…you read them, of course! Sure, the outdoors might seem pretty inviting right now, but there’s no reason you can’t take one of the titles below with you to the beach or a barbecue.
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Bookish Goods
Comic Book Storage Shelf – Handcrafted Father’s Day Gift for Superhero Fanatics and Graduates by Infinitelayer3dprint
There is no cooler way to store your comics than this shelf. You can customize it with your favorite color, too! $15+
New Releases
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity by Saka Mikami
Rintaro attends a low-class school for underachieving boys. Kaoruko is a student at an elite girls’ academy right next door. Naturally, they hit it off immediately, but can their newfound attraction overcome the class and social boundaries that stand in their way?
Brownstone by Samuel Teer and Mar Julia
Almudena is finally getting to meet her father. In fact, she will be spending the whole summer with him while her absent-minded mother goes traveling without her. Adjusting herself to a new language, a strange environment, and opinionated neighbors, Almudena learns about a part of her identity she never knew.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: best-laid plans! You might have a specific idea of what you want to do with your life, but what happens when life says no way?
Upstaged by Robin Easter
Ash has their summer all worked out: spend time with their best friend Ivy (who they also have a crush on) while working as stage manager on a musical production of Cinderella. But when Ivy starts spending more time with her handsome costar, Ash’s friendship with her and their work on the play start to suffer.
Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado
High school isn’t going well for Iggy. He wanted to take French but got stuck with Spanish. He has a crush on one girl but ends up having to work with another. And now his abuelito’s ghost is following him around, judging his life and giving terrible advice. Can Iggy get things back on track while also learning to appreciate his heritage?
Life may be unpredictable, but this newsletter is one thing you can always count on. See you next Tuesday!
~Eileen