It’s not all about books…

After getting a few recommendations, here is an update on the comics that I would like to read;

Monstress; written by Marjorie Liu and drawn by Sana Takeda.

source: Goodreads

The comic series features magical creatures which can pass for looking human, the main character in this series, Maika, is half wolf and is determined to find out what happen to her mother before she died. The comic shows how the characters have to deal with dehumanization and build their inner strength to cope as well as the the powerful relationship of friendship.

Paper Girls; written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Cliff Chiang.

Source: Image Comics

The comic follows the narrative of news paper delivery girls, while out on delivery in the early hours the town is struck by a mysterious invasion from the future.

Saga;  written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples.

Source: Image Comics

A comic book series influenced heavily by Star Wars depicts two lovers from different races coping with pressures of the galaxy and the struggles they face while trying to care for their daughter; who occasionally also narrates the series.

Ms Marvel; published by Marvel comics.

Source: Marvel comics

This is the first Marvel comic to feature a Muslim character as the leading character of their comic, the comic follows a teenager who discovers she has inhuman genes and assumes the mantle of Ms Marvel.

The Wicked + The Divine; written by Kieron Gillen, illustrated by Jamie McKelvie.

Source; Image Comics

A comic noted for its diverse portrayal of ethnicity, sexuality and gender social roles. This comic is influenced by pop music and follows a girl who comes into contact with 12 deities who are able to grant fame and supernatural powers, with rumors that they will die within two years, all part of a cycle called the recurrence.

 

 

While on my travels…

I forgot to mention that I got to visit The Fault In Our Stars Bench in the lovely Amsterdam, on the three year anniversary of the film being released, which to me is pretty damn special. Yes, I know that this is more tied to the film rather than the book, but anyone who watches the Vlogbrothers will know that Johns Brother, Hank, did a video about the bench itself.

But in my opinion the bench itself has significance as it’s ties to both the book and movie making the visit all the more meaningful for the lovers of the story, which lets be honest, a novel would lack volume if it didn’t have a story.

Here is me trying to not be as awkward as humanly possible while trying to get an artsy shot on the bench. As you can see I’m not made for photos, but I had to give this one a try for my pure love of the book.

To many locals and travelers alike this is just a bench which people would place padlocks, but to me this bench is the physical embodiment of the wonderful story line created by a fabulous author that managed to win the affection of thousands of people across the globe, me included, and that to me; is incredible.

Also because being socially out of place is my specialty, here is a bonus shot of myself looking like a kook; enjoy.

 

This is not a John Green fan page, I swear, I will be posting about other authors, books, comics and things soon!

John Green, turtles and new book thoughts…

As most of you are aware, I am a avid fan of John Green and his work. So with the announcement today that he has written a new book; Turtles All The Way Down, which is now available for pre-order today, I was ecstatic. The release date of the new book is the 10th of October this year.

source: waterstones.co.uk

On reading the first synopsis of the first book that John Green will have published in five years I was greeted with the lovable familiar John Green book format and recognizable story line style (anyone who has read 2 or more of his books will understand what I am talking about here). I was also pleased to read that his new novel will involve a mystery to solve, but more over, I am happy to be informed that the main character has a mental illness which will add to the story line and create a sadly realistic element to her character development.

It’s fair to say that I will now count down the days until I am able to hold this new miracle in my hands and read his most recent work, which I have been patiently been waiting for.

Watch his announcement video here (with all of the relevant details on the book and how to pre-order from different countries). New Book Announcement 

Pre-order in the UK here (click to be taken to link below):

• Waterstones
• Amazon

Comic books for something new…

I have recently become fond of the concept of comic books, however, I find myself thrown into a see of unknown material with little knowledge on how to navigate. What I mean to say is I have a interest in 2 comic books which I would like to read, but I would also like recommendations on different styles of comic books as I am not familiar with all of the genres that comics have to offer.

The comics that I am expressing interest in at this moment are; Archie, by Jumbo Comics and Archie Comics, which inspired the Nextflix sensation; Riverdale. I have to admit, it was Riverdale that made me interested in reading the comics and looking at how the characters were originally perceived to how they were changed to suit the stanadards of American Beauty and the high standards of Glamour within Television and film industry.

source: ArchieComics.com

The next comic yet again inspired a Netflix show; IZombie. The comic is published by Vertigo and is released monthly. Once again the popular TV show inspired me want to read the comics, as I hope I can read more into the backstories of certain characters and observe the character development (which as a novel reader, I really enjoy).

source: VertigoComics.com