Iron Man Enter the Mandarin

Title
Iron Man Enter the Mandarin

Library Link

Enter
the mandarin / Joe Casey ; artist, Eric Canete
Casey,
Joe. New York : Marvel ; London : Diamond [distributor], 2008.

10 Second Review
Iron man investigates a strange occurrence and finds the Mandarin causing trouble.

Great art but not much story.
However, Iron man fans will probably still enjoy it.

Includes a brief Mandarin origin story.

Notes
Artist Eric Canete provides a unique look for Iron Man.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Cell

Title
Cell

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Cell : a novel / by Stephen King
King, Stephen, 1947-
Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2006.

10 Second Review
A mysterious signal is sent out via cell phones and all kinds of
King-esque mayhem ensues.

An easy, enjoyable read with endearing characters.
Similar to The Stand but different enough to please King fans.

Notes
While less gory then other King novels, it may still be too much for younger readers.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Batman: Joker's Asylum

Title
Batman: Joker's Asylum

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Batman
: Joker's Asylum
New York : DC Comics, c2008.

10 Second Review
A collection of creepy stories narrated by the Joker.
All of the Batman staples have their own story to include the Joker, Penguin, Poison Ivy and Two-face.

Good stories and great art make for a fun read.

Notes
More violent then the average comic so it might be a bit heavy for younger readers.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a

Truly Mars & Venus

Title
Truly Mars & Venus

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Truly
Mars & Venus : the illustrated essential Men are from Mars, women are from
Venus / John Gray ; illustrations by Barbara Slate

10 Second Review
An illustrated version of the relationship standard.

Short and simple, this book provides useful and insightful information for understanding yourself and the opposite sex.

Notes
While an easy read, feel free to skip to topics of interest.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

X-men Magneto Testament

Title
X-men Magneto Testament

Library Link

X-Men
: Magneto testament
Magneto TestamentPak, Greg.New York : Marvel
Publishing Inc., 2009.Year: 2009

10 Second Review
This book follows the story of a Jewish family and their struggles to survive under Nazi rule.

This book succeeds in capturing the horror of Nazi concentration camps in a graphic novel format. However, it has very little to do with the Marvel character Magneto.

Notes
Includes recently recovered art from a concentration camp prisoner.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

The Summoning

Title
The Summoning

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The summoning / Kelley Armstrong.
Armstrong,
Kelley.
New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, c2008.
1st ed.

10 Second Review
Chloe skips class for the first time to secretly dye her hair and comes face to face with a melted-face ghost that desperately wants to talk. This leads straight to the nut house where Chloe learns that not everyone is who they seem. Including herself.

Clever and engaging writing with interesting, complex characters.
A great book with a fast pace that should have wide appeal.

Notes
Should appeal to Twilight, Harry Potter and Maximum ride fans.

Learning CurveLow: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
The Summoning
The Awakening
The Reckoning (05/2010)

Oh my goddess 12

Title
Oh my goddess 12

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Oh
My Goddess! 12 / story and art by Kosuke Fujishima ; original translation by
Dana Lewis and Toren Smith ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and Betty Dong
with Tom2K, Tom Orzechowski, L. Lois Buhalis and Tomoko Saito
Fujishima,
Kōsuke.

10 Second Review
Another goddess, Peorth, tries to outdo Keiichi's Belldandy in the dating department.

Light-hearted reading and excellent illustrations make this a fun book.

Notes
Peorth may have a secret agenda.

Learning Curve
Moderate: It may take readers a few books to catch on.

Reading Order
There are 30+ books in this series.

My Secret: A PostSecret Book

Title
My Secret: A PostSecret Book

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My secret : a PostSecret book / compiled by Frank Warren.
New York : Regan,
c2006.
1st ed.

10 Second Review
According to wikipedia "PostSecret is an ongoing community mail art project, created by Frank Warren, in which people mail their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. Select secrets are then posted on the PostSecret website, or used for PostSecret's books or museum exhibits."

A simple, yet strangely gripping book that may offer some surprising insights.

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

Notes
Some topics may not be appropriate for younger readers.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a

Amazing Spider-man: Kraven's First Hunt

Title
Amazing Spider-man: Kraven's First Hunt

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Kraven's
first hunt / by Marc Guggenheim and Zeb Wells ; artist, Phil Jimenez
Guggenheim,
Marc.

10 Second Review
Peter Parker's new roommate is angry with both him and Spider-man. Kraven gives the new roomie plenty to get upset about.

Good art and good story.
Fans should enjoy this book as things seem to be back to normal for Spidey.

Notes
Vermin and Dare Devil make an appearance.

Learning Curve
Low: Should be good for new readers.

Reading Order
Occurs after 'One More Day'

10,000 Dreams Interpreted

Title
10,000 Dreams Interpreted

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10,000 dreams interpreted : a dictionary of dreams / by Gustavus Hindman Miller.
Miller,
Gustavus Hindman, 1857-
New York : Sterling, [2007].
Rev. and
updated / by Hans Holzer.

10 Second Review
Have any weird dreams lately?
Do you wonder what they might mean?
This book might offer some help.

It covers a wide array of topics and offers interpretations of even the strangest dream.

Notes
An interesting book but know that intrepreting dreams can be very subjective.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Superman: The Third Kryptonian

Title
Superman: The Third Kryptonian

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Superman. The third Kryptonian! / Kurt Busiek ... [et al.]
New York : DC
Comics, 2008.

10 Second Review
A strange visitor informs Superman that there is a new Kryptonian on Earth.
Superman is not the only one interested in finding this mysterious stranger.

Good story and great art.
Story offers a different view of the people of Krypton.
Not everyone is as selfless as Superman.

Notes
Clark takes Pa Kent on an unusual fishing trip.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a