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Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction (Hardcover)

By Lisa Kröger, Melanie R. Anderson

$19.99

ISBN: 9781683691389

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Published: Quirk Books - September 17th, 2019

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This is a great place to start if you're a horror lover looking for more authors to read. There are so many mentioned in this book, not just the big names. I appreciate the trigger warnings that accompany discussions of some works, as there are some topics you may want to know about ahead of time. A beautiful ode to women horror and speculative fiction writers (including pulp fiction!).

Stacey

Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet's Ace Reporter (Paperback)

By Tim Hanley

$18.95

ISBN: 9781613733325

Availability: It's Complicated--Email info@portersquarebooks.com

Published: Chicago Review Press - March 1st, 2016

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Lois Lane has existed in comics as long as Superman and is just as iconic. At her best, she's a tough-as-nails reporter risking life and limb to get a story. At her worst, she's a ditzy damsel in distress. Learn the turbulent 80-year history of the woman only a man of steel could keep up with her, and see how she has reflected and inspired real women in the ongoing battle for gender equality.

 

Shana

Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms (Paperback)

By Ethan Gilsdorf

$14.95

ISBN: 9781599219943

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Published: Lyons Press - September 1st, 2010

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Even if you've never rolled a polyhedral die in your life, you're bound to enjoy Ethan Gilsdorf's journey from teenage dungeon master to geek scholar extraordinaire.  Written in the form of a quest, this book chronicles the author's travels through various fantasy subcultures, while attempting to answer some big questions: What makes fantasy appealing?  Is it escapism, and is that healthy?  Why would a self-respecting liberal feminist pine for the Middle Ages?  Whether donning a monk tunic for a live action role playing game or trying to pick up chicks at DragonCon, Gilsdorf turns out witty, insightful journalism that's a pleasure to read.  
Kim