From the back cover: When they found the stranger stabbed to death in the queue outside the theatre, it was his complete lack of identity which struck everyone as very odd. The labels on his clothes were missing and nobody came forward to claim him. Inspector Grant of the CID has no choice but to travel deep into the theatrical world in his efforts to build up a picture of … [Read more...] about The Man in the Queue by Josephine Tey: B-
Basara 20 by Yumi Tamura: A
From the back cover: A curfew law has been passed by Kyoto to suppress the rebellion. Sarasa's ally Ageha seeks to destroy King Ukon's senior officials, while Asagi, the real Blue King, gains Sarasa's trust and leads a daring assault. But while Sarasa and her forces are gaining ground, their enemies' secret plan could turn the tide against them! Review: What an exciting … [Read more...] about Basara 20 by Yumi Tamura: A
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult: B+
From the back cover: New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult—known for tackling today's hot-button issues—delivers the riveting tale of one small town's entanglement with high school violence. New superior court judge Alex Cormier is assigned to preside over the case of the alleged Sterling High School shooter. Lawyer Jordan McAffee represents Peter—the boy who, on … [Read more...] about Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult: B+
xxxHOLiC 10 by CLAMP: A+
From the back cover: Months ago, when Kimihiro Watanuki became the indentured servant of the witch Yuuko Ichihara, Yuuko warned Kimihiro about his attraction to cute young Himawari-chan. But he refused to listen. How could his pretty classmate possibly pose any kind of danger? At last the secret is revealed... and with near-fatal results. Review: This was a great volume. … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 10 by CLAMP: A+
xxxHOLiC 9 by CLAMP: A
From the back cover: Without realizing it, Kimihiro Watanuki has purchased a dream. According to Yuuko Ichihara, the mysterious time-space witch, people usually buy good dreams—but Kimihiro's dream is a man-eating nightmare. Even worse, it has come true! Then Kimihiro meets a wistful girl who, like him, can see the spirit world. Together they try to prevent a harmless ghost … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 9 by CLAMP: A