Best Selling Books by Katy Farina

A charming fairy tale—told in graphic novel style—about two unlikely friends who encourage each other to pursue their dreams. “Katy’s work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away . . .” Gale Galligan, New York Times bestselling author of The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels In order to buy seeds for her beautiful garden, Arietta plans to sell her treasured family violin. Then music-loving Princess Cassia spots Arietta with the instrument and excitedly asks her to perform at her upcoming birthday party. What the Princess doesn’t realize is, Arietta can’t play! Too ashamed to tell Cassia the truth, Arietta sets out to learn a special song for the occasion. But as Arietta’s musical passion blossoms, her devotion to her garden fades . . . and her trees and flowers begin to die. Will she be able to master the tune in time for Cassia’s celebration—and save the garden, too?

The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland''s hilarious [adult swim] animated show RICK AND MORTY continues in all-new stories not seen on TV! Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius scientist Rick Sanchez as he drags his inherently timid grandson Morty Smith on dangerous adventures across the universe! This volume features Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks (Sexcastle) and series artist Marc Ellerby in collaboration with all-star talent like Tini Howard (Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It), Josh Trujillo (Love is Love), Rii Abrego (Adventure Time), and Sarah Stern (Zodiac Starforce). Witness the sheer depths of sadness in "A Jerry Bad Day"! Glory in the gothic vampire-killing madness of "Let the Rick One In"! See Rick turn into a bunch of different objects (it''s not just pickles anymore, bro!) in "Battle Rickale"! All that and more in this collection of Rick and Morty comics! Collects issues #36-40.

In this action-packed issue drawn by guest artist (and former series colorist) Katy Farina, Rick and Morty get arrested (probably falsely) for smuggling and are being sent to the worst penal colony in the universe. Can they escape this space paddy wagon before they get locked up forever? Will there be additional shenanigans? You know there will be! Ha ha we said penal, broh! Plus: another interconnected backup story by Josh Trujillo and Rii Abrego!

Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night. It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen isn''t so sure.