My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Box Set Book One and Two
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Box Set Book One and Two by Emil Ferris is published by Fantagraphics Books and will be available on September 30, 2025. This edition compiles the acclaimed graphic novel series that follows the fictional graphic diary of ten-year-old Karen Reyes, who identifies as a “monster.” Set against the backdrop of late 1960s Chicago, the narrative intertwines Karen’s quest to solve the murder of her mysterious upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a Holocaust survivor, with her personal struggles surrounding identity and loss.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that explore themes of mystery and self-discovery. The graphic novel draws inspiration from B-movie horror and classical art, bringing to life a diverse cast of characters as Karen navigates her investigation and the complexities of her own life. This box set, totaling 828 pages, presents the complete saga of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, offering a comprehensive experience for fans of graphic novels and those interested in LGBTQ+ narratives and historical fiction.
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2025 Whiting Award WINNER in Fiction
Kirkus Reviews Best 100 Books of the Century (So Far)
New York Times Notable Books of 2024
Chicago Public Library Favorite Books of 2024
Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Books of 2024
NPR Books We Love 2024
Forbes Top Ten Graphic Novels of 2024
The Guardian Best Graphic Novels of 2024
Library Journal Best Graphic Novels of 2024
Taking the form of the fictional graphic diary of ten-year-old self-identifying “monster” Karen Reyes, and set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters has become a worldwide sensation since Book One announced Emil Ferris as one of fiction’s world-class storytellers in 2017 and 2024’s Book Two triumphantly concluded the epic graphic novel.
Influenced by B-movie horror, classical painting, and pulp monster magazine iconography, Monsters tells the story of Karen as she tries to solve the murder of her enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor. While the interconnected stories of those around her unfold, Karen struggles with the recent death of her mother while questioning her own sexuality and identity. When Karen’s investigation takes us back to Anka’s life in Nazi Germany, the personal, the political, the past, and the present collide.
Ferris’s exhilarating cast of characters come to life in this landmark work of graphic fiction that has captivated readers of all ages around the world with its story of love, friendship, and empowerment. And now, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is available in one complete package for the first time!
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