On Friday night, I had my favorite ramen (Ippudo) for dinner and (Laduree) macarons for dessert. Since I was in the same area as Kinokuniya’s most well-stocked branch, I decided to drop by for a visit. And after 3.5 years of living in Singapore, I caved and bought a discount card. So I’ll get 10% off on every purchase, and 20% off on special sale dates. I should have done this sooner! I kept holding off because I mostly buy ebooks for myself. The only physical copies I buy are gifts for friends, or graphic novels that I want to read. Since I foresee a lot of graphic novel purchases in my near future, I thought a discount card would be a good purchase. I think Kinokuniya’s graphic novel section is pretty up to date, I was able to find copies whenever I went there to look for certain titles, such as Saga, Rat Queens, The Wicked + Divine and Giant Days. I wanted to take a pic of their shelves but the store was about to close so
Last Friday’s impulse buy:
Kinokuniyaโs privilege card
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power by Ryan North and Erica Henderson
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 2: Squirrel You Know It’s True by Ryan North and Erica Henderson
I also saw two other graphic novels series that have new issues. But since I don’t want to start the (expensive) habit of buying per issue, I’m going to wait until Vol. 1 is released for these two:
And two other titles that I wanted but didn’t get because they’re too pricey for me:
I need to read the graphic novels that I already have before I buy more! What about you, any recent impulse buys?
I’m waiting for the volume release of Monstress as well. I’ve been hearing great things about The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. I need to give it a shot.
Monstress looks really good, doesn’t it? I saw the third issue at the bookstore so just one or two more issues to go before they release Vol 1. I’ll try to read and review The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl soon.
That’s exciting that we’re so close to the volume of Monstress getting released!
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Looks like a good retail therapy session ๐
It was! But then I felt a bit guilty afterwards because I still have several graphic novels that I haven’t read. I should stay away from Kinokuniya for a while.
It’s so relaxing though! I love taking walks through Kino during lunch hour, esp when its been a ridiculous morning! But I think I can totally understand the guilt…I’ve done it to myself a few times TT_TT
Lucky you, you have a Kino within walking distance from the office! The Kino branch that I visit is actually nearer from the office that from my flat. But still need to take the train to get there. Yeah, book browsing is like therapy.
I don’t know how pricey “too pricey” is for you, but I wholeheartedly approve your taste if Seconds and Sculptor are both on your “to buy next” list. Both were excellent reads — although now that I’m looking for it, it looks like I might not have blogged Seconds ๐ฆ
Nimona and Space Dumplins were also good.
Seconds was about 50sgd, compared to the ones that I did buy which were 20sgd. That’s why I found it too pricey for me. I’ll probably wait for the bookstore to have a sale before I buy Seconds or Scultor (or any other graphic novels). Other series that I’m considering are Alex + Ada and Lazarus.
Nimona was one of my top reads last year! I should have written a review of it but I didn’t have time. I’ll look up Space Dumplins, thanks for the rec.
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