Mandala Zentangle by Jane Marbaix (2015, Trade Paperback)

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of repetitive tasks.

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

A nice touch is how every chapter includes a full-page illustrated scene.

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

A nice touch is the illustrated wrapper that protects the cover.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

You will enjoy the illustrated puzzles scattered through the chapters.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

What stands out about this memoir is the illustrated family tree.

A nice touch is how every chapter includes a full-page illustrated scene.

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick cardboard cover.

The book is illustrated with silk-screened images on thick paper.

This activity book makes a great companion for lazy Sunday afternoons.