The Julian Game

This riveting novel from the award-winning author of Where I Want to Be explores the issues of social media: the desire to be someone else, real versus online friends, and the risks of posting your personal life online.

“Griffin elevates the mean girl plot with spot-on insights into teen social politics and quirky, multidimensional characters.”—Booklist

“Will speak strongly to readers whose social lives are lived through social networks.”—BCCB

THE PLAYERS: New girl Raye Archer and her unlikely partner-in-crime, Ice Queen Ella Parker.

THE PLAYED: Ella’s ex, Julian Kilgarry.

THE PLAN: Create an online identity, use it to charm Julian, then use information gained through that faux-relationship to sabotage him.

THE OUTCOME: Better. . . and worse. . . than Raye ever could have imagined.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs