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Nana, Vol. 21 by Ai Yazawa
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style). The all-time best-selling shojo title in Japan Tragedy strikes as the Search Weekly team takes their snooping too far! Hounded to the limit by remorseless reporters, Ren spins his car off the icy road in a horrible accident that will change the course of everyone's future.. -
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Nana, Vol. 19 by Ai Yazawa
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe all-time best-selling shojo title in Japan R to L (Japanese Style). The tabloid feeding frenzy has finally brought Blast down, but Nana is determined to keep hope alive. She's going to take a gig as a solo artist, and even accept acting jobs she has no interest in. As long as she keeps herself in the spotlight, she knows there's a chance Blast can make a comeback... -
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![Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Rainbow Rowell]()
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... -
![Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter]()
Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter
In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door.Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away... -
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![Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell]()
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]()
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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Life After Legend by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIf you’ve always wanted to know what happened after June and Day’s second first meeting, you can find out in this LEGEND short story.The story was a offered as a bonus for those who preordered Warcross...Categorized as:
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![Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Rainbow Rowell]()
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Rainbow Rowell
The manga adaptation of the beloved novel by #1 Bestselling author Rainbow Rowell! New York Journal of Books Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go. Now that they’re in college, Cath must decide if she’s ready to start living her own life... -
![The Dauntless by Jillian Dodd]()
The Dauntless by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSave the Prince. Save the World. Spy Girl.Huntley Von Allister's cover is firmly in place.She's brilliantly completed her first four missions.But she is done.Done working for Black X.Done trying to untangle the mystery of what got her mother killed.And very, very done with love... -
![The Phoenix by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Phoenix by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the sixth book in a sizzling series filled with action and adventure. Fans of The Selection and The Hunger Games will discover a heart-pounding thrill ride of espionage and suspense set in glittering high society.A single sentence is muttered from the lips of an assassin dangling from a four-story building, “It starts in Montrovia... -
![The Gym by Lawrence H. Sola]()
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... -
![The Echelon by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Echelon by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the seventh book in a sizzling series filled with action and adventure. Fans of The Selection and The Hunger Games will discover a heart-pounding thrill ride of espionage and suspense set in glittering high society. The Echelon’s plan to change the shape of the world is succeeding. The disease was released. People are dying... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 6: Includes vols. 16, 17 & 18 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
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... -
![My Rosebud Boy by Rainbow Rowell]()
My Rosebud Boy by Rainbow Rowell
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis short story was written as a bonus for people who ordered SCATTERED SHOWERS from the Bookworm in Omaha, Nebraska. It's an alternate universe story about Simon Snow and Baz Pitch, characters from Rainbow's Simon Snow Trilogy. It was printed by the author in a brochure format... -
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![The Geeky Jock Paradox by Hayden Hall]()
The Geeky Jock Paradox by Hayden Hall
History will repeat itself if I fall for another straight(ish) guy.IsaacWhen my roommate-to-be opens the door wearing nothing but a wet towel and a smile on his face, I only know one thing for sure: my world is about to be turned upside down.A wrestling jock, a hottie, and as straight as a plank, Hunter is not the guy I should want... -
![The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger... -
![The Valiant by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Valiant by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the fourth book in a sizzling series filled with action and adventure. Fans of The Selection and The Hunger Games will discover a heart-pounding thrill ride of espionage and suspense set in glittering high society... -
![Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords]()
Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEvery relationship has its bumps. For this couple, it’s interstellar.From the creator of Snailogy and Rescheduled comes a sexy supernatural story about being out on your own, finding your dream apartment and discovering that your new place is haunted by a handsome spectral stranger from another dimension... -
![Fire and Ice by Rhonda James]()
Fire and Ice by Rhonda James
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey call me the #DirtyGentleman. My reputation precedes me. I’m forward on the ice and in the bedroom With a filthy mouth and impressive moves. I always get the job done. I have my future all planned out: Get laid often. Graduate. Land the job of my dreams. Sounds easy. Right? It was until Delaney Dixon burst into my life. Eyes as warm as melted chocolate. A sexy smile... -
![Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen]()
Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world...Categorized as:
