The Week in YES - 4/14

The Song To Listen To


"Burning Doves" by Mikky Ekko

The YA Book To Read


"Fury of the Seventh Son" by Joseph Delaney
The thirteenth, and final, book in the "Last Apprentice" series.

The Comic To Enjoy


"Gunnerkrigg Court (Volume 1): Orientation TP by Thomas Siddell
One of the best comic book fantasies - finally in paperback!

The Movie To See


"Child 44"
Directed by Daniel Espinosa
Starring Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman

The Trailer To Watch

 
"Ant-Man"

More To Say Yes To

This Blu-Ray release


"The Babadook"

This news


Marvel is developing a spin-off of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

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