Djeliya by Juni Ba
First, a word from the publisher: Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansou, last prince of a dying…
A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong
First, a word from the publisher: "A Map to the Sun is a gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team." With the basic premise…
A Man and His Cat (Vol 1-3) by Umi Sakurai
First, a word from the publisher: "A kitten languishes in a pet shop, unwanted and unloved. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares him a…
Audible Non-Fiction (Again): “History of Bourbon” and “English History Made Brief, Irreverent, and Pleasurable”
History of Bourbon by Ken Albala First, a word from the publisher (which should spell out whether this work is up your alley or not): "This course traces bourbon's entire…
Motivation Monday: “Show Your Work” and “Herbie”
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered by Austin Kleon First, let's start with an excerpt from the publisher: "Show Your Work! about why generosity…
TTRPG How-To’s: “Play Unsafe” and “Robin’s Laws of Good Game Mastering”
Play Unsafe by Graham Walmsley Here's a portion of the publisher's pitch; it should give you an idea as to whether this is the right work for you: "In Play…
Audible Non-Fiction: “The Science of Sci-Fi” and “A Grown Up Guide to Dinosaurs”
"The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel" by Erin Macdonald First, a blurb from the publisher: "In the 10 lectures of The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp…
Greek Mythology Double Feature: “Circe” and “Percy Jackson”
Circe by Madeline Miller This work is a retelling and re-contextualization of the ancient Greek myth of Circe. With that said, I am not particularly well-versed in Greek mythology. As…
Artemis Fowl (Vol 1-3) by Eoin Colfer (Audiobook)
First, the premise (from the publisher): "Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when…
Let The Record Spin: “Heavy Vinyl (Vol. 1)” and “After Hours (Vol. 1)”
Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin From The Publisher: Film and TV director Carly Usdin (Suicide Kale) teams up with breakout artist Nina Vakueva (Lilith's Word) for a new series that’s…