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41) Skip beat!: 1
Author
Series
Skip beat! volume 1
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Kyoko followed her true love, Sho, to Tokyo and supported him while he made it big as an idol. Now, he says she means nothing to him, so Kyoko sets out to become even bigger than Sho, but finds that her bitter heart may be her undoing.
"Kyoko knows she's not plain and uninteresting, no matter what Sho says. With the help of a little makeover, Kyoko's ready to exact her revenge. But first she needs to land an audition, and she sets her sights on the...
Author
Series
Strangers in paradise pocket book volume 1
Pub. Date
©2004
Language
English
Description
"Katchoo is a beautiful young woman living a quiet life with everything going for her. She's smart, independent and very much in love with her best friend, Francine. Then Katchoo meets David, a gentle but persistent young man who is determined to win Katchoo's heart. The resulting love triangle is a touching comedy of romantic errors until Katchoo's former employer comes looking for her and $850,000 in missing mob money. As her idyllic life begins...
Author
Series
Kamisama kiss volume 3
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Nanami has been missing a lot of school because of her new duties at the shrine. But every time she goes to class, something seems to go wrong! And now her instinct to rescue animals has turned and bit her on the wrist! Is she marked for life ... or death?!"--Publisher's web site.
44) Skip beat!: 4
Author
Series
Skip beat! volume 4
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Kyoko 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! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Author
Series
Kamisama kiss volume 2
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Nanami doesn't want to miss out on the fun when a hot teen idol joins the student body. Tomoe reluctantly agrees to let her go, as long as she conceals her divine mark. After all, what could possible go wrong at high school ..."--Cover
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Sadako finally becomes friends with her classmates, instead of scaring them off. Even Kurumi, the cutest girl in school, wants to be her friend. But will this new friendship make Sadako realize that her feelings for Kazehaya might be more than just friendly? - from cover.
48) Emma: 5
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This collection gathers the stories of those whose lives have touched Emma and William as the two take strides toward a future they can share together. From the daily trials of the Mölders family and staff to the beginning of William's unusual friendship with Hakim, these chapters serve to flesh out the world of Emma. When this volume draws to a close, will the maid and the gentleman have become simply the Joneses? The moment of truth arrives in...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
"Mizuki is a shy girl who's about to enter high school, and vows to open herself up to new friendships. Of course, the four stars of the boys' basketball team weren't exactly the friends she had in mind! Yet, when they drop by the café where she works, the five quickly hit it off. Soon she's been accidentally thrust into the spotlight, targeted by jealous girls. And will she expand her mission to include... love?"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine ... for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about...
51) Skip-beat!: 6
Author
Series
Skip beat! volume 6
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
"Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilites and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?"--Cover
Author
Series
Horimiya volume 11
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Not everyone is as quick on the draw as Hori and Miyamura when it comes to love. Ever the trustworthy friend, Ishikawa has seen the couple through thick and thin, but his own heart seems to be taking a more meandering road to romance. Having realized that he and Yoshikawa might be more than "just friends," Ishikawa is now stuck attempting to navigate the murky waters between friendship and love. But one thing he does know is that the time he spends...
Author
Series
Waiting for Spring volume 4
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The preliminary games begin, and Tawa and the squad are all fired up! Mitsuki's childhood best friend Aya-chan, is also at the arena playing his best, and the stakes are high. As Mitsuki and Reina cheer on the Seiryo team, Mitsuki sees the boys sweep the floor and is inspired to work hard too! But when a ref's whistle cuts through the air, a close friend lies injured on the court..." --Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"It's hate at first sigh when Raku Ichijo first meets Chitoge Kirisaki. But much to their chagrin, the two are forced into a false love relationship to keep the peace between their feuding gangster families. Just when things seem to be going well between the two, a misunderstanding during their beach trip puts a damper on things. So when Raku and Chitoge are selected to play Romeo and Juliet at the school festival, Chitoge refuses her role! The class...
Author
Series
Waiting for Spring volume 10
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With Aya's leg injured, Mitsuki wants nothing more than to see him fully recovered. And to everyone's surprise, Towa wants to help! He uses his grandfather's connections to arrange a group trip to a hot spring that will help Aya heal. Aya is reluctant to go at first, but Mitsuki manages to change his mind. Can Hojo's star player really become friends with the rest of the guys...?"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In order to keep the peace between their feuding gang families, Japanese high school students Raku Ichijou and Chioge Kirisaki agree to pretend they are in a romantic relationship. Everyone at school is fooled, even Raku's crush, Onodera. Raku wants her to know the truth, but he can't seem to find a way to tell her.
58) Kamisama kiss: 4
Author
Series
Kamisama kiss volume 4
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Being a teen deity is tough! Not only does Nanami have her duties at the shrine, she has her female classmates begging her to get them dates with her yokai companions. Tomoe wants nothing to do with dating, so what is Nanami going to do about her growing feelings for him?"--Publisher's web site.
"Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when...
Author
Series
Waiting for Spring volume 1
Pub. Date
[2017].
Language
English
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Description
Mizuki is a shy girl who's about to enter high school, and vows to open herself up to new friendships. Of course, the four stars of the boys' basketball team weren't exactly the friends she had in mind! Yet, when they drop by the café where she works, the five quickly hit it off. Soon she's been accidentally thrust into the spotlight, targeted by jealous girls. And will she expand her mission to include... love?
Author
Series
Waiting for Spring volume 6
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In her efforts to become a more proactive person, Mitsuki has agreed to join the school festival committee. Now she must lead class in putting together a café for the day of the big event. Towa has agreed to help her, but his mind is elsewhere. His team is about to have a joint practice with Hōjō, and he and Aya will finally have a basketball showdown."--Publisher description.
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