Tag Archives: graphic novels

How to Fake a Moon Landing

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Katy K.

How to Fake a Moon Landing: Exposing the Myths of Science Denial by Darryl Cunningham. This is a collection of linked graphic essays. Cunningham delves into the science and history of a number of current controversies, with the comic book … Continue reading →

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Soulless, the Manga

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Katy K.

This is one that I found and bought for my library’s adult graphic novel collection. Soulless: the Manga by Gail Carriger. Art and adaptation by Rem. I really enjoyed Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate series (here’s my original review of Soulless. … Continue reading →

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The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Katy K.

The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston. This is a novel told as a scrapbook, telling the story of Frankie Pratt in her own words. We follow her life for eight years, starting with her graduation from high school … Continue reading →

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Economix

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Katy K.

Yeah, it probably belongs in with the real economics books… but I bought this for our adult graphic novel collection, just figuring more people would see it. Economix by Michael Goodwin. Illustrated by Dan E. Burr. This is a graphic … Continue reading →

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Saga

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Katy K.

Saga. Volume 1. by Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Fiona Staples. Brian K. Vaughan is such a popular author that of course I had to buy his latest book, even if I never quite got into Y: the Last Man … Continue reading →

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Mail Order Ninja

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Katy K.

I’ve had this happen a couple of times now…. I read a book with my boy and we both enjoy it. Then I meet the author, rave to him (always a him) about how we loved it… bring my son … Continue reading →

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Habibi

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Katy K.

I should perhaps have mentioned it yesterday, but the Cybils nominations are open. That means that if you are a fan of a children’s or teen book (or book app) that’s come out since last October 15, you can go … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Blood and Ink

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Katy K.

Battle of Blood and Ink by Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker. The author’s note for this book says that the two guys were talking together about the craziest story they could come up with, and what they came up with … Continue reading →

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Are You My Mother?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Katy K.

I was first introduced to Bechdel by one of the lesbian intern pastors at my church.  While I enjoy Dykes to Watch Out For, I recommend Fun Home frequently to people who don’t know where to start with graphic novels.  … Continue reading →

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Chopsticks

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Katy K.

Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony and Rodrigo Corral. This is a story told mostly in pictures which is curiously shelved as a regular novel rather than a graphic novel. That’s maybe because it’s told in photographs rather than drawings, though drawings … Continue reading →

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