Before I Wake by Robert J. Wiersema (2007, Hardcover)

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.

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

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

With this activity book, you can relax and focus on one puzzle at a time.

You will enjoy the illustrated puzzles scattered through the chapters.

You will find that this novel makes ordinary moments feel extraordinary.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

This activity book includes connect-the-dots that reveal surprise pictures.

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

What stands out about this activity book is how it mixes learning with fun.

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

This activity book has a detective theme where you solve mini mysteries.

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

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

This version is illustrated in a style that feels both classic and fresh.

You will find that the illustrated quotes are perfect for framing.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it ends without finality.

The illustrated diary entries give a personal glimpse into history.