This book really does have to be seen to be believed. The mammoth illustrated version of Stephen Fry’s first Mythos book is absolutely stunning, from its foiled covers and sprayed edges to its painted endpapers and gold bookmark ribbon. And that’s even before getting into Jesús Sotés’ evocative artwork, which reimagines the iconography of the …
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Oct 02 2024
Sea Serpent’s Heir Book Three: Queen of Mercy by Mairghread Scott & Pablo Túnica
I can’t even remember the last time I read a graphic novel series that wrapped up neatly in three books. Good show, creative team! The Sea Serpent’s Heir trilogy concludes with this final volume, as our heroine Aella must try to rescue the demon Xir who was once bonded to her, in the aftermath of …
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Oct 01 2024
Ayo’s Adventure: Across The African Diaspora From Afro To Zulu by Ain Heath Drew & Erin Robinson
Happy October, readers! With Black History Month starting in the UK, what better time to explore a book on Africa and its diaspora? Ayo is a young boy in America whose parents are doing a wonderful job teaching him about his heritage. While he’s proud to be a Black American with a rich generational history …
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