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.
The Redcoats Are Coming!: 5 Comics by Brits to Check Out
By Colin Vitro The Redcoats are coming! Those darn Brits have invaded the American comics scene and they didn’t even spill any of their microwaved tea. If you already burned through Neil Gaiman’s Sandman after binging the Netflix series, check out these other titles...
September Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Betty's Pick Wonder Woman: Black & Gold by Various Contributors I decided to splurge on this anthology celebrating WW's 80th anniversary after Colin AND an awesome customer recommended it to...
5 Books to Get You Ready for Fall
September is right around the corner, and although it’s doubtful that cooler weather is upon us just yet, we’re more than ready to embrace Autumn anyway. So get something pumpkin flavored, grab a sweater (in an air-conditioned room, of course) and snuggle up with...
August Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Betty's Pick The Wicked + the Divine vol. 1 by Kieron Gillen, illustrated by Jamie Mckelvie Holy smokes I loved finally reading this series this summer! Right from the jump McKelvie's...
7 Graphic Memoirs You Haven’t Read Yet
One of our Summer Reading Bingo squares challenges you to read a graphic memoir – arguably the most respected genre of graphic literature. Maus has recently made a surging comeback thanks to good old fashioned censorship, and both Fun Home and Persepolis are some of...
July Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Cydney's Pick Gamayun Tales I by Alexander Utkin Gamayun Tales I is a flurry of adventures taking place in a magical, jam-packed world of talking animals, invisible spirits, enchanted chests, and...
10 Books to Read by the Pool this Summer
Poolside reads could be a genre all its own, in our humble opinion. There’s nothing quite like lounging in the sun next to some heavily chlorinated water, refreshing drink nearby and book in hand. Because one of our Summer Reading Bingo squares dares you to read in...
Stuffy Sleepover Shenanigans
We held our first Pajama Storytime yesterday and our participants left their beloved stuffies with us for a Stuffy Sleepover! Let's see what our silly friends got up to all night... At first everyone looked cozy in the spots their friends picked out for them to sleep...
New to Comics!: Kids and Kids at Heart
One of our specialties here at Betty’s Books is helping people of all ages get started with comics, graphic novels, and manga. If you’re new or shopping for a newbie in your life, the New to Comics! Series of posts is for you. This post features recommendations for...