Reading the Rainbow

3. The Low, Low Woods


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Hosts Ashley, Orin, and Sora discuss The Low, Low Woods, a horror graphic novel, by Carmen Maria Machado, illustrated by DaNi.

Set in Shudder-to-Think, a rural town in Pennsylvania, friends El and Octavia wake up with no memory of the last few hours of their lives. Hosts discuss the rural Pennsylvania setting, the importance of representing queer friendships as well as romance, coping with trauma, and the intricacies of art and color in graphic novels.  

Note: We apologize for audio issues in this episode.  


CW: As a horror graphic novel, this contains some gore and violence. There are also references to sexual assault. 

Rep: Queer women of color MCs


If you're interested in reading The Low, Low Woods after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore! 


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