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Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
![Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe final round of the music festival tryout is about to begin, but that’s not the only source of tension in the band. Mafuyu, who’s been spending a lot of time at Ugetsu and Akihiko’s place, learns about the complicated history between the two and realizes that Haruki’s heartbreak is part of that romantic tangle... -
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![Here U Are by DJun, D君]()
Here U Are by DJun, D君
Opposites attract.Sophomore Yu Yang is a real treasure. He has a cheerful, easy-going, and emphatic personality. Seniors look up to him, and he knows how to stand up for himself. Freshman Lu Huan is moody and taciturn, haughty, and, at times, outright rude... -
![Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
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![Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
![Given, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 44 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
![Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz]()
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 82 ratingsDante can swim. Ari can't. Dante is articulate and self-assured. Ari has a hard time with words and suffers from self-doubt. Dante gets lost in poetry and art. Ari gets lost in thoughts of his older brother who is in prison. Dante is fair skinned. Ari's features are much darker... -
![Our Dining Table by Mita Ori]()
Our Dining Table by Mita Ori
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBoys’ Love Cooked To PerfectionEating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 9 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 9 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this warmhearted romantic comedy, a mistaken identity leads to a blossoming romance between two boys.Aoki has a crush on Hashimoto, the girl in the seat next to him in class. But he despairs when he borrows her eraser and sees she’s written the name of another boy—Ida—on it... -
![Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTHHikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight... -
![I Hear the Sunspot: Limit, Volume 3 by Yuki Fumino]()
I Hear the Sunspot: Limit, Volume 3 by Yuki Fumino
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsStunningly handsome Kohei Sugihara was outgoing and popular with the girls at school. But when a sudden illness left him with partial hearing loss, he grew quiet and reluctant to engage with others. At college, a chance encounter with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi Sagawa helped Kohei open up once more. And over time, the two began to develop feelings for each other...Categorized as:
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![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 8 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 8 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAfter Sasaki’s graduation, the clock ticks on while Sasaki and Miyano’s relationship slowly deepens bit by bit. They do all the little things couples do—eat lunch together, swap favorite books and music, quote BL lines…and just be there for each other... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 8 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 8 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. At the end of summer break, Aoki and Ida go watch a fireworks show... -
![Autoboyography by Christina Lauren]()
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren
Three years ago, Tanner Scott’s family relocated from California to Utah, a move that nudged the bisexual teen temporarily back into the closet. Now, with one semester of high school to go, and no obstacles between him and out-of-state college freedom, Tanner plans to coast through his remaining classes and clear out of Utah...Categorized as:
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![Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTHHikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 8 by Wataru Hinekure, Aruko]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 8 by Wataru Hinekure, Aruko
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. At the end of summer break, Aoki and Ida go watch a fireworks show... -
![Given, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to each other—always brings them back together again... -
![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
![I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness by Yuki Fumino]()
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness by Yuki Fumino
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsDue to the overwhelming success of I Hear the Sunspot, the sequel has finally arrived, I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness! How will this "more than friends, less than lovers" relationship evolve?--he can't hear . . . ?Because of a hearing disability Kohei is often alone. Taichi is outspoken and cheerful... -
![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 3 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 3 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLimit overload—confession imminent. After struggling with his feelings for his adorable kouhai Mya-chan for almost a year, Sasaki takes the plunge and admits how he really feels... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 6 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 6 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. In order to buy Ida a birthday present, Aoki started working part-time, but now it seems Ida doesn’t want Aoki to spend his hard-earned money on him... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 5 by Wataru Hinekure]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 5 by Wataru Hinekure
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAoki has a crush on Ida, a boy in his class. Aoki is on cloud nine to be dating Ida, but he’s in trouble when it comes to his grades... -
![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsNow that Given has an offer to record their debut album, each of the band’s members must decide whether to get serious about trying to go pro. Though Ritsuka doesn’t have a single doubt in his mind, Mafuyu isn’t ready to commit... -
![Junjo Romantica, Volume 04 by Shungiku Nakamura]()
Junjo Romantica, Volume 04 by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA heartfelt Boys' Love manga that follows the passionate affair between a novelist and his student... -
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![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 6 by Wataru Hinekure, Aruko]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 6 by Wataru Hinekure, Aruko
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. In order to buy Ida a birthday present, Aoki started working part-time, but now it seems Ida doesn’t want Aoki to spend his hard-earned money on him... -
![Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz]()
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same... -
![Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe touching Boys’ Love story that inspired a hit animated film, in an all-new translation for digital and print.Hikaru always thought his classmate Rihito was kind of a snob, until he stumbles across Rihito secretly practicing a song in an empty classroom. Hikaru agrees to become Rihito’s music tutor, and with each lesson the two boys grow closer... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 7 by Wataru Hinekure]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 7 by Wataru Hinekure
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. Aoki is shaken when he finds out Ida wants to attend college in Kyoto, so they decide to go to an overnight open-campus event together... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 7 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 7 by Wataru Hinekure, ひねくれ渡
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAoki is dating Ida, a boy in his class. Aoki is shaken when he finds out Ida wants to attend college in Kyoto, so they decide to go to an overnight open-campus event together... -
![Restart After Growing Hungry by Cocomi]()
Restart After Growing Hungry by Cocomi
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe touching Boys' Love romance that inspired a live-action film! (The sequel book to Restart After Coming Back Home.)Hot-headed Kozuka Mitsuomi left his home in the country to try to lead a sophisticated life in Tokyo. Unfortunately, at age 25, he returns home in disgrace, having been fired from his job... -
![Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 1: Dou kyu sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHikaru always thought his classmate Rihito was kind of a snob, until he stumbles across Rihito secretly practicing a song in an empty classroom. Hikaru agrees to become Rihito's music tutor, and with each lesson the two boys grow closer... -
![Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSHELTER FROM THE COLDThough Rihito’s always been a loner, lately he’s grown close to his classmate, Hikaru. The two of them have even fallen in love and tentatively started dating. But when Rihito’s mother ends up in the hospital, the stress of it all becomes too much for him... -
![A Charmed Christmas by Alison Cochrun]()
A Charmed Christmas by Alison Cochrun
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Charmed Christmas, a Charlie and Dev holiday short story... -
![Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, 中村明日美子]()
Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, 中村明日美子
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSHELTER FROM THE COLDThough Rihito’s always been a loner, lately he’s grown close to his classmate, Hikaru. The two of them have even fallen in love and tentatively started dating. But when Rihito’s mother ends up in the hospital, the stress of it all becomes too much for him... -
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![Love Stage!!, Vol. 2 by Eiki Eiki, Taishi Zaou]()
Love Stage!!, Vol. 2 by Eiki Eiki, Taishi Zaou
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsIzumi Sena is an average guy born into a family of famous celebrities. A college student and total otaku, he works hard every day with the goal of someday becoming a manga creator. But right now, he’s somehow found himself stuck doing a commercial with popular actor Ryoma Ichijo. To make matters worse, Ryoma makes the situation even more awkward by professing his undying love... -
![I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura]()
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsAs Hiroki comes home from school every day with new tales of friend Daigo's feats, Tomoko wonders about the future of her eldest's schoolboy crush... -
![The Haircut by Alice Oseman]()
The Haircut by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOnce again we spend some time with 25-year-old Charlie and 26-year-old Nick.. -
![Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan]()
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
New York Times bestselling author David Levithan tells the based-on-true-events story of Harry and Craig, two 17-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new Guinness World Record—all of which is narrated by a Greek Chorus of the generation of gay men lost to AIDS... -
![Fence #10 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad]()
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![I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3 by Okura]()
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3 by Okura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA doting mother and her two beloved sons, one of whom she thinks is probably gay, go about their daily lives in this hilarious and heartwarming LGBTQIA+-friendly family comedy!The warm and loving Aoyama house continues to run like clockwork... -
![Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating by Jiang Zi Bei, 酱子贝]()
Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating by Jiang Zi Bei, 酱子贝
The cousin that Jing Huan has been closest to since he was a child was labelled as “the other woman” in a certain popular online game: only after devoting herself did she know that the other party was a jerk with a girlfriend.After several days of being bullied online by people in the game, his cousin went abroad in a fit of anger and sorrow... -
![Given, Vol. 7 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 7 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLove of music unites the four members of the band Given: hotheaded guitarist Uenoyama, playboy drummer Akihiko, gentle bassist Haruki, and Mafuyu, a singer gifted with great talent and burdened by past tragedy. Their struggles and conflicts may drive them apart, but their bond to the music—and to one another—always brings them back together again... -
![I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino, 文乃ゆき]()
I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino, 文乃ゆき
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBecause of a hearing disability, Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus, so he learns to keep his distance. That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart... -
![Fence #11 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad]()
Fence #11 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIt all comes down to this—the final match that will determine who makes the team, and who gets left behind... -
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![Heartstopper - The mini-comics by Alice Oseman]()
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![Cherry Blossoms After Winter: Volume 1 by Bamwoo]()
Cherry Blossoms After Winter: Volume 1 by Bamwoo
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsDespite growing up together, these childhood friends have grown apart. The fan-favorite boys’ love manhwa turned K-drama comes to print for the first time.Seo Haebom was seven years old when his parents died in an accident. With nowhere else to go, he moves in with the family of his childhood friend Jo Taesung, who suddenly grows cold and distant, destroying their friendship... -
![Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman]()
Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsCall Me by Your Name is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between an adolescent boy and a summer guest at his parents' cliff-side mansion on the Italian Riviera. Unprepared for the consequences of their attraction, at first each feigns indifference... -
![I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 1 by Yuki Fumino]()
I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 1 by Yuki Fumino
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKohei Sugihara, college student with hearing loss, and Taichi Sagawa, his ever-optimistic former classmate, met in a chance encounter that ignited an undeniable spark that would eventually blossom into love. Now it’s spring and as Kohei nears graduation, his search for a job begins. Meanwhile, Taichi finds himself in charge of someone new at work... -
![The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars]()
The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars
A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender... -
![Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 1 by Shou Harusono]()
Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 1 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIt all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plotline—bad-boy senior meets adorably awkward underclassman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized…he’s in one himself...
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