Kawaii Overload: Rilakkuma By Your Side by Aki Kondō (ARC)

"It will be alright. Since we will always be together." This is one part of the beloved Rilakkuma character books series, where Rilakkuma, Kiroitori (Yellow Bird), and Korilakkuma combine everyday scenes with unexpected insights. This book is great to read from the beginning or from any page you'd like. You can meet Rilakkuma again and … Continue reading Kawaii Overload: Rilakkuma By Your Side by Aki Kondō (ARC)

Will You Take the Pill? “Guinea Pigs” by Benacquista & Barral

"Forgetting is necessary to our survival, just as fear is." A pharmaceutical testing center. Three human test subjects. Three pills a day for twenty-one days. And at the end, a check for 3,500 euros. Our three guinea pigs begin the test thinking they’re in it for the money. Three weeks later, they leave transformed. Have … Continue reading Will You Take the Pill? “Guinea Pigs” by Benacquista & Barral

For the Awkward Little Alien in All of Us: “Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too” by Jomny Sun

"u may be sad because u are sad. it is ok to be sad but if u are sad because happiness is fleeting, just remember that sadness is also fleeting too." The illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, where he meets all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on … Continue reading For the Awkward Little Alien in All of Us: “Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too” by Jomny Sun

Book Review: Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen (eARC)

"Everything leaves a little mark." A heartwarming story of friendship, loss, and finding your way home from debut author/illustrator Mai K. Nguyen! Willow loves the woods near her house. They’re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, … Continue reading Book Review: Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen (eARC)