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Love Letter Card Game is one of those games that is easy to learn, fun to pick up, and the perfect transition game when you need a break between Twilight Imperium and Arkham Horror. For two to four players, each round lasts until only one player is left standing or the deck is exhausted. Equal parts luck and strategy and lasting only about 30 minutes, both the novice and expert gamer will find something to

The story of this 1940s and '50s drag-queen-turned-madam is a raucous read. Kenneth Marlowe has done it all — seminary school, hairdresser in a brothel, star of a burlesque show. This story is a glimpse into the pre-Stonewall life of a man who was too fabulous for one

At one time or another, we were all sure our parents were villains. Unfortunately, for Alex, Nico, Gertrude, Karolina, Chase, and Molly, not only are their parents villains, they're supervillains! When this team of teens stumbles upon their parents' dark secret, there is only one thing to do: run away. Runaways is one of my favorite graphic-novel series. Pride and Joy is the book I point people to when they are interested in joining the genre, or if they are looking for something for their own teens. Filled with humor, drama, action, and suspense, Runaways is a