Graphic Novel Update

First up, here's the new books we have in:

Bleach- vols. 15-17

Naruto- vols. 6-12

Fullmetal Alchemist- vols. 3-7

Ouran High School Host Club- vols. 4-6

Pixie Pop- vol. 1



We also have the next MINX graphic novel, called Re-Gifters. If you liked The Plain Janes, try this next!

If you like graphic novels but are now looking for something a little longer to read, try Chain Mail: Addicted to You by Hiroshi Ishizaki which is published by TOKYOPOP (one of your favorite anime publishers!).

Yesterday I tried to spend some time reading some of these new books. The first one I choose was Stuck in the Middle: Seventeen Comics from an Unpleasant Age, edited by Ariel Schrag. This book is all about what being in middle school is like. Each artist tells a story from his or her life as a teenager struggling through middle school. The comics are hilarious and very honest. I read this in one sitting, cover to cover. It was great.
The second title I read was Rock and Roll Love by Misako Rocks! Here's the description of the book from the author's supercute website:
Misako is a 16 year old girl originally from the exciting city of Tokyo, Japan who becomes a foreign exchange student at the not so exciting small town of Kirksville, Missouri. Follow Misako as she stuggles with a new language, a new culture and a new rock-n-roll dream boy!

I really liked the story in this GN and found it to be another fast paced read. The art was great and Misako is one cute girl. Overall, I recommend both for fun beach (or air-conditioned) reads.
Now its time for you to get to the library and pick some of these up!

Abel's Island by William Steig

The book "Abel's Island" was an excellent book. It was a little bit challenging but was very interesting. My favorite part was when Abel got home and gave a BIG surprise to his wife. He thought that most people might have thought that he was dead. I would recommend this book to people who like books that are challenging but easy. This book was a little long. It was an EXCELLENT book!!!!!!

*This review was written by Jennifer F., a member of our summer reading club. Thanks, jenn!