Graphic Novel

A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll - Book Review

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A Guest in the House By Emily Carroll Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250255525
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Published: First Second - August 15th, 2023

Emily Carroll is one of my absolute favorite modern cartoonists and anytime she creates new work it's cause for celebration. This incredible graphic novel tells the story of a timid middle aged woman who just married the most awful nineties husband imaginable. They live in a lake house, there are ghosts everywhere and obviously he is keeping all sorts of secrets. Any reader who picks up and opens this book will instantly have their breath taken away by Carroll's unmatched horror cartooning skills and her stunning use of black, white and blood red. Creepy, mysterious, baffling and beautiful. ~ Reviewed by Reilly Hadden


Avatar: The Last Airbender--Azula in the Spirit Temple by Faith Erin Hicks - Book Review

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Avatar: The Last Airbender--Azula in the Spirit Temple By Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman (Illustrator), Adele Matera (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman (Illustrator), Adele Matera (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781506737713
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Published: Dark Horse Books - October 31st, 2023

As someone who loves the Avatar: The Last Airbender series, both the show and comics, I really enjoyed this addition to the world and the insight we get on Azula's mind after the war has ended. I'd recommend this to anyone who loves ATLA and wants to continue following the story of Aang and his friends/enemies. ~ Reviewed by Arielle Baldwin


Tibbles the Cat by Michal Sanda - Book Review

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Tibbles the Cat By Michal Sanda, David Dolensky (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michal Sanda, David Dolensky (Illustrator)
$14.95
ISBN: 9788000070056
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Published: Albatros Media - December 5th, 2023

This comic picture book about an obscure but important historical fact is charming and wonderful. It tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his cat who discovers a new species of bird, and the perils of introducing non-native species to new ecosystems, Like a cross between Edward Gorey and Wes Anderson, this is sure to delight and educate anyone who loves weird and quirky little books. ~ Reviewed by Reilly Hadden


This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America by Navied Mahdavian - Book Review

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This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America By Navied Mahdavian Cover Image
$25.95
ISBN: 9781797223674
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Published: Princeton Architectural Press - September 12th, 2023

This beautiful graphic memoir is on its surface a simple and oft-repeated narrative - a young couple leaves their home in San Francisco with dreams of establishing a homestead in rural Idaho, dreaming of building a community, starting a family, and living off the land while creating art. Under the surface that simple story becomes a gorgeous meditation on identity and politics in modern America, fitting in, and finding home. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person


There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me by Kenny Loui - Book Review

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There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me By Kenny Loui, Yamawe (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kenny Loui, Yamawe (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9798986730059
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Published: UFO Comics - July 28th, 2023

The title tells you everything you need to know (but his mother's lies are less malice and more "age appropriate" explanations, having a tease (at her son's expense) and/or herself uncomfortable explaining the situation). These lies range from the downright silly (why are all of her photographs in black an white? Because there was no color back then, so isn’t Kenny lucky to live in such a colorful world) to the typical mom (no there is no shrimp in this dish…. (taste) Lie detected…why the lie? She thought shrimp was good for him. I won’t say why he didn’t like shrimp). Each chapter is just the one lie explored with humor, love and in the end, a little poke at mom too. Clever illustrations in the traditional manga style. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Guardian of Fukushima by Fabien Grolleau - Book Review

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Guardian of Fukushima (Junior Library Guild) By FABIEN GROLLEAU, EWEN BLAIN (Illustrator) Cover Image
By FABIEN GROLLEAU, EWEN BLAIN (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781427871367
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Published: TOKYOPOP - February 28th, 2023

Based on the true events of March 22, 2011 when an earthquake and an over 40 foot tall tsunami hit Japan, the story unfolds showing us how the world of the people of this area are forever changed. The culture and history of Japan is mixed together to help explain the events, but also to show the beauty that has been lost. Focusing on the spirituality of the land, the events of one man are shown as he decides to stay behind, to help those unable to help themselves. The animals. Some images not for the sensitive reader. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


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