Daniel Clowes' Ghost World is a groundbreaking graphic novel following two teenage girls navigating the alienation and absurdity of suburban American life. Through Clowes' distinctive black-and-white art and sharp dialogue, the story explores friendship, identity, and the difficulty of connecting with a world that feels fundamentally wrong. The novel becomes both coming-of-age tale and critique of consumer culture, revealing how young people create meaning and community in a seemingly meaningless landscape.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Clowes captured something true about adolescent alienation that still resonates. Ghost World reminds us that sometimes the only sane response to an insane world is irony and friendship, and that the people who see the absurdity are often the sanest ones.

DETAILS: • Author: Daniel Clowes • Publisher: Fantagraphics Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: April 1, 2001 • ISBN: 9781560974277 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days