Taken from the first poem -Bob

I really enjoyed this Deadpool volume. I find his comics a bit hot or miss for me but this one had Squirrel Girl whom I just love plus it was a murder mystery. Well worth a read and this was my favourite illustration int he whole thing - need to keep an eye out for more by Jay Fosgitt!

Loved this YA story - the group of friends are great and I found myself laughing out loud at the book a number of times. It‘s a good representation of where we are with LGBTQ+ in U.K. schools and where we need to go and why we still need to. The story is huge fun with dirty politics, romance and friendship making it a fab read.

This picture book is a story all about trying to write a picture book and it going wrong. I really enjoyed it, it‘s fun to look at how a book is created and all the everyday disasters that are battled in trying to get a book in someone‘s hands. The illustrations are great and really add to the story. It‘s quite long so I‘d argue more the age 6+ end of the picture book market.

Loved this YA title. It‘s written in Scots through the voice of a 17yr old boy. It is very much how the pupils in my school talk and, it‘s the first book I‘ve read where the Scots written was like the way I speak. It does have swears if that bothers you, though if you‘ve hung out with any 17 year old boys that won‘t be much of a shock 😆 Me (Daughter) and his best mate Sonny are a wonderful example of what a friend is.

My 8 year old recommended this one to me and it‘s brilliant. Read it in one sitting and loved it. It‘s divided into chapters so perfect for a middle school read as well. A number of jokes made me grin but mostly I just loved Red Panda and Moon Bear - such fun characters.

Art style of the covers was particularly stunning in this volume. David Aja is listed as the cover artist - need to keep an eye out for their work in future!

Loved this story. The power of knowledge and reading was celebrated by Lewis Michaux who ran a book shop celebrating Black culture and history.

This book made me cry - Al‘s mum ends up back in prison, he is full of anger and fear but his pet rats help him feel better. This book is an emotional, engaging and powerful read. It‘s not very long, dyslexia friendly print and well worth reading.

Mum always claimed she would hang off the hook on the bathroom door but seems other options are available 🤣

“...Jews are the only objects of racism who are imagined - by the racists - both low and high status. Jews are stereotyped, by the racists, in all the same ways that other minorities are - as lying, thieving, dirty, vile, stinking - but also as moneyed, privileged, powerful and secretly in control of the world. Jews are somehow both sub-human and humanities secret masters.” This is a brilliant book - witty, thought provoking and important.

This was brilliant. Read by Adam Hills it is genuinely funny, inspiring and engaging. I not only wanted to listen to it but have sung its praises and rushed to make sure I added positive reviews. The audio book was absolutely the best way to enjoy this. (Warning there are a few swears so probably not the best choice for family listening).

Loved this story - the girl is determined to live in one place but the ghostly residents less keen. The characters are all really engaging and the illustrations are lovely. Totally want to read more about these characters- though the book is a complete story arc and works really well as a one-off.

Loved this comic - so much so I went and read the webcomic to finish the story and I have added it to things I will treat myself to when I have spare money! This volume is the first two years of uni told from the point of view of Bitty - a gay, baking loving, ice-hockey player, history major. It‘s about growing up - finding yourself, your friends and your way. A warm and cosy hug of a book.

Wonderful re-telling of A Christmas Carol! It‘s a really sweet story and the characters are well rounded and you want to help George change his father‘s heart so much. Plus the wee nods to Dickens original are great fun.

“No Arson!” - loved this comic - cute, diverse, funny and a cracking adventure.

I was worried it would be a bit twee but it isn‘t - it‘s lovely and heart warming.

Loved this cartoon collection!

Read these in one night - loved them. The characters are great and the fencing scenes really exciting. I adore the illustration style as well which helps but I found myself really loving all the characters and rooting for them to win.

Loving reading the comics of The Adventure Zone graphic novels. Loved the podcast arc so it‘s not surprising I am loving the comics as well. They look beautiful and the stories have been really well recreated as comics it really captures the fun of Dungeons and Dragons.

