Graphic Novelty 2 began as an ode to graphic novels, as it was originally created as a grad school project for Nancy and Kathleen who then decided to keep it going. They blogged together for 6.5 years (Nov ’15- April ’22) before Kathleen decided to step down, but Nancy decided to continue blogging solo.
Nancy is a married mother of three who is thrilled that she is paid to indulge her passions- combining her interests in Star Trek, Star Wars, YA novels and making crafts into a job she loves as Head of Teen Services at a small-town public library.
Kathleen is a teen librarian who previously was a university librarian. She majored in art during undergrad before going to grad school and in her spare time paints (traditionally and digitally), writes, reads, plays video games, and goes to concerts and binge-watches shows with her husband.
We’ve compiled our favorites and classics on the “Recommendations” page. The “Resources” page is filled with websites about graphic novel news, history, and more. Our blog posts contain reviews of graphic novels that we have read and love… or maybe not loved so much. Enjoy your stay!
March 21, 2016 at 2:25 am
I was so hoping that the authors of this blog would be women. And I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve only read one graphic novel in my whole life (which I did review on my blog) and always mean to read more. You guys look like you could help me out with this.
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March 21, 2016 at 4:02 am
I enjoy all genres of books (my Goodreads account is testament to that) but GN are a passion of mine! The artwork really enhances the comprehension of the story and a bonus is that GN’s can encourage a reluctant reader to pick up a book.
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March 21, 2016 at 9:46 pm
Happy to help! =D
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March 25, 2016 at 5:43 am
I am a comics addict when I was in grade school, I can read a dozen in one sitting. You are correct that graphics is a great help with the story. Nice blog!
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March 26, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Thank you!
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August 9, 2016 at 11:08 pm
I’ve nominated this blog for the Versatile Blogger award! I couldn’t pick one of you, so you can share the award. See details at 1000inadecade.wordpress.com
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August 15, 2016 at 3:23 am
Thank you! Our response: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2016/08/15/versatile-blog-award/
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October 16, 2016 at 9:36 am
I was wondering if you guys wanted to do a guest blog on wordsandleaves.com? This isn’t a blogger prize thing, I just think doing something in concert with you would be cool! Id you’d like to chat a bit more, contact me through my website.
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October 22, 2016 at 2:13 pm
Nancy – I accidentally trashed your comment about Rick Grimes on my site. I meant to hit approve, but must have gotten distracted and hit trash! It was definitely accidental. Feel free to comment again if you’d like 🙂
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January 7, 2017 at 8:03 am
Thanks so much for following 🙂
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January 28, 2017 at 12:10 am
Hi Nancy! I’ve nominated you 🙂
https://readsandreels.com/2017/01/27/blogger-recognition-award/#more-14625
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April 30, 2017 at 7:16 am
Hey guys 😀 I nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award 😀 https://cheekybooky.wordpress.com/2017/04/30/one-lovely-blog-award/?preview_id=2189&preview_nonce=cfc972c9f1
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October 22, 2017 at 11:42 pm
Greetings Nancy, I was not sure where to post this comment so this section seemed the best choice. I want to thank you for checking out my post dedicated to the greenonionblog.com and the Lightsaber I designed for Green Onion himself. The like you left has brought me to your blog and I can tell I am going to be visiting regularly. I have created Lightsaber designs for various characters, including Marvel and D.C. heroes and villians and you would be most welcome to return and check those out (and correct my write-ups if I have made any mistakes!). Thank you once more and I will return soon to read more of your (and Kathleen’s) blog!
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February 16, 2018 at 6:09 pm
Hello Kathleen and Nancy, I have recently been honoured by being awarded a Liebster Award, and in turn I would like to nominate Graphic Novelty2 for the award also. I understand that you already have a Liebster displayed on your site but I wasn’t sure when you received that one. So if either one of you or both would like to take part then my acceptance post and the rules and questions etc can be found with this link:
https://ftsabersite.wordpress.com/2018/02/17/ive-been-nominated-for-a-liebster-award/
It’s my little way of saying thanks for the great content and exchanges you have shared with me.
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May 3, 2018 at 12:30 am
Hey Nancy!
I was wondering if you would do a guest post for me?! Sometime in May… about your greatest love of course! Kathleen is welcome to participate if she wants as well. The librarian duo talking graphic novels!! I just started getting into them the last few months… I know manga pretty well… so to learn from the best would be welcome by all ❤ Let me know if you have time.
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May 4, 2018 at 7:06 am
Sounds fun! I just sent you a Twitter message about details!
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October 30, 2018 at 8:53 am
Thanks so much for being a guest on Reads & Reels today! It’s such a great post!
https://readsandreels.com/2018/10/30/my-favorite-this-is-monsters-emil-ferris/
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October 30, 2018 at 9:48 am
It was my pleasure!
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October 24, 2019 at 7:25 am
Hi Nancy, I nominate you!
https://jonathanpongratz.com/2019/10/24/sunshine-blogger-award/
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October 23, 2020 at 2:58 am
Hi there, I came across your blog and wondered if you’d like to be added to the Avery Hill Publishing press list to get hold of early review copies? If so please drop me a line and let me know what email I should use!
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