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Book SynopsisA first-hand account of the most unlikely friendship between a visiting nurse and her Alzheimer's patient, Josephine. When Valérie first met Josephine, she knew she would be embarking on a unique journey. Though vastly different in age, their connection was instantaneous. Humor quickly became their language, their playground, and despite the debilitating disease that Joséphine faced every single day, they were able to form a beautiful friendship that transcended the reaches of modern medicine.Trade Review"[Villieu’s] message is unmistakable and soulful: readers, if they live long enough, may become Josephine. In centering the day-to-day experience of elder care, Villieu and Sarfati show how that stage of life doesn’t have to be a tragedy—but only if society commits to doing better." * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisMeyer Lansky is dead ... or at least that’s what he wants his enemies to believe. But the old man has one last job to pull off, and he can’t do it alone. Once he recruits an innocent bystander, their journey propels them headlong into an adventure filled with murder and malice, towards an ending neither could possibly have foreseen. For fans of "Breaking Bad". An immigrant’s story in the guise of an old mobster’s tale.Trade Review""a graphic novel that makes for the perfect Rosh Hashanah reading"" - FORBES "“A thrilling, funny, and touching alternate history…. As gangsters so often become figures of folktale, Lang and Mutti’s romp takes inspiration from the Maxwell Scott quote, “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”" - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ""History meets art! A riveting tale about the man who created organized crime—Lang’s story brings Meyer’s legacy to life!" " - Meyer Lansky II "“Deftly written by Los Angeles-based author and filmmaker Jonathan Lang (Feeding Ground) ...This is a 120-page, darkly comedic coming-of-age quest stuffed full of hardcore Breaking Bad-style imagery amid a fictional biography of the legendary Jewish mobster Meyer Lansky as he attempts to organize his very last caper.”" - SYFY WIRE "“A different kind of gangster tale… Meyer is both funny and thoughtful, a story about aging, self-fulfillment, friendship, and legacies.”" - AiPT Comics

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Book SynopsisFierce Vikings and mystical Sirens face each other in a never-ending battle to claim the most significant natural resource their world has to offer: the sea itself.For generations, Viking clans have faced Siren tribes in battles waged on land and sea—battles that pit brute strength against sorcery and cunning versus charm. Their war has torn apart the very world they fight over while filling graveyards that span farther than the eye can see. These are the tales of their mythical encounters. These are the tales of the Sirens of the Norse Sea.Trade Review“Adapted from Isabelle Bauthian’s original work, “Sirens Of The Norse Sea" from writer Françoise Ruscak and artist Phil Briones is a stunning tale of high-fantasy on a mythical sea full of beats and wonders alike. A hit overseas, this graphic novel is finally available here in the States for your reading pleasure!….Mixing popular mythology with intense action and wildly imaginative fantasy, Sirens of the Norse Sea is a wondrous tale to behold for fans of the genre.” * MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS *

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Book SynopsisA young African-American doctor suddenly and mysteriously gains incredible abilities that put her at the forefront of human evolution.Dr. Cobbina, able to think at the speed of light and instantly diagnose any situation, heads an enigmatic corporation known only as OMNI, giving her the resources she needs to search for others like her. She’s on a quest to learn the origin of her new powers—but, along the way, discovers that the fate of the entire world may rest on her shoulders! Collects Omni #5-10Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR OMNI ISSUE 1 "The Future of Comics.” * HOLLYWOOD REPORTER *"Cecelia is a confident and engaging character that you immediately want to see succeed." * THE NEW YORK TIMES *“Immediate and relevant.” * FANBASE PRESS *“If you are bored of the standard capes and cowls narratives from the Big 2 publishers and fancy something different, then Omni and the Ignition Universe is for you.” * MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS *“The art by Alitha E. Martinez is fantastic.” * GRAPHIC POLICY *

