Amber’s 2025 Favorite Things in Books and Comics
Amber’s Favorite Books, Comics, and Picture Books for 2025 have a broad range of creators who use death and aging in their subject matter. Read more…
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Gift Guide for Geeks 2025
Amber’s Gift Guide includes a variety of comics, books, and merch for the geeks and animal lovers in your life. Read more…
Review & Preview: “Trumpets of Death” by Simon Bournel-Bosson translated by Edward Gauvin
What Simon Bournel-Bosson did in 232 pages is pure magic. Antoine tries to navigate his days with no friends, one toy, an abusive grandfather, and an enabling grandmother. Read more…
Preview & Review: Jennifer Hayden’s “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Dinner”
How does one create an “accidental memoir?” Well, when you’re a cartoonist like Jennifer Hayden, you begin by documenting why your family hates your cooking. Read more…