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The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Vol. 7 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
MAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD? Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 8 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
THE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED? ! Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time... -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 12 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. .. and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! Having solved the curse of the late emperor, things are back to usual for Maomao at the Jade Palace... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 11 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
JINSHI'S PAST AND PARENTAGE AT LAST COME TO LIGHT? ! Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting herself with aplomb... -
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 8 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTHE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED? ! Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 4 by Natsu Hyuuga
Though her main duty is still looking after Consort Gyokuyou, Maomao finds time to help her friends and acquaintances in the rear palace, including Xiaolan, who will need a job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu, who’s convinced she’s seen a ghost! When complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, however, Maomao knows she’s not skilled enough to handle a situation that could... -
The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 10 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMAOMAO PUTS ON A SHOW FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION! When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling, they spin a fantastical tale about a courtesan who once captured the imagination of their family patriarch... -
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 7 by Nekokurage, ねこクラゲ
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsMAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD? Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 2 by Natsu Hyuuga
Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court—as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn’t necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least of her problems... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 4 by Whale, Milcha
Raeliana has been summoned by Noah’s half-brother, King Siathrich. .. But is it an invitation to tea, or an invitation to captivity? ! Siathrich, knowing her and Noah’s engagement is fake, makes Raeliana an unexpected offer. .. And with the end of her betrothal in sight, will Raeliana have to enter into a marriage of convenience with someone else. .. ?!Categorized as:
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The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 9 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. .. and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 3 by Natsu Hyuuga
Maomao must help keep Consort Gyokuyou safe during her pregnancy. An imperial consort being with child is supposed to be a matter of the utmost secrecy, but this is the rear palace, where maneuvering and backstabbing are as commonplace as banter and tea parties. Threats seem to lurk around every corner—but it’s not just the rear palace keeping busy... -
The Selection Series 1-5 Book Set by Kiera Cass
Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals. .. And only one will claim Prince Maxon's heart. THE SELECTION is the epic no. 1 New York Times bestselling series. Now available in a five-book boxed set. THE SELECTION is the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky... -
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 14 by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. . -
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The Apothecary Diaries 09 (The Apothecary Diaries (Nekokurage) #9) by Nekokurage, Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster. . -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 9 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMaomao has effectively become Jinshi’s personal physician, but she’s just a simple apothecary. If she’s going to give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. When she turns to her father for help, he says he’ll only teach her if she can pass a test he sets for her... -
Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 05 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIsurugi Raijûta, a truly old-school swordsman, comes to Kenshin and requests his aid in reforming the state of swordsmanship schools, or kenjutsu dojo, in Japan. Although Kenshin is intrigued by Raijûta's ideals (chiefly, that there is a need for a nation-wide, unifying school), Raijûta's plan to "weed out" the schools he deems unfit is not in accordance with Kenshin's deepest-held beliefs... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 12 by Natsu Hyuuga, Kevin Steinbach
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe tumultuous political events of recent days have left I-sei Province looking for leadership, but there are obstacles everywhere they turn. Gyokuen’s sons refuse to rule, while Gyoku-ou’s oldest child is unpredictable and violent... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 5 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe political situation at court has changed: the birth of Gyokuyou’s son has seen her elevated to the status of Empress, and meanwhile Jinshi is no longer able to continue his pretense at the rear palace. Although all seems peaceful after the destruction of the Shi clan, threats continue to loom—not least a potential plague of insects—and Maomao, as ever, somehow finds herself caught up in them... -
Girl Genius Volume 2: Agatha Heterodyne & The Airship City by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThis collection reprints issues four through six of Phil & Kaja Foglio's gaslamp fantasy series plus an additional story -- all in a large art-book format. -
