Are you a fan of vibrant illustrations, gripping stories, and the exciting world of graphic novels? Whether you’re a lifelong reader or new to the medium, our Graphic Novel Book Group is the perfect space to dive into amazing narratives and art. Join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month to explore a new graphic novel and discuss the intricacies of visual storytelling!
Grab a copy and join the conversation!
Meetings:
Date: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Aldrich Room, Howe Library
This book discussion program is HYBRID. We will meet in the Aldrich Room, but you may also attend via Zoom. Email Sam at sam.milnes@thehowe.org for an invitation or more information.
This Month’s Book is Seconds by Bryan Lee O’Malley
“Katie’s got it pretty good. She’s a talented young chef, she runs a successful restaurant, and she has big plans to open an even better one. Then, all at once, progress on the new location bogs down, her charming ex-boyfriend pops up, her fling with another chef goes sour, and her best waitress gets badly hurt. And just like that, Katie’s life goes from pretty good to not so much. What she needs is a second chance. Everybody deserves one, after all—but they don’t come easy. Luckily for Katie, a mysterious girl appears in the middle of the night with simple instructions for a do-it-yourself do-over:
1. Write your mistake
2. Ingest one mushroom
3. Go to sleep
4. Wake anew
And just like that, all the bad stuff never happened, and Katie is given another chance to get things right. She’s also got a dresser drawer full of magical mushrooms—and an irresistible urge to make her life not just good, but perfect. Too bad it’s against the rules. But Katie doesn’t care about the rules—and she’s about to discover the unintended consequences of the best intentions.
From the mind and pen behind the acclaimed Scott Pilgrim series comes a madcap new tale of existential angst, everyday obstacles, young love, and ancient spirits that’s sharp-witted and tenderhearted, whimsical and wise.” – Penguin Random House
Our previous reads:
- January 2025 – The Secret to Superhuman Strength, by Alison Bechdel
- February 2025 – The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, written by Ram V and art by Filipe Andrade
- March 2025 – I Must Be Dreaming by Roz Chast
