Here is the review I wrote: http://comicsworthreading.com/2011/05/24/a-bride%E2%80%99s-story-book-1-recommended/

Here is an amazing intervview with Kaoru Mori. Unfortunately, it's in Japanese. The video's of her composing a spalsh of Amir on a horse are utterly phenomenal. A must see for anyone who loves great art of any genre. http://natalie.mu/comic/pp/otoyomegatari

You can watch the anime Moribito free online at Hulu. It has a wonderful dub. http://www.hulu.com/moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit

Here is the Wikipedia page about Harold and Maude: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_and_maude

Here is my review of the first volume of the Power Girl reboot: http://comicsworthreading.com/2010/08/13/power-girl-a-new-beginning/

Here is the Cross Game review Johanna mentioned: http://www.flaminggeeks.com/swanjun/?p=13915