Betty’s Books Blog
One of our specialties here at Betty’s Books is helping people of all ages get started with comics, graphic novels, and manga. Whether you’re a comics newbie or a seasoned reader, we’ve got a post you can sink your teeth into.
Emma’s favorite books of 2024!
By Emma Tippen 2024 was one of the best years to date! I finished my first year of college, made some amazing friends, found new passions, and most importantly, started my job at Betty’s Books! This has been my dream job for a while now, so getting hired was...
December Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Apocalyptigirl: An Aria for the End Times by Andrew MacLean (he/him) Alone at the end of the world, Aria is on a mission! This post-apocalyptic sci-fi tale is the story of a...
Comics to read if you love Over the Garden Wall
By Emma Tippen Recently, my friend got me interested in Over The Garden Wall, a cartoon network show about two brothers lost in the unknown. I have become completely obsessed, and have already rewatched it twice! With the autumn season in full bloom, I wanted to...
November Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Dreaming In Color by Natalie Andrewson (she/her) In this mini art-book full of lush illustrations, artist Nicole Goux captures the sacred rites of getting ready to go out: the...
What book you should read based off of your favorite Chappell Roan Song!
By Emma Tippen Femininomenon Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal What we really need is a… world where all men have gone extinct! In Dhaliwal’s hilarious graphic novel, we get a glimpse into a utopia where men have gone extinct and women rule the world! Red Wine...
October Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Rituals by Nicole Goux (she/her) In this mini art-book full of lush illustrations, artist Nicole Goux captures the sacred rites of getting ready to go out: the quiet before the...
September Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Grease Bats by Archie Bongiovanni (they/them) Andy and Scout are best buds, roommates, and gay disasters. Along with their friends and plenty of beer, they're just trying to...
August Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Fangs by Sarah Andersen Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets...
Activities Books to Keep Kids Busy All Summer Long
Katie Schaefer Summer is in full swing, which means kiddos everywhere are whining in unison “I’M BORED!!!”. Don’t fret! Betty’s Books has you covered. While your child might fly through their favorite book series before you can pick up the next, the books below are...