"We homeless ones will find our home, though it may take a walk through the wilderness of unmet desire to get there. It may take exposing the hollowness of our own desire to know the satisfaction of the wild love of God."

This graphic novel was amazing. The art work was beautiful and the dialogue was profound. I can't recommend it enough, especially for those who have experienced trauma, tragedy, or loss. Plus, there's Serenity and Doctor Who references, which makes it brilliant.

"Mr. March, if gentlemen were to kill themselves every time a wife had a mild flirtation with someone else agreeable, London would be up to its waist in corpses, and the entire aristocracy would have died out centuries ago. In fact, they never would have made it past the crusades." #thomaspitt #tradesmanpoet

Comics artist Ellen Forney was diagnosed with bipolar just before her 30th birthday. Marbles is the story of her years-long journey to find stability through medication, yoga, and therapy. Her biggest fear is losing her creativity by being heavily medicated. Gripping story and stark ink drawings

You know how our kids' schools are always asking for volunteers? I volunteered for the library so I wouldn't have to talk to anyone. I LOVE IT. Organizing all the shelves is the best therapy, I always feel energized afterwards. It is far from quiet though:) I still highly recommend it.

Sue Monk Kidd is the kind of writer whose words you can't eat fast enough but leave you desperate for more. Her descriptions and turns of phrase are nothing short of magical and she translates the inner workings of the heart into pure poetry, the kind that makes you reel from the energy of the truth. I feel like I need to get my own copy and underline all the things.

I'm not a huge DC fan, except Wonder Woman, but I LOVED this new Supergirl. The story was really engaging, and humorous, and the artwork was incredible. Can't wait to find Vol. 2!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel written by Gail Simone. It was engaging and at times humorous. It's rare to find a female comics writer although hopefully that will keep changing.

"Humans become little isolated clusters on their isolated planets." I finally read it! I feared losing my #geekcred so I found the most beautiful copy I could to make it irresistible. Silken bookmark, gilded pages, and impressive heft. I liked it a lot. I especially loved the strength and power of the women. Are the other Dune books worth reading?

"Adverse Childhood Experiences change the architecture of our brains and the health of our immune systems. They trigger and sustain inflammation in both body and brain, and they influence our overall physical health and longevity long into adulthood." It makes so much sense now.

I think I need to read all these again. #workplacebooks #septphotochallenge #CMOSforever #amwriting

I think I need to read all these again. #workplacebooks #septphotochallenge #CMOSforever #amwriting

I love that we get a little more of Firefly in these graphic novels. Joss's name on the cover is all you need to know it's gonna be good, and it has the same Whedon witticisms we've come to love and expect. #browncoatsforever

I just deleted my review accidentally. And I really liked that one. I'll try to remember it tomorrow. And I'll try not to cry.

I want to love Saga like everyone else does, but I get tired of random weird sexual things thrown in to the stories, not just in Saga, but some others. Robot orgy? Not a fan. The art is absolutely beautiful and I love the narration from the future, I just get bored with gratuitous sex scenes that seem superfluous. It's distracting, just not in a good way. *wink*

This is one of my favorite books set at a college. I'm new to this #funphotofriday thing but I really like it.

Jean Vanier is one of the deepest, most profound writers I know. He started the L'Arche communities for intellectually disabled people so they could live with others and feel like part of a family. There are over 100 homes all over the world and he writes about his experiences with these people he has invited in, and how THEY have caused him to grow and change and become more human.

I really enjoyed this book. It contains issues 1-7 and even though I haven't read Spider-Woman that much, it stands alone as well. Her parents were agents of HYDRA and her father injected her with radioactive venom to give her powers. This series opens with her being freed after a kidnapping and her identity had been stolen by a Skrull shape-shifting crazy woman who did all kinds of terrible things as Jessica Drew. The artwork is very striking.

I love literary humor and I especially appreciate it in a comic.

This is Agents of SHIELD member Bobbi Morse's alter ego. There have been a bunch of great female-led comics the past few years and this is one of them.

My #funfridayphoto is of Rory Hemdrix from Girlchild. She's born into ruin and finds her way out. Rory's been told she is one of the "third-generation bastards surely on the road to whoredom." I can relate. This book was so good it inspired me to write a poem based on it. If anyone wants to read it, let me know!

Hanging out at the Chicago Comic Con enjoying a panel discussion on diversity in pop culture. One of the panelists recommended this trilogy by a woman of color. Another panel I went to was about using comics in the classroom.

I loved the artwork in this, but I was alternately disturbed and intrigued. It was dark and unsettling, I'm not sure how I feel about it. The language was beautiful and the author's story about writing it was sad and informed the tone of the book. Has anyone read this? What did you think? I especially am interested in hearing thoughts on the Minno parts. @Liberty

When I was 13 I was walking home from the library reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and walked headfirst into a pole. I regret nothing. #amreading #alwaysreading #readinghurts #butitsworthit

Happy National Book Lovers Day!! This is Edgar Allen Crow and he is perched atop my hardcover Madeleine L'Engle collection on invisible shelves. I've inducted my daughter, Phoenix, into her own love of L'Engle and it makes me incredibly happy, especially when A Wind in the Door was required reading and my girl got to tell her teacher she already read it. My work is done.

Anyone near Chicago? David Duchovny is doing a reading and signing at Wilson Abbey in Uptown. I don't know if I ever want to see him if he's not being Mulder.

I may be biased since I HAVE AN ESSAY IN IT (!) but this book is a gorgeous collection of raw stories about love, loss, faith, grief, redemption, hope, courage, and grace.

I loved this story of a girl and her cat surviving on a hostile planet for three years after completing a mission. They pass the time rebuilding a robot and trying not to tangle with two warring tribes. She is plucky and endearing. Highly recommended.

I started reading it and realized that it takes place in my neighborhood! And the library where I got the book is the library in the book! Very well done story and illustrations.

"I like grown people. Baby animals. I watch that bouncing internet goat video, like, three times a week. I just . . . never wanted to be a mom. You know?"

"Life is a struggle, and a good spy goes in there and fights." ~Harriet the Spy Anyone else have literary tattoos? Please share!