BostonPL_Reading Together in April: Books with Pictures for Adults

Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Book 1

Issues #1-4

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2016

When a superhuman terrorist group called "The People" sparks a violent uprising, the land of Wakanda, famed for its incredible technology and pr...Show more When a superhuman terrorist group called "The People" sparks a violent uprising, the land of Wakanda, famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions, will be thrown into turmoil; but can its king, the Black Panther, save it? Show less

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Queer X Design

50 Years of Signs, Symbols, Banners, Logos, and Graphic Art of LGBTQ

by Campbell, Andy

eBook - 2019

An illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols and graphic art representing more than five decades of LGBTQ pride and activism includes entries ranging from the original rainbow flag and AIDS quilt to the pink triangle and NYC Pride typeface. An illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols and graphic art representing more than five decades of LGBTQ pride and activism includes entries ranging from the original rainbow flag and AIDS quilt to the pink triangle and NYC Pride typeface. Show less

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Snapshots of a Girl

by Sezen, Beldan

eBook - 2015

A series of vignettes recount the events of the author's life as she travels across the globe, dealing with family issues, bad dates, self doubt, and sexual politics, on a journey spent looking for happiness. A series of vignettes recount the events of the author's life as she travels across the globe, dealing with family issues, bad dates, self doubt, and sexual politics, on a journey spent looking for happiness. Show less

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Paperbacks from Hell

The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction

by Hendrix, Grady

eBook - 2017

A nostalgic tour of horror paperbacks from the 1970s and 1980s features story summaries, artist and author profiles, and images of the book covers. A nostalgic tour of horror paperbacks from the 1970s and 1980s features story summaries, artist and author profiles, and images of the book covers. Show less

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Solutions and Other Problems

by Brosh, Allie

eBook - 2020

The creator of the award-winning Hyperbole and a Half presents a new collection of comedic, autobiographical and deceptively illustrated essays on topics ranging from childhood and very bad pets to grief, loneliness and powerlessness in modern life. The creator of the award-winning Hyperbole and a Half presents a new collection of comedic, autobiographical and deceptively illustrated essays on topics ranging from childhood and very bad pets to grief, loneliness and powerlessness in modern life. Show less

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Little

A Novel

by Carey, Edward

eBook - 2018

Follows the story of a Swiss orphan who, apprenticed to an eccentric wax sculptor in the seamy streets of Paris, learns her craft and hones her art to become the famous Madame Tussaud. Follows the story of a Swiss orphan who, apprenticed to an eccentric wax sculptor in the seamy streets of Paris, learns her craft and hones her art to become the famous Madame Tussaud. Show less

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Displacement

by Knisley, Lucy

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2015

A latest volume of graphic travelogues by a best-selling cartoonist details, in full color, her care of her ailing grandparents while on a cruise, a venture shaped by contrasting generational perspectives and her grandfather's World War II memories. A latest volume of graphic travelogues by a best-selling cartoonist details, in full color, her care of her ailing grandparents while on a cruise, a venture shaped by contrasting generational perspectives and her grandfather's World War II memories. Show less

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Slaughterhouse-Five

by Vonnegut, Kurt

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

A graphic adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist classic Slaughterhouse-Five introduces us to Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes 'unstuck in time' after he is abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. A graphic adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist classic Slaughterhouse-Five introduces us to Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes 'unstuck in time' after he is abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. Show less

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Humans of New York

by Stanton, Brandon

eBook - 2013

Based on the blog with more than four million loyal fans, this beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories captures the spirit of a city. Based on the blog with more than four million loyal fans, this beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories captures the spirit of a city. Show less

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Bury the Lede

by Dunn, Gaby

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

When cub reporter Madison Jackson's police scanner mentions a brutal murder tied to a prominent Boston family, Madison races to the crime scene, looking for the scoop of the century. What she finds instead is a woman who'll change her life forever. When cub reporter Madison Jackson's police scanner mentions a brutal murder tied to a prominent Boston family, Madison races to the crime scene, looking for the scoop of the century. What she finds instead is a woman who'll change her life forever. Show less

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The Bride was a Boy

by Chii

eBook - 2018

The author, a woman assigned male at birth, tells the story of her childhood, how she came to grips with her gender and sexuality, and how she fell in love and became a bride. The author, a woman assigned male at birth, tells the story of her childhood, how she came to grips with her gender and sexuality, and how she fell in love and became a bride. Show less

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A Field Guide to the North American Family

An Illustrated Novella

by Hallberg, Garth Risk

eBook - 2017

Including full-color illustrations and photos, a redesigned edition of the best-selling author's first work of fiction follows the parallel lives of two families in the aftermath of a patriarch's unexpected death. Including full-color illustrations and photos, a redesigned edition of the best-selling author's first work of fiction follows the parallel lives of two families in the aftermath of a patriarch's unexpected death. Show less