Just read Fangirl and loved it - so much so I went on to read ‘Carry On‘ (the book the character is supposed to be writing) and it‘s sequel ‘Wayward Son‘. Fangirl was the best for me of the bunch and I would totally recommend it to anyone who loves Harry Potter, Supernatural, books about books and writing, teen coming of age stories and romance. #teamBaz

Positive spin on the soggy British weather.

Really enjoyed this reboot, all the things I loved from the tv series plus the LGBTQ+ stuff right from the start. Plus my favourite librarian #TeamGiles

Really enjoyed this book. Characters are great and I loved the school setting. Very much Nancy Drew meets Chalet School vibe.

So true - nothing is as traumatic as the first bell after summer.

Did you just banish him into a hellish dimension?

I love Squirrel Girl and I am particularly fond of Ryan North and his regular support for libraries and librarians!

Dogmatix remains my favourite character. Re-reading these and enjoying the verbal jokes. Some of the illustrations are a little problematic but generally they have stood up well. I think they‘d need to be corrected though if a reprint was being done.

Loved this - expected it to be a predictable teen read but it totally had me gripped (read it in a day) and I didn‘t see the twists and turns coming. Excellent read, definitely keeping an eye out for her next book!

Engaging writing on an interesting and challenging topic. Well worth picking up. #blackhistorymonth

“It‘s a 12-in-1 multi-tool, Daisy. That means it does twelve different things very badly.”

How did he die? In a tragic 90s accident 🤣

Enjoyed this read. It was billed as a graphic novel in my local library which isn‘t what it is. There are lovely illustrations of each lady, a couple of pages of text about them and then a page with a comic strip about the authors discussing them. It makes a nice change from usual list of inspirational historical women and is a good reminder that history is a reflection of who writes it and social opinions of the time.

“My fault! That one‘s on me. That‘s what I get for assuming these things were just a bunch of toys.” - Iron Man

Enjoyable read and my 5 year old liked the jokes.

Enjoyed this a lot, in particular this poster hanging up in the girls dorm. #whatwoulddarcydo #needthisformyroom

Loved this comic book collection - Goldie is a fantastic character but so is everyone else. I really like the retro setting and the art style. It‘s everything I loved about Nancy Drew but written with a modern sensibility - totally recommenced.

Really enjoyed this and I liked the family Billy found. I liked the way they were treated and I loved their Shazam outfits!

“However, should you spot a window of opportunity to deploy your undoubted talents at bolloxing things up for Chorley et al, feel free to proceed. But carefully.” - Seawoll

Books are possibilities. They are escape routes. They give you options when you have none.

Enjoyable supernatural mystery set in an English High School. It has the bonus of being written by someone who actually lives in the U.K. and knows the system so the turn of phrase, imagery and characters all felt authentic. Already looking for the next volume.

I enjoyed this comic a lot, I liked the depth given to the gay cartoon icon, though I did struggle at first with the realistic art style. My only disappointment was discovering in the endnotes that the historical information wasn‘t as accurate as I had thought - people/places/events had been moved in time or playing a different role for a better story. I can see why they did it and it didn‘t detract from my enjoyment. Exitus sacrna sinistram.

Every volume has Shark in a different disguise and they are all brilliant!

“How it felt. How it looked.” Pretty accurate for my roller skating despite not even trying anything as hard as roller derby.

“... for he was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset” - Charles Dickens

Loved this comic and the illustrations.

“Reading isn‘t important because it helps you get a job. It‘s important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you are given.” - Matt Haig

Love squirrel girl and the end of this volume includes a zine issue full of library love.

“Don‘t tell me that love is love. My love is bravery. My love is defiance. My love is a revolution.” - Jay Edidin

“What in the world is so great about having a library card?”
“It‘s what it stands for! They trust me! They‘re honoring my desire knowledge with their trust. In return I‘m showing my faith in their library by reading their books... it‘s a common bond of trust...”