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CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS BY OAK CLIFFBASED AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS

The “Murder Becomes” series

Jeffrey Eaton

Kessler Park-based mystery writer Jeffrey Eaton released his latest, “Murder Becomes Mayfair,” in October. The books follow worldrenowned architect/ detective Dalton Lee as he chases clues all over the globe while offering insights into architectural wonders.

“Bizarro”

Dan Piraro

Those wacky comics from Dan Piraro, who lived in Kings Highway for many years, have been compiled in several anthologies that would make great stocking-stuffers.

“The Introvert’s Way”

Sophia Dembling

Here is a book for your favorite quiet type. Introverts “can come across as bitchy or dickish sometimes,” when really, they’re just conserving energy. Oak Cliff-based author Sophia Dembling offers this funny and insightful book that will help you understand and accept the introverts in your life, even if that’s you. Don’t miss her followup, “Introverts in Love,” and several other titles that could be just right for someone on your list, including “The Yankee Chick’s Survival Guide to Texas.”

“The Rap Yearbook”

written by Shea Serrano and illustrated by Arturo Torres

The subtitle says it all: The most important rap song from every year since 1979. Oak Cliff-based artist Arturo Torres illustrated this beautiful and informative history of the art form.

“I Can See Just Fine” Eric Barclay

Oak Cliff-based author/ designer/illustrator Eric Barclay released this children’s book about a girl’s first trip to the optometrist in 2014. His other titles include “Hiding Phil,” about two siblings who try to keep their pet elephant a secret.

—RACHEL STONE