Category Archives: Graphic Novels

Rex Libris

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Stefanie

Rex Libris: Book of Monsters by James Turner is the second collection in the continuing saga of Middleton Public librarian Rex Libris. Middleton Public Library sits atop a conjunction of forces that keep the librarians on their toes. Rex frequently … Continue reading →

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Blankets

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Stefanie

What a beautiful book Blankets by Craig Thompson turned out to be! I’ve read his first graphic novel, Good-Bye Chunky Rice and liked it so I was expecting I would like Blankets too but I didn’t expect so much complexity … Continue reading →

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The Sandman: The Doll’s House

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Stefanie

I am really glad I heeded all the comments to stick with the Sandman stories. I just finished Sandman: The Doll’s House last night and enjoyed it very much. These stories had much more subtlety, felt more cohesive and did … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Stefanie

Because Grad was so enthusiastic in a recent comment about the graphic novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, and because I was feeling in the mood to indulge a whim, I requested it from the library. It … Continue reading →

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Death: The High Cost of Living

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Stefanie

Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes was not as spectacular as I had hoped, but with all the positive feedback from those who have read further through the series than the first one, I have requested the second volume from the library. … Continue reading →

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Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Stefanie

I’ve been wanting to read Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes for ages because I like Neil Gaiman, because I like to make forays into the world of graphic novels from time to time, and because I wanted to see what all … Continue reading →

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Usagi Yojimbo

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Stefanie

Monday, back to work after my week’s vacation. So hard to want to get out of bed this morning. And what a Monday it was too. The best things about today? I got to come home. I got to read … Continue reading →

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Alias the Cat

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Stefanie

Graphic novels are not my regular reading material but I like to read one now and then because I find them to be a very different experience. If you would like a really different experience, read Alias the Cat by … Continue reading →

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