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Book SynopsisA biography chronicling the tumultuous personal and professional life of horror icon Bela Lugosi.Lugosi, the tragic life story of one of horror’s most iconic film stars, tells of a young Hungarian activist forced to flee his homeland after the failed Communist revolution in 1919. Reinventing himself in the U.S., first on stage and then in movies, he landed the unforgettable role of Count Dracula in what would become a series of classic feature films. From that point forward, Lugosi’s stardom would be assured...but with international fame came setbacks and addictions that gradually whittled his reputation from icon to has-been. Lugosi details the actor’s fall from grace and an enduring legacy that continues to this day.Trade Review“Lugosi is nothing short of a masterpiece. With riveting style and a storyline that drives full-tilt from the opening panels, Shadmi tells the tale of the man behind Dracula—his immigrant struggles, his wild love life, his dope fiend torments, his heinous treatment at the hands of studio moguls—with such vision and heart, you find yourself rooting for the monster from beginning to end. It is Shadmi’s special genius to render his subject an Everyman, so that his story is the story of every artist trying to live off their art only to be ground to pulp by the real bloodsuckers, the Hollywood execs who feast on talent, who bleed genius until there’s nothing left but memories and pain.” -- —Jerry Stahl (Permanent Midnight, Hemingway & Gellhorn)“Poignant and informative.” -- —Joe Dante (The Howling, The Twilight Zone: The Movie, Gremlins)“Lugosi welcomes you to explore the life of one of film history’s most evocative, mysterious figures in a journey that’s both haunting and humanizing, something cut from the cloth of Adrian Tomine and the Coen Brothers alike. A moving bildungsroman…with bite!” -- —Steve Orlando (Commanders in Crisis, Wonder Woman, Rainbow Bridge) “With a cultural icon as large as Bela Lugosi, it’s easy to forget he lived a whole life off-screen, one as complex as it is tragic. Shadmi’s book reminds us that, more than fangs and a cape, Lugosi was an artist, a lush, a romantic, and a wonderfully flawed human being consumed by all sorts of monsters.” -- —Lonnie Nadler (Black Stars Above, X-Men)“A fascinating look at the most infamous face of Hollywood Horror, Lugosi offers a beautiful deep-dive into the life and career of Bela Lugosi that is not to be missed.” -- —Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, The Butcher of Paris) “Lugosi is one of those characters you always come across if you’re obsessed with Hollywood or movie monsters. Whether it’s the iconic voice or his rivalry with Boris Karloff, the idea of the man lingers long. Koren’s wonderful graphic novel beautifully depicts the real monsters lying beneath the skin of a man we asked to portray one.” -- —Sean Lewis (Bliss, Superman, Coyotes) “Lugosi is a fantastic, wonderfully illustrated look at the real life of the man behind Dracula.” -- —Jeremy Haun (The Realm, The Red Mother, Haunthology)

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Book SynopsisIt has been several years since Shinnosuke traded his former life as a humble peasant to become Fudo, the master of the Dokutsu Dojo. As the search for his sister continues, the truth behind her disappearance rocks his world.A fierce sickness known as the crimson plague is spreading throughout the land. Scouring the towns for evidence of its origin, Fudo comes across a strange amulet described by his sickly mother who believes herself to be the last of the Hiroku Priestesses, sorceresses of the dark forces. But when he bestows this gift upon her to calm her mind, Fudo realizes that her madness was only a facade and that he may have helped her unleash something that may bring the end of the world he knows it.

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Book SynopsisOne dead body, two dead women. LA's biggest conspiracy.Los Angeles, 2030. Criminagent Milo Deckman witnesses the murder of a woman in the street. At the morgue, retinal identification indicates not one but two identities...and two men successively recognize the cadaver as that of their wife.

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Book SynopsisEx-lieutenant Eddie Gundersen returns to Belzagor on a scientific expedition to the borders of the indigenous lands, where he must face his nemesis, Kurtz, and his own inner demons on a planet which still has hidden secrets. "COLONIES: Return to Belzagor" is a new edition of the previously released "Downward to the Earth" (2017). It has been edited for content.

