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Villains

May 6, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Villains

Muwhahahah . . . Twirling my mustache here for this post.Earlier today Christie shared some of her favorite villains in comics and graphic novels, so let’s take a look at villains in MG and YA lit. In the immortal words of Loki, “I am burdened with glorious purpose.” And my purpose today is to share […]

May 6, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 10: Christie’s Favorite Villains

Christie tries on some villain hair! If you take a look in my office at work, or if you take a look at my work nook at home, you will see that it overflows with villains. It’s not an accident- I LOVE villains. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I think that villains MAKE the […]

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