My Brilliant Friend: A Novel (Neapolitan Novels, 1) by Ferrante, Elena

What stands out is how the illustrated panels tell a second story.

This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War (Vintage Civ – GOOD

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.

Unravel Me (Shatter Me) – Paperback By Mafi, Tahereh – GOOD

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

SIGNED People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Movie tie cover)

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

People We Meet on Vacation

This activity book is packed with challenges that get your brain working.

People We Meet on Vacation by Henry, Emily

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Paperback Book Very Good

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

BUST MY BUFFERS!

A nice touch in this activity book is the simple instructions on every page.

Geek Love

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

Sing Backwards and Weep : a Memoir

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.