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Given, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Kizu
Love 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... -
![Heartstopper #1-4 Box Set by Alice Oseman]()
Heartstopper #1-4 Box Set by Alice Oseman
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A four-book box set of Alice Oseman's New York Times bestselling Heartstopper series. Each paperback volume features beautiful two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning...Categorized as:
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![The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 3 by Sumiko Arai, Brandon Bovia]()
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 3 by Sumiko Arai, Brandon Bovia
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWith Aya’s encouragement and inspiration from a music festival they attend together, Mitsuki begins to pursue her passion for music in earnest! But when a certain video of her singing goes viral on social media, Mitsuki ends up becoming somewhat of a celebrity at school—and her newfound fame brings difficulties for both her and Aya. .. -
![The Cadence of Part-time Poets by Motswolo]()
The Cadence of Part-time Poets by Motswolo
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 20 ratings“They’re… chaos,” Remus said firmly. “And chaos is—”. “Rock and roll. ”. He looked at Sirius sharply, and for once, matched his grin. “Yeah. ”. “Maybe that’s my excuse then,” Sirius said. “I cause a bit of chaos now, and maybe one day, it’ll turn into rock and roll. ”... -
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![Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu]()
Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu
I'm a junior on the Samwell men's hockey team now, and not only do I have new teammates and new responsibilities and new pies to bake. .. I've got a new beau. (. Remember me. ) Believe me: Dating a professional hockey player wasn't anything I expected to do in college. My parents don't know; my teammates have no clue. .. And Jack and I aren't sure that we want to keep it a secret. -
![Our Dining Table by Mita Ori]()
Our Dining Table by Mita Ori
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsBoys’ Love Cooked To Perfection. Eating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking. All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane—two brothers, many years apart in age—who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! It’s not long before Yutaka finds himself falling hard for the meals they share together—and falling in love! -
![Young & Beautiful by Velvetoscar]()
Young & Beautiful by Velvetoscar
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsLouis, con suo orrore, frequenta un'università elitaria in cui il nome Zayn Malik significa qualcosa, Niall Horan non smette mai di parlare, ci sono pianoforti ovunque, e Harry Styles, unico figlio maschio di un ex rocker tossicodipendente e clinicamente pazzo, ha un sorriso perfetto e gli occhi vuoti. -
![Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 3 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.48 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 one another—always brings them back together again... -
![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: 4.55 of 5 stars · 30 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... -
![Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 2 by Shou Harusono, Winster]()
Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 2 by Shou Harusono, Winster
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsOkay, so his first attempt didn’t work. Hirano somehow managed to turn Kagi’s attempt at a confession into nothing. If it was intentional, then does that mean he. .. doesn’t like Kagi back? Indulging him at every turn, treating him differently than anyone else—it’s not possible that Hirano sees him as just a friend. Is it? -
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Fence, Vol. 6: Redemption by C.S. Pacat
A mysterious new fencer arrives at Halverton in the newest chapter of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic, perfect for fans of Heartstopper. THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESET… EN GARDE! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing, with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series...Categorized as:
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![Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsTHE CURTAINS RISE…. The student council play has finally begun! Who will Touko’s character choose to be at the end? And how will Touko herself feel when the play is over and her dearest wish has been realized? -
![She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki]()
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsKasuga and Nomoto promised to spend their Christmas and New Year’s together. Now, they find themselves learning more about each other’s families through the food sent by Nomoto’s mother. Cute character bento, salmon and rice, stollen, fruit sandwiches, roast beef…Nomoto and Kasuga warm up to each other over a cheerful holiday season. -
![Blue Flag, Vol. 6 by Kaito]()
Blue Flag, Vol. 6 by Kaito
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsLove is already hard enough, but it becomes an unnavigable maze for unassuming high school student Taichi Ichinose and his shy classmate Futaba Kuze when they begin to fall for each other after their same-sex best friends have already fallen for them. The culture festival begins, and Toma and Taichi talk about their futures, but it ends with the two not quite seeing eye to eye... -
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![She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki, Philip Christie]()
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki, Philip Christie
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAs Nomoto comes to terms with her feelings, Kasuga worries over her relationship with her family. Meanwhile, Nagumo moves in next door and Nomoto reunites with an old follower named Yako, widening their social circle as tensions grow. -
![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.47 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 one another—always brings them back together again... -
![Heartstopper Series Volume 1-3 by Alice Oseman]()
Heartstopper Series Volume 1-3 by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPlease Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:. Heartstopper Series Volume 1-3 Books Set By Alice Oseman:. Heartstopper Volume Three:. Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum... -
![Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura, Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH. Hikaru 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. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates? -
![Given, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ]()
Given, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Kizu, キヅナツキ
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 37 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... -
![Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTHE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH. Hikaru 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. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates? -
![Given, Vol. 9 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 9 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
![Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE CURTAINS RISE…. The student council play has finally begun! Who will Touko’s character choose to be at the end? And how will Touko herself feel when the play is over and her dearest wish has been realized? -
![Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 4 by Shou Harusono]()
Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 4 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTen seconds a day. That’s how long Hirano agreed to let Kagiura do the touchy-feely thing he insisted on. Hirano’s not sure it’s really doing anything, but whatever floats his boat, right? In any case, between all of Kagiura’s grumbling and Hirano’s friends’ reactions, Hirano is left pondering―what exactly counts as doting on his roommate. .. ? -
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Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 3 by Shou Harusono
