January 31, 2010
by Joy
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[“What I’m Reading” posts are not intended to be formal reviews and generally contain spoilers for the book under discussion after the jump. Readers beware!] A few days ago I finally sat down with volume 13 of Ouran High School … Continue reading
January 28, 2010
by Joy
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Over on Twitter today, Sean Gaffney (@Toukochan) of A Case Suitable for Treatment observed that many shōjo series have the situation “heroine hated by all female classmates, has male friends.” In response, I remarked that I have limited patience for … Continue reading
January 27, 2010
by Joy
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The Lapis Lazuli Crown, vol. 1 Story and art by Natsuna Kawase Translation and adaptation by Sheldon Drzka CMX Manga, 2009 Original Japanese edition: Hakusensha, 2004 ISBN-13: 978-1401221201 Paperback $9.99 Like many people in the kingdom of Savarin, Miel has … Continue reading
January 18, 2010
by Joy
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Land of the Blindfolded, vol. 1-9 Story and art by Sakura Tsukuba CMX, 2004-2006 Original Japanese editions: Hakusensha, 2000-2004 Paperback $9.99 ISBN-13: 978-1401205249 (vol. 1) ISBN-13: 978-1401205256 (vol. 2) ISBN-13: 978-1401205263 (vol. 3) ISBN-13: 978-1401205270 (vol. 4) ISBN-13: 978-1401205287 (vol. … Continue reading
January 6, 2010
by Joy
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To say I am fond of Yotsuba&! is a bit of an understatement. When a new volume of Yotsuba&! reaches my hands, I tend to drop everything else I am reading and immediately dive into Yotsuba’s latest adventures. By this … Continue reading
January 4, 2010
by Joy
Comments Off on Fujieda, Toru: Oyayubihime Infinity, vol. 1-6
Oyayubihime Infinity, vol. 1-6 Story and Art by Toru Fujieda CMX, 2006-2007 Original Japanese editions: Akita Shoten, 2004-2006 Paperback $9.99 ISBN-13: 978-1401210755 (vol. 1) ISBN-13: 978-1401210762 (vol. 2) ISBN-13: 978-1401210779 (vol. 3) ISBN-13: 978-1401210786 (vol. 4) ISBN-13: 978-1401213053 (vol. 5) … Continue reading