LibraryAware Graphic Novels & Manga January 2022

Teen Graphic Novels

The dark matter of Mona Starr
by Laura Lee Gulledge

A graphic-novel depiction of the inner life of a teen with depression follows the experiences of Mona Starr, who learns how to manage profound feelings of unworthiness through therapy, art, writing and the support of a few good friends. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.

The Curie Society
by Janet Harvey

"An action-adventure original graphic novel, The Curie Society follows a team of young women recruited by an elite secret society--originally founded by Marie Curie--with the mission of supporting the most brilliant female scientists in the world. The heroines of the Curie Society use their smarts, gumption, and cutting-edge technology to protect the world from rogue scientists with nefarious plans. Readers can follow recruits Simone, Taj, and Maya as they decipher secret codes, clone extinct animals, develop autonomous robots, and go on high-stakes missions"

Himawari House
by Harmony Becker

"When Nao returns to Tokyo to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, she books a yearlong stay at the Himawari sharehouse. There she meets Hyejung and Tina...The trio live together, share meals, and even attend the same Japanese-language school, which results in them becoming fast friends. But will they be able to hold one another up as life tests them with new loves, old heart breaks, and the everyday challenges of being fish out of water?"--Provided by publisher

Something is killing the children. Volume one
by James Tynion

"When the children of Archer's Peak, a sleepy town in the heart of America, begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories, impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only one who sees what they can see"

Far sector
by N. K. Jemisin

"For the past six months, newly chosen Green Lantern Sojourner "Jo" Mullein has been protecting the City Enduring, a massive metropolis of 20 billion people. The city has maintained peace for over 500 years by stripping its citizens of their ability to feel. As a result, violent crime is virtually unheard of, and murder is nonexistent. But that's all about to change in this new graphic novel that gives a DC's Young Animal spin to the legacy of the Green Lanterns!"

Teen Manga

Hello world : the manga
by Manatsu Suzuki

"Naomi is a shy teenage boy living an ordinary life until the day a mysterious man appears--himself, ten years in the future. Future Naomi brings a dire warning: Naomi's soon-to-be girlfriend Ruri will be in a tragic accident not long after they start dating. Can they change the past and build a better future...or is there something more to Naomi's mission than saving one girl's life?"

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World 1
by Yashu

After dying while saving some young girls from an attacker, modern-day teenager Shiinya Kazuya finds himself reincarnated as a young nobleman with powerful magic.Book Annotation

Peach Boy riverside. 1
by Coolkyousinnjya

"Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer named Mikoto gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize...?"

Robo Sapiens : Tales of Tomorrow Omnibus
by Toranosuke Shimada

In this award-winning science fiction saga, enter a world where artificial intelligence is thriving--and human culture is dying.

In the future, robots are more than machines. Autonomous "cyber-persons" with A.I. brains are now part of society, interacting with humans while developing their own culture. In fact, they may be surpassing humans, as biological homo sapiens have begun to die out and give way to robo sapiens. But are humans truly disappearing, or are robots becoming the newest form of humanity?Book Annotation

Adult Graphic Novels

Run. Book one
by John Lewis

This astounding graphic novel tells the story of an often overlooked chapter of civil rights history through the eyes of Congressman John Lewis—one of the “Big Six” leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. 500,000 first printing. Illustrations.

The secret to superhuman strength
by Alison Bechdel

A comics and cultural superstar delivers a deeply layered story of her fascination, from childhood to adulthood, with every fitness craze throughout the years, from Jack LaLanne in the 60s to the existential oddness of present-day spin classes. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Thirsty mermaids
by Kat Leyh

Masquerading as humans to find more wonderful shipwreck wine, three tipsy mermaids party at a seaside tourist trap before discovering the next morning that they do not know how to return to their natural forms. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Frank Herbert's Dune : the graphic novel. Book 1
by Brian Herbert

"Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis. A stunning blend of adventureand mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a powerful, fantastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe, and is transformed by the graphic novel format. In the first volume of a three-book trilogy encompassing the original novel, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's adaptation retains the story's integrity, and Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín's magnificent illustrations, along with cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz, bring the book to life for a new generation of readers"

Lore Olympus. Volume one
by Rachel Smythe

Offers a contemporary retelling in graphic novel format of the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades

Solo leveling. 1
by Chugong

"The weakest of the weak, E-class hunter Jinwoo Sung has no money, no talent, and no prospects to speak of. And when he enters a hidden dungeon that fateful day, he ends up being left to die in the aftermath of a horrendous tragedy. At death's door, Jinwoo is suddenly invited to be a 'player' by a mysterious voice. Desperate to live, Jinwoo jumps at the chance...but what is this strange new leveling system that only he can see?"