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Unless you are submerged in World of Warcraft so deep that you think you are your 25th level paladin, then you should know that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. And what better way to celebrate the geek mom in your life than give her the gifts of geek literature.
It may sound cliché, but perhaps mom could give “Pride & Prejudice” a try. This time though, it’s Marvel style. Out from this past April 1st, this first of a five-limited series run is only $3.99 and rated T for teen. Tailored from the Jane Austen classic the cover is by Karl Kerschl, writing by Nancy Hajeski and pencils by Hugo Petrus. Look for the second comic to come out next Wednesday the 13th.
So, you don’t want to get mom started on a new series, then perhaps making a run to her favorite comic and gaming store, such as Midnight Comics or Fat Ogre, and buying all the goodies in her “box,” books, comics, minis and all, and putting them in a basket to give to her. To add flair to the gift put some shredded paper from your house in the bottom and a bow on the handle or corner and viola, you have your Mother’s Day gift!
For young mothers who might still enjoy young adult books and manga, there are three established authors with new works out.
Melissa Marr just released her first manga “Wicked Lovely: Desert Tales, Sanctuary” with art by Xian Nu Studio. This book is, like “Pride & Prejudice,” rated T for teen for ages 13 and up. In Marr’s world of Faerie, you have the schemes of all the Faerie Courts, yet in this manga spin-off the desert is far away from this atmosphere and that’s how, now fairy, Rika likes it. If your mom loves Faerie then this is the gift for you!
Author Holly Black is known for her work in the world of faeries, too, yet a little darker. Her book “Kin” from “The Good Neighbors Series” is unusual in that it’s hard to categorize what it is. Is it a hardcover comic book, for it’s not dressed like a manga, yet it’s one of the most well written ones of it’s kind for it fly’s by fast in its reading. Coauthored by Ted Naifeh, “Kin” is worth getting for yourself and your mom.
“Homecoming” number two to Meg Cabot’s “Avalon High: Coronation series,” goes a bit too fast but is a good read non-the-less and the book it is based off of is just as well written. Cabot’s world of a modern day Arthurian life would make a well- purchased gift for the medieval, Ren Fair-loving mother in your life.
If nothing else, get mom a subscription to World of Warcraft and the two of you can enjoy hours of quality Elvin time together. Oh, and don’t forget the card.
For more info: Visit Barnes & Noble and your local bookstore fore more literature ideas
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