"The less I hate who I was, the more I can like who I am." By being her anxious, honest, and just plain silly self, Jackie Davis’ egg-shaped character proves that, even though opening up to others is scary at first, vulnerability can be a superpower. A sweet, instantly relatable diary comic about self-discovery, mental … Continue reading Pages Review | Vulnerability is My Superpower: An Underpants and Overbites Collection by Jackie E. Davis ARC
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Pages Feature | Living With Mochi by Gemma Gene ARC
“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.”― Andy Rooney Gemma Gene's adorable comics celebrate fur-parenthood and the extreme love you experience when you look into your dog’s eyes. If you are never alone when you go to the bathroom, are forced to share your food, and find your life ruled by … Continue reading Pages Feature | Living With Mochi by Gemma Gene ARC
Pages Feature | “Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy” by Wook-Jin Clark eARC
"Live in the now. The past is the past. Tomorrow isn't here yet." Mindfulness takes a lot of mental energy to wrap your brain around. Gudetama is here to help you become a better person…sort of. Empathizing with others, understanding your feelings, learning to be selfless. These all sound like really hard things to do! … Continue reading Pages Feature | “Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy” by Wook-Jin Clark eARC
Pages Review: Delicates (Sheets #2) by Brenna Thummler eARC
"Everyone has ghosts. I think we all need to learn that there's no shame in letting them out." Following the events of the bestselling graphic novel, Sheets, Delicates brings Brenna Thummler’s beloved characters, artwork, and charm back to life. Marjorie Glatt’s life hasn’t been the same ever since she discovered a group of ghosts hiding … Continue reading Pages Review: Delicates (Sheets #2) by Brenna Thummler eARC
#BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy: August TBR
The month of August is Buwan ng Wika, or National Language Month in the Philippines. For the past few years, the local bookish community has been celebrating the occasion by reading and featuring books by Filipino authors. To have a more unified approach in highlighting local books in social media, the hashtag #BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy (Filipino Literature … Continue reading #BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy: August TBR