I know the title seems a little Inception-y, but hang with me, nerd friends. All will be revealed shortly!
Autumn is here, which means it’s time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it’s romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes.
Bookish Goods
Wearable “Vengeance” Inspired Cowl by PrintedtotheMax
Just in time for Halloween! You can order either the completed mask or the DIY kit so you can make it yourself! $80+
New Releases
Parasocial by Alex de Campi and Erica Henderson
Luke Indiana’s career is on a definite downturn, and the pandemic isn’t helping matters. When an obsessive fan gets him to come home with her, he quickly realizes he’s in danger — but is Luke really the innocent victim he thinks he is?
The Mysteries by Bill Watterson and John Kascht
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom driven to the brink of ruin by successive disasters. A band of knights went out to find the source of the disasters. Only one returned. Written and co-illustrated by Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson, The Mysteries is a dark and eerie tale about humans trying to solve the unsolvable.
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: comedy! Because we could all use a laugh, couldn’t we?
You’re Funny For A… by Sophia Zarders
Still think stand-up is a stuffy old boys’ club? Then you’ll be happy to meet the female, trans, and non-binary comedians spotlighted in this breezy guide. Featuring profiles and recommendations of what to watch first, you’re sure to find lots to laugh about here!
Show-Ha Shoten! Volume One by Akinari Asakura and Takeshi Obata
Shijima and Higashikata both dream of being comedians, but Shijima is too shy to put his studies into practice, and Higashikata can’t be bothered to act on his ambitions. But when they team up, their weaknesses cancel each other out, and their strengths might just bring them the success they’ve always craved!
Thanks for joining me today, folks, and be sure to tip your waiter. Seriously, everything’s expensive and they get paid peanuts.
~Eileen