Le roman d'un gland #[nn]

A charming slice of French bande dessinée, this volume from La Boîte à Bulles follows the subtitle Albin à la Capitale — and the cover sets the tone perfectly: a cheerful, round-faced young character strolls confidently through a misty Parisian skyline, bouquet of flowers in hand, with the Eiffel Tower rising unmistakably in the background. Creator Samos brings a warm, cartoonish energy to this 2015 release, blending the whimsy of small-town innocence with the grand, slightly intimidating backdrop of the big city. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted French comic with genuine heart, Le Roman d'un Gland looks like a delightful companion.