September books

[dirtylibrarian]

My Most Secret Desire
Julie Doucet
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Strange dreams. Birthing kittens. Surprise penises. Back in school. Space travel. Chewing gum. Crushes. Sex.
Interesting, but very dark and explicit. Not for everyone.

Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (Volume 9)
Clamp
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Fantasy. Travel. Parallel worlds. Battles. Guests. Royalty. Magic. Creatures. Mysteries. Witches. Manipulation.
Ok, but I frequently can't figure out what is going on in the battle scenes. Not my cuppa.

Gravity: Big-City Super Hero
Sean McKeever
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
College students. NYC. Superhero newbies. Costumes. Dating. Roommates. Homework. Crime fighting.
Not bad, should have good teen appeal.

Get a Life
Philippe Dupuy
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
French life. Paris. Writers. Dating. Screenplays. Landladies. Dreams. Friendship. Family.
I really enjoy the stories involving Monsieur Jean (also featured in D&Q collections).

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Adult Fiction
Recommend?: Definitely!
Angels. Demons. Son of Satan. Dogs. England. Kids. Witches. Bikers. Small towns. Armageddon. Good. Evil.
Very fun read, that reminds me a lot of the works of Christopher Moore.

Grease Monkey
Tim Eldred
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Space travel. Military. Alien attacks. Intelligence boosts. Gorillas. Dolphins. Jobs. Romance. Friendship. Bureaucracy.
Fun science fiction story with great characters.

Rave Master (Volume 1)
Hiro Mashima
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Manga. Legacies. Swords. Magic stones. Strange creatures. Quests. Fighting. Siblings. Lost fathers.
Not bad.

Ask Me No Questions
Marina Budhos
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Immigration. New York City. Students. Illegal immigrants. Sisters. Survival. Family.
Good book on a pressing contemporary issues.

Invisible Threads
Annie & Maria Dalton
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Adoption. England. Mothers and daughters. Friendship. Betrayal. Travel. Road trips. Acid trips.
Lovely book on the touchy emotions around mothers, daughters and what is family.

Invincible: The Ultimate Collection (Volume 1)
Robert Kirkman
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Superheroes. Family. Aliens. Bad guys. Romance. High school. Coming of age. Betrayal. Fights. Secret government organizations.
Very fun…lots of poking at other superhero comics.

Bring It On! (Volume 1)
Hye-kyung Baek
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Korean manhwa. Tomboys. High school. Flirting. Fighting. Hairstylists.
Enjoyable art with fun characters. A bit violent.

Creatures of the Night
Neil Gaiman
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Cats. Owls. Devils. Evil.
Not bad. Lovely art. Short stories.

Missouri Boy
Leland Myrick
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Autobiography. Family. Fireworks. Brothers. Criminals. Hospitals. Motorcycles.
Unique artistic style and interesting glimpses into a life, but not much stuck with me.

New Bad Girl in Town (Serenity - Volume 1)
RealBuzz Studios Staff
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
High school. Youth groups. Friendship. Challenges. Petty crimes. Acceptance. Christian fiction.
Well intended, but I'm not sure it will grab teens. Should be ok for teens (or parents) who want Christian manga.

Creepy Creatures (Goosebumps Graphix - Volume 1)
R.L. Stine
Tween Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Horror stories. Short stories. Swamps. Werewolves. Scarecrows. Farms. Abominable snowmen. Alaska. California.
Pretty good for the intended audience. Would have been nicer with color, but the art is great…different artists is a nice touch.

Premonitions
Jude Watson
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Psychics. Psychos. Mothers. Loss. Family. Washington State. San Juan Islands. Kidnappings. Mysteries. Crime.
Enjoyable local fiction that teens will enjoy, but not great lit.

The Squirrel Mother
Megan Kelso
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Short stories. American history. Family drama. Silverware. War. Promiscuity. Halloween. Waltzing.
Lovely simple art. Many poignant stories. A bit random, but enjoyable.

Polly & the Pirates (Volume 1)
Ted Naifeh
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Pirates. Boarding schools. Lost maps. Lost mothers. Pirates queens. Legacies. Hot air balloons. Alternate histories. Emperors. Adventures.
Just when I thought I was burnt out on pirate books…along comes this lovely surprise.

Paper Dolls (Y: The Last Man - Volume 7)
Brian K. Vaughan
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Monkeys. Men. Australian. Women. Spies. Assassins. Conspiracies. Murder. Lost loves. Pregnancy. Siblings. Submarines.
Great series!

The Star of Kazan
Eva Ibbotson
Tween Audiobook
Recommend?: Definitely!
Austria. Vienna. Foundlings. Professors. Friendship. Love. Loyalty. Horses. Dogs. Cruelty.
I was delighted to find I really liked this book. Nice listen.

Ultimate Iron Man (Volume 1)
Orson Scott Card
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Iron Man. Origin stories. Science experiments. Families. Bullies. Alcoholism.
Good solid work. I'd read more.

Spider-Man: The Other - Evolve or Die
Peter David
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Spider Man. Terminal illness. Family. Love. Villains. Mortality. Spiders. Rebirth. Second chances.
Most enjoyable! Finally shows a little growth for the Peter Parker character.

The Left Bank Gang
Jason
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Paris. Alternate histories. Comic book writers. Robberies.
What if Hemingway, Fitzgerald and the gang had all be comic writing cats and dogs? Fun, but not amazing.

Ra's Al Ghul (Batman: Year One)
Devin Grayson
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Environmentalism. Criminals. Walking dead. Quests. Eternal life. Legends.
Ok, but I wasn't taken with it.

Jim Henson's Return to Labyrinth (Volume 1)
Jake Forbes
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Goblins. Siblings. Royalty. Monsters. Mazes. Fantasy.
Fun follow up to movie.

Chanda's Secrets
Allan Stratton
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Definitely!
AIDS. Africa. Family. Secrets. Superstitions. Shame. Fear. Community. Gossip. Friendship.
Excellent book on a difficult subject. Makes real for American audience.

Gatcha Gacha (Volume 1)
Yutaka Tachibana
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Japan. Flirting. High school. Bad girls. Crushes. Lackeys.
Fun, but I’m not feeling inclined to read more.

I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League
J. M. Dematteis
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Second rate superheroes. Team-ups. Humor. Infighting. Sarcasm.
Lots of fun.

Dark Detective (Batman)
Steve Englehart
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Batman. Joker. Scarecrow. Two-Face. Romance. Fear. Plots. Kidnapping.
Ok, but nothing really new here, I felt, except Batman gets laid.

On the Ground (DMZ - Volume 1)
Brian Wood
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Dark futures. Civil wars. NYC. Journalism. Survival. War zones.
Good stuff! I'd like to see where this goes.

To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
Siena Cherso Siegel
Tween Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Ballerinas. Dance. Puerto Rico. NYC. School. Hard work. Dreams.
Lovely. Any girl into ballet will dig it.

But I Like It
Joe Sacco
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Grunge bands. Blues singers. Rock posters. Starving artists. European tours. T-shirt sales. Groupies.
Fun read, and a good reality check for anyone who ever thought going on tour sounded fun.

Monkeewrench
P. J. Tracy
Adult Audiobook
Recommend?: Yes.
Video games. Computer geeks. Serial killers. Minnesota. Wisconsin. Fear. Mysteries. Cops.
Enjoyable listen.