I don’t know about you, but I love a good team effort. Personality clashes, slippery loyalties, and found family–I just can’t get enough of these stories, which is probably why I love the Avengers so much. The novels on this Avengers-inspired book list might not all be about superheroes, though …
Continue ReadingWho’s Your Superhero Patronus?
It’s one thing to have a superhero personality. It’s an another thing altogether to wave your magic wand and conjure a dementor-bashing incarnation of Captain Marvel or Thor. Which MCU hero answers when you expecto your patronum? Take the quiz and find out! Raised by a heartsick AI, she’s programmed …
Continue ReadingThe Umbrella Academy Fan’s Book List
Umbrella Academy is the best thing I’ve seen on television in a long time. From the dark humor to the electric visuals and rockout action scenes, it was solidly awesome from episode one on. Mostly, I found myself invested in the characters. I particularly love Klaus. Vanya is a standout, …
Continue ReadingThe Guardians of the Galaxy Fan’s Book List
Guardians of the Galaxy might be my favorite film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first one falls among a handful of movies I never tire of–and I have to love how Vol. 2 doubles down on the found-family dynamics. I’ll never forget the surprised delight of watching Chris Pratt …
Continue ReadingHow to Set Up Your Supervillain Lair
Are you a supervillain who dreams of world domination? Do you have a patent pending on a superpower-suppressing serum? Do you possess 5/6 infinity stones? If you replied “yes” to any of the above, you’re going to need a secret lair ASAP. Here are some tips to get you started. …
Continue ReadingFun Books for Iron Man Fans
When I went to see the first Iron Man film in the theaters, I was far from sold on the concept. But I was living in New York City, it was a sweltering summer, and movie theaters have air conditioning. Besides, everyone kept saying it was cool. So I figured …
Continue ReadingScene-Stealing Sidekicks
How would Frodo get to Mount Doom without Sam? (He wouldn’t.) Where would Dr. Frankenstein be without Igor to cackle at his side? (If we’re being honest, probably the same place–Igor’s not in the book, after all.) Who would we hate in Batman without Robin to shout “Holy” everything? (We …
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