06.2019 Book Recommendation // Graphic Novels

Instead of recommending a particular book this month, I wanted to recommend a whole storytelling medium... graphic novels! I must confess—even though I'm a librarian, there have been many times when I've felt like I couldn't focus while reading or didn't have enough time to sit down with a traditional book for months at a time. But all the while, comics and graphic novels kept me reading and made sure I didn't give up. I could get through one on a long bus ride or substitute an hour of TV at night and finish a whole volume! They're visually engaging, quick to read, and the illustrations add a rich new layer of depth to the story. Comics are great for reluctant readers and visual learners, and there's so many different genres of comics—superheroes, sci-fi, school stories, historical dramas, LGBT fiction, memoirs, oh my! There's a comic out there for every reader, and I'd love to help you find the right one for you.

Kids—why not start with Kay O'Neill, Brenna Thummler, and Luke Pearson. Teens and adults—give Art Spiegelman, Brian K. Vaughan, or Michael DeForge a shot. Feel free to ask me if you'd like more specific recommendations!

Staff recommendation published in Crafton Public Library's monthly newsletter.