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Book SynopsisA single mother becomes involved with a mysterious man who literally consumes past moments of her life, changing her history and forcing her to decide what should—or shouldn't—be undone.When Chloe begins a passionate relationship with a traveling businessman, her life suddenly changes for the better, and not just because she's getting laid. Lost friends return, and new opportunities suddenly appear. Soon, though, she begins experiencing horrific encounters with ghostly beings, eventually revealed to be the echoes of moments she has now no longer lived. Her new lover, Heath, stands revealed as a chronophage, a terrifying alien being who subsists on days literally stolen from Chloe's personal history. Can Chloe recapture her lost moments, or is the life she once knew—including the daughter she had at sixteen years old—gone forever?Trade Review “Seeley and Kyriazis have created a thrilling new kind of monster that rips out the very thing that makes us the people we are–our histories. You do NOT want to miss this powerfully human horror story.” -- –James Tynion IV (Batman, Department of Truth, Something is Killing the Children)“Seeley’s rollercoaster of a tale brought to life with Kyriazis' vivid and versatile imagery. Get ready for the ride.” -- –Mahmud Asrar (X-Men, Conan the Barbarian) “Chronophage is a brilliantly executed, mind-bending story about time and choices; it’s a rare Big Idea comic that balances its smarts with a real beating heart. It’s like Cronenberg at his best, but with a tenderness that only Seeley can bring to the page.” -- –Michael Moreci (Star Wars Adventures, The Plot, Wasted Space)“A wonderfully Serling-esque story of regret and roads not taken bolstered by mind-blowing visuals from an artist at the top of his game.” -- –Brian Joines (Backtrack, Imagine Agents)“A beautiful, heartbreaking, and trippy story of regret and responsibility anchored by some wonderfully naturalistic dialog and powerfully dynamic art.” -- –Jay Faerber (Copperhead, The CW’s Supergirl)

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Book SynopsisSummer vacation is usually a time to relax and enjoy family. For François and his sons this particular vacation will be their most memorable yet...and also maybe their last.After hours of endless traffic jams, François and his children—Kevin, the withdrawn teenager, and Baptiste who doesn't care for anything but his dog Hermione—finally arrive at their vacation destination in a village located in the South of France. But the tranquility of their stay is quickly compromised, not only by the heated relationship between François and his wife, Clara, but especially by the sudden disappearance of Hermione, who is not the only missing canine in the area... François quickly finds himself under the fire of suspicion, and his relaxing vacation becomes a spell of unrelenting psychological torment.

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Book SynopsisA gritty Western standoff between a cop and a murderer.The Old West finally died in 1980. But we're in Texas, and it's 1978. This is the story of Grissom Callahan, the last in a long line of sheriffs. Callahan learned everything he knows from his father and grandfather, but the ways of the old regime don't prove effective when a violent killer emerges in their small town. In a single moment of shaking down an informant, Grissom triggers a chain of events that will reshape his life and the world of Texas law enforcement.Trade Review"“The Big Country is a gripping slice of Texas noir, dirty and mean, just the way I like it."" - Brian K. Vaughn

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Book SynopsisIt is a place where savagery knows no bounds. A place where foggy glass windows house a ruthless social hierarchy. A place where no one is truly safe. They call this place...the locker room.As teen boys discover a renovated locker room at their school, it becomes the nexus of genuinely life-altering events. Body shaming, bullying, and the cruelty of prying eyes are only the tip of the iceberg inside this cauldron of hormones and developing adolescent minds. Akin to the horrors of Lord of the Flies, The Locker Room explores a micro-society without boundaries in which only the strongest survive.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate love letter to the funky pop-rock sound that made The Artist Formerly Known as Prince a legend.When Prince burst onto the pop scene in 1978, he put Minneapolis on the music map. Many up-and-coming bands followed the trail that he blazed. MPLS Sound is the story of one such group—Starchild, led by a young woman inspired by Prince to start her own revolution. Through her journey, we see from within exactly how His Royal Badness transformed the entire Minneapolis scene.Trade Review“A love letter to music and artistic creativity more broadly. It’s beautiful and unapologetically queer, Black, and brown, rejecting the notion that it needs to be quieter or like more familiar comics in order to succeed.…This book is a testament to Prince and how his music affected the world." * AV CLUB *“The book leaves you no choice other than to get sucked into the funkadelicness… The book invites a deeper understanding of music, craft, and of legendary musicians themselves, but also never at the expense of fun and excitement. What’s here possesses the stuff that makes certain comics go beyond greatness, an accomplishment worthy of the Artist that inspired it.” * GRAPHIC POLICY *"Stunning." * SYFY WIRE *"A must-read for Prince fans and music lovers, MPLS Sound's creative team has also made their story perfectly accessible to those more unfamiliar with the Purple One's body of work….[T]he artwork on a comic book like this comes with a high level of expectation which Laxton more than excels at." * CBR *“A touching, deeply magical tribute to a man, a musician, and a myth (and the Twin Cities).” * AiPT *"Funk-infused.” * IGN *“An impressive book and a great look at the music scene during Prince’s career and the influence he had..." * GEEK VIBES NATION *“Get this graphic novel and read it. You will channel surf into a story that will take you to another world.” * DROP THE SPOTLIGHT *“An engaging story full of nostalgia for days and dreams left behind. Writers Joseph P. Illidge and Hannibal Tabu and artist Meredith Laxton mix ’80s fashion and names almost forgotten with themes of grief, reconciliation and perseverance that remain as pertinent as ever. MPLS Sound is a worthwhile read, a story that’s equally empathic and appreciative for the way things were and why things have to change.” * COMICS XF *

