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.
Queer Romances You Never Had Growing Up
By Alain McAlister Happy pride friends!! This has already been an incredibly tense year, dealing with battles for basic rights and safety while also having the threat of losing healthcare access loom over many of us. While it’s important to be connected, learning...
Manga to Read for Pride Month!
By Alex Arata There are more queer manga stories coming out than ever before, and what better time to dive in than Pride Month? If you're not sure where to begin, keep scrolling! We've got something for you. X-Gender by Asuka Miyazaki X-Gender is the...
Pride Highlight: James Tynion IV
By Colin Vitro This summer I’ve decided to exclusively read horror books (elevated, classic, trashy, etc.) so that’s gonna be my blog posts these next few years (scaredy cats can wait for Alain’s). My original plan was No Junji Ito June but I need a bit more time to...
June Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick The First Cat In Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris The rats in space are EATING the moon! That means it’s time to activate Project 47. The fate of the whole world...
The Official “I Read Comics Summer Challenge” Recommendation List – Kid Edition!
You're reading our recommendations for ages 8-12! For adults and teens, click here If you want to participate in our I Read Comics Summer Challenge but aren't sure where to begin, look no further. The BB staff collected 3 picks for EACH number of the challenge! Keep...
The Official “I Read Comics Summer Challenge” Recommendation List!
You're reading our adult & teen recommendations! For ages 8-12, click here. If you want to participate in our I Read Comics Summer Challenge but aren't sure where to begin, look no further. The BB staff collected 3 picks for EACH number of the challenge! Keep...
Manga for Summer Afternoons
By Alain McAlister Whenever summer hits I always get the itch to reread some of my favorite stories. Whether it’s because I suddenly have more time than normal or because of the heat, I always want to curl up with a good manga in the afternoon. Here are a few of the...
Comics to Read for AAPI Heritage Month!
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! We've collected just some of our fave comics from Asian and Pacific Islander creators -- keep reading to check them out! Witchy by Ariel Ries In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length of your...
May Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Death Wins a Goldfish by Brian Rea Are you busy all the time? Do you struggle with the concept of a “work-life balance”? Well, you’re in luck, because so does our friend Death....