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| |  Worth 1,000 Words | Graphic Novels Preview
By Thomas Batten
LJ’s annual look into the art, ideas, and subjects of the graphic novel format spotlights several trends to note: web comics are bringing new readers and new voices into the field; nonfiction dominates and will continue to do so; and, within fiction genres, horror is predominant, and nostalgia for classic characters and concepts is on the rise. |
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| | - From David Baldacci to Wanda M. Morris to Stuart Woods: Thriller Previews, Oct. 2022, Pt. 3
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- World History: Nonfiction Previews, Oct. 2022, Pt. 3
- STEM Stars: Nonfiction Previews, Oct. 2022, Pt. 3
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| | Graphic novelist Talia Dutton drew the cover art for our April issue and will release her debut this June. She talks with LJ about art, influences, and M Is for Monster. |
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LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read The Investigator (Letty Davenport, Bk. 1) by John Sandford. |
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| | | SPONSORED BY IDW PUBLISHING, IMPRINT: TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS  You Won the Election—Now What? Activist organizing meets government gridlock as New Yorker cartoonist Sofia Warren follows first-year senator Julia Salazar on her unforgettable journey from outsider to insider in this compelling graphic memoir. “A truly unique, intimate window into the complexities of real-world democracy.” —Nate Powell, National Book Award winner for March Download an e-galley now!››› |
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| On May 5, Day of Dialog returns with its next exciting edition. With authors ranging from award-winning novelists like Ian McEwan, Mohsin Hamid, and Elizabeth McCracken to nonfiction stars Ross Gay, Thomas Ricks, and Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa (coauthors of His Name Is George Floyd), the event promises to be memorable. Librarians can attend panels on dystopian fiction, hot new historicals, and thrilling new thriller authors while also visiting the virtual booths for author chats and giveaways. To see how the day is shaping up, check the program. To join us, register here. |
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