Hello again! We’re well into summer now — or winter, if you are in the Southern Hemisphere. Either way, stay safe from those extreme temperatures by staying inside with a comic!
But first, exciting news: if you want to work for Book Riot, now you can! Apply to be our new Editorial Operations Associate right here: bookriot.com/join-us. This is your chance to join an inclusive, diverse workplace filled with book lovers just like you.
Bookish Goods
Comic Books Beach Towel by UnhiddenHeroines
Dry off after a heroic swim with this towel covered in comic book-style onomatopoeias! $50
New Releases
Booked by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile
If you loved The Crossover, don’t miss this thrilling sequel, in which soccer-loving Nick learns to navigate the challenges of the preteen world with help from his friends and family. Like The Crossover, Booked is told entirely in verse, making for a creative and memorable reading experience.
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith
In this charming collection of short comics, four friends — Kim, Cookie, Davene, and Tanisha — meet regularly to wash their hair, catch up on what’s happening, and support each other through the challenges they face as young Black women in New York City. If you love stories about friendship and great style, you don’t want to miss this one!
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: merpeople! Who among us didn’t want to jump into the ocean and hang out with these fantasy creatures as kids? You can do so vicariously through these comics.
Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh
From the coauthor of Lumberjanes comes this literal fish-out-of-water story! It’s about three fun-loving mermaids who find themselves trapped on land after a night of boozing. Can they ever break the spell that made them human and return to the sea?
Merman in My Tub Vol. 1 by Itokichi
Tatsumi is an ordinary, if isolated, student, and he’s just fine with that — until a merman, Wakasa, inexplicably sets up shop in his bathtub. It’s the ultimate “odd couple” situation as Tatsumi and Wakasa learn to put up with each other, expect the unexpected when Wakasa’s marine pals drop by for a visit, and maybe — just maybe — become friends along the way. This first volume is the start of a grand and fantastic adventure!
That’s it for now — hang on until Tuesday, and you’ll get lots more comics content from me! You can do it, nerd friends!
~Eileen