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Recent Reads
Everyday Magic in ‘My Beijing’ by Nie Jun: A Graphic Novel Review
The story follows Yu’er and her grandfather in a Hutong in Beijing, China, as they experience four interconnected stories: Yu’er’s Dream, Bug Paradise, The Letter, and Kids at Heart. Each of these tales showcases the magic found in the everyday, with quiet moments of wonder woven through. I personally really enjoyed Kids at Heart, as its endearing and tender nature stood out in a way that really resonated with me. My partner was particularly excited to read Bug Paradise because of the... well, bugs.
Unpacking Beauty and Identiy in ‘Plain Jane and the Mermaid’ by Vera Brosgol
Our protagonist, Jane, is by no account extraordinary. She is, in fact—true to title—rather plain. In Plain Jane and the Mermaid, Vera Brosgol explores how beauty, or the lack thereof, shapes Jane’s world and drives her unexpected journey.
