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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Nine mesmerizing stories saturated in the details of Roman life that showcase Jhumpa Lahiri's extraordinary range and virtuosity"--
"Rome--metropolis and monument, suspended between past and future, multifaceted and metaphysical--is the protagonist, not the setting, of these nine stories: the first short-story collection by the Pulitzer Prize-winning master of the form since her number one New York Times best seller Unaccustomed Earth. In 'The Boundary,'...
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English
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"While on vacation on an idyllic island called Miden, a seemingly aimless woman meets an attractive man and leaves her country to be with him. A few months later, newly pregnant and just beginning to feel comfortable in her lover's space, her life is upended when a girl arrives at the door. Slight and pretty, the girl discloses a drawn out and violent affair she's had with her professor, the father of the woman's unborn child. In alternating perspectives,...
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Series
Devil and her love song volume 8
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"The start of her second year in high school brings someone unexpected into Maria's life-- Shintaro Kurosu, a brash first-year student who does as he pleases. He takes a strong liking to Maria and sticks to her, making Maria and her crush Shin Meguro extremely uncomfortable. Like it or not, Kurosu's presence is about to change Maria in a surprising way" -- from publisher's web site.
4) The idiot
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Lexile measure
1040L
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English
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"Into a compelling real portrait of nineteenth-century Russian society Dostoevsky introduces his ideal hero, the saintly Prince Myshkin. The tensions subsequently unleashed by the hero's innocence, truthfulness, and humility betray the inadequacy of his moral idealism and disclose the spiritual emptiness of a society that cannot accommodate him. Myshkin's mission ends in idiocy and darkness, but it is the world that is rotten, not he. The Idiot (1868),...
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Surviving the first major battle in her relationship with Yamato Kurosawa, Mei feels her ties with her firstever boyfriend are deeper than ever. But then a budding model with her eyes on Yamato moves into town, and draws the photogenic Yamato into the world of photo shoots and fashion. Now Mei has to grapple with the painful pangs of jealousy, and a creeping fear that she might be left alone yet again...
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Series
Strobe edge volume 10
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Ninako loves Ren, but seeing Ando get hurt while protecting her makes her feel sad and confused--to the point where she turns Ren down when he confesses his love for her! Has Ninako lost her chance with Ren? Or will they find a way to be together?" -- from publisher's web site.
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Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
What is love, anyway? Ninako Kinoshita's friends tell her it's one thing, but Ninako wonders what this mysterious feeling really is. When she meets Ren Ichinose, the handsome, enigmatic guy that all the girls worship, her life takes and unexpected turn. With just a few words and a smile, he changes her world... Ninako's friend Daiki throws her for a loop when he expresses romantic interest in her. She cares for him, but can she return his feelings?...
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Resolving to focus on his girlfriend, Mayuka, during her time of need, Ren buries his growing feelings for Ninako. Meanwhile, Ninako sees a different side of Ando when they run into his ex-girlfriend. What happened to Ando in the past, and how was Ren involved?
Series
Devil and her love song volume 7
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"As Maria begins to recall bits and pieces of her tragic past, Yusuke tells her that he'll stay by her side and support her, no matter what. Meanwhile, Maria still hopes to reconcile with Anna, so she enrolls in the same music school that Anna attends. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Anna wants Maria's help or friendship" -- from publisher's web site.
10) Skip-beat!: 30
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Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Description
"Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Ren's new cast mate Taira Murasame used to be a biker, and he sees show biz as just another gang to get to the top of. Normally Ren would have no problem dealing with a punk, but his role as BJ requires him to...
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Series
Tonari no kaibutsukun volume 02
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Haru's big brother suddenly appears with unclear motives. What is clear is Haru's hatred for his big brother. Haru disappears at the sight of his big brother and Mizutani is left with even more questions about Haru. What are her feelings for him? How can she make him like her? And what is the deal with his big brother?" --
"Mizutani is a self-absorbed overachiever, concerned only with maintaining the highest grades in school. Haru is an impulsive...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Mizutani is a self-absorbed overachiever, concerned only with maintaining the highest grades in school. Haru is an impulsive short tempered brute, who scares everyone with his explosive bursts of violence. Haru gets suspended on the first day of school when he encounters some bullies harassing a student and dispatches the bullies with great bloody violence. Mizutani is tasked with delivering school materials to Haru who interprets this as an act...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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As Sawako and her friends strive toward bright futures, can their high school relationships last? Sawako forges an unlikely friendship with Kurumi while studying for college entrance exams, but she and Kazehaya spend less time together than ever. Meanwhile, Chizu is so broken up about Ryu leaving that she finally confesses her true feelings. And Yano wants to confess something to Kento he won't want to hear...
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Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine ... for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"It's hard for the once-loner Mei to believe that she's been going out with Yamato for six whole months! He's taught her a lot about how sweet love can be, but now she's about to learn a new lesson: Love can be war! When a serious rival arises for Yamato's affections (and a roundhouse kick isn't an option), how will Mei handle it? Let the battle begin!" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"So far every Student Council member who has gone up against Mafuyu and the Public Morals Club has fallen to the team's superior friendship skills. But Kanon Nonoguchi has a plan to turn their strengths against them! She's spreading rumors that Midorigaoka girls are in danger and counting on Super Bun to run to the rescue-- and right into her trap!" -- from publisher's web site.
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English
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"I'm nothing like you ... Shizuku Mitzutani and Haru Yoshida have been going steady ... or so they thought. After a little incident, Shizuku begins to harbor feelings of jealousy, and the vast differences between them suddenly feel impossible to overlook. How could Haru understand the way she feels? At the birthday party for Haru's brother, the two get into a heated argument. After their falling out, Haru falls into old habits and he stops coming...
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Series
Ariol volume 5
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"All of Ariol's friends know that he has a big crush on Petula, but no one seems to notice that Bizbilla has her sights on Ariol, including Ariol! While she's waited in the . . . er, wings hoping Ariol will notice her, this sweet little fly has been cooking up a plan. Mister Cantharide, Bizbilla's dad, is an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is the eye doctor. Ariol wears glasses. And it seems he has an appointment coming up! Bizbilla is all abuzz...
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