Lovely recs! Have read some of Fangs when the author used to release it online page by page, but I think the full graphic novel contains a bunch of exclusive material. Still, I’d love to read the whole thing.
But the one I really have my heart set on is Goodbye, Eri. I’ve checked and my local bookstore has it, so I’ll go and buy it sometime this week or the next. Will update with thoughts once I’ve read it.
Ok, I read SPA in one sitting. I couldn't put it down! What a darkly comedic commentary on wellness culture. And the illustrations are A+. Thank you so much for sending that my way… my husband has it on his lap next.
Yay! Plunging into the dark pits of our human experiences, my favourite! “humans create from the abyss, from tar, from heart pieces, gutted bowels all to rid themselves of whatever afflicts them, even just a smidge of a vast (w)hole” - you, my dear, are a genius. I’m so appreciative of the ones among us who choose to wade into the underworld and to stand in the darkness long enough that our eyes might adjust and we begin to see what it is that lies beneath. Everything deserves to be seen, even if only once. Thank you, darling 🖤✨ PS. Spa looks amazing!!
Wow, I’ve never been called to read graphic novels until now!
Nadia, the way your words captivate and invigorate me with a surge of lively energy is so valued by me! I particularly love this post because not only am I introduced to some great books to read, but the perceptive in which you presented each comic really emphasises the comfort felt in darkness. A feeling that I know too well but have forgotten because I’ve been forcing myself to stay with the light at times.
But you are so right! There is a powerful light found when you explore the dark! And I can’t wait to give these comics a try in the near future to discover what other revelations I can take from this type of storytelling.
Thank you my queen for the recommendations! Definitely been wanting to explore different writing/story genres to encourage more reading.
These are wonderful, Nadia - the cover of 'Fangs' reminds me a bit of Edward Gorey - and his 'Gashlycrumb Tinies' is one of my favorites, he's sort of the patron saint of morbid humor.
Gosh, wow, these all look and sound amazing, Nadia.
I'm a huge Junji Ito fan, though sometimes I feel his incredible artwork doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with incredible stories. Uzumaki is one of the clear exceptions. So, if he's using someone else's stories here as inspiration then I'm all in. I'll add each of these to my to-read wishlist.
Very generous to offer sending one out as a giveaway, but I'm more than happy to purchase one myself :)
Thank you for the wonderful recommendations!
“Craving shadows to cast light upon them...” Yes yes yes yes!!!! I’m in love with this phrase!!!!
Comic season is upon us!
Lovely recs! Have read some of Fangs when the author used to release it online page by page, but I think the full graphic novel contains a bunch of exclusive material. Still, I’d love to read the whole thing.
But the one I really have my heart set on is Goodbye, Eri. I’ve checked and my local bookstore has it, so I’ll go and buy it sometime this week or the next. Will update with thoughts once I’ve read it.
Cool recommendations! I've been looking for horror stories to read and review, thanks a bunch!
Ok, I read SPA in one sitting. I couldn't put it down! What a darkly comedic commentary on wellness culture. And the illustrations are A+. Thank you so much for sending that my way… my husband has it on his lap next.
Yay! Plunging into the dark pits of our human experiences, my favourite! “humans create from the abyss, from tar, from heart pieces, gutted bowels all to rid themselves of whatever afflicts them, even just a smidge of a vast (w)hole” - you, my dear, are a genius. I’m so appreciative of the ones among us who choose to wade into the underworld and to stand in the darkness long enough that our eyes might adjust and we begin to see what it is that lies beneath. Everything deserves to be seen, even if only once. Thank you, darling 🖤✨ PS. Spa looks amazing!!
I don't know any of them! Thanks for the recs, Nadia!
Wow, I’ve never been called to read graphic novels until now!
Nadia, the way your words captivate and invigorate me with a surge of lively energy is so valued by me! I particularly love this post because not only am I introduced to some great books to read, but the perceptive in which you presented each comic really emphasises the comfort felt in darkness. A feeling that I know too well but have forgotten because I’ve been forcing myself to stay with the light at times.
But you are so right! There is a powerful light found when you explore the dark! And I can’t wait to give these comics a try in the near future to discover what other revelations I can take from this type of storytelling.
Thank you my queen for the recommendations! Definitely been wanting to explore different writing/story genres to encourage more reading.
Happy New Year, Nadia!
These are wonderful, Nadia - the cover of 'Fangs' reminds me a bit of Edward Gorey - and his 'Gashlycrumb Tinies' is one of my favorites, he's sort of the patron saint of morbid humor.
Thank you so much, Nadia, and may this year be kind and gentle for you too.💙
Gorgeous recs!
Gosh, wow, these all look and sound amazing, Nadia.
I'm a huge Junji Ito fan, though sometimes I feel his incredible artwork doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with incredible stories. Uzumaki is one of the clear exceptions. So, if he's using someone else's stories here as inspiration then I'm all in. I'll add each of these to my to-read wishlist.
Very generous to offer sending one out as a giveaway, but I'm more than happy to purchase one myself :)
Hope you're doing OK, Nadia. 🤗
Hey, btw, if you’d like I can email you some of my horror works.