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.
February Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Flamer by Mike Curato (he/him) It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes--but for Aiden, the...
Gift Recommendations For the Music Lover in Your Life
By Colin Vitro It’s the Holiday Season and Whoop de Doo! I bet you could use some gift ideas Teedle Lee Dum So here’s 5 memoirs for the music lover in your life. Bowie by Mike & Laura Allred A popular choice from a few years ago that takes a look at David...
January Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick The Chromatic Fantasy by H.A (he/him) [18+ comic] Jules is a trans man trapped in his life as a nun. The devil that the convent guards against offers him a deal to escape: an...
The Mythical Life of an Artist
By Alain McAlister In pop culture, the life of an artist is often depicted as eccentric, chaotic, mythical, and out of touch with reality. The truth is, it’s very rarely that – it’s actually filled with disenchanting bookkeeping, marketing yourself, structured...
December Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Bloodmarch by Audrey Westcott (she/her) Franchesca Bloodmarch is going to become a paladin. She’s going to join up with a gang of adventurers and see the world. She’s going to...
November Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden (she/her) A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together. Two girls meet...
October Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh (she/her) Fresh out of shipwreck wine, three tipsy mermaids decide to magically masquerade as humans and sneak onto land to indulge in much more...
A Quick and Easy Guide to Manga, Its Sub-Genres, and Age Groups!
By Samantha Massena When I was young and discovered manga, it was wonderful. So many different comics to read, that often even had an anime show to go with them! I've gained a lot of knowledge of manga over the years, through tons of trial and error. Now I'm hoping I...
Picture Books for Bundles of Nerves
By Katie Schaefer To all the teachers and students- happy beginning of the school year! I’m always nostalgic at this time of year having taught elementary and high school art for many years. A fresh art room and newly unboxed art supplies are the best! But just...