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.

Death Note: Another Note

English Title: Death Note: Another Note – The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases Japanese Title: ã‚¢ãƒŠã‚¶ãƒ¼ãƒŽãƒ¼ãƒˆ ・ ロサンゼルスBB連続殺人事件 — “Another Note: The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases” Author: Nisio Isin Illustrator: Takeshi Obata Translator: Andrew Cunningham Genre: Mystery Original Run: 2006 English Run: 2008 Volumes: 1 English Publisher: Viz Media Volumes Published in English: 1 (COMPLETE) Average Price Per Volume: Hardcover â€“ $16… Read More Death Note: Another Note

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Kieli

English Title: Kieli Japanese Title: ã‚­ãƒ¼ãƒª â€“ “Kieli” Author: Yukako Kabei Illustrator: Shunsuke Taue Translator: Alethea and Athena Nibley Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance Original Run: February 2003 – April 2006 English Run: July 2009 – September 2013 Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (MediaWorks) English Publisher: Yen Press Volumes in Japanese: 9 (Completed) Volumes in English: 9 (Completed) Average Price Per Volume: Paperback… Read More Kieli

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Gosick

English Title: GosickJapanese Title: ã‚´ã‚·ãƒƒã‚¯ â€“ Gosick — “Gothic”Author: Kazuki SakurabaIllustrator: Hinata Takeda Translator: Andrew CunninghamGenre: Mystery, Historical Drama, RomanceOriginal Run: 2003 – 2011 English Run: 2008 – 2010Volumes: 9 (plus 4 side-story volumes titled GosickS) Note: A new sequel series has begun: Gosick RedEnglish Publisher: TokyopopVolumes Published in English: 2 (Discontinued) Japanese Website MAL Entry — Forum Synopsis: The year is 1924, the place, Sauville,… Read More Gosick

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Zaregoto

English Title: ZaregotoJapanese Title: 戯言シリーズ – Zaregoto SeriesAuthor: Nisio Isin — “NisiOisiN”Illustrator: take Translator: Greg MooreGenre: Mystery, Psychological, RomanceOriginal Run: February 2002 – November 2005 English Run: July 2008 – June 2010 (Del Rey), 2017 – ongoing (Vertical)Japanese Publisher: KodanshaEnglish Publisher: Del Rey, Vertical Volumes in Japanese: 9 (followed by Ningen and Saikyou spin-off series)Volumes in English: 3 Average Price Per Volume:… Read More Zaregoto

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News: Yen Press Announces Yen On Imprint

Excerpt from yenpress.com: So we promised some major announcements today at Sakura-Con 2014, and call me biased, but I think we delivered! As if our digital initiatives weren't exciting enough, we're delighted and excited to announce Yen On, a new imprint and program dedicated to bringing you fans English editions of the best light novels that… Read More News: Yen Press Announces Yen On Imprint

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Ballad of a Shinigami

English Title: Ballad of a ShinigamiJapanese Title: しにがみのバラッド – Shinigami no Ballad -- “Ballad of a Shinigami”Author: K-Ske HasegawaIllustrator: Nanakusa Translator: Ray YoshimotoGenre: Drama, FantasyOriginal Run: 2003 – 2009 English Run: 2008 – 2010Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)English Publisher: Seven Seas Volumes in Japanese: 12 (Completed)Volumes in English: 2 (Discontinued) English Website — Japanese Website MAL Entry — Forum Baka Updates — LNDB.info… Read More Ballad of a Shinigami

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