by Moni Barrette | Jan 27, 2025 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Modern romance has been the most popular genre in novels for years, primarily driven by femme-identifying readers and writers. Published in 1740, Samuel Richardson’s Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded is generally considered to be the first romance novel, about a teenage...
by Moni Barrette | Dec 30, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
There’s a prevailing notion that the joy of reading comics ends as people grow and mature. Some of this myth stems from the lingering (and harmful) narrative that comics are illustrated and therefore must be exclusively reserved for young readers. While patronizing...
by Moni Barrette | Dec 3, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The end of each year brings an inevitable onslaught of “best of” and “must read” lists. It can be overwhelming, especially for library professionals trying to decide which titles to acquire and recommend for different readers. The perennial bestseller and...
by Moni Barrette | Oct 2, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Drama in literature can be experienced as an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances. Well-written drama builds tension by creating narrative friction between characters through situations that test them while also driving the plot...
by Moni Barrette | Aug 27, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Spooky stories have a special place within the human experience. In a world that often feels threatening and beyond our control, spine-tingling tales allow us to safely experience chills and thrills without dangerous consequences. The ability to flirt with danger yet...