The Most 2020 Books of 2020 Overview
A chronological tour of notable 2020 releases by Angela Haupt, highlighting works from Jennifer Haupt and others. The piece surveys how titles by Cummins, Harvey, Saad, Thunberg, Jemisin, Wright, Donoghue, and Smith intersected culture and crisis, with brief notes on impact and reception.
Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life review
John Gray uses cats as vessels for a stark view of life in Feline Philosophy. He argues humans chase diversions while cats reveal a contentment arising from obeying nature, challenging beliefs about happiness, morality, and progress with a skeptical, sour tone.
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John Gray
Gray
Lao Tzu
Aristotle
Montaigne
Spinoza
Defining 2020 Trends in Graphic Novels Across Crisis
The year reshaped comics as shops closed and cons went virtual. Creators pivoted to remote drawing and school readings while sales rose over 40 percent led by manga and Dog Man. Diverse works from Yang to Backderf highlighted race and memory, with YA titles embracing school life and immigrant stories.
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San Diego
Dan Pilkey
America
George Floyd
Gene Luen Yang
Gurihiru
Robin Ha
South Korea
Alabama
Victoria Jamieson
Omar Mohamed
Jason Reynolds
Danica
Adrian Tomine
Yang
Sloane Leong
Donald Trump
Garry Trudeau
Doonesbury
Lewser
R. Sikoryak
Tommy Jenkins
Kati Lacker
World Citizen
White House
Kent State
Ohio
Derf Backderf
Dahmer
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