Books on My Desk

Coming Soon to a Library Shelf Near You...

Q: Graphic what?
A: Graphic novels!

Q: What exactly IS a graphic novel?
A: Basically it is a book-length story portrayed in a comic-book (sequential art) format.

Q: Where can I find graphic novels?
A: Why the Missoula Public Library of course! The library has a large selection of comics and graphic novels for all ages. Graphic novels geared for adults can be found in our Graphic Literature collection located across from the Reference Desk.

Here are a few new arrivals to the Graphic Literature collection:

FIRST MOON by Jason McNamara & Tony Talbert
Call #: GL MCNAMAR
"In 1587, one hundred and ten settlers would establish the first colony on the island of Roanoke, Virgina. Shortly after, they would all disappear... and their fate remained a mystery for centuries. Now, in the present day, a young man named Ben uncovers a startling secret: he and his family are descendants of the "lost" colony. To unlock the mystery, he will undertake a perilous journey through dark family secrets and American history itself. Can Ben endure the curse of Roanoke... and its survivors?"

Seven Sons by Alexander Grecian & Riley Rossmo
Call #: GL GRECIAN
"Seven identical Chinese brothers come to America during the Gold Rush of the 1850s. When two children fall through an iced-over river, Brother-Number-One tries to save them by breathing the entire river into his mouth. But he can't hold it long enough for them to get to safety and lets the water go, accidentally drowning the children. When a mob of angry townspeople tries to retaliate, each of Number One's brothers takes his place, using their remarkable abilities each time to save his life."

Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey: The Glass Doorknob by Tony Millionaire
Call #: GL MILLION
"The Sock Monkey and other toys in the house marvel at the prismatic spectrum shining on the parlor floor. They notice that the dazzling colors are somehow emanating from the beautiful glass doorknob on the front door. Winter turns to spring and the apple tree at the front of the house sprouts its new leaves, casting a warm green shadow on the door. But when something happens to the doorknob, it seems to be broken, the magical light show has come to a disheartening end. As the leaves grow heavier, joy leaves the house, until Mr. Crow comes up with a plan: to repair the doorknob using very scientifical techniques!"

Rock Bottom byJoe Casey & Charlie Adlard
Call #: GL CASEY
"What would you do if you discovered you were turning to stone? What would that extraordinary circumstance do to your life? Thomas Dare was an ordinary man with ordinary problems, until fate stepped in to turn his life upside-down."

Read any good graphic novels? Tell us about 'em!