Link to the 1718 Songs for Students Spotify Playlist. Dear students, Introduction: If you have no idea what I’m taking about, you either missed class when I talked about this, you weren’t paying attention, or you’re not one of my current students. All sound possibilities. No matter how you got here, welcome. I hope if…
Summary: This is the spoiler review for Solo. You have been warned. Short version of the non-spoiler review: I enjoyed it, but it didn’t blow me away like any of the originals or hit the “wow, only Star Wars could be this good” button. Additional Comments: – Not quite an opening crawl, but I do…
Summary: Han, a street kid from Corellia manages to slip off the planet. Unfortunately, his best friend/girlfriend, Qi’ra, does not. Thus begins his quest to make some serious credits and get back to his home planet. Things don’t exactly go to plan, but like all things, Star Wars-y, they work out from a certain…
Introduction: Science fiction comes in many flavors. It’s not all aliens and spaceships. Sometimes, science that matters most. Writers who strive for near-future science fiction typically ask “what if” a lot. What’s the trick to making it realistic? Go a step further than what’s possible now. For The Dark Side of Science, the whole premise…
I tried valiantly to get you a picture, but WordPress would have none of that. 4.45/5 Stars Great Start to an Epic Fantasy Summary: Searon and Starlyn and company go on an epic quest to save Calthoria from all kinds of evil. Additional Comments: – I heard the audiobook version, so forgive me if…
Introduction: Some people aren’t sold on the idea of Christian mysteries having a place in the world. First, I’ll explore my general expectations of “Christian” books. Next, I’ll explain the difference between clean mystery and Christian mystery. Then, I will dive deeper into what I think makes a mystery book “Christian.” Finally, I’ll touch on…
Introduction: Hey, I’m J.J. Francesco and my books are probably one of the only places in the literary world where you can get a hybrid of Criminal Minds type psychopath, Lifetime movie type melodrama, and Sunday morning Catholic themes. Well, at least I like to think so. If you’re here, you’re probably on a scavenger…
Summary: Jack’s struggling to take care of his wife. She has good days and bad days. On good days, she remembers who she is, where she is, and what she’s doing. On bad days, she could end up anywhere in a panic because her mind’s being blasted to bits by an awful disease. Additional…
Summary: A young Rider leaves the comfort of home to track down a dragon hatching snatcher. He vows to bring justice, but is that the only way? Additional Comments: – It’s been long enough since I heard the first book that I had to spend the first bit orienting myself with the world again. –…
Summary: About 8 separate tales featuring dragons of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Additional Comments: – I heard the audiobook, and I went into it knowing I already like the narrator. This is one of the first books that I had a hard time finding on audible due to the fact that there are…