“On a Sunbeam” by Tillie Walden – our first graphic novel! Let’s discuss!
Details
Welcome back, readers! For this round we’re doing something new, which has been requested by members for years: reading a graphic novel. Our choice fell on Tillie Walden’s “On a Sunbeam”. It came out in 2018, here’s the blurb:
> Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the past together. As new member Mia gets to know her team, the story flashes back to her pivotal year in boarding school, where she fell in love with a mysterious new student. Soon, though, Mia reveals her true purpose for joining their ship—to track down her long-lost love. An inventive world, a breathtaking love story, and stunning art come together in this new work by award-winning artist Tillie Walden.
And the best thing is: You don’t even have to spend any money on the book, because it’s available as a web comic – find it under onasunbeam.com. Of course you can get yourself a physical copy as well, if you like.
You can find more information and reviews on the book’s GoodReads page, and its Wikipedia page is also worth checking out.
Curious to join us? Read the web comic, or order a copy at your local book shop, or online:
An e-book is of course also available, along with translations into various languages.
Our meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 and we usually discuss in English for 1.5-2 hours. You definitely don’t need a literature degree to participate! It’s important to us to listen to each other, to treat everyone with respect and to create a safe setting.
The discussion takes place virtually in Zoom and the meeting link will be added to this event on the day it happens. Just check back here half an hour before the meetup starts!
It doesn’t matter if you have actually finished the book or whether you’ve attended before – everyone is welcome, as long as you have read at least a few pages and bring your impression.