Prom is one of the most exciting times of the year, and on Teenreads, we want to celebrate with a bookish twist!
Below, Elissa Sussman, the author of STRAY, reveals her own prom story, which proves that sometimes gettingready for an event turns out to be more memorable than the event itself!
Wilt Chamberlain
They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.
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Wilt Chamberlain
May 12, 2015
The following are lists of books releasing the weeks of May 11th and May 18th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers.
Editorial Content for The SpectatorsBookContributorsReviewer (text)Jeff Ayers
The graphic novel has been steadily evolving for a few years now, moving away from the stigmatic “comic book” subject matter towards a broader, fine art consciousness. Victor Hussenot is an established French artist in his own right, and his first ever English language publication THE SPECTATORS brings all the gravity and nuance one would expect from such a unique talent. Read More Teaser
What if we are merely shadows, our characters defined by a simple inflection of light? The realm of possibilities opens up, because in our world we are nothing but spectators. THE SPECTATORS unfolds as a poetic and philosophical introspection on the nature of man. Victor Hussenot's palette is awash with subtle color, gently carrying the narrative and allowing the reader to envelop themselves in the lyricism of the work. Reminiscent of French New Wave cinema with its clipped dialogue, gentle pacing, and departure from a classic narrative structure, THE SPECTATORS is an exciting new graphic novel by a unique illustrator. PromoWhat if we are merely shadows, our characters defined by a simple inflection of light? The realm of possibilities opens up, because in our world we are nothing but spectators. THE SPECTATORS unfolds as a poetic and philosophical introspection on the nature of man. Victor Hussenot's palette is awash with subtle color, gently carrying the narrative and allowing the reader to envelop themselves in the lyricism of the work. Reminiscent of French New Wave cinema with its clipped dialogue, gentle pacing, and departure from a classic narrative structure, THE SPECTATORS is an exciting new graphic novel by a unique illustrator. About the BookWhat if we are merely shadows, our characters defined by a simple inflection of light? The realm of possibilities opens up, because in our world we are nothing but spectators. THE SPECTATORS unfolds as a poetic and philosophical introspection on the nature of man. Victor Hussenot's palette is awash with subtle color, gently carrying the narrative and allowing the reader to envelop themselves in the lyricism of the work. Reminiscent of French New Wave cinema with its clipped dialogue, gentle pacing, and departure from a classic narrative structure, THE SPECTATORS is an exciting new graphic novel by a unique illustrator. Copyright © 2026 The Book Report, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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