From the back cover: This sinister, engaging case takes aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey from London to Paris and then back, to the austere dignity of the Bellona Club. There, 90-year-old General Fentiman was found dead in his favorite wing chair by the fireplace. Oddly, his sister died elsewhere the same day, perhaps within minutes of her brother. Investigating the … [Read more...] about The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers: B+
Bleach 23 by Tite Kubo: C
From the back cover: The Arrancars, Hollows that have attained Soul Reaper-like powers, have descended on Karakura Town. Led by Grimmjow Jeagerjaques, they plan to eliminate anyone who poses a threat to them. And their deadly hunt doesn't stop with Ichigo and the Soul Reapers—the Arrancars are after anyone with even a trace of spiritual powers! Review: Pardon me a moment … [Read more...] about Bleach 23 by Tite Kubo: C
Love*Com 6 by Aya Nakahara: B+
From the back cover: Ôtani acquires tickets to the Umibouzu concert and asks Risa to go with him. Could this be the answer to her dreams—their first date?! But as fate would have it, Ôtani gets sick the day before the concert. Concerned (about her friend and the date) Risa visits his sick bed and gets her first kiss! Or does she! Was it an accident? Does Ôtani even … [Read more...] about Love*Com 6 by Aya Nakahara: B+
Love*Com 5 by Aya Nakahara: A-
From the back cover: Heartbroken by Ôtani's rejection, Risa decides to give up on ever getting together with him. But a chance encounter with her musical hero Umibouzu helps Risa get back in the fighting spirit. With a new surge of self-confidence, Risa is ready to go after Ôtani. He'll never know what hit him. Review: I was pretty wary of the "chance encounter with her … [Read more...] about Love*Com 5 by Aya Nakahara: A-
Hikaru no Go 12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
From the back cover: Hikaru's career as a professional go player begins! In his first game, he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira's father. But to Sai, this round is personal. Then Sai attempts to teach a cheating go player a lesson he'll never forget... Will Hikaru's ghostly master do him proud or make him look like an amateur? Review: Parts of … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-