Book Love

Title:  Book Love

Author:  Debbie Tung

Publisher:  Andrews McMeel Publishing

Date Published:  January 1, 2019

Genre:  Graphic Novel, Humor

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Thoughts:

-    I have wanted to read a Debbie Tung book for SO long, but I have had a hard time finding a physical copy. I finally decided to just get this book on Libby and read it off my phone. I'm so glad I did!

-    Book Love is a series of comics strips dedicated to readers and all things books. I laughed so hard at a lot of the pages, and some of them really spoke to my soul. This is a must read for bookish people. 

-    This book made me feel so seen. It is good to know I have something in common with so many people.

-    I wanted to share one of my favorites:

My Thoughts in a GIF:

Adulthood Is a Myth

From Goodreads:    Are you a special snowflake? 

Do you enjoy networking to advance your career?

Is adulthood an exciting new challenge for which you feel fully prepared?

Ugh. Please go away.

This book is for the rest of us. These comic document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas, and wondering when, exactly, this adulthood thing begins. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life.

My Thoughts:

-    This book was HILARIOUS!!! It nailed so many things! From clothes, to books, to dealing with people, this book was SO me!

-    I laughed at so many pages that my husband read this as well, and he thought it was really funny. He also saw me in most of the pages.

-    The artwork just adds to the humor. The girl is so weird looking, and he eyes are so funny. They get really buggy..

-    This is a must read for any book lover and introvert. 

Agent Gates

From Goodreads:    The hit series Downton Abbey, upon which this parody graphic novel is based, has been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards in 2012, including an acting nomination for Brendan Coyle, who plays valet John Bates (a.k.a. Agent Gates). Our book will release in January 2013, in time for the premiere of season 3 in the U.S.While the Granville family dutifully entertain their guests at Devonton Abbey, an ace team of Secret Service agents camp out as unsuspecting household staff, protecting the Royal Crown and her citizens from impending world war.

Who is aware of the international intrigue concealed below stairs? Will Agent Gates save Britain from her enemies while ensuring Devonton Abbey’s reputation is upheld? Will Lady Margaret secure a proposal from Martin Crawhill, the heir to the estate? Will Thompson and O’Malley ever get lung cancer?

“Preposterous.”
--The Dowager Countess

“Wicked and daring. An uproarious adventure suited for anyone who must bear the tedium of reality.”
--Lady Margaret

“The pictures are awfully nice.”
--Lady Flora

 “Slanderous…Utter rot.”
--Lord Granville

“A graphic expose that triumphs in its ability to question elitist society and esoteric class systems.”
--Lady Cynthia

“Can I be on the cover?”
--Lady Ethel 

My Thoughts:

-    OMG! This was HILARIOUS! I hope there is more.

-    I loved how over dramatic all the characters were. All their personalities were magnified, and it cracked me up! 

-    I loved the supernatural twist on Downton. It was awesome!

-    The illustrations really captured the characters and everything!

-    The Dowager Countess's stare was so funny! I laughed every time. 

-    The play on names and situations were so great! 

-    I just can't say enough about this book!

-    This is a MUST read for Downton Abbey fans!! 

-    I hope there will be more of these!