This Woman's Work

This Woman's Work by Julie Delporte
2019
Weight: 1 lb
Method of Disposal: Giving Away

I also got this graphic novel at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur.  I love a good graphic novel, but I find the real gems that speak to me few and far between.  This was not particularly my cup of tea, but that is not to say it will not be yours.  I did so appreciate, "I thought to myself that's me, the unicorn-whale, the gentle feminist.  But you know what?  Female narwhals don't have horns."

The author and artist seems to be very smart, talented, and honest.  She is searching herself and her medium. I think it will be powerful to many in that she captures the memorable moments that occur when something happens to you or you experience something powerful.  Those moments are not always obvious to people who do not live that experience. I think many women will be able to relate.  This is another book worth sharing that may find even more strength with a new owner.

Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles

Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles: The Authorized Adaptation by Ray Bradbury and Dennis Calero
2011
Weight: 11.2 oz
Method of Disposal: Kelly Cofer Park Lending Library

I bought this for a $1.00 from the Dollar Tree.  I had read The Martian Chronicles years before I stumbled across this graphic novel, and I thought it might be neat.  I like graphic novels and Ray Bradbury.  Why not? 

I did enjoy it.  It was a nice reminder and an easy read.  It makes me want to read the book again since the comic did not include a lot.

Milkyboots Nine

Milkyboots Nine: Late Summer and Fall 2009 by Virginia
milkyboots.blogspot.com
Method of Disposal: Lending Library

I believe I got this book free with the purchase of another, but I am not 100% sure.  I love these little comic books that people make.  I find some of them to be so much fun.  I have some I love--Jennifer Young did some of my favorites.  I was not very impressed with this particular edition of Milkyboots.  It is her journal in comic book form, and I found it difficult to follow and lacking in substance.  There is a note in the front of the book stating that she is currently in class and her style changes throughout the book.  Based on this, I definitely saw improvement as the book went on, and I am sure she will go on to make some pretty awesome comics.  I am thinking, by now, she already has, and I wish her the best.  I may even check them out if I can track them down.  I was very impressed with how much she could pack into a day.  Or, rather, how many people she could see in a day!  I would be exhausted.  I will say she seems like a fun, likeable, talented person. 

My Alaskan Summer

My Alaskan Summer  by Corinne Mucha
2008
Weight: 8 oz
Method of Disposal: Donating

I bought several, if not all, of this woman's comics/graphic novels.  I was going through a phase where I was really into biographical graphic novels.  I still would be if I knew where to get my hands on some good new ones.

I think I first heard of this woman when reading Bitch Magazine and then bought several without even knowing if I would like them.  I was not let down.
 

Still Angry Little Girls

Still Angry Little Girls  by Lela Lee

2006

Weight: 11 oz

Method of Disposal: Leaving at Joe’s in East Atlanta

 

I could not track down Angry Girls—I wanted to get rid of it when I got rid of the sequel.  It may or may not show up one day.  I am still amazed to realize how many books have already gone missing before I get the chance to write about them.  I was very briefly interested in a woman who introduced me to these books, which seemed funny at the time but does not appeal to me anymore.  Maybe it is something that wears off after multiple reads, maybe the humor does not rub me in the same way anymore, or maybe the sequel is not as funny as the first.  I am not sure.  I am passing it on though.  Hopefully someone will get a few good chuckles.