Most people like to laugh. Some people, though, obsess over *what* makes people laugh. What's the formula for funny? How have our society's comedic sensibilities changed over time? What's the story behind the creative minds that crack us up? If you're a comedy fan, historian, or maybe even a comedian yourself, consider checking out these titles about comedy and the people who make it.
When you think of a library what do you see? Do you picture a hushed building with musty shelves and leather-bound volumes? Yes, that’s accurate in some cases, but libraries can stretch beyond physical spaces; they stimulate intellectual curiosity, provide economic and physical relief, and perhaps most importantly, are intersectional institutions that embody a democratic and cooperative spirit.
I didn't want to overwhelm you with too many titles in my first Raina readalikes post, but boy do I have more. If you love Raina Telgemeier's books so much that the only ones you haven't read are the ones she hasn't published yet, there are so many other books you can enjoy in the meantime!
Come into the studio, on tour, and to the afterparty with some of the most intriguing and commanding women of punk. Historically, music biographies place men center stage while women have been relegated to the margins.
For classic anime fans around the world, reading the manga source material can provide a slightly different view of the overall story. Here at DC Public Library, we offer a number of classic titles that span the genres of action, suspense, comedy, slice of life, dystopian, dark undertones and many more. If you are familiar with classic anime and would like to delve into classic manga, consider the following titles below.
Dark fairy tales & magical stories written for grown-ups.
You:
✔ Fairy tale fan
✔ Believe magic might exist
✔ Enchanted by magical wizards and worlds that grant wishes
Also you:
✔ Attracted to descriptors like bleak, dark and disturbing
✔ Have a penchant for the macabre
✔ Delight in the shadowy, unsettling parts of your favorite fantasy worlds
The most talked about television series of this decade just concluded with an eight season run at the top. As many hardcore fans already know, HBO's Game of Thrones is based on George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. If you're an avid reader of fantasy realms, heroic quests, strange magic, or grandiose battles -- please consider the following recommendations.
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