Happy Valentine's Day to all our fans! We'll be talking about romantic gestures, boys falling first in fiction, and the true power of Nutty (Buddy) Bars! Our librarians will also touch on the tough topic of unwanted physical contact and the importance of consent. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Cheeky Brat, The Distance Between Us by Kasie West, Maid Sama, Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, and To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. 

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Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about a few manga that deal with characters working through a variety of feelings and self discovery. High school is hard enough without romance, but today let's talk about the importance of being true to yourself. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: I Think Our Son is Gay and Sasaki and Miyano. 

side note: If you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link.

What's the strangest thing that has ever happened to you? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about their own hauntings and wild dreams, then dive into manga that feature liminal spaces, other worlds, and unexplained occurrences. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, Hold Still by Nina LaCour, Orange, The Resolutions by Mia García, and The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine. 

As we've mentioned, if you've checked our Catalog, SearchOhio, and OhioLink and didn't find the title you need, you may suggest a purchase by following this link. 

Whether basking in the joy of a couple or wishing two characters would just get together already, Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly talk today about some romance manga that feature how a crush (no matter how long it takes) could potentially turn into a relationship. They'll even talk about their favorite dreamy manga characters. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Perfect World, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, A Silent Voice, and Strobe Edge.

That's right, Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly have more recommendations this week that you won't want to miss. Our themes today? Suspense, shocks, and revelations! They'll talk about surprising manga series and even a few manga characters that have shocked them. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Black Cat, The Infernal Devices (book one is Clockwork Angel) by Cassandra Clare, Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers, and The Witch and the Beast

Kiss kiss, fall in love with this episode on manga where romance is a defining piece. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly will divulge their opinions on romance-focused stories and on the simple fact that if you aren't enjoying a book, it's okay to put it down. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for the suggestions mentioned: Kiss of the Rose Princess , Prétear, Princess Tutu, Ouran High School Host Club

Have you ever thought about what it might feel like to live in the (near) future? Ms. Kerry and Ms. Kelly are back again to speak about science fiction. Adjust your virtual reality headset and settle into your giant robot for one wild episode. Not only do they suggest manga but a variety of recommendations from all kinds of media. Please be warned, there will be light spoilers for a few suggestions mentioned.  

You may put any of the following mentions on hold:  

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 

Eureka Seven

Fairy Tail

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Renegades 

Sword Art Online