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Giving the Devil His Due

Giving the Devil His DueGiving the Devil His Due by Rebecca Brewer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full disclosure: I have a story in this charity anthology, “Daughter of Echidna,” but given the impressive lineup of authors and the good cause for which it’s raising money, I would have read it anyway!

Reading sixteen stories in a row about the abusers of women meeting their comeuppance could result in a feeling of monotony, but credit goes to the authors for keeping things fresh and different in each story. You’ll find everything from secret societies to ancient gods to TALES FROM THE CRYPT-style supernatural twists. As with any anthology, some stories resonated with me more than others, but I didn’t find a single dud in the bunch.

All net proceeds from sales of this anthology go toward supporting The Pixel Project’s anti-violence against women programs, campaigns, and resources. Pick it up; you won’t be disappointed. It’s sixteen great stories for one great cause!

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Night of the Mannequins

Night of the Mannequins: A Tor.com OriginalNight of the Mannequins: A Tor.com Original by Stephen Graham Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

NIGHT OF THE MANNEQUINS isn’t what I expected it to be, but like so many of the works of Stephen Graham Jones, it pulled me in right from the start regardless. Jones’s mastery of narrative voice is in the spotlight here. You’re so deep in Sawyer’s head from the get-go that it’s almost like a magic trick how Jones is able to do it without you noticing. His command of characterization and detail while using an economy of words continues to amaze me. As with most of his fiction, there’s a deep, underlying sense of tragedy throughout, a sadness that seeps under your skin. Jones always writes something special, and even if this novella isn’t what you think it is, it’ll stick with you long after you read its stunning finale.

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Men to Avoid in Art and Life

Men to Avoid in Art and LifeMen to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A clever, funny book that matches classic paintings of men and women with captions of the men saying sexist, patronizing things to the women. I laughed out loud several times. Genuinely hilarious with some biting social satire.

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Addams’ Apple: The New York Cartoons of Charles Addams

Addams' Apple: The New York Cartoons of Charles AddamsAddams’ Apple: The New York Cartoons of Charles Addams by Charles Addams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Clever, witty, and delightful cartoons by the inimitable Charles Addams, all highlighting the absurdities of life in New York City. Just perfect.

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