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Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Rainbow Rowell
Cath just wants to hang out with her twin sister and write fanfiction. But now that they’re at college, her sister doesn’t have time for her. And life keeps pulling Cath further and further out of her shell. For the first time ever, Cath has her own social circle... -
Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell
The manga adaptation of the beloved novel featuring all-new scenes by Rainbow Rowell!“The graphic novelization of Fangirl is a beautiful, contemplative, and fun reading experience.” —Women Write About Comics Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life... -
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Hayasaka prove to Kaguya that she can win Miyuki’s heart after all…while singing karaoke? Then the student council engages in some competitive cooking...Categorized as:
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The Gym by Lawrence H. Sola
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was five years later. Peter Pan Man still struggled to look forward as regret held him captive in the shadows of his ruined career. Although The Show, his rise-and-fall inspired novel, ushered in the fresh start he craved, it would be a new manuscript, born in the newspaper pages of local business opportunities, which set him on the course he was meant to take... -
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Skip Beat! , Vol. 6: Includes vols. 16, 17 & 18 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
Giant Days, Vol. 8 (Giant Days (Single Issues) #29-32) by John Allison, Whitney Cogar
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBest friends Susan, Daisy, and Esther's adventures at university continue in Giant Days Vol. 8.It’s the end of second year for best mates Susan, Daisy, and Esther, and cracks are appearing in the foundation of this unshakeable trio... -
Elf King (Elven Alliance) by Tara Grayce
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is the story of the elf kings of Tarenhiel.Iron HeartIt all started with an arranged marriage.When Ellarin, heir to the King of Tarenhiel, finds out that he is dying, his father forces him into an arranged marriage with Lady Leyleira... -
Hana-Kimi , Vol. 4 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe popular gender-bender romance is now reissued as a 3-in-1 omnibus!Mizuki Ashiya has such a crush on a track star named Izumi Sano that she moves from the U.S... -
Hana-Kimi , Vol. 5 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe popular gender-bender romance is now reissued as a 3-in-1 omnibus!Mizuki Ashiya has such a crush on a track star named Izumi Sano that she moves from the U.S... -
Hana-Kimi , Vol. 7 by Hisaya Nakajo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe popular gender-bender romance is now reissued as a 3-in-1 omnibus!Mizuki Ashiya has such a crush on a track star named Izumi Sano that she moves from the U.S... -
Behind the Scenes!!, Vol. 6 by Bisco Hatori
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s winter break, and the Art Squad is helping a local children’s center put on a holiday puppet show. No classes means the squad can spend loads of time preparing, but all that togetherness is torture for poor heartsore Ranmaru... -
The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAlba loves her life just as it is. She loves living behind the bakery, and waking up in a cloud of sugar and cinnamon. She loves drawing comics and watching bad TV with her friends. The only problem is she’s overlooked a few teeny details: Like, the guy she thought long gone has unexpectedly reappeared. And the boy who has been her best friend since forever has suddenly gone off the rails... -
My Boyfriend Is a Bear by Pamela Ribon, Saida Temofonte
Nora has bad luck with men. When she meets an (actual) bear on a hike in the Los Angeles hills, he turns out to be the best romantic partner she’s ever had! He’s considerate. He’s sweet. He takes care of her. But he’s a bear, and winning over her friends and family is difficult. Not to mention he has to hibernate all winter... -
Eyeliner of the Gods by Katie MacAlister
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSixteen year old January James is off to Egypt to spend a month on an archaelogical dig…one complete with a mummy’s curse, a mysterious theft, and a numalicious hottie named Seth who just might be the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian God… TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: If you find this letter, it means I, January James, am lost in the Sahara desert... -
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The House Witch 2 by Delemhach
House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, family, and kingdom in the second book of a whimsical and winning fantasy series.As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan likes to keep his affairs as neat and orderly as his kitchen... -
Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
When she was living in a tent pitched on the Sohma family's land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, magical powers and ancient curses are the order of the day! With Yuki and Kyo at each other's throats like cats and..Categorized as:
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Mark of the Fool 5 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Fool has been hunted. But he must become the hunter.Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 26 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon
Dreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and consigned to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between those factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the Rephaim's puppet empire.The mysterious Domino Program has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel...Categorized as:
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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 8 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsJaeha, the Green Dragon, joins Yona’s party after their harrowing adventure together in Awa. Now the group must find the Yellow Dragon—the last dragon from the prophecy that Ik-su told Yona! Meanwhile, Su-won visits Chishin Palace and tells General Geun-tae, chief of the Earth Tribe, that he should hold a mock battle and festival... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s having trouble getting into the role of Cain’s sister... -
Skip Beat!, Vol. 28 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
Sailor Moon #11 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAs life appears to return to normal for everyone else, Usagi’s turns upside-down in a mundane way with Mamoru leaving to study abroad for a year in America and Chibi-Usa returning to the thirtieth century. This new edition of Sailor Moon features:- An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation!- Japanese-style, right-to-left reading!- New cover art never before seen in the U.S... -
Agents of the Crown - The Complete Series #1-5 by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIn a far away kingdom, an immensely powerful soul is trapped in a jewel called a dragon tear. Whoever holds it has access to great magical power, but, as in all times and places, power is seductive and dangerous. And, as with all trapped souls, this one wants to escape... -
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Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 25 by Julietta Suzuki
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNanami and Tomoe are getting ready to leave Mikage shrine and join the human world for good...Categorized as:
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Sailor Moon, Vol. 10. Sailor Saturn by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsOffers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil... -
Sailor Moon, #8 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA graphic novel offers the continuing adventures of Serena and her friends, who use the power of the moon and the planets, as the superhero Sailor Moon and her comrades, to battle the forces of evil... -
Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsHe tried to escape. But something followed.After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.But shadows stir.The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most... -
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Gakuen Alice, Vol. 08 by Tachibana Higuchi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 25 ratings[Read Chapter 1 at URL.] Mikan and her friends have infiltrated Z's secret hideout, but their dangerous journey is far from over...
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