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Halfway Home: Drawing My Way Through Japan by Christine Mari Inzer (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on August 14, 2015 tagged biography • graphic novel • nonfiction
Star Stuff Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos by Stephanie Roth Sisson (2014)
Reviewed by snow on June 12, 2015 tagged biography • picture book
Confessions of an Ivy League Frat Boy A Memoir by Andrew Lohse (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on October 3, 2014 tagged biography • coming of age
Lohse’s memoir of the out of control, mean-spirited, depraved hazing required to get into a frat at Dartmouth.
An Age of License A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley (2014)
Reviewed by sarahhunt on October 10, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
Cartoonist Lucy Knisley travels to a Norwegian comics festival and then around Europe as she examines her life.
My Heart is a Drunken Compass A Memoir by Domingo Martinez (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on January 2, 2015 tagged biography
After a painful time, an author draws closer to his estranged family and the woman who will become his wife.
The Madwoman in the Volvo My Year of Raging Hormones by Sandra Tsing Loh (2014)
Reviewed by darcy on October 17, 2014 tagged biography
One woman’s roller coaster year going through menopause.
Rasputin A Short Life by Frances Welch (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on November 14, 2014 tagged biography
Grigory Rasputin, a quasi-religious figure, enjoyed the patronage of Russia’s royal family before his assassination.
God Loves Hair by Vivek Shraya, Juliana Neufeld (2014)
Reviewed by sarahhunt on August 29, 2014 tagged biography • short stories
Short, illustrated stories from Vivek Shraya’s life about growing up Indian-Canadian and LGBTQ.
Enduring Courage Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed by John F. Ross (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on August 15, 2014 tagged biography • nonfiction
Eddie Rickenbacker was a mechanic, race driver, WWI ace, automobile manufacturer, and president of Eastern Airlines.
Tomboy a graphic memoir by Liz Prince (2014)
Reviewed by sarahhunt on May 29, 2015 tagged biography • coming of age • graphic novel
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier (2014)
Reviewed by sarahhunt on November 28, 2014 tagged biography • coming of age • graphic novel
Raina wanted a little sister to play with, but Amara doesn’t want to do anything her older sister does.
The Dirty Version On Stage, in the Studio, and in the Streets with Ol' Dirty Bastard by Buddha Monk, Mickey Hess (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on September 19, 2014 tagged biography
An in-depth biography of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard by his friend Buddha Monk.
The Dumbest Idea Ever! by Jimmy Gownley (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on August 8, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
After Jimmy Gownley decided he wanted to draw comics, he self-published his first when he was only 15.
Alone Forever The Singles Collection by Liz Prince (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on July 11, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
Autobiographical comics full of awkwardness, crushes, punk music, beards, a cat, friendship, flirting, and more.
Pro Cycling on $10 a Day From Fat Kid to Euro Pro by Phil Gaimon (2014)
Reviewed by robert on May 1, 2015 tagged biography • nonfiction
You Might Remember Me The Life and Times of Phil Hartman by Mike Thomas (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on July 4, 2014 tagged biography
A biography of comedian, voice actor, and Saturday Night Live frontman Phil Hartman.
The Hospital Suite by John Porcellino (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on June 10, 2016 tagged biography • graphic novel
The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice by Zak Ebrahim (2014)
Reviewed by diane on August 19, 2016 tagged audiobook • biography
Shackleton Antarctic Odyssey by Nick Bertozzi (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on May 23, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel • history
The story of explorer Ernest Shackleton and his failed, heroic attempt to cross Antarctica.
Facing the Music by Jennifer Knapp (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on September 19, 2014 tagged biography
Christian music star Jennifer Knapp stayed off the grid for 7 years before announcing her same-sex relationship.
Andre the Giant Life and Legend by Box Brown (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on June 6, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
A graphic novel biography of wrestler and actor Andre the Giant.
Malala: A Brave Girl From Pakistan | Iqbal: A Brave Boy from Pakistan Two Stories of Bravery by Jeanette Winter (2014)
Reviewed by craigseasholes on February 20, 2015 tagged biography • picture book
The Hiltons The True Story of An American Dynasty by J. Randy Taraborrelli (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on May 9, 2014 tagged biography • history
The story of hotel mogul Conrad Hilton and his (sometimes) out-of-control family.
Laughing At My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on February 13, 2015 tagged biography • humor
Petty Theft by Pascal Girard (2014)
Reviewed by sarahhunt on April 15, 2016 tagged biography • graphic novel
The World's Strongest Librarian: A Book Lover's Adventures by Josh Hanagarne (2014)
Reviewed by darcy on January 15, 2016 tagged biography
Working Stiff Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek, T.J. Mitchell (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on May 9, 2014 tagged biography • science
A medical examiner explains the limits of forensic science, and tells of interesting dead bodies she’s seen.
