Persepolis and Fun Home are reasons why people should read graphic novels. Those who follow my blog know my husband is a regular reader of graphic novels. He introduced me to them early on in our relationship, helping me to understand that graphic novels are so much more than just books with pretty pictures and blurbs. I eagerly signed up for the Graphic Novels Challenge at the end of last year, l...

At an appearance in England, Art Spiegelman publicly chafed against the term "graphic novel," saying, "I'm called the father of the modern graphic novel. If that’s true, I want a blood test," the Economist reports. " 'Graphic novel' sounds more...

Here are two folks who have recently weighed in on the validity of graphic novels and comics - Alex Simmons from the Graphic Novel Reporter on "Are Comics Like Real Books?" and Julia Keller in today's Los Angeles Times on "Graphic Novels: Reading, but in a Different Way." Information, entertainment, and great stories come in all different formats. Whether I absorb a story by listening to it or by ...

Before this year, my only exposure to the graphic novel form had been the first four volumes of Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, Art Spiegelman's Maus, and (unfortunately) some Jack Chick tracts. Needless to say (overlooking the tackiness of the last), I had virtually no experience in reading the graphic novel form. This year, I managed to read 15 graphic novels, 13 of them published this year (the o...

Twitter has been buzzing all morning with news that "Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1" will be on sale March 16, 2010. Amazon now has a pre-order page for the highly anticipated graphic novel version of Stephenie Meyer's vampire bestseller. Here's more about the illustrated novel: "Beautifully rendered, this first installment of Twilight: The Graphic Novel is a must-have for any col...

I’ve been reading all sorts of groovy graphic novels recently, which have inspired me to begin a weekly graphic novel review or post. I’ve written about graphic novels for kids and teens several times before – but now it will be a regular feature. Into the Volcano by Don Wood (Scholastic/Blue Sky Press, 2008) is taller and wider than the usual graphic novel, allowing plenty of room for the e...

Booking Through Thursday Last Saturday (May 2nd) is Free Comic Book Day! In celebration of comics and graphic novels, some suggestions: - Do you read graphic novels/comics? Why do/don’t you enjoy them? - How would you describe the difference between “graphic novel” and “comic”? Is there a difference at all? - Say you have a friend who’s never encountered graphic...

Classic hero's quest retold in mousy graphic form. I loved the sparrows. Redwall: The Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques; adapted by Stuart Moore, illustrated by Bret Blevins. Philomel, 2007, 143 pages.

Welcome to the 17th edition of the Bookworms Carnival. This edition’s theme is graphic novels. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of graphic novels, or just someone interested in starting to read a new-to-you genre, you should find plenty of posts here to pique your interest. LESS WELL-KNOWN: These are reviews of graphic novels that are

I may not be doing the Graphic Novel challenge this year but I’m still reading these. I have to say that graphic novels continue to surprise me and entertain me and so I’ll definitely keep reading them. So, which ones have I read recently? First is Life Sucks by Jessica Abel, Gabe Soria and Warren Pleece.