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Nana, Vol. 21 by Ai Yazawa
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 30 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: 4.52 of 5 stars · 28 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. 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. Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can’t let go…... -
![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... -
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![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: 4.38 of 5 stars · 30 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. It will be available to the public near the end of 2017 or early 2018.Categorized as:
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![The Phoenix by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Phoenix by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 23 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 Dauntless by Jillian Dodd]()
The Dauntless by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 26 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 Echelon by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Echelon by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 23 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... -
![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 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... -
![Faster than a Kiss T01 by Meca Tanaka]()
Faster than a Kiss T01 by Meca Tanaka
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsLosing their parents, Fumiko and her brother hop from one relative to another. Getting tired of all those movings, she finally decides to quit school and work to support her brother on her own. As they sat on a park bench, her teacher appears in front of her and agrees to her demanding of marrying and supporting both her and her brother! ! Is he serious or just playing around. .. !?Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Giant Days, Vol. 8 (Giant Days (Single Issues) #29-32) by John Allison, Whitney Cogar]()
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... -
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![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. -
![Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords]()
Freaking Romance, Vol. 2 by Snailords
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
![The Valiant by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop]()
The Valiant by Jillian Dodd, Hayden Bishop
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 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. -
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Damnation by Carrie Leighton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThere is no light without shadow. There is no love without pain. Loving each other has never been easy for Thomas Collins and Vanessa Clark. Their love is fueled by passionate nights and fierce jealousy, romantic sparks and seemingly insurmountable misunderstandings. After nearly losing each other, their relationship finally appears to be growing in the right direction...Categorized as:
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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... -
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The Boy Next Story by Tiffany Schmidt
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 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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![And They Lived . . . by Steven Salvatore]()
And They Lived . . . by Steven Salvatore
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![A Royal Arrangement by Amanda Schimmoeller]()
A Royal Arrangement by Amanda Schimmoeller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA king forced to take a new bride. A princess determined to win him over. Princess Rosalie is a hopeless romantic who believes in happily-ever-afters. When she discovers her country is nearing financial devastation, her parents deliver news that will change her life forever—they have secured an arranged marriage for her to King Colin of Edgemont... -
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![How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2 by Tamifull]()
How Do We Relationship?, Vol. 2 by Tamifull
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 22 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... -
![Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren]()
Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsHolland Delviss wants to be known for her talent as a hockey player, not a hockey player who happens to be a girl. But when her school team is selected to be featured and televised as part of HockeyFest, her status as the only girl on the boys’ team makes her the lead story... -
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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... -
![Fated by Cosette Verga]()
Fated by Cosette Verga
Book One of the Fated Series. Fate stole his memory. Fate shattered her world. But fate’s cruelest trick is still to come. Twenty-year-old Areya wakes in a jail cell with her mother’s blood on her hands—and no memory of how it got there. Then he arrives. Ash is a shadow made flesh. A weapon without a past, bound by a curse that erased every trace of who he once was... -
![Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig]()
Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig
In Teach the Torches to Burn, a breathlessly romantic remix of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and seventh book in the Remixed Classics series, a queer teen boy discovers first love amid a bloody, centuries-old feud. Verona, Italy. Seventeen-year-old aspiring artist Romeo dreams of a quiet life with someone who loves him just as he is...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![Family Ties by Stephie Walls]()
Family Ties by Stephie Walls
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith a history like ours, the meaning of the word family tended to tangle into something unrecognizable. DNA and bloodlines didn’t tie us together, and neither did our last names. Various shades of grey blurred the branches of our twisted family tree. I wasn’t her brother. They weren’t my parents. Not that it mattered…. She was off limits. Portia was my friend. Then my foster sister... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![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. And just when he thinks he’s accepted that Ruka only has eyes for Goda, he finds out she’s agreed to an arranged marriage after college! -
![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... -
![Sweet Nothing: A Novel by Jamie McGuire]()
Sweet Nothing: A Novel by Jamie McGuire
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt is enough to break any watching what could have been my future slip away before it was ever in my grasp. The possibility of losing someone I loved before she was even mine is something I never would have imagined. Certainly nothing I'd ever wish on anyone. I go to her every day and wait. Wait for the impossible, for a sign, for her to look at me. . -
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Ready or Not by Andi Porretta
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAn anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation in this luminous coming-of-age graphic novel with the feel-good vibes of Booksmart and Morgan Matson’s Since You’ve Been Gone. With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to what’s next...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...Categorized as:
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![Love Scene, Take Two by Alex Evansley]()
Love Scene, Take Two by Alex Evansley
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDebut author Alex Evansley delivers a sweet summer romance in this inventive novel about a young heartthrob and teen author falling in love. Teddy Sharpe is kind of famous. He might actually be on his way to being really famous, especially if he'd nailed an audition for the lead role in the movie adaption of the newest bestselling young adult book series... -
![Damsel Distressed by Kelsey Macke]()
Damsel Distressed by Kelsey Macke
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHot girls get the fairy tales. No one cares about the stepsisters' story. Those girls don't get a sweet little ending; they get a lifetime of longing. Imogen Keegen has never had a happily ever after–in fact, she doesn’t think they are possible. Ever since her mother’s death seven years ago, Imogen has pulled herself in and out of therapy, struggled with an “emotionally disturbed” special ed... -
![Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose]()
Caught in a Bad Fauxmance by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
![Lucky Penny by Ananth Hirsh, Julia Hagerty]()
Lucky Penny by Ananth Hirsh, Julia Hagerty
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings"I LOVE IT! Penny is a human disaster after my own heart! " — ND Stevenson, bestselling author of Nimona. If Penny Brighton didn't have bad luck, she'd have no luck at all. She lost her job and apartment on the same day, and with no other options, she started crashing at her best friend Helen’s storage unit... -
![My Boyfriend Is a Bear by Pamela Ribon, Saida Temofonte]()
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. Can true love conquer all?Categorized as:
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![Courted by Jennifer Chance]()
Courted by Jennifer Chance
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"An awesomely fun, modern day fairy tale! " - Lori Foster, NYT bestselling author. Aspiring concert violist Emmaline Aurora Grace Andrews is torn between her love of family and her love of music. A year ago, she deferred entering a prestigious graduate program to help her parents recover from a devastating accident. Now the deferment is expiring, but her parents still need her... -
![The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by Melissa Keil]()
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... -
![Spy Girl by Jillian Dodd]()
Spy Girl by Jillian Dodd
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsCan one girl save the world? From USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the first 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...Categorized as:
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Enchantress by James Maxwell
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsElla and her brother, Miro, are orphans, their parents killed long ago in the ongoing struggle against the mad Emperor. From the day Ella witnesses an enchanter using his talents to save Miro from drowning, she knows what she wants to be. But the elite Academy of Enchanters expects tuition fees and knowledge. Determined, Ella sells flowers and studies every book she can... -
![I Hate You, I Love You by Bailey B.]()
I Hate You, I Love You by Bailey B.
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLogan. She’s beautiful. Fierce. Nothing at all like the girl I used to know, which is absolutely terrifying because Danika Winters is the only person outside of that room who knows the truth. She could ruin me, and I’m not talking about my reputation. I couldn’t give two shits about what the kids at St. A’s think. I’m talking major, life altering, jail time ruined... -
![Fractured by Dani Atkins]()
Fractured by Dani Atkins
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsRachel’s life is perfect. A handsome boyfriend, great friends and the prospect of starting at university in a few weeks means she’s never been happier. But in a single heartbeat her world falls apart forever. Five years later, Rachel is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy that changed everything...Categorized as:
new adult contemporary young adult mystery fantasy christmas length-medium audiobook
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