Well, it’s finally November, and I, for one, am looking forward to some more seasonable weather for a change. I’ve missed being able to snuggle up under a blanket while I read!
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New Releases
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Boxed Set by Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Jay
Fans of the BBC series and/or manga will be all over this new, collected edition of the manga adaptation of “A Scandal in Belgravia,” which in turn is a(n admittedly loose) adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic story, “A Scandal in Bohemia.”
She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell Volume Three: Girl Can’t Help It by Rainbow Rowell and Andrés Genolet
Rowell’s fun-filled run continues as our green-hued hero deals with an infuriating yet strangely enchanting new villain whom she can only take down with the help of an old friend, Hellcat. If you prefer superhero comics that aren’t filled with doom and gloom, this series might be right for you!
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Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: Japan! Tomorrow is Culture Day in Japan, so I thought it’d be fun to spotlight comics that focus on that country’s history and heritage.
Himawari House by Harmony Becker
In this award-winning graphic novel, you’ll meet three young people of Japanese descent who have come to Japan as exchange students. Each has their own reasons for making the trip, and each will face their own challenges as they adjust to living in a whole new country.
A History of Japan in Manga by Kanaya Shunichiro, Translated by Zack Davisso
It’s just what it says on the tin: each of these short manga stories illustrates a different aspect of Japanese history, including mythic battles, Samurai rebellions, and Japan’s forcible reentry onto the global stage during the Meiji era. I can’t promise that this book will improve your history grades, but it probably won’t hurt!
Have a great rest of the week!
~Eileen