Hi everyone! My apologies for not having a review on this blog lately. The Library Lady has been very busy as of late with work, travelling to visit family, landing a guest DJ spot (yep I'm a DJ ^_^), and writing reviews for Good Comics for Kids, which has been an amazing experience. You can find my latest review (and my cute chibi avatar pictured to the left) here. While I have been putting my nose to the grindstone, I do have five amazing recommendations to share with you, and I hope you enjoy them. I will have a review eventually here, but until then, you can see some of my reviews at Good Comics for Kids ^_^ Without further ado, here are my top five recommendations: 1. Kotaro Lives Alone (Netflix) - Kotaro is a four-year-old boy who moves into an apartment building on his own. He speaks like a feudal lord, carries around a plastic sword, and has a fondness for tissues. One of his neighbors, manga artist Shin Karino, becomes intrigued as to why Kotaro lives alone and behaves the way he does. As the story develops, Karino (and the viewers) discover that Kotaro is a lonely child who has been neglected by his parents. This dramedy about found families will tug at your heart as we see Kotaro and Karino bond, and the little boy finally finds the family he desperately needs. 2. Spy x Family (Crunchyroll) - We're already into episode three, and it is absolutely incredible! I had to wait a few days to watch the first episode as the Crunchyroll site crashed on its premiere, but it was well worth the wait. This anime adpatation of the popular manga about a spy who has to "build a family" to execute a mission, not realizing that the girl he adopts as a daughter and the woman he agrees to be in a marriage with are a mind reader and an assassin, respectively, is so true to the story, there's no wonder why viewers are calling it one of the best of the Spring 2022 line-up. 3. Minami Nanami Wants to Shine by Yuki Yaki (Yen Press) - Minami (or Mimimi to here friends) gets her chance to be front and center in this spin-off of Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki. When her mother asks her to model her new make-up line, Minami decides to take the chance in order to get out of the shadow of popular girl, Aoi. A relatable story about facing your insecurities and creating your own light to shine in, readers will find themselves rooting for our new lead girl. (You can read more in my recent review at Good Comics for Kids) 4. The Undead Truth of Us by Britney Lewis (Disney-Hyperion) - Zharie Young is sure that she saw her mother turn into a zombie before her death, and since that day, she's been seeing zombies everywhere. When she moves into her new apartment building, she meets Bo, who transforms into a half zombie right in front of her. But something about Bo is different (besides turning into a zombie), and Zharie decides to get to know Bo to figure out why. This story (which will be published August 2022 - Thank you Ms. Lewis for the ARC) is a surreal tale of grief and hope intertwined with the belief that love can change everything, for the good and for the dead. 5. Your Brain Needs a Hug: Life, Love, Mental Health, & Sandwiches by Rae Earl (Imprint) - Filled with funny anecdotes and self-care tips, this book is a perfect companion when life is getting you down, and all you want to do is have a sandwich and say "eff it all!" Hell, we all need a hug after everything we've been through for the past two years, amirite? I hope you enjoy these recommendations. 'Til next time!
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