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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 4 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsA SECRET EXPOSEDTchaiko has always been an enigma, but when he goes to visit his partner in the hospital, his story is finally revealed. Meanwhile, Saki’s biggest secret is thrust out in the open―despite her desperate attempts to keep it under wraps... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 2 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!The legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon” has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous—becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking.. -
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![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 3 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsAN UNEXPECTED VISITORWhen Tasuku attends a workshop organized by Cat Clutter, the last person he is expecting to see there shows up: his crush, Tsubaki! Is this the beginning of a dream come... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsHousework without honor or humanityHe was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon... -
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![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWill Kaguya and Miyuki find a way to see each other sooner rather than later over summer vacation? And is tweeting really an effective way to communicate with your crush? Then, Kaguya’s overprotective staff try to prevent her from going to the fireworks festival with the rest of the student council. Miyuki and Kaguya both try to find a way to enroll in the same elective class... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 17 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEven though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he’s been distant. When the class Christmas party inspires the bristly Chizu and even insecure Yano into taking the next step in their relationships, Sawako takes drastic action to finally reach Kazehaya... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 6 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 3 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe Immortal Dragon, once the fiercest member of the yakuza, is now a married man devoted to supporting his loving wife—as a househusband! But when the gangster-turned-homemaker needs to make some quick cash to buy her a present, he turns to the only skills he knows…and gets his first part-time job! The cozy yakuza comedy... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAll of Tatsu’s hustling and networking since leaving the yakuza has earned him an offer he can’t refuse—an invitation to run with the women’s association, the movers and shakers of his neighborhood. But before he can be initiated, the Immortal Dragon must prove to the board’s heavyweights that he truly can hack it as a homemaker... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIt’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband... -
![Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani]()
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 2 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHELP OR HINDRANCE?Tasuku is starting to feel at home at the drop-in center―just in time for him to help a younger student who also hangs out there. Misora Shuji likes to wear girls’ clothing but is unsure about their gender identity... -
![My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 2 by Wataru Hinekure]()
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 2 by Wataru Hinekure
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAoki has a crush on Ida, a boy in his class... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsKyoko 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 enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko’s broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice... -
![Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara]()
Maid-sama! , Vol. 9: Includes Vols. 17 & 18 by Hiro Fujiwara
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi... -
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![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTatsu is tasked with squeezing the locals for money owed to the association—the neighborhood association, that is... -
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Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare, Vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsA beautiful tale of coming-out and coming-of-age.Not only is high schooler Tasuku Kaname the new kid in town, he is also terrified that he has been outed as gay. Just as he’s contemplating doing the unthinkable, Tasuku meets a mysterious woman who leads him to a group of people dealing with problems not so different from his own... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 5: Includes vols. 13, 14 & 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
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The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 5 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsTatsu is ambushed by a yakuza with a beef, and there’s only one way to settle things—an epic rap battle! But this throwdown is only a warm-up for the buffet battle yet to come, because when you’re the Immortal Dragon, you don’t choose the househusband life, it chooses... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
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Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 12 by Mika Yamamori
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSuzume has moved to Tokyo and is living with her uncle. Suzume and Mamura enjoy some much-needed alone time in Okinawa. That is, until Suzume spots a guy who looks a lot like Mr. Shishio. Finally, the time has come for Suzume to confront her feelings once and for all... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 3: Includes vols. 7, 8 & 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 4: Includes vols. 10, 11 & 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 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... -
![Thieves by Lucie Bryon]()
Thieves by Lucie Bryon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsElla can’t seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a mysterious stranger’s mansion, and she sure as heck doesn’t know why she’s woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie’s nest of objects that aren’t her own... -
![Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 16 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂]()
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 16 by Karuho Shiina, 椎名軽穂
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWhile their friends’ romantic relationships deepen, Sawako feels Kazehaya pulling away... -
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![Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 11: Includes vols. 31, 32 & 33 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKyoko 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 enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who’s starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller... -
![The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus]()
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTold in two distinct and irresistible voices, Junauda Petrus’s bold and lyrical debut is the story of two black girls from very different backgrounds finding love and happiness in a world that seems determined to deny them both.Trinidad... -
![Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka]()
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 2 by Aka Akasaka
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTwo high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 10: Includes vols. 28, 29 & 30 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.62 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... -
![Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 4 by Ayuko Hatta]()
Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 4 by Ayuko Hatta
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?It’s winter, the season for lovebirds, and Yagyu and Satomi’s Christmas date is approaching... -
![Skip Beat! , Vol. 9: Includes vols. 25, 26 & 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura]()
Skip Beat! , Vol. 9: Includes vols. 25, 26 & 27 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol... -
![Proud by Juno Dawson]()
Proud by Juno Dawson
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsVISIONARY HONOURS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020Celebrate the fifth anniversary of PROUD in this dazzling new edition of the anthology, featuring a brand-new story and artwork.A stirring, bold and moving anthology of stories and poetry by top LGBTQ+ YA authors and new talent, giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride... -
![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... -
![Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 3 by Ayuko Hatta]()
Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 3 by Ayuko Hatta
After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her... -
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![My Love Story!!, Vol. 5 by Kazune Kawahara]()
My Love Story!!, Vol. 5 by Kazune Kawahara
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTakeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate... -
![When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson]()
When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAn explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment The Fall siblings live in hot Northern California wine country, where the sun pours out of the sky, and the devil winds blow so hard they whip the sense right out of your head. Years ago, the Fall kids’ father mysteriously disappeared, cracking the family into pieces... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 14 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 14 by Emura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?It's finally graduation time! Having... -
![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... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 9 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 9 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Family ties deepen when Makoto's sister Akane... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 13 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 13 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Graduation is only months away, and keeping... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 6 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 6 by Emura
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's doting sister Tsubaki finds out that... -
![Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen, Bahija Lovejoy]()
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen, Bahija Lovejoy
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different. Buran cannot—Buran will not—sit quietly at home and wait to be married to the man her father chooses. Determined to use her skills and earn a fortune, she instead disguises herself as a boy and travels by camel caravan to a distant city. There, she maintains her masculine disguise and establishes a successful business... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 7 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 7 by Emura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto has a fever, and his closest friends'... -
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![The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8 by Kousuke Oono]()
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8 by Kousuke Oono
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe cozy yakuza comedy continues as everyone’s favorite househusband finds himself in even more crazy high jinks. Between a donut showdown and a new lady cop on the beat, Tatsu may have finally met his match! It’s just another day for the Immortal Dragon... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 8 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 8 by Emura
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's father is trying to force Akane into... -
![W Juliet, Vol. 11 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Vol. 11 by Emura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?Makoto's 18th birthday is just around the... -
![Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby]()
Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I spent my life dreaming of being invited to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Turns out irl it has the vibe of a Dark Kermit gif. I just want to stay in the closet kissing my hot girlfriend.”Despite the chaos and me being a dumpster fire, things turned out okay last time. We beat the villain, and I'm part of a superteam... -
![The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 2 by Nanako Tsujimura, Utako Yukihiro]()
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 2 by Nanako Tsujimura, Utako Yukihiro
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime--and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)!When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert... -
![W Juliet, Volume 12 by Emura]()
W Juliet, Volume 12 by Emura
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMakoto Amano wants to become an actor, but his stern father has decreed that the only way Makoto can pursue his dream is to spend the last two years of high school as a girl! He quickly makes friends with popular tomboy Ito Miura, another drama enthusiast at this new high school and the only student to find out his secret--but are they more than pals?It's time for the Cultural Festival--an event...
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