![]() ![]() ![]() The theme this year is “One Book to Transport Us,” and this book fits that to a T. Hench is part of Canada Reads, an annual “battle of the books” event where five celebs champion one novel that they think the rest of Canada should read. To be honest, I was expecting something with a bit more jam-packed action like in the TV show “The Boys.” But the book did make me LOL a few times and I did really like the characters. I wish I had known that going into this, as I think I would have enjoyed it even more. ![]() It’s more of a social commentary on heroism, justice and humanity. ![]() And while the plot does pick up, I must warn that there isn’t too much action in this book. The author does a great job of painting a picture of this new world of superheroes and henches and how they have to balance their identity when it comes to interacting with civilians. The first half of this book was my favourite. The story was super imaginative and follows Anna, the anti-hero, as she gets laid off and ends up finding a new job for one of the “worst villains on earth.” I'm not that into superheroes, but I really loved how author Natalie Zina Walschots reimagined what a hero looks like in her book Hench. ![]()
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In developments this week, one governor is telling lawmakers they'll have to return for a special session if they fail to pass some restrictions, two others signed protections into law and a transgender lawmaker was barred from a Statehouse floor amid a standoff with colleagues. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Rules of the Ghetto Gourmet to everything you'll need to make a complete mealĪs Coolio says, "All you need is a little bit of food, and a little bit of know-how. Start your Ghetto Gourmet adventure with some "Soul Rolls," follow-up with "Finger-Lickin', Rib-Stickin', Fall-Off-the-Bone-and-into-Your-Mouth Chicken," and finish off with "Banana Ba-ba-ba-bread" sweetened with golden honey.Ĭookin' with Coolio features 76 tasty, easy-to-make and economical recipes built around comfort foods with a healthy twist, accompanied by 25 full-color pictures. ![]() Theres only one thing that Coolios been doing longer than. 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