An Age of License #[nn]

Lucy Knisley's graphic travelogue radiates the particular thrill of solo wandering — the cover shows a young woman striding confidently across a cobblestone street, rolling suitcase in tow, set against the warm facades of what feels like a distinctly European neighborhood. Knisley's warm, watercolor-tinged linework brings an intimate, journal-like quality to every detail, from the striped café awning to the potted plant by the doorstep. If you've ever felt the pull of an open itinerary and an unfamiliar city, this 2014 Fantagraphics volume promises to be very good company.