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Bingo Love

by Franklin, Tee

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

Divided by time and society, two women who fell in love at a 1963 bingo hall are reunited by chance decades later and are given the chance to start again. Divided by time and society, two women who fell in love at a 1963 bingo hall are reunited by chance decades later and are given the chance to start again. Show less

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Hold Still

A Memoir with Photographs

by Mann, Sally

eBook - 2015

A renowned photographer tells her family's history in photos and words, after sorting through a box of old papers that revealed scandals, alcohol and domestic abuse, affairs, family land ownership, and racial complications. A renowned photographer tells her family's history in photos and words, after sorting through a box of old papers that revealed scandals, alcohol and domestic abuse, affairs, family land ownership, and racial complications. Show less

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The Space Book

From the Beginning to the End of Time, 250 Milestones in the History of Space & Astronomy

by Bell, Jim

eBook - 2019

Presents a series of 250 significant events in the history of astronomy and space exploration, from the original formation of the galaxies, to the space mission to the planet Mars, to speculation about the end of the universe. Presents a series of 250 significant events in the history of astronomy and space exploration, from the original formation of the galaxies, to the space mission to the planet Mars, to speculation about the end of the universe. Show less

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Son of a Southern Chef

Cook with Soul

by Lynch, Lazarus

eBook - 2019

The Snapchat cooking show host and Chopped winner offers over 100 new takes on classic Southern recipes, including Brown Butter Candy Yam Mash with Goat Cheese Brülée, Shrimp and Crazy Creamy Cheddar Grits, and Dulce de Leche Banana Pudding. The Snapchat cooking show host and Chopped winner offers over 100 new takes on classic Southern recipes, including Brown Butter Candy Yam Mash with Goat Cheese Brülée, Shrimp and Crazy Creamy Cheddar Grits, and Dulce de Leche Banana Pudding. Show less

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Show Your Work!

10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered

by Kleon, Austin

eBook - 2014

A guide to self-promotion explains how to become more known by letting other artists glean inspiration from one's original work, sharing illustrations, quotes and stories that demonstrate key strategies in generosity-based self-promotion. A guide to self-promotion explains how to become more known by letting other artists glean inspiration from one's original work, sharing illustrations, quotes and stories that demonstrate key strategies in generosity-based self-promotion. Show less

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Super Graphic

A Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe

by Leong, Tim

eBook - 2013

Offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of comics and graphic novels. Offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of comics and graphic novels. Show less

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My Favorite Thing is Monsters Vol. 1

by Ferris, Emil

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2017

Filled with B-horror movie and pulp monster iconography, the diary of ten-year-old Karen Reyes records her investigation into the murder of her upstairs neighbor Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor. Filled with B-horror movie and pulp monster iconography, the diary of ten-year-old Karen Reyes records her investigation into the murder of her upstairs neighbor Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor. Show less

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A Glorious Freedom

Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives

by Congdon, Lisa

eBook - 2017

In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. Show less

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Livewire Vol. 1: Fugitive

Issues #1-4

by Ayala, Vita

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2019

Seeking to protect other vulnerable superpowered psiots like herself, Livewire plunged the USA into a nationwide blackout, causing untold devastation. With the whole world hunting her, what kind of hero will Livewire be…or will she be one at all? Seeking to protect other vulnerable superpowered psiots like herself, Livewire plunged the USA into a nationwide blackout, causing untold devastation. With the whole world hunting her, what kind of hero will Livewire be…or will she be one at all? Show less

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Nature's Best Hope

A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard

by Tallamy, Douglas W.

eBook - 2020

The best-selling author of Bringing Nature Home outlines practical next-step approaches to conservation, instructing homeowners on how to turn yards into supportive wildlife habitats that do not require government regulation. The best-selling author of Bringing Nature Home outlines practical next-step approaches to conservation, instructing homeowners on how to turn yards into supportive wildlife habitats that do not require government regulation. Show less

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Myers+Chang at Home

Recipes from the Beloved Boston Eatery

by Chang, Joanne

eBook - 2017

A collection of recipes for Asian-inspired dishes from the popular Boston restaurant, including such options as sweet potato and Chinese sausage fritters, ginger-sesame waffles, chicken and rapini stir-fry, and Asian pizza. A collection of recipes for Asian-inspired dishes from the popular Boston restaurant, including such options as sweet potato and Chinese sausage fritters, ginger-sesame waffles, chicken and rapini stir-fry, and Asian pizza. Show less

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Ms. Marvel by Saladin Ahmed Vol. 1: Destined

Issues #1-6

by Ahmed, Saladin

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Ms. Marvel is back - and she's magnificent! But there's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel...and her family! Ms. Marvel is back - and she's magnificent! But there's no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala's corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel...and her family! Show less

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Reading Together: A Yearlong Reading Challenge

https://www.bpl.org/yearlong/

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Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Show less

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