Graphic Novels
The stories in comic books and graphic novels are presented to the reader through engaging, sequential narrative art (illustrations and typography) that's either presented in a specific design or the traditional panel layout you find in comics. With both, you'll often find the dialogue presented in the tell-tale "word balloons" next to the respective characters.
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Book Review: King Arthur and the Ladies of the Lake
This new version of the Arthurian mythos shines a light on the women in Arthur's life. Primarily, they are Guinevere, the Lady of the Lake, and his mother and sisters.
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Book Review: Kiss the Sky
Considering that I call Seattle my hometown, it should come as no surprise that I couldn't resist a graphic novel featuring one of my city's most famous musicians. As I settled in and…
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Book Review: Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice
I enjoy learning about cultures beyond my own, and cooking food from other countries to enjoy and share. I've just finished savoring my very first comic cookbook, and what a delight it is!
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Book Review: The Trials and Tribulations of Miss Tilney
Our intrepid Miss Tilney definitely endures trials and tribulations, which have been heaped upon her by her own choice.
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Book Review: In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers
Much as my generation studied the events of December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked and we officially joined World War II, it's important that all Americans learn about the events of…
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Book Review: The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love eBooks and buy a lot of them. HOWEVER, I followed the advice of friends and…
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Book Review: Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat, The Graphic Novel
Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat: The Graphic Novel was created by Andrez Bergen (words and images) and his daughter Cocoa Bergen (artwork). I keep saying I’m not a graphic novel sort of person, and Andrez Bergen keeps…
