I've never read a graphic novel before, but I picked up Chicagoan Lucy Knisley's French Milk at my local Borders because the cover was so cute (yes, I judged) and I wasn't disappointed. The book is a travelogue of Lucy's six-week stay in Paris with her mom. There are lovely drawings and photographs of Lucy's visits to museums and flea markets and a detailed account of all the food she ate. What's not to like?
oh my goodness, this looks great. i'm going to order a used copy right now.
Posted by: joanna goddard | March 16, 2009 at 10:39 PM
ps. unless you want to do a book swap? i could send you A Year in Japan, the graphic memoir by kate t. williamson! :) joannaxo
Posted by: joanna goddard | March 16, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Thanks for the heads up! Will check it out!
Posted by: Debra | March 17, 2009 at 06:13 AM
Looks awesome.
Posted by: seesaw designs | March 17, 2009 at 03:30 PM
this look so up my alley. i would have picked it up just based on the cover to. i judge a lot.
Posted by: wide open spaces | March 19, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Sounds like fun! I'll have to take a peek for myself - Thanks!
Posted by: Jaimee | March 20, 2009 at 11:27 AM
i am with you... darling cover.. i will look for it!
cute blog..
Posted by: pamela robinson | March 20, 2009 at 09:40 PM
cool, I'll check it out! Thanks : )
Posted by: robyn | March 21, 2009 at 08:03 PM
thank you again!
Posted by: joanna goddard | March 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Wow, I just hopped off the train (in Sydney) after having finished this very book while riding this morning, only to come into work and find myself checking out your blog... only to tell me about the very same book! It is cute, huh? I really enjoyed it too. I'm not much of a commenter usually, but in this case my excitement got the better of me. Love the blog, thanks
Bianca
Sydney, Australia
Posted by: Bianca | March 24, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Haha I judge books by their covers too! Can't help it.
Posted by: Mia | March 27, 2009 at 08:17 AM
I love this book. Actually, I did a little Q&A with the author on my blog!
http://annmah.net/2008/11/24/drawing-and-eating-in-paris/
Posted by: Ann at Cooking the Books | March 31, 2009 at 01:26 AM