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Ohh! I love Lucy Kinsley – read her first graphic novel and still love to flip through it – she has such a talent for drawing detailed descriptions. Love her style and she’s so relate-able. Have you read ‘French Milk’? Added to my wish list! Thanks and enjoy!

Seems perfect for me! I dont know if it’s ADHD or the age of the Internet and Social Media but I don’t have the patience to read a book anymore. Only books of essays, as I feel I can go little by little and not forget my place in the book or story. Thanks for the recommendation :)

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Looks like a really cute book and I can’t wait to pick it up. Currently reading All The Light We Cannot See and really enjoying it!

I just finished “A man called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. It’s a very touching story about an old grouch who turns out to be incredibly loveable in his own way. It’s a mix between looking at his life in retrospect finding out why he is how he is, and his current struggles with losing his wife and having modern life catch up with him. The details in it came together so perfectly and I couldn’t recommend it enough!

I never thought I liked graphic novels until I recently picked up Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and flew through it ( a “tragicomedy” about her relationship with her closeted gay father). I am currently reading its partner book about her complicated relationship with her mother called, Are You My Mother? Highly recommend both!

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In Australia the new English curriculum includes graphic novels and It has been a little difficult finding age appropriate texts (young adults). This books sounds interesting and I am keen to look into it further. Could be a lot teachers and students could draw out of it.

I’ll have to check this one out, although it hits pretty close to home. I took my mother on a cruise after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had been told there was nothing more that they could do to slow the progression. One day we were sitting on our balcony when she asked if it was ours. I told her it was, but just for a week, to which she insightfully replied – sometimes a week is all that you need. My word of advice to anyone going on a similar trip is take advantage of wheelchair assistance when going through the airport. Exhaustion can increase confusion making things even harder for them to cope with.

That looks adorable. I’m normally an airport ninja too lol….

I would definitely recommend “An Age of License,” which is a companion to “Displacement” that preceded it. I would say “An Age of License” has a much more light-hearted feel but still has the tone and style that makes Lucy Knisley’s work unique and enjoyable. I would say it might be a better fit for a casual summer read. Like some other commenters, I thought “Displacement” was a bit heavier than her other books–but still very enjoyable.

Can’t wait to read this! It’s on the top of my summer reading list. Lucy Knisley is so fabulous, loved French Milk and Relish.

Maira Kalman’s illustrated books are some of my favourites. I’m part-through Gretchen Rubin’s latest, Better Than Before — I always like the practical purchase of her books!

I love memoirs about people whom I admire–usually female, musicians, and creative types. The book I’m reading now is Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon, the founder of the band Sonic Youth. I am nostalgic over the 80s and 90s music period and enjoying this read very much!!

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Graphic novels make awesome beach reads! Can’t wait to pack this on our next trip!

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I’m sorry – this seems really disrespectful to older people. Does she care what they are going through? Not my cup of tea. Although I normally love your book recommendations.

I just finished the Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett which I absoluetely loved!! the ending felt a bit rushed to me but that’s probably because I just didn’t want it to end!

i love your book recommendations, especially the graphic novels! i just read “Still Alice” and loved it. It was so poignant and sad. i also recommend “El Deafo”. i got it for my son but ended up reading it myself.

This looks right up my street might give this a go xx

I just finished this book and loved it! Very entertaining, but serious and lighthearted at the same time.

Great recommendation- I heard her NPR interview but forgot about the book until now. Recently I read another cartoon memoir about coping with aging family members: Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast. It was fantastic in both storytelling and sly humor, and though the topic was more dire than the drawings suggested, she treated it with grace and honesty.

Looks like a cute read. Love the illustrations too! She is super talented!

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I heard her interviewed on Fresh Air about this book. The way she described it, it didn’t sound “lovely” or lighthearted as you describe it, but rather a quite serious look at grandparents aging and not being who we remember them to be. Maybe it was just the tone of the interview. I’ll have to pick up the book myself!

All of her books are fantastic! I first read her graphic novel, “Relish” and was gifted the rest of her books over the holidays. “Relish” is still my favorite – it’s about her childhood and early adulthood and growing up with parents who love food, complete with detailed and delicious recipes.

I need to check this book out! It sounds funny and heartwarming. Thanks so much for sharing!

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i love giving graphic novels as gifts. feels a little bit more personal for some reason… thanks for the recommendation, joanna!! i’m ordering it now (this time for myself :)