Camera Trouble

Folks-

I don't have the thing to attach my camera to my computer so you will notice that some posts do not have pictures of the books. When I find that thing, I will attach the camera and put on the picture. Thanks for being so patient!

-Greta

Phase 7 #003

Alec Longstreth wrote about the story of him and his friend GCB going on a road trip together and taking a scenic route back home. It's full of some of the funniest things you'll ever read. They make a plan called Plan 9 because it has nine steps on how to get back home. They end up not following the plan and having crazy adventures in many different places. My favorite part of this comic was that each person had a different barcode on their forehead which was really cool (sort of showing that everyone is different). This book (and the other Phase 7s) are hilarious and you should definately read them. Check out Alec's website:
www.alec-longstreth.com


Peace.

OMG! I Heart Becky!!! by Lauren R. Weinstein

This is a collection of funny comics by Lauren R. Weinstein. It's fun to read, short, and filled with awesome art. The drawings and hilarious stories go together perfectly, with funny characters and interesting dialogues. There's not much else for me to say but: way to go, Lauren!

gretasbooks.co.nr

Quit Your Job by James Kochalka

Quit Your Job by James Kochalka

Quit Your Job is about a man and his cat who decide that the man should quit his job and they should go on an adventure to the north pole. The guy finds a "magic ring" but realizes that he doesn't need magic to live a great life. He also explores his philosophy of life and decides that quitting your job isn't the best way to live. When his cat wins an essay contest and is the first cat to fly in a spaceship to the moon, he becomes lonely and empty. This book has great art and a cute, sad story and it will make you cry...I promise.

BumperBoy Loses His Marbles! by Debbie Huey

BumperBoy Loses His Marbles! By Debbie Huey


BumperBoy Loses His Marbles is about BumperBoy who loses his marbles right before the marbles tournament and must find them in time. He finds out that his arch nemesis, Frederik, had purposely made him lose the marbles and has stolen his Grandma's shooter (which BumperBoy was counting on to help him win!) At the beginning of the book, Frederik trips BumperBoy which makes all of his marbles roll into a "borp hole" which is a tunnel to many different places. BumperBoy and his dog, BumperPup, must go through the borp hole and try to find all his marbles in time for the tournament, and then win back his Grandma's shooter from Frederik! With Alison Cole-like drawings and a funny and cute plot, BumperBoy Loses HIs Marbles is an awesome book which is worth giving a read.

Tough Love High School Confidential by Abby Denson

Tough Love High School Confidential by Abby Denson

Abby Denson's newest graphic novel, Tough Love, is about a 16 year old named Brian who doesn't like most girls. He doesn't know what he likes until he meets Chris, who is gay and has a crush on Brian. Chris helps Brian realize that he too is gay and that he shouldn't be ashamed to tell his mother or anyone else. Chris and Brian and their classmate Julie end up being great friends, especially when she dumps her boyfriend because he doesn't like gay people. With cool art and funny characters, Denson creates an awesome book about friendship and love.

American Elf by James Kochalka

American Elf by James Kochalka

I will start off by saying: This book is brilliant. Kochalka has written and is still writing a strip every day of his life since 1998. The point of the project was to capture a portrait of his life by writing about one little experience that happened that day. This book is filled with his "comic du jours" (as I like to call them) from October 26, 1998 until December 31, 2003! As I said in an earlier review, I like to look through people's private stuff and be very nosy. That's another reason why this book is so great. While reading this book, you will be living James Kochalka's life with him and experiencing how he felt going through his life. American Elf will make you laugh, cry, smile and enjoy an awesome book, so go read it! NOW!

Hey

Sorry I haven't been posting lately (I've been pretty caught up with school) but now that school's almost over, I'll be posting again soon (I'll start on tuesday the 13). Thanks for being so patient!
-Greta

SweaterWeather by Sara Varon

SweaterWeather by Sara Varon

Filled with funny short stories, cut-out dolls, postcards, and more, this book is definitely awesome. All the characters and scenarios take place in the winter, hence the title "SweaterWeather". One of the stories was an exercise of Varon's where each panel corresponded to it's respective letter of the alphabet (the first panel started with an A, the second with a B etc.) Another story was about a snowman who drank hot cocoa, smoked, played cards, and skated, and eventually caught fire and melted from his own cigarette. This book has funny stories and cute drawings and you should definitely read it.