In honor of international Women's Day, this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review is dedicated to one of the most innovating and intriguing women in history, Cass Elliot aka Mama Cass. So sit back and relax as Xan reviews a biographical graphic novel for the first time, "Californoa Dreamin'" by Penelope Bagieu TListen to some of Xan's introspective thoughts about this novel and enjoy some of the great music by Cass in the background. Thank you First second Publishing for bringing this book into the world. Also for International Women's Day, do something nice for the women in your life. Xan is still in Japan, so he will answer your emails once he gets backs. hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - I May Be Right by The Big 3 (Live at the Recording Studio), Ending Music -California Dreamin' by The Mannas and the Papas ( If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: After hearing this, are you going to listen to Mama Cass's music?
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