Author: JustusRStone

Justus R. Stone has been running a light novel dedicated YouTube channel since 2014. He's also the founder of the Light Novel Podcast, one of the first English language podcasts dedicated to Light Novels. In addition to his love of Japanese light novels, he is also the author of his own light novel-inspired series, The Bleeding Worlds.

Pandora Hearts: Caucus Race

English Title: Pandora Hearts: Caucus Race Japanese Title: PandoraHearts ～Caucus race～ (パンドラハーツ) Author: Shinobu Wakamiya Illustrator: Jun Mochikzuki Translator: Taylor Engel Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery Original Run: March 2011 – May 2013 English Run: June 2015 – January 2016 Japanese Publisher: Square Enix English Publisher: Yen Press Volumes in Japanese: 3 (Completed) Volumes in English: 3 (Completed) Average Price… Read More Pandora Hearts: Caucus Race

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The Isolator

English Title: The Isolator: Realization of Absolute Solitude Japanese Title: 絶対ナル孤独者≪アイソレータ≫ -- Zettainaru Kodokusha: The Isolator — “Realization of Absolute Solitude: The Isolator” Author: Reki Kawahara — 川原礫 Illustrator: Shimeji — シメジ Translator: Adair Trask Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Drama Original Run: June 2014 – ongoing English Run: June 2015 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works) English… Read More The Isolator

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News: Legend of Galactic Heroes, Attack on Titan LN Licensed

Anime Expo has begun, and there are already a couple light novel localization announcements to share. First, an announcement from Viz Media: Legend of the Galactic Heroes will be released from Viz Media’s Haikasoru imprint. Haikasoru has the first three volumes scheduled, starting with volume one in spring 2016, and will release more depending on the success… Read More News: Legend of Galactic Heroes, Attack on Titan LN Licensed

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LN Reading Program — June 28

For the third week of this summer reading program, we will discuss the final act of Kagerou Daze (volume 1) and Mimizuku and the King of Night. As a reminder, if you are (for example) familiar with later events in Kagerou Daze (e.g. via the manga or anime) please refrain from posting spoilers. I’ll try to keep my thoughts short this week,… Read More LN Reading Program — June 28

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Summer Reading Program: July 2015

The LN reading program is still going on for June, but I will post the July schedule now so that there is enough time for people to pick up the official release. Anyone who wishes to join in can read either (or both) of these books to discuss from week to week. Yen Press just released The Isolator… Read More Summer Reading Program: July 2015

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LN Reading Program — June 21

For the second week of this summer reading program, we will discuss the second act of Kagerou Daze (volume 1) and Mimizuku and the King of Night. For Kagerou Daze, you need to have read the chapters titled “Kagerou Daze II” and “Kisaragi Attention” (ending at page 101). Meanwhile for Mimizuku, you need to have read chapters 4, 5,… Read More LN Reading Program — June 21

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