Halloween is a week from today! Have you decided on a costume yet? I will be going as a comic book newsletter writer. If you haven’t found a costume yet, there’s still time, but don’t run out on me until you’ve finished this newsletter, okay, nerd friends?
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
Spider-Man and Bride Cake Topper by SpecialDesignForYou
Hey, nerds can get married too. If you’re one of them, this cake topper might be just the thing to make your special day extra special! $16
New Releases
Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 1 by Haruki Murakami and PMGL, Adapted by Jean-Christophe Deveney
Four of Murakami’s best-loved stories receive the manga treatment in this collection. If you’re a Murakami fan or if you just like offbeat stories in general, this is the book for you!
Signals Volume One: Old Neighborhoods by Nika
The first in a new series, this comic follows the adventures of Mel, a telepathic detective who uses her abilities to solve crimes in the ever-bleak underbelly of New York City. The fact that so many people underestimate this ramen-eating, soap opera-loving investigator may be an even bigger advantage than her telepathy.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: moving! Uprooting yourself for a new job, school, or neighborhood is rough, but survivable. Just look at these characters who were ultimately happy they made the move!
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
Cat’s little sister Maya has cystic fibrosis, so the whole family has to move to Northern California, where the climate is better for her. Cat is less than thrilled about the move, but when the sisters learn that their new town is haunted, they will both find out where they belong.
Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller
Charlie has moved multiple times, but she’s never been very good at making new friends. This time, she tries something different: hiding her true self in order to seem cooler and more likable. Needless to say, this goes badly! Can the Curlfriends — a small group of Black girls who love and respect each other for who they are — show Charlie what friendship is really about?
Whether you’re planning a big move or have lived in the same place all your life, I hope you don’t go anywhere before the next edition of the Stack!
~Eileen