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Graphic Novels and Comics October 2016
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Hello there! My name is Patrick Holt, and I'm a librarian at Southwest Regional Library. I'm also a lifelong reader of comics and graphic novels. Check out the contents of this month's newsletter in the box to the left, and get access to past editions in the archive at the bottom of the page. I hope you find these recommendations worthwhile, and please email me at pdholt@dconc.gov if you have any thoughts or questions.
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White Sand vol. 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin, and Julius Lopez
From the publisher: "On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.
"White Sand brings to life a crucial, unpublished part of Brandon Sanderson’s sprawling Cosmere universe. The story has been adapted by Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell. Employing powerful imagery and Sanderson’s celebrated approach to magical systems, White Sand is a spectacular new saga for lovers of fantasy and adventure."
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Agatha: The Real Life of Agatha Christie
by Anne Martinetti
From the publisher: "The life of Agatha Christie was as mysterious and eventful as her fiction. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel traces the life of the Queen of Whodunnit from her childhood in Torquay, England, through a career filled with success, mischief, and adventure, to her later years as Dame Agatha. Revealing a side to Christie that will surprise and delight many readers, Agatha introduces us to a free-spirited and thoroughly modern woman who, among other things, enjoyed flying, travel, and surfing. Centering around an episode in 1926 when Christie staged her own disappearance, Agatha is an intriguing, entertaining, and funny exploration of the 20th century’s best-loved crime novelist."
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Orange vol. 1
by Ichigo Takano
From the publisher: "On the day that Naho begins 11th grade, she receives a letter from herself ten years in the future. At first, she writes it off as a prank, but as the letter’s predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal. Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student, a boy named Kakeru, will soon join her class. The letter begs Naho to watch over him, saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future. Who is this mystery boy, and can Naho save him from his destiny? "
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Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes
by Robin Ha
From the publisher: "Fun to look at and easy to use, this unique combination of cookbook and graphic novel is the ideal introduction to cooking Korean cuisine at home. Robin Ha’s colorful and humorous one- to three-page comics fully illustrate the steps and ingredients needed to bring more than sixty traditional (and some not-so-traditional) dishes to life."
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Hellboy's World: Comics and Monsters on the Margins
by Scott Bukatman
Apparently the first ever, this scholarly examination of Hellboy looks at the many ways that MIke Mignola's infernal comics series has synthesized centuries of myths, fables, and fiction into a work with characters, cosmology, and artistry unlike any other. Highly recommended!
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Last Night, A Superhero Saved My Life
by Liesa Mignogna (editor)
Contributors including Christopher Golden, Leigh Bardugo, Brad Meltzer, Neil Gaiman, Carrie Vaughn, Jodi Picoult, Jamie Ford, Joe R. Lansdale, Karina Cooper, and Ron Currie, Jr, spill the beans about the ways that superheroes and superhero comics have changed their lives.
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Sand Castle
by Frederik Peeters
An ordinary trip to the seaside gets very strange very quickly and vacationers' lives are turned upside-down.
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Three Shadows
by Cyril Pedrosa
A couple is visited by three haunting figures who announce the impending death of their child, but the father is determined to resist.
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The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S.
by Jaime Hernandez
In the "Death of Speedy" story line (approximately pg 40-132), a community of friends and families is oblivious as one of their own spirals out of control.
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Saturday, October 15, 2 p.m. Main Library - 300 N. Roxboro St. Questions? Call John Davis at 919-560-0125 Join our MeetUp group at meetup.com/graphic-book-club Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Main Library's Graphic Book Club. This month we're talking about DEATH IN COMICS! Check out some recommended titles above .
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Ultimate Ladies Book ClubThursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. Ultimate Comics Raleigh,1301 Buck Jones Rd, RaleighThe first Thursday of each month the Ultimate Ladies Alliance meets to discuss a different comic or graphic novel. Join the Ultimate Ladies’ Alliance on Facebook for more info and to vote on your top picks for the next month’s meeting, plus suggest books for future discussion and share your favorites. This month's title is The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!
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Local Comics Creator Networking Night Wednesday, October 12, 6 p.m. Atomic Empire, 3400 Westgate Dr. #14B, Durham Are you a professional, amateur or aspiring comics artist or writer (or creator-adjacent) living in the Triangle? Then come to the second quarterly Local Comics Creator Networking Night at Atomic Empire! Meet fellow creators, show off and trade your work (no sales please), and make our local comics scene even better. All ages, skill levels and genres welcome, and please tell all your comics-makin’ friends and family to come along. This program is a satellite of the annual Durham Comics Fest and is sponsored by the Friends of the Durham Library and Atomic Empire!
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Durham Comics Project: Drink & DrawWednesday, October 19, 7-9 p.m.This monthly meetup is for those new to comics and seasoned vets alike. The hardest part of making comics is often making the time to draw, so let’s make that time together! We'll have an exercise or two (often collaborative), but you're welcome to just come to work on your own thing.
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read!
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Want to keep up-to-date on new books at the library? on everything from Horror to Home & Garden!
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NoveList Plus is a comprehensive database of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages, including recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. DCL cardholders can access NoveList Plus from any computer.
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Check out the library's top ten checkouts! Lists include top tens for adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, young adults fiction, picture books and kids' fiction.
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Links to newsletters from the past year:
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