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Graphic Novels and Comics Month Year
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Hello there! My name is Patrick Holt, and I'm a librarian at Southwest Regional Library. I'm also a lifelong reader of comics and graphic novels. Check out the contents of this month's newsletter in the box to the left, and get access to past editions in the archive at the bottom of the page. I hope you find these recommendations worthwhile, and please email me at pdholt@dconc.gov if you have any thoughts or questions.
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The Collected Cat Rackham
by Steve Wolfhard
The very strange adventures of Cat Rackham and his pal Jeremy, an adorable squirrel, in which melancholy hijinks ensue.
MELANCHOLY.
HIJINKS.
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Wonder Woman: The True Amazon
by Jill Thompson
This beautifully written and painted story tells of Diana's charmed life as the unchallenged (but beloved) enfant terrible of the Amazons, and the tragedy that saw her banished from the arms of her people.
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Last Look
by Charles Burns
Collects X'ed Out, The Hive, and Sugar Skull, Charles Burns' surreal trilogy that's part Tintin homage, part Lynchian subconscious oddysey, and part meditation on trauma and memory.
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Marvel: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know...
by Adam Bray et al
While this encyclopedia doesn't technically tell you everything about the Marvel universe, it certainly informs you in the most entertaining way possible: catchphrases, tidbits, and wacky facts that fill you in on various details of various Marvel folk. Super fun!
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Batman: Year One
by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis
Revisit (or visit for the first time!) this excellent Batman origin story, and then have a listen to a conversation between Mike Dawson and NC-based cartoonist Dustin Harbin.
http://www.tcj.com/dustin-harbin-on-batman-year-one/ (Find the PLAY button down the page, just above the comments area.)
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Ultimate Ladies Book ClubThursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Ultimate Comics Raleigh,1301 Buck Jones Rd, RaleighThe first Thursday of each month the Ultimate Ladies Alliance meets to discuss a different comic or graphic novel. Join the Ultimate Ladies’ Alliance on Facebook for more info and to vote on your top picks for the next month’s meeting, plus suggest books for future discussion and share your favorites. December's title is Wolverine: The Four Sisters.
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Durham Comics Project: Drink & DrawWednesday, Dec. 21, 7-9 p.m.This monthly meetup is for those new to comics and seasoned vets alike. The hardest part of making comics is often making the time to draw, so let’s make that time together! We'll have an exercise or two (often collaborative), but you're welcome to just come to work on your own thing.
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For personalized reading recommendations from Durham County librarians, try My Next 5! Simply complete an online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A DCL librarian will review your submission and reply with a list of the next five books you should read!
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Want to keep up-to-date on new books at the library? on everything from Horror to Home & Garden!
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NoveList Plus is a comprehensive database of fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages, including recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. DCL cardholders can access NoveList Plus from any computer.
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Check out the library's top ten checkouts! Lists include top tens for adult fiction and nonfiction, movies, young adults fiction, picture books and kids' fiction.
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Links to newsletters from the past year:
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