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If you're intrigued by the range of storytelling that can be captured in the panels of graphic novels and comics, you'll find "The Best American Comics 2015" a delightful exploration. This anthology showcases the talents of various American authors and illustrators, offering a taste of different styles, narratives, and genres. It’s like a buffet of visual literature, letting you sample and discover what resonates with you in the world of contemporary comics.

"Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?" is a heartwarming yet humorous memoir on aging parents and dealing with loss. Roz Chast's signature wit is on full display as she tells the story of her parents' final years through art, photos, and narratives. Its universal themes of accepting parental roles, dealing with logistics, and managing personal care make it relatable and comforting to those who have faced similar situations.

From the #1 NYT bestselling author of Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, Roz Chast's new graphic memoir--a hilarious illustrated ode/guide/ thank-you note to Manhattan.A native Brooklynite-turned-suburban commuter deemed the quintessential New Yorker, Roz Chast has always been intensely alive to the glorious spectacle that is Manhattan--the daily clash of sidewalk racers and dawdlers; the fascinating range of dress codes; and the priceless, nutty outbursts of souls from all walks of life.For Chast, adjusting to life outside the city was surreal--(you can own trees!? you have to drive!?)--but she recognized that the reverse was true for her kids. On trips into town, they would marvel at the strange visual world of Manhattan--its blackened sidewalk gum-wads, "those West Side Story-things" (fire escapes)--and its crazily honeycombed systems and grids.Told through Chast's singularly zany, laugh-out-loud, touching, and true cartoons, Going Into Town is part New York stories (the "overheard and overseen" of the island borough), part personal and practical guide to walking, talking, renting, and venting--an irresistible, one-of-a-kind love letter to the city.

If you're in the mood for a chuckle wrapped in the English countryside, "Cold Comfort Farm" is your ticket to entertainment. Gibbons' ability to skewer the dramatic tropes of rural sagas with her sharp wit will leave you amused and perhaps even a little enlightened. Flora's interactions with the Starkadders are not just comical; they're a masterclass in satire that's stood the test of time.

If you're a fan of gothic literature and enjoy stories with a touch of danger and mystery, "The Chase" is the perfect read for you. Louisa May Alcott weaves a tale of forbidden love, where a young woman finds herself ensnared in a captivating and perilous relationship. With its dark and atmospheric setting, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, lost in its tangled web of passion and deception. Get ready for a thrilling chase through the shadows of the past.