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1) Boys weekend
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Newly-out trans artist's assistant Sammie is invited to an old friend's bachelor weekend in El Campo, a hedonistic wonderland of a city floating in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters--think Las Vegas with even fewer rules. Though they have not identified as a man for over a year, Sammie's old friends haven't quite gotten the message--as evidenced by their former best friend Adam asking them to be his 'best man.' Arriving at the swanky hotel,...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this tale full of childhood mischief, adventure, and trouble, Tom turns the [Missouri] town of St. Petersburgh on its ear nearly every day--but there's a darker side to this town as well. When his childish adventures take a deadly turn, Tom and his outcast friend, Huckleberry Finn, must find a way to rise to the challenge, or else...!"--Page 4 of cover.
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Fence (Graphic novel) volume 3
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Scrappy fencer Nicholas Cox comes to the end of his path to prove himself worthy of a father he never knew in the face of surly upperclassmen, nearly impossible odds, and the talent of his rival, sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama. Sparks fly white-hot on the pitch as Nicholas and Seiji finally face off once again in the halls of King's Row. It's a match that will change King's Row (and both of them!) forever, and set the stage as the team journeys...
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 5
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo... They may find it difficult to navigate modern Japanese living, but Jesus' carefree attitude...
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Series
Stranger things graphic novels volume 2
Language
English
Description
"After defeating the Demogorgon, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will struggle to adjust back to normal life, but just when their friendships begin to crack, new kid Joey Kim helps them come to terms with the supernatural horrors they experienced by making a zombie movie."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 10
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In today's world, there is an enticing lure that even heavenly figures cannot resist...the path of the YouTuber! An incident happens that threatens to break the spirit of Gabriel, the guardian angel of passing on information! Meanwhile, Jesus receives a sudden work request from the Heavens. While he struggles with the unfamiliar realities of remote work, Buddha cracks wise..."-- back cover.
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 9
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone's a critic. Even for the wisest guys and their heavenly retinue, the basics of Japanese culture continue to astound and confuse. A truly legendary sumo match, the dangers of high-heels, and the internet keep engendering the highest of jinks. What's more, Buddha and Jesus answer a great puzzle of art criticism...what happens if you accidentally consecrate graffitit...?"--page [4] of cover.
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 8
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Holy hijinks! The wise-guys of Tachikawa continue their extended vacation in the suburbs of Tokyo, with goofy gags and messianic misadventure aplenty. Buddha and Jesus tackle the intricacies of online communication, try to corral the scheming Mara, and accidentally incite Japan's first gender reveal party. The idio-syncretic hilarity never ends!"--Back cover.
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Series
Fence (Graphic novel) volume 4
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Just as Nicholas, Seiji and the fencing team at the prodigious Kings Row private school seem to be coming together, a deadly rival from their past stands in their way once more. MacRobertson is the school that knocked Kings Row out of the State Championships last year - but unless Nicholas and Seiji can learn to work together as a team, their school is doomed once again! And maybe those two can learn to be something more than teammates ..."--Provided...
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Saint Young Men volume 6
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Comic karma-geddon. Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their jovial adventures through Japan in search of new expieriences. The saintlt duo tests the resolve of their various "comic" personas, treads new ground with their old acquaintances in Tachikawa, and encounters a fresh cast of divine colleagues during their explorations of Tokyo. Walk the path of the wisest of guys, and finally learn the answer to age-old spiritual...
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Series
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English
Description
"You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper, seared himself into the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, 'Jeff' was a much more complex figure: a high school friend with whom he had shared classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In [this story], a haunting and original graphic novel, writer-artist Backderf...
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 2
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their goofy adventures through modern-day Tokyo, with escha-pades aplenty. The wise guys of Tachikawa, along with their band of saintly companions and immortal foes, immerse themselves even deeper into daily life among their new neighborhood acquaintances. As the seasons turn, new adventures await them around every corner: from the blissful highs of bullet train travel and gaming with...
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Series
I hear the sunspot volume 7
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Because 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. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.
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Saint Young Men volume 3
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God, have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo ... The sagely saga continues as Buddha and Jesus's punny romp through Tokyo twists and turns...
Author
Series
I hear the sunspot volume 1
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to...
Author
Series
Saint Young Men volume 1
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
"Jesus, the Son of God. Buddha, the enlightened one. Two of history's most important figures whose sagely deeds have been told and retold. After a few millennia of helping humanity, they have decided to take some time off and rent an apartment together in modern-day Tokyo. But even their saintly status hasn't fully prepared them to navigate the ups and downs of life in 21st century Japan, from theme parks, to shopping for rice cookers, to the wonderful...
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Series
Saint Young Men volume 7
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The seasons change, but the wise-guys of Tachikawa are still stumbling and punning their way through Japan! Traversing the earthly plains, digital and IRL, Buddha and Jesus learn about ramen, used clothing, and garbage collection--and in their infinite compassion, try in vain to protect the innocent bystanders of the Tokyo suburbs from the metaphysical shenanigans of their saintly entourage."--Back cover.
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Series
I hear the sunspot volume 5
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Stunningly 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. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship...
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Ali Cross (Graphic novels) volume 1
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"When Ali Cross, son of the famous detective Alex Cross, discovers his best friend is missing, it's up to Ali to follow in his father's footsteps and solve the case"--
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