New CIW License: Eccentric Master and Fake Lover

Cross Infinite World has announced a license for the four-volume lighthearted fantasy series The Eccentric Master and the Fake Lover. It was written by Roka Sayuki and will feature illustrations by Itaru. The story is titled ひねくれ師匠と偽りの恋人 in Japanese, and appears to be a web novel series on Syosetsu (similar to other titles picked up… Read More New CIW License: Eccentric Master and Fake Lover

Review: Durarara!! (Vol 1)

Ikebukuro, Tokyo is abuzz with energy–a town unlike anywhere else where weird and wonderful people gather. Mikado Ryuugamine has moved to the big city for high school thanks to the urging of his best friend, hoping to have a more exciting life. When he glimpses the resident mystery–the Black Rider–he realizes Ikebukuro is even more… Read More Review: Durarara!! (Vol 1)

Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion

It is time for a discussion of The Dark Maidens, featuring me, Gee, and Justus! This post will contain lots of spoilers, so it's recommended you read the book first. (Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- RightStuf) To check on the Summer Reading Program 2018 schedule, click here. Cho: Welcome to literature… Read More Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion

On Suicidal Mimes and Defective Products

This article has been on my mind for a long time now. It’s the first time I’ve attempted to write something of this sort, so I’m not sure how well I’ll manage to get across all my thoughts… but basically I just want to share how a couple light novels have helped me out in… Read More On Suicidal Mimes and Defective Products

Review: Baccano! 1931: The Grand Punk Railroad – Local (Vol 2)

Baccano! is back, with even more eccentric characters and crazy plotting!! Four groups collide on-board the transcontinental express The Flying Pussyfoot as the train makes its way from Chicago to New York. As tensions and the body count rises, a terrifying monster called the Rail Tracer joins the mix and no one is safe! This… Read More Review: Baccano! 1931: The Grand Punk Railroad – Local (Vol 2)

J-Novel Club: Lazy Dungeon Master, An Archdemon’s Dilemma

J-Novel Club has announced two new light novel licenses for their online service: Lazy Dungeon Master — by Supana Onikage (art by Youta) An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Slave Elf Bride — by Fuminori Teshima (art by COMTA) A free sample preview is available for both titles, and J-Novel Club members can read… Read More J-Novel Club: Lazy Dungeon Master, An Archdemon’s Dilemma