Nicholas Nelson
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
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Nicholas Nelson
- Jul 15, 2020
- 3 min
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
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Nicholas Nelson
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Mighty Be Our Powers by Lehmah Gbowee (2011)
"... Gbowee shows us that power comes from within."
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Nicholas Nelson
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
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....
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 22, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 21, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Coucou Circle France
Although English speakers must read the entire show through captions, the first season of The Circle France is so INTERESTING and...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 13, 2020
- 7 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- Apr 10, 2020
- 2 min
Educated by Tara Westover
Tara Westover and her journey discovering the world outside of her hometown life. Using quick-witted anecdotes and illustrious moments...
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Nicholas Nelson
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- Apr 3, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nicholas Nelson
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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