Nonfiction comics and illustrated memoirs

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Ep. #490- Contrary to the recent opinion of S.E. Hinton, graphic novels rule and they are an incredible way to enjoy a story. Whether it's a re-imagining of an existing book or something created entirely out of artwork, all graphic novels and comics offer something unique and stunning. In this chat, Adam is joined by Kristin and Marie from the OverDrive Team of Librarians. They get into a bunch of nonfiction comics and graphic novels, touch on web comics they love, and get on a soapbox about how all reading formats are equally awesome. This episode is sponsored by Jenny Life. Visit https://www.jennylife.com/pbn to get your free life insurance quote today. Books mentioned in today's episode Something New by Lucy Knisley Harrow County by Cullen Bunn Kent State by Derf Backderf My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf Thornhill By Pam Smy Check, Please! By Ngozi Ukazu The Daughters of Ys By M. T. Anderson The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming White Bird by RJ Palacio Crowded By Christopher Sebela They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Oak Flat By Lauren Redniss The Best We Could Do By Thi Bui Step Aside Pops by Kate Beaton The Wanderer By Peter Van den Ende Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Andersen What the Night Sings By Vesper Stamper Big Mushy Happy Lump Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Eat, and Love Yourself By Sweeney Boo Taproot By Keezy Young The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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