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Emma by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsA Sparkling Tale of Matchmaking, Misunderstandings, and Self-DiscoveryStep into the charming world of Regency England with Jane Austen's beloved novel, "Emma." This timeless classic follows the misadventures of Emma Woodhouse, a clever, beautiful, and wealthy young woman who fancies herself an expert matchmaker.At twenty years old, Emma is the mistress of Hartfield, her family's estate...Categorized as:
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![The Boy Next Story by Tiffany Schmidt]()
The Boy Next Story by Tiffany Schmidt
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe second book in a series where your favorite literary characters come to life, inspired by the timeless classic, Little Women! There’s no one better than the boy next door. At least not according to Aurora Campbell, fourteen, who has been in love with Tobias May since their very first sandbox kiss. The problem is, he’s in love with her older sister, Merrilee...Categorized as:
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![The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer]()
The Atlas of Us by Kristin Dwyer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“A complete knockout. Readers will be thinking of this story long after they finish the final page.” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna“Utterly compelling and impossible to put down.” —Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight“I’ve never read a book that felt so much like picking up pieces of a broken heart—powerful, poignant, and true...Categorized as:
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![Noah's Song by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Noah's Song by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNoah Derwin knows what it’s like to be different. Being a seventeen-year-old kid in high school with blue hair, piercings, a mostly all black wardrobe, and an obsession with zombies and video games, he doesn’t exactly blend in. But he never wanted to. His two dads raised him to always stay true to himself. Bastian Hunter prefers structure and predictability...Categorized as:
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![Vampire Princess by Cameron Drake]()
Vampire Princess by Cameron Drake
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'm the first Vampire human hybrid. Someday I will reclaim my father's throne. Until then, I'm stuck in freaking high school. No one knows I survived the attack on my royal family all those years ago. I owe my life to my guardians, two ancient Vampires who would give their lives to protect me... -
![The Academy by C.J. Daly]()
The Academy by C.J. Daly
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKate Connelly should be careful what she wishes for. Just seventeen, she already feels like she’s suffocating. Since her mother’s death, her father’s basically checked out, so she’s stuck raising her brothers by herself out in the New Mexico scrub. All Kate wants is a little distraction from the same-ole, same-ole that is her life... -
![Now Presenting by Elizabeth Stevens]()
Now Presenting by Elizabeth Stevens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne tattooed girl. Three frustrated tutors. A whole lot of accidents waiting to happen. It’s time for me to join my dad and older sister in Gallyr, to dust off the cobwebs and leather jackets of a normal person’s life and don the mantle of Lady Tatiana Bethany Penrose. For the first time, all eyes are on me and I have to be presented to society at a ball in my honour...Categorized as:
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![Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon]()
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star Nicola Yoon is back with her eagerly anticipated third novel. With all the heart and hope of her last two books, this is an utterly unique romance.Evie Thomas doesn't believe in love anymore... -
![And They Lived . . . by Steven Salvatore]()
And They Lived . . . by Steven Salvatore
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsChase Arthur is a budding animator and hopeless romantic obsessed with Disney films and finding his true love, but he's plagued with the belief that he's not enough for anyone: he's recovering from an eating disorder and suffers from body dysmorphia fueled by his father, and can't quite figure out his gender identity... -
![A Slight Smile is Very Charming by Gu Man (顾漫)]()
A Slight Smile is Very Charming by Gu Man (顾漫)
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat is it that makes a man fall in love with a woman at first sight? Appearance? Aura? Wealth? NO, when campus prince and gaming expert, student Xiao Nai first saw Bei Wei Wei, what made him fall in love was not her extraordinary beauty; but her slim and slender fingers that were flying across the keyboard and her calm and composed manner! Embarrassing, no?At the same time, gaming expert Bei... -
![Alexander by TheBibicalSinner]()
Alexander by TheBibicalSinner
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"We could be more than just friends, Soph." • • •He was a player with the brain of a genius.She was his best friend, the only one who could resist his charm. And yet...- Hold on to your panties, because a genius is loose... -
![How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2 by Tamifull]()
How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2 by Tamifull
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsShy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it’s not like either of them has other options... -
![Apollo: Greek Mythology Inspired College Romance by Eddie Cleveland]()
Apollo: Greek Mythology Inspired College Romance by Eddie Cleveland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey call him Apollo, and seriously, it's easy to see why. With his golden, sun-kissed curls and a body chiseled like a Greek god, every girl on campus wants him. Every girl except me.At least, that's what I keep telling myself.I shouldn't even look in his direction. Not when I'm destined to join Beta Phi Chi – and he's the ex of our horrible sorority president... -
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![Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre]()
Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIgnacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol as too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers... -
![Crash into Us by Shana Vanterpool]()
Crash into Us by Shana Vanterpool
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey met when they were kids. They were friends, lovers, and then husband and wife. They were supposed to be together forever. He was her Superman. She was his happiness. And then he went pro. And she doubted something that was supposed to be forever. Mistakes were made in exchange for dreams, and hearts were shattered. Their forever crumbled right before their eyes...Categorized as:
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![A Story Spun in Scarlet by Renee Dugan]()
A Story Spun in Scarlet by Renee Dugan
LET ME TELL YOU A STORY…AUDRA JASHOWIN is a storyteller without a purpose.When all the tales in the land of Mithra-Sha lost their endings, Audra fled from her family’s rejection and the only home she ever knew. Now, with a sense of veiled danger haunting her heels and her life as devoid of direction as her stories, she arrives at long last in a city of fresh starts and second chances... -
![If I Fall by Jessica Sorensen]()
If I Fall by Jessica Sorensen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI remember the first time I tried it, it tasted like poison. And somehow the poison burned the fear out of me. For a moment, I broke free of my past and the scary, unfamiliar world that terrified me every hour of every day. It felt like I could do anything. But then came the fall. And eventually I had to crash. This is the start of my story... -
![Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters]()
Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYoung Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters!When roguish Prince Jadon of Îles de la Rêverie is left in America to clean up his image after a horribly public break-up gone viral, romance is not on the table. Carefully planned photo ops with puppies? Yes. Scheduled appearances with the Santa Monica elite Absolutely...Categorized as:
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![Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson]()
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsSix critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark.A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks...A first meeting.Long-time friends... -
![Behind the Scenes!!, Vol. 6 by Bisco Hatori]()
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... -
![A Question of Holmes by Brittany Cavallaro]()
A Question of Holmes by Brittany Cavallaro
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIn the explosive conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series, Holmes and Watson think they’re finally in the clear after graduating from Sherringford…but danger awaits in the hallowed halls of Oxford. Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson finally have a chance to start over... -
![Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose]()
Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas... -
![Diamond Empire by Julie Johnson]()
Diamond Empire by Julie Johnson
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAll Hail Her Royal Majesty… In the wake of an unthinkable tragedy, Emilia Lancaster has become something she never imagined possible: the reigning Queen of Germania... -
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![Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]()
Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Cassie Hobbes has been working with the FBI since she was a teenager. Now twenty-three years old, she and her fellow Naturals have taken over running the program that taught them everything they know. As a unit, they're responsible for identifying new Naturals--and solving particularly impossible cases...Categorized as:
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![Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot]()
Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries series, comes the very first adult installment, which follows Princess Mia and her Prince Charming as they plan their fairy tale wedding--but a few poisoned apples could turn this happily-ever-after into a royal nightmare... -
![The Avant-Guards: Down to the Wire (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #3) by Carly Usdin]()
The Avant-Guards: Down to the Wire (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #3) by Carly Usdin
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTHE FINAL SHOT. Everything’s happening - Liv & Charlie figuring out what it means to be Liv & Charlie, the final game of the season is here, creating the perfect fundraiser and everyone’s parents showed up to cheer them on during the most stressful time the team could imagine. It’s Just A Lot For Everyone To Deal With... -
![The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons]()
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOrca Monroe wants only one thing for her eighteenth birthday: to experience the Otherworld—the mysterious “mainland” across the sea that her father has forbidden her from visiting. Growing up in a lighthouse on a remote island, Orca has lived isolated from the world… until one day when she finds a cell phone washed up on the beach...Categorized as:
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![Collision by Carrie Leighton]()
Collision by Carrie Leighton
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThere is no rose without a thorn. There is no passion without torment.Vanessa Clark, a second-year college student, has a visceral love of books and rain and an unbreakable bond with her best friends. Marked by her parents' difficult divorce, she found comfort in Travis, apparently the good guy that all mothers—including hers—would like next to their daughter... -
![Collision by Carrie Leighton]()
Collision by Carrie Leighton
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThere is no rose without a thorn. There is no passion without torment.Vanessa Clark, a second-year college student, has a visceral love of books and rain and an unbreakable bond with her best friends. Marked by her parents' difficult divorce, she found comfort in Travis, apparently the good guy that all mothers—including hers—would like next to their daughter...
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