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Book SynopsisA young supermodel reflects on a series of events that, as a teenager, brought power...then tragedy.Selene and Sophie are typical high-school girls. One day, when Selene’s period is used to make her the target of schoolwide humiliation, she realizes it’s time for a revolution. Inspired by the Celtic face-painted warriors of her ancestry, Selene sets out with her friends to challenge the patriarchy. But when the ferocity of the real world comes crashing in, the girls’ identities are shattered, and they are le to pick up the pieces all on their own. Painted deals unapologetically with bullying, violence, language, drug use, death, the bonds of sisterhood, and—above all—the power of friendship.

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Book SynopsisGuillaume and Emma are newlyweds. Their life together is full of love and happiness, and they have everything they’ve always wanted… well, almost everything.From unsuccessful attempts to repeated failures, the two newlyweds face a menacing foe: sterility. Together, they embark on the confusing journey that is in vitro fertilization. Guillaume experiences the daily embarrassment of sperm donations, tests with dreaded results and endless consultations. With self-effacing charm, William Roy humbly shares a deeply human experience that is propelled by unshakable hope.Trade Review"An in-depth and funny portrayal of a couple's experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF)." * NEWSARAMA *

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Book SynopsisMeet Coral, a sweet-natured girl who lives with her parents, kid sister Maki, and pet sea otter in the seaside town of Reef Beach. She's no different than any other teenager - except like all inhabitants of New Lemuria, she's not quite human. Coral is a sea sprite, and when not at school, or helping out in her mum's dress shop, or hanging out with friends, she's out catching waves on her beloved surfboard. But Coral's life is about to turn upside down once dreamy fire ifrit, Nick Inferno, comes to town. How can she not crush on this boy who is literally burning hot?!

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Book SynopsisYALSA TOP 10 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS BEST OF THE YEAR: Booklist · Kirkus · Polygon · Chicago Public Library · New York Public Library 3 STARS: ★ PW ★ Booklist ★ BCCB Mississippi, 1930s. Magic simmering beneath the surface, kept in check by unjust laws and societal expectations. But for six extraordinary women, the roar of enchanted engines and the thrill of the forbidden broom race offer a chance to rewrite their destinies. Meet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They’re determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races. Cheng-Kwan – doing her best to handle the delicate and dangerous double act of being the perfect “son” to her parents, and being true to herself while racing. Mattie and Emma -- Choctaw and Black -- the youngest of the group and trying to dodge government officials who want to send them and their newly-surfaced powers away to boarding school. And Luella, in love with Billie Mae. Her powers were sealed away years ago after she fought back against the government. She’ll do anything to prevent the same fate for her cousins. 'Brooms' is a heart-pounding graphic novel soaring with magic, friendship, and rebellion. It's a Fast and the Furious with broomsticks instead of cars, a historical spotlight on struggles silenced by time, and a celebration of the indomitable spirit that dares to defy the odds. Buckle up, witches and dreamers, for this ride is about to take flight.P R A I S E ★ “Draws on the fantastical to amplify and confront issues of both the past and the present. The result is a heartfelt, gripping, and resonant story about power—how the majority wields it, and how marginalized groups reclaim it.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred) ★ “Fascinating… Though readers will enjoy the dramatic racing scenes, this is truly a story about queer folk and people of color who have created a space where they can joyously and freely be themselves.”—Booklist (starred) ★  “Pulse-pounding broom races and comforting domestic sequences… An evocative Fast and the Furious–flavored graphic novel.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)  “This is the queer, magical, broom-racing version of A League of Their Own that I didn’t know I was missing… The representation in this graphic novel is so diverse and among the best I think I’ve ever seen. It’s clear that Walls and Duvall put equal parts passion and research into this beautiful story. If you don’t read it, you’re missing out.”—Rachel Brittain, Book Riot “A sweet, entertaining found-family story that weaves magic with historical injustice; recommended for teen graphic novel shelves.—School Library Journal  “Six witches get caught up in the excitement and danger of illegal broom racing in an alternate historical Mississippi… highlights the broadly diverse experiences of folks in the South… highlighting the fact that there has always been and will always be room for queer folks in our communities.”—Kirkus  '[A] mix of exciting racing scenes, a story about overcoming the odds, and mesmerizing depictions of magic, plus some of the not-so-pretty parts of our country’s history, and it’s done in a way that is compassionate and uplifting.'—GeekDad “Brooms Is Your Next Favorite Fantastical LGBTQIA+ Sports Story”—The Mary Sue “Brings vivid characters (queer, broom-racing witches) to life in an equally vivid setting.”—Gizmodo (io9)

