At last, the HYP Book Club can conclude the story they began in October of 2021 with the long-delayed release of ‘My Favorite Thing is Monsters Vol. 2’ by Emil Ferris. Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago this graphic novel is presented as the diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes as she tries to solve the murder of her beloved and enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold. All presented in Ferris’s inimitable style that breathtakingly and seamlessly combines panel-to-panel storytelling and cartoon montages filled with B-movie horror and pulp monster mag iconography. It is recommended that participants also read Vol. 1 in order to fully understand the story of Vol. 2 but also because it is simply fantastic. Both volumes are quick reads so do not be intimidated.

Please register for the event on Cogran Systems – online registration and send any questions to Dave Beaver at d4veb3aver@gmail.com