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Axiom's End, an Incredible Debut by Lindsay Ellis
Set in an alternate version of 2007, Cora Sabino believes her father has leaked proof of alien contact from a top secret government facility
Nicholas Nelson
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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Why Slavery's Reach is the Book I Needed Most
Following slaveholder money and power in Minnesota, Slavery's Reach ... by Christopher P. Lehman generates an image of pro-slavery Minnesota
Nicholas Nelson
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Mighty Be Our Powers by Lehmah Gbowee (2011)
"... Gbowee shows us that power comes from within."
Nicholas Nelson
Jul 1, 20202 min read
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March Trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell (2013-2016)
“I was thinking of you. I was thinking of you and Martin. I was thinking about the years of work, the bloodshed… the people who didn’t...
Nicholas Nelson
Jun 10, 20203 min read
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Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865)
“This book is over 100 years old, why are you writing a review on this?” When times become tough, this is the work I always come back to...
Nicholas Nelson
Jun 5, 20203 min read
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Stonewall by David Carter (2005)
In this nearly definitive work on the Stonewall Riots of 1969, David Carter combines interviews, newspapers, radio shows, pamphlets, and...
Nicholas Nelson
May 29, 20202 min read
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 (2005) Still 100%
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked....
Nicholas Nelson
May 27, 20203 min read
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Stardew Valley (2016)
Farmville and Animal Crossing meet the graphics of early Pokemon games in Stardew Valley. Harvest your produce, catch the best fish, mine...
Nicholas Nelson
May 22, 20203 min read
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Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall is a Must See
Between dance breaks and jokes, Ben Platt comes out strong in this live recording at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Recorded on...
Nicholas Nelson
May 21, 20203 min read
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Ms. Marvel (2015)
Introducing one of the newest Marvel heroes, Ms. Marvel. “Ms. Marvel,” you say. “Isn’t that just Captain Marvel’s name?” Well, yes. But...
Nicholas Nelson
May 20, 20202 min read
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Coucou Circle France
Although English speakers must read the entire show through captions, the first season of The Circle France is so INTERESTING and...
Nicholas Nelson
May 15, 20203 min read
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The Wrong Missy is a Dude Film I Never Needed
Directed by Tyler Spindel. Written by Chris Pappas and Kevin Barnett. This is a movie for those who loved All About Steve, Grown Ups, and...
Nicholas Nelson
May 14, 20202 min read
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Book Review: The First 10 Marvel Mystery Comics
The remastered image here is the very first cover of a marvel superhero as we think of them today. Characters will come and go, but this...
Nicholas Nelson
May 13, 20207 min read
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Award-Winning “All The Wild Hungers” by Karen Babine
Karen Babine has done it again, winning the 2020 Minnesota Book Award in Memoir/Creative Nonfiction. As the subtitle suggests (A Season...
Nicholas Nelson
May 6, 20202 min read
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Educated by Tara Westover
Tara Westover and her journey discovering the world outside of her hometown life. Using quick-witted anecdotes and illustrious moments...
Nicholas Nelson
Apr 10, 20202 min read
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Schitt’s Creek’s Happy Ending
Moira is in pure control of her wig and costume game, patrolling and prancing around like she owns every place. Her character has made...
Nicholas Nelson
Apr 7, 20202 min read
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When You Ask Me Where I’m Going by Jasmin Kaur
A poetry, prose, and illustration hybrid, this collection shows what it means to be unheard in a world refusing to listen. Using powerful...
Nicholas Nelson
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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Another Life
Just this morning, I finished the first season of the Netflix Original Another Life. From a general survey online, this show comes up...
Nicholas Nelson
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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