49 Days

Gotta get up. Gotta keep moving. This map—it says I have to cross over here. Wait, what’s that…? Discover the breathtaking debut graphic novel that readers are calling an unforgettable masterpiece!

And so begins a graphic novel story unlike any other: 49 Days. In Buddhist tradition, a person must travel for forty-nine days after they die before they can fully cross over. In this beautifully poignant book, readers travel alongside one Korean American girl, Kit, on her metaphysical journey, while also spending intimate time with the family and friends she left behind on Earth.

Acclaimed artist Agnes Lee has captivated readers across the world for years with her iconic illustrations for the New York Times Metropolitan Diary. Her debut graphic novel is an incredibly moving, visually stunning exploration of death, grief, love, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

A masterpiece of visual storytelling about the architecture of grief. 49 Days is an essential read for fans of Be Everything at Once, The In-Between, and the heartfelt indie comics of Tillie Walden!