saturday morning cartoon fare, partially because they try to stay truer to their comic book origins. It makes for some good storytelling though. We've got several fan favorites, including Hulk, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Superman / Batman, and Green Lantern.
Jan 24, 2010
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2010 Award Winners Announced
ALA announced the Youth Media Award winners today.- Going Bovine by Libba Bray won the Printz
- When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead won the Newbery
- The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney won the Caldecott
Jan 18, 2010
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Teen Animanga Club Jan. 13
Wednesday, January 13, 6:30-8:45PM Join us for our monthly meeting of the Animanga Club! We've got all sorts of zaniness in store, from a raffle to karaoke to a mystery anime to top it all off. What is it this month? Sorry, no hints. Come hang out and let your inner otaku run free.
Jan 12, 2010
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D.N.Angel is back!
After a 3 year hiatus, Yukiru Sugisaki has decided to revive her fan favorite manga D.N.Angel! Volume 12 and 13 have just come out. If you haven't read this, now's the perfect time. The story revolves around a middle school student who magically transforms into another person, the thief Dark, whenever he spots the girl he loves. If only she could love him back it would break the curse. Well, things are a lot more complicated than they seem...
Jan 11, 2010
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Terry Pratchett's Nation Dramatized
In October the UK's Guardian hosted a contest for young readers to turn Terry Pratchett's Nation into a dramatization. The winners have just been announced. I couldn't help thinking that more books should be made into movies by fans... especially because these homemade films are amazing. Take a look at the winners and get the low down on this unusual contest.
Dec 26, 2009
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Battle for The Cowl
Here it is, what you've been waiting for, the new Batman revealed. If you don't know what I'm talking about I'm about to spoil something for you so you might want to stop reading right now. Still there? Batman died. Yeah. Sorry, it's old news now. What you might not know is that everyone who's anyone has come crawling out of the woodwork to take his place. Batman: Battle for The Cowl is the no holds barred fight to see who will become the new caped crusader with pointy ears. Curious? Take a peek.
Dec 18, 2009
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