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In Blood Alone, vol.2 by Takano, we learn just a little bit more about Kuroe and Misaki. In this entry, a bloodless corpse is found and Misaki may or may not be the culprit. An elder vampire named Higure pays Kuroe a visit. Higure is centuries old but is often mistaken for a teen because of his youthful looks. […]
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Naruto Vol. 1 by Masashi Kishimoto is a fun and quick read. This one was another manga title recommended to me. The story follows Naruto and his antics. He’s always getting into trouble. Here a description:
Naruto must pass the difficult test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his […]
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A six grader with a Go board that’s inhabited by a ghost who was a Go master. It’s a game in Japan. I highly recommend this series as it has great art, great characterization, depth and thus far it is a very intelligent series. I’ve read the first three and after going through my collection, I realized that I was missing volume 5 and […]
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Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Vol. 1 by Harold Sakuishi is categorized as a drama/comedy. It’s also for older teens (OT 16+). I read this one and several other manga titles over the holidays. The verdict on Beck is that it’s funny and very entertaining. A good one to start with if you’re interested in reading manga. The […]
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Dennis Lehane's next published novel is a major publishing event. It's been 4 years since Lehane's last book, Shutter Island. On Dennis Lehane's website, there's more info about The Given Day that you can read there.
This is a historical novel. A historical epic that is somewhat of a departure for Lehane. The release date for The Given Day is Sept. 23. Look for a review.
