Illustrated by Olivia Duchess 5 stars A sweet new story, perfect for revisiting Tiana, Naveen, and all their friends in New Orleans. Tiana’s in-laws are joining them for the Mardi Gras celebration. Wanting everything to be just right, Tiana sets out to obtain a special ingredient to make the perfect dessert, a king-and-queen cake. Things…
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4 stars So weird. When a Haddesley patriarch dies, he is released into the bog. In return, the bog produces a bog wife for the new patriarch to continue the compact between the two entities. At least, that’s how the Haddesley siblings have been told it’s supposed to happen. But when their father dies, the…
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Translated by Zack Davisson 3 stars Delightfully odd, this book combines adorable cats with a eldritch twist. A humorous slice-of-life tale of a high school student with a normal cat, Ur, and one he found in a box in an alley, Cthulhu. Strange and adorable, his cats keep him busy as he deals with odd…
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Translated by E. Madison Shimoda 2 stars Through a narrow alley in Kyoto lies the Nakagyō Kokoro Clinic for the Soul, rumored to help you with what you’re struggling with in life. All you have to do is find it and open the door. Follow a collection of people as they seek out the clinic…
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Illustrated by Mizuho Fujisawa 5 stars A sweet story of traditions, family, and patience. Join Chiyoko as she learns how to make miso with her father. At first Chiyoko is bored with the chore, but soon she finds the magic in the process, enjoying the tradition and her family history. Nicely written and cozy with…
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Illustrated by Karen Bunting 4 stars Such a sweet story. Harper is excited about being a big sister, but from the moment baby Wyatt arrives, everything is different. Wyatt can’t do the fun things Harper enjoys and Dad and Daddy are always too tired or busy with Wyatt. Maybe being a big sister isn’t all…
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Illustrated by Forrest Burdett 5 stars Sweet, comforting, cozy, and adorable. Follow along with Miles as he settles into his new home and spends time with his adoptive dads and sister. This was such a sweet book. Absolutely adorable. I loved watching Miles learn new things, spend time with his new family, and share what…
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Illustrated by Miya Tashiro Translated by Junko Goda 4 stars A beautiful manga with sweet characters and wonderful messages about calling out injustice and fighting for your beliefs. In a kingdom that doesn’t allow the so-called Unhuman, beings born with magical powers, Princess Mio prepares for her betrothal to Prince Chika. But Mio has a…
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by Carina Wohlleben 2 stars An okay read. Originally published in German, I feel like the translated title is a bit misleading. The book focuses on arguments for veganism and connecting more with nature. There isn’t a whole lot in the Buy Less and Slow Down departments. It also comes from a very privileged perspective…
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by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars In the previous volume, Ailette unexpectedly met the protagonist, Tesilid, but in the process got swept up in a dungeon. Find out who survives the epic battle and what Ailette’s next adventure brings. This volume covered so much ground. Ailette starts weapons training, obtains…
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