BOOK REVIEWS: Four titles that redefine how one should read comedy
If there’s a common thread running through the four novels today, it’s how gentle comedy can be a most effective way for bringing home a message. From examining our fascination for the occult, to thinking up a near-future, making a statement about the young Black American today, and our need for legends and tall stories; this quartet of books employ humor in great, imaginative ways.
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The Stranger Times’ by C. K. McDonnell
Think ”Stranger Things” but set in Manchester and with adults working for a sensationalist tabloid as the main cast, and you’ll have an idea of the premise this novel brings to the table. Mix in the occult and sorcery, a dash of the supernatural and dark forces at odds with each other, and have this all seen and observed through the prism of a band of ragtag tabloid journalists. It’s a heady blend of hilarity, the most stubborn (the “Stranger Times” editor), and a staff of
59 books by Cleveland authors released in 2020
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
Plenty of new books arrived in 2020 by local authors and writers with ties to Northeast Ohio. Check out some of the new releases in this guide.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio Looking to pick up a few more books in the new year, or hoping to get to know Northeast Ohio’s busy literary scene? There are plenty of great reads written by authors with connections to Greater Cleveland.
We put together a selection of some great books that arrived this year from prominent Northeast Ohio authors, poets and artists, split up into different sections. Whether you’re looking for a new cookbook, a thrilling mystery, a children’s story or a graphic novel, we’ve got you covered.