Agatha Heterodyne and the Airship City by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn a time when the Industrial Revolution has become an all-out war, Mad Science rules the World. .. with mixed success. At Transylvania Polygnostic University, Agatha Clay was a student with trouble concentrating and rotten luck. Dedicated to her studies but unable to build anything that actually "worked," she seemed destined for a lackluster career as a minor lab assistant... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 8 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe whole capital seems to have gone Go-crazy when Lakan publishes a book about his games. He’s got even bigger plans, holding a Go tournament that’s open to all—and rumor has it that if anyone can topple the strategist himself, he’ll grant them any single request they might ask. Jinshi sees an opportunity... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 11 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI-sei Province is still reeling in the aftermath of the insect plague. Jinshi resolves to do everything in his power to help the people of this land—but how far does his power really go in the western capital? And will he regret his efforts when all the credit seems to go to Gyoku-ou? The local lord seems to have an agenda of his own, but Jinshi still doesn’t know what it might be... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 6 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe events in the western capital threaten to shake not only the political order, but Maomao’s personal relationships as well, and she departs the city uncertain what her future holds. A detour on the way home, however, gives her an unexpected insight into her own family. Meanwhile, Consort Lishu finds herself at the center of an ugly scandal... -
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Thick as Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner
Deep within the palace of the Mede emperor, in an alcove off the main room of his master’s apartments, Kamet minds his master’s business and his own. Carefully keeping the accounts, and his own counsel, Kamet has accumulated a few possessions, a little money stored in the household’s cashbox, and a significant amount of personal power. As a slave, his fate is tied to his master’s... -
The Apothecary Diaries : Volume 7 by Natsu Hyuuga
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMaomao attempts the court service exam once more, winning herself a position as an assistant in one of the medical offices. That’s only the beginning of her troubles, though, as a new consort enters the rear palace and brings new riddles with her... -
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 9 by Whale
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTowards the face of Beatrice, who has tampered with the destinies of others, Raeliana takes aim without hesitation! Raeliana and Noah, who have together changed countless things determined by fate. The choice offered to them by the goddess is. .. ? "I will come to find you. " This Limited Edition Set Includes…. -
Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore
New York City, 1922. Nicolás Caraveo, a 17-year-old transgender boy from Minnesota, has no interest in the city’s glamor. Going to New York is all about establishing himself as a young professional, which could set up his future—and his life as a man—and benefit his family... -
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Volume 2 by Hong Heesu
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDesperate times call for desperate measures. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. Juvelian, infamous daughter of the legendary Duke Floyen, must rebuild her reputation if she is going to survive the events that led to the end of her previous life... -
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 3 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. Sumi begins to regret running away with Nozomu and wonders if she loves him after all. Nozomu's love for her, however, is bordering on becoming an unhealthy obsession. When things heat up and Sumi's life is in danger, will Soichiro come to her rescue? -
Tearmoon Empire: Volume 5 (Tearmoon Empire (Light Novel) #5) by Nozomu Mochitsuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMia’s summer cruise has turned into a full-blown adventure! Stranded on a deserted island sans boat and supplies, she and her friends need to figure out how to survive. Well, she and most of her friends, because Esmeralda has gone missing! The group decides to split up to look for her, and Mia gets paired up with Abel... -
Tearmoon Empire: Volume 4 (Tearmoon Empire (Light Novel) #4) by Nozomu Mochitsuki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMia just can’t get a break! She ran for student president, won the election, and bent the arc of history away from the calamitous developments Bel foretold. You’d think saving the future would be enough to earn her some rest, but all she got for her troubles was an urgent letter from Ludwig requesting her immediate return to the empire... -
Finding Camellia, Vol. 4 (참아주세요, 대공 (Comic) #4) by Manta Comics, Jin So-ye
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDespite being injured, Camellius makes it back to the manor safe and sound, much to everyone’s relief. His return is soon followed by Keiran’s arrival in the capital—welcome news, even if it means the Marchioness Bale is with him. Meanwhile, Lord Claude has begun to realize the extent of his feelings for Camellius, and he and Prince Ian continue to cross swords every time they meet... -
Marshmallow Skye by Cathy Cassidy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSKYE and SUMMER TANBERRY are identical twins, and SKYE loves her sister Summer more than anyone else in the world. They do everything together, but lately Skye's been feeling like second-best - it's the story of her life. And when her friend Alfie confesses he's fallen not for her, but for Summer, it hurts... -