We Should Hang Out Sometime: Embarrassingly, A True Story by Josh Sundquist (2014)
Reviewed by silver on January 29, 2016 tagged biography • coming of age • romance
I Am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 23, 2015 tagged biography • graphic novel • picture book
John Wayne The Life and Legend by Scott Eyman (2014)
Reviewed by flemtastic on February 21, 2014 tagged biography
An in-depth biography of the symbol of American manliness.
Pregnant Butch Nine Long Months Spent in Drag by A.K. Summers (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 3, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
A.K. Summers’ graphic novel memoir about when she was a pregnant butch dyke.
Save the Date The Occasional Mortifications of a Serial Wedding Guest by Jen Doll (2014)
Reviewed by emilyreads on January 2, 2015 tagged biography
A perpetual bridesmaid struggles to figure out why she’s never half of the happy couple.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty (2014)
Reviewed by dawnrutherford on April 17, 2015 tagged biography • nonfiction
I Am Amelia Earhart (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 23, 2015 tagged biography • graphic novel • picture book
The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse by Patricia MacLachlan, Hadley Hooper (2014)
Reviewed by wally on March 4, 2016 tagged biography • picture book
Her A Memoir by Christa Parravani (2013)
Reviewed by darcy on January 10, 2014 tagged biography • coming of age
A memoir about dealing with a sister’s crushing fear, depression, and eventual overdose.
The Ghost Runner by Bill Jones (2013)
Reviewed by flemtastic on January 11, 2013 tagged biography
The Astronaut Wives Club A True Story by Lily Koppel (2013)
Reviewed by emilyreads on November 14, 2014 tagged biography
The stories of the women behind the men of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs.
Papa is a Poet a story about Robert Frost by Natalie S. Bober, Rebecca Gibbon (2013)
Reviewed by snow on December 20, 2013 tagged biography • picture book • poetry
Lesley tells the story of growing up with her father, the poet Robert Frost.
Bluffton by Matt Phelan (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 20, 2013 tagged biography • graphic novel • historical fiction
In 1908 vaudevillians, including the young Buster Keaton, take up residence in a small Michigan town.
The Lady and Her Monsters: A Tale of Dissections, Real-Life Dr. Frankensteins, and the Creation of Mary Shelley's Masterpiece by Roseanne Montillo (2013)
Reviewed by robert on October 30, 2015 tagged biography • classic • science
My Mother's Wars by Lillian Faderman (2013)
Reviewed by darcy on November 22, 2013 tagged biography • history
Lillian’s mother dreamed of becoming a dancer. But after she's kicked out of her home, her life took a bad turn.
Primates The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani, Maris Wicks (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 6, 2013 tagged biography • graphic novel • nonfiction
The story of how Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas studied wild primates.
A Curious Man The Strange & Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or Not!" Ripley by Neal Thompson (2013)
Reviewed by sharonlevin on November 15, 2013 tagged biography
The colorful life of Robert Ripley, the cartoonist who created “Believe It or Not!"
The Death of Santini The Story of a Father and His Son by Pat Conroy (2013)
Reviewed by flemtastic on November 22, 2013 tagged biography
Pat Conroy’s follow-up memoir about his complicated relationship as an adult with his famously abusive father.
Slow Getting Up A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile by Nate Jackson (2013)
Reviewed by flemtastic on December 13, 2013 tagged biography • nonfiction
Nate Jackson’s NFL tell-all focuses on the less glamorous, impersonal, boring side of playing pro football.
The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton (2013)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on November 22, 2013 tagged biography • chapter book • fantasy • humor
If Andy and Terry don’t finish the book they promised their publisher, they’ll have to leave their awesome treehouse.
Randolph Caldecott The Man Who Could Not Stop Drawing by Leonard S. Marcus (2013)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by billba on December 13, 2013 tagged art • biography • picture book
Bank clerk Randolph Caldecott taught himself to draw and forever changed the way children’s books were illustrated.
Crazy Rich Power, Scandal and Tragedy Inside the Johnson & Johnson Dynasty by Jerry Oppenheimer (2013)
Reviewed by flemtastic on November 8, 2013 tagged biography • history
Johnson & Johnson’s success brought wealth to its founders, but a lot of trouble to their heirs.
236 Pounds of Class Vice President A Memoir of Teenage Insecurity, Obesity, and Virginity by Jason Mulgrew (2013)
Reviewed by flemtastic on October 5, 2012 tagged biography