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Book SynopsisA tongue-in-cheek jaunt through romance, giant robots, and dating sim jokes! (And don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas. Anime soon!)Thanks to some unfortunate gameplay, a young man named Leon has been reborn into the world of an alternate universe otome game. Facing an absurd scenario where males are no better than livestock who serve at the whim of women, Leon only has one weapon–his knowledge of the dating sim genre–to survive the challenges he faces and inspire a revolt against the system!

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Book SynopsisThe Last Kids on Earth gets a fantasy twist in this high-stakes second book in the highly illustrated middle grade Dungeoneer Adventures series following Coop and his friends as they face dangerous rivals looking to get revenge on the academy.Coop Cooperson thought he was settling into life as the only human at Dungeoneer Academy, but no one will even remember his Mushroom Maze victory if he keeps failing Riddles and Runes class. Adding insult to injury is the new kid, Kody, who everyone including Coop's best friends on the Green Team thinks is so great...but Coop is convinced there's more to Kody than meets the eye. But it's not just the arrival of Kody; other things seem off at the Academy. After a serious incident at the school dance, Coop, Oggie, Daz, and Mindy, plus a few other students new and old, realize they must step up to try and stop whoever's wreaking havoc. But the villains are even more dangerous than anyone realizes...and they have a serious vendetta against Dungeoneer Academy. Coop and his friends put their best junior dungeoneer skills to the test, but their foes are always one step ahead. Can they figure out how to stop them and save Dungeoneer Academy before it's too late?

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the first book, after her best friend moves on, Katie finds a new group of friends and they form the Cupcake Club.Katie is miserable when her best friend is invited to join the Popular Girls Club and Katie is left out. Is there an Unpopular Girls Club she can join? Luckily, Katie finds her way with a great new group of friends—Mia, Emma, and Alexis—and together they become the Cupcake Club. Sometimes starting from scratch turns out to be the icing on the cupcake. Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the third book, Emma’s earning money left and right—but is she in over her head?When Mia asks the Cupcake Club girls to be junior bridesmaids in her mother’s wedding, everyone is super excited about the idea—especially when they find the perfect dress for the occasion! It’s Emma’s dream dress…except for the price tag. And with her mom recently out of work, there’s not a lot of room at the Taylor house for extra expenses. Not wanting to disappoint her friends, Emma decides to take on a few more jobs and chores around the house to help cover the cost. Between babysitting her bratty brother, a dog-walking business, flute practice, the Cupcake Club—and oh yeah, being a typical tween girl—Emma may have bitten off more than she can chew. Can she pull of the balancing act and go to Mia’s mom’s wedding in style? Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.Trade Review"This new graphic novel series is a smooth adaptation from the original series of novels. The artwork is bright and colorful, capturing the energy and emotion of the story." --School Library Journal, review of Katie and the Cupcake Cure, The Graphic Novel. * School Library Journal *"A delightful story of friendship and starting middle school." --Kirkus Reviews, review of Katie and the Cupcake Cure, The Graphic Novel * KIrkus Reviews *

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