I was going to use a “spring” pun in the title, but I figured you’ve probably seen a lot of those lately. You’re welcome.
Bookish Goods
My Neighbor Totoro Flower Pot by ssTszKeungss
The perfect decoration for the Ghibli fan with a green thumb! Who wouldn’t want a friendly Totoro looking out for your plants? $56
New Releases
The Variants by Gail Simone and Phil Noto
Jessica Jones is not known for making the best decisions. So what happens when she comes face to face with different versions of herself — versions who made different, sometimes better, life choices? Can she stay focused enough to solve the case she was working on in the first place? Or will self-loathing and grief consume her?
The Children of Bathala by Arnold Arre
Over twenty years ago, The Mythology Class was assembled to fight a supernatural threat. Now, a new threat looms on the horizon, and the former “classmates” may be too caught up in their own problems to handle it. This sequel to the Philippine classic promises to be every bit as epic, emotional, and exciting as the original tale!
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: green! Consider this a celebration of spring or a belated acknowledgement of St. Patrick’s Day.
Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo
All Gar Logan has ever wanted was to be popular. Not satisfied with his own small circle of caring friends, he starts taking foolish risks to get the attention of those he so admires. While his efforts are successful at first, there is a major downside that Gar will have to confront — along with his own messed-up priorities — before he loses everything.
Tombs by Junji Ito (March 28)
The master of horror manga returns this month with a story collection you will definitely want to read with the lights on. Featuring eerie tales about a town dominated by tombstones, a man whose frightening neighbor won’t leave him alone, and a lot more, new and veteran fans of Ito’s work are sure to appreciate this latest creep-tastic collection.
For everyone observing Ramadan this year, I hope you have a blessed one!
~Eileen