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Stepping on Roses, Vol. 6 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+ Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she... -
The Traitor's Kingdom by Erin Beaty
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsUnlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy. A new queen under threat. An ambassador with a desperate scheme. Two kingdoms with everything to lose. Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost... -
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 7 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+... -
Truly Devious 3-Book Box Set: Truly Devious, Vanishing Stair, and Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious trilogy is a hilarious and inspiring whodunit that weaves together the story of a cold case from 1936 and the story of teen sleuth Stevie Bell in the present. The Truly Devious box set includes all three paperbacks in the series and is perfect for gift-giving and binge reading... -
The Man or the Monster by Aamna Qureshi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe made her decision. Now she has to live with it. Durkhanai Miangul sealed her lover’s fate when she sent him through a door where either a lady or a lion awaited him. But her decision was only the beginning of her troubles. Durkhanai worries that she might not be the queen her people need or deserve when conflict threatens her kingdom... -
Layli and Majnun by Nizami Ganjavi
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Persian epic that inspired Eric Clapton's unforgettable love song "Layla" and that Lord Byron called "the Romeo and Juliet of the East," in a masterly new translation. A Penguin Classic. Called "the Romeo and Juliet of the East" by Lord Byron, Layli and Majnun is a classic tale of forbidden love that gained widespread popularity following its depiction in this twelfth-century narrative poem... -
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 2 by ATAKA, Sou Inaida
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect...Categorized as:
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Nina the Starry Bride, Vol. 1 by Rikachi
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess. .. specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. . -
The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel
Set in the challenging terrain of Ice Age Europe that millions of Jean Auel’s readers have come to treasure, The Mammoth Hunters is an epic novel of love, knowledge, jealousy, and hard choices—a novel certain to garner Jean Auel even greater acclaim as a master storyteller of the dawn of humanit y...Categorized as:
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Spice and Wolf, Vol. 7: Side Colors by Isuna Hasekura
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn a break from Lawrence and Holo's ongoing adventures, author Isuna Hasekura presents "Side Colors," a series of short vignettes focusing on the fans' favorite characters. -
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Cinderella's Shoes by Shonna Slayton
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome things stepsisters never forget. Now that Cinderella’s dress has been safely hidden away, Kate Allen sets her sights on finding the magical glass slippers. The Kolodenkos claim Cinderella’s shoes have been lost to the family, but Kate is convinced she knows where they are. Or at least, who might know where they are... -
Goong Vol. 9: The Royal Palace by So Hee Park
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWaging war from the shadows, Yul and his mother, the Daebi, continue to turn the screws on Korea's royals - and the first casualties in their sights are Crown Prince Shin and Chae-Kyung! Convinced by Yul that an upcoming television interview will be her last chance to talk divorce, Chae-Kyung is distracted from the larger picture by her feelings for her husband and the thought of freedom from... -
The Lady or the Lion by Aamna Qureshi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRetells “The Lady or the Tiger? ” against a Pakistan-inspired world of forbidden love and court intrigues. Once there was a princess forced to choose a fate for her lover - to a future in the arms of a beautiful lady, or to death in the mouth of a lion? But what came first was the fate she would choose for herself...Categorized as:
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악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 5 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 5] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #5) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings〈SYSTEM〉 게임이 종료됩니다. 엔딩을 맞이해 게임이 종료되자 시스템 창이 사라졌다. 이제 진짜 ‘페넬로페’가 된 그녀는 칼리스토의 곁에 머물기로 한다. “내 눈에 흙이 들어가도 당신이랑 결혼 안 해! ”. 하지만 칼리스토의 일방적인 청혼은 결국 페넬로페를 분노하게 만들고. 그러는 사이, 다시 진실의 거울 속으로 들어간 페넬로페는 뜻밖의 인물을 마주한다. “너 혹시…… 이본 에카르트? ”. 거울 안에 갇혀 있던 뷘터도 구출해 돌아오지만,. 그녀를 기다리는 건 싸늘한 칼리스토뿐. 두 사람의 관계는 점점 극으로 치닫고 마는데……. “늘 두려워. 널 여기 주저앉힌 나를, 네가 원망할까 봐. ”. “여기 남은 건 제 선택이지, 전하가 주저앉힌 게 아니에요. ”. 배드 엔딩을 피한 악역의 진짜 결말은? ! -
Finding Camellia, Vol. 3 (참아주세요, 대공 (Comic) #3) by Manta Comics, Jin So-ye
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt last, Camellia has come to Louvre in search of her mother, but just as she turns the corner to her old home, she runs into none other than Duke Ihar! Though she successfully escapes before the young duke can blow her cover, she returns to her accommodations only to be met with his ever-watchful gaze... -
Rosie of Triblue by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere was once a prince who fell in love with a gypsy. It didn't end well. .. Rosalina knew there would be a day when Irving stepped back into her life. A year and a half after she and the prince parted ways, that's exactly what he does. Now, dragged along on a sea journey to find Marigold, Rosie must sort out her feelings...Categorized as:
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