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.
8 Picks to Get You Into Superhero Comics
By Colin Vitro It’s the start of the New Year and you know what that means: 2023, New (time for) Me (to find new starting points to get into superhero comics)! Moon Knight: The Midnight Mission by Jed McKay & Alessandro Cappucio with Rachelle Rosenberg The...
A Comic Artist’s Tool Kit – 7 Books to Read Before Your Next Project
By Alain McAlister With the rise in popularity of graphic storytelling, everyday artists are learning the joys and nuances of communicating through comics, graphic novels, zines, and everything else in between! The medium requires a certain harmony of words and...
5 Books to Start Your New Year Off Right
If you’re anything like me, you over-analyze every early January decision in the hopes of setting the right tone for the new year, and the first reads of the month are no exception. They can’t be too depressing or challenging, but they need to have some kind of new...
January Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger has everything needed for a perfect read: little adventures, best buds, big feelings, and a colorful art style! Follow...
5 Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree It’s the Holiday Season and Whoop de Doo! I bet you could use some gift ideas Teedle Lee Dum So here’s five books for the music lover in your life. Bowie by Michael Allred, Steve Horton, & Laura Allred A popular choice from a...
Betty’s Books Gift Guide!
We've all been there; you're trying to think of the perfect book to give that special person in your life and you just can't seem to think of one. Fear not! We at Betty's Books have compiled a comprehensive list for you. We've compiled some collections of recs for...
December Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick The Fire Never Goes Out by ND Stevenson ND Stevenson, the creator of Nimona and the showrunner for the She-Ra reboot, has had an amazing career. He earned illustration awards,...
3 Picks for Junji Ito Fans
Most manga fans, especially those who enjoy horror, know the name Junji Ito. The legendary manga author is widely regarded as the king of manga horror, for good reason. His work is prolific, endlessly creative, and expertly drawn. Of course, it’s very scary too. We at...
November Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Betty's Pick Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton In Ducks, Kate Beaton recounts two years she spent in her early twenties working to pay off her student debt in the oil sands in...