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIt just might work out if I try hard enough. .. At least, that’s what Kagiura keeps telling himself as he works himself to the bone studying for his final exams. After all, that’s the only way to protect his dorm life with his dear upperclassman. But although Hirano agreed to another year of their roomshare, does he really understand what it means to live with the person who’s crushing on him. . -
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![Skip and Loafer Vol. 9 by Misaki Takamatsu, 高松美咲]()
Skip and Loafer Vol. 9 by Misaki Takamatsu, 高松美咲
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIt's the second-years' last shot at a proper summer vacation before third-year responsibilities kick in, and what better way to spend it than by living it up in the country? Mitsumi and the gang are Ikajima-bound, and chilling with Mitsumi's family might be just what it takes to bring hidden feelings to light! -
![Blue Flag, Vol. 5 by Kaito]()
Blue Flag, Vol. 5 by Kaito
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsAn unexpected love quadrangle with a dash of unrequited love as two classmates, a boy and a girl, begin to fall for each other when each of their best friends have already fallen for them. It’s the last year of high school, and love is in the air. Romantic feelings that have been building up over years of friendship come to light... -
![Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake]()
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWhen a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing... -
![Blue Flag, Vol. 8 by Kaito]()
Blue Flag, Vol. 8 by Kaito
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsLove is already hard enough, but it becomes an unnavigable maze for unassuming high school student Taichi Ichinose and his shy classmate Futaba Kuze when they begin to fall for each other after their same-sex best friends have already fallen for them. Toma and Futaba have their first sit-down talk after the big fight at school... -
![Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 3 by Izumi Tsubaki]()
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 3 by Izumi Tsubaki
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratings(Volume 1)To the eyes of classmate Chiyo Sakura, high school student Umetarou Nozaki--brawny of build and brusque of tongue--is a dreamboat! When Chiyo finally works up the courage to tell Nozaki how she feels about him, she knows rejection is on the table. . -
![Restart After Growing Hungry by Cocomi]()
Restart After Growing Hungry by Cocomi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 25 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... -
![Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu]()
Given, Vol. 6 by Natsuki Kizu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 33 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... -
![Check, Please!: Year Four by Ngozi Ukazu]()
Check, Please!: Year Four by Ngozi Ukazu
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![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 COLD. Though 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. Hikaru wants to be there for Rihito, but can Rihito learn to open his heart and rely on another person? -
![Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura]()
Classmates Vol. 2: Sotsu gyo sei by Asumiko Nakamura
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSHELTER FROM THE COLD. Though 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. Hikaru wants to be there for Rihito, but can Rihito learn to open his heart and rely on another person? -
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![The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe]()
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe
High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue—until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken. .. for Nora... -
![Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui]()
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMORE THAN FRIENDS. The distance between Hinako and Asahi is closing! What started as a typical coworker relationship has blossomed into friendship. But now, Hinako has started to wonder if her feelings for Asahi go even deeper. Could this be love? ! -
![Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe script for the student council play is finally finished! To make sure it is a success, the council holds a practice camp during summer vacation. Touko, Sayaka, and Yuu soon find themselves faced with sleeping together in the same room. Whatever happens at camp, it promises to be three days of super-charged emotions! -
![Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 3 by Eku Takeshima]()
Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 3 by Eku Takeshima
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter Aki confesses that she is in love with Yori, Himari suddenly has a deadline to figure out how she feels about her senpai. Maybe her new friend Momoka can help? The more time Himari spends with Momoka at the cooking club, though, the more nervous Yori seems to get. Yori has new obligations of her own, too, now that she has to practice with the band... -
![The Boy Who Steals Houses by C.G. Drews]()
The Boy Who Steals Houses by C.G. Drews
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsCan two broken boys find their perfect home? Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he's ever known. Now Sam's trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he's caught out when a family returns home... -
![Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe script for the student council play is finally finished! To make sure it is a success, the council holds a practice camp during summer vacation. Touko, Sayaka, and Yuu soon find themselves faced with sleeping together in the same room. Whatever happens at camp, it promises to be three days of super-charged emotions! -
![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... -
![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. .. plus Daisy! -
![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 1 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #1) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 1 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #1) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald]()
Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA striking debut exploring the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. This coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught childhood is not without hope. Neither Finlay or Banjo can remember the last time they had a hug. Against all odds, 18-year-old Finlay has begun his nursing degree at Glasgow University... -
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![放学等我 Wait For Me After School by Jiang Zi Bei]()
放学等我 Wait For Me After School by Jiang Zi Bei
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratings喻繁看班里那位新来的转班生非常不爽。. 对方朝他看了一眼。. 喻繁：他在找我约架。. 第二眼。. 喻繁：他问我是不是怂了。. 第三眼。. 转班生依旧顶着那张面无表情的冰山脸，递给他一封信：“喻同学。”. 喻繁心想学霸就是臭讲究，打架还递挑战信，抡起衣袖站起身。. “请你收下我的情书。”. 喻同学敦地一下坐回去了。. -
![Fence #10 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad]()
Fence #10 by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
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![Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa]()
Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa
Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves "Paradise Kiss". Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire... -
![Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad]()
Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad
The GLAAD Award nominated series Fence returns as a graphic novel series as best-selling novelist C. S...Categorized as:
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![The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 2 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #2) by Shungiku Nakamura]()
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 2 (世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #2) by Shungiku Nakamura
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame... -
![Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 5 by Akiko Higashimura]()
Princess Jellyfish, Vol. 5 by Akiko Higashimura
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTHE BUSINESS OF LOVE With the help of Amars and their savvy new ally Nisha, Tsukimi’s jellyfish designs are slowly taking shape as a real clothing line...
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