If you’re wondering what happened to our newsletter, all I can say is I’m working on it and will send back-issues soon. There’s an issue with my newsletter provider at the moment, and so far my questions have gone unanswered. […]
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Author: Gene Ambaum
Graphic Novel Review: The Night Mother Volume 1 written by Jeremy Lambert, illustrated by Alexa Sharpe
The Night Mother Volume 1 written by Jeremy Lambert, illustrated by Alexa Sharpe. Oni Press, 2024. 9781637154946. 88pp. The moon is frozen both in the sky and in Barnabus Tock’s clock. It hasn’t moved in a long time, and […]
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Book Review: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. Orbit, 2021. 9780316300148. 576pp. I’ve listened to a lot of economics podcasts over the last few years, so the bits of this book that fascinated me the most were the parts […]
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Graphic Novel Review: How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger
How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger. Greenwillow Books, 2024. 9780063158146. 298pp. plus the best “Thank You” page ever at the end of the book. Tara is thirteen, and she’s about to start high school with her older sister (Isla) […]
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Graphic Novel Review: The EXPETS Book 1 by Mark Tatulli
The EXPETS Book 1 by Mark Tatulli. Caitlyn Dlouhy, 2024. 9781665914871. 304pp. When two thieves break into the house where Bosco lives, they are less than intimidated by the dog’s looks. But they soon find out he has superpowers, which […]
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Picture Books!
Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins. Little Simon, 2024. 9781665959551. (board book) Pumpkins in a store in a big city wait to be chosen and made into jack-o’lanterns for Halloween. One of them realizes there’s a problem., and it’s not the […]
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Book Review: Catchpenny by Charlie Huston
Catchpenny by Charlie Huston. Vintage, 2024. 978059385082. 401pp. “…If Elmore Leonard had ever written a fantasy novel, this would be it.” – Stephen King (in the cover blurb) That blurb convinced me to buy this book, and the Gaimanesque “hidden” […]
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Fiends of the Library!
It’s that time of year again. Happy October! Library Comic will return in next month. If you’ve missed the past Fiends comic strips or want to reread them, you can find them here.
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Book Reviews and approval of Comments will resume in October.
I’m taking a bit of time away from my computer, but comics will continue to post until I’m back online. Take care! -Gene
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Graphic Novel Review: Alterations
Alterations by Ray Xu. Union Square Kids, 2024. 9781454945840. 238pp. Kevin loves to draw and read comics. He’s constantly irritating to his older sister, Betty, and they share a room. Both kids pitch in to help their mom, who’s always […]
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