The Big Bad City – 0684855127, Ed McBain, hardcover

What makes this special is that it’s illustrated by the author herself.

I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.

You will find that this novel respects your intelligence as a reader.

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

This activity book has a section where you decode ancient symbols.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

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

This novel is a delicate balance of light and shadow throughout.

A nice touch is the illustrated thank you page from the creator.

With this activity book, you can test your observation skills with odd-one-out puzzles.

This novel reads like a letter written just for you.

A nice touch in this activity book is the perforated pages for easy removal.

What stands out about this edition is the illustrated chapter headings.

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

A nice touch in this activity book is the space for drawing your own scenes.

You will find that this activity book keeps your hands busy and mind sharp.

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.

The book is illustrated with digital art that pops on the page.

This activity book includes a memory game that you can cut out.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.