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Pick of the Week: Adults and Knights
SEAN: Even Though We’re Adults. Boy, that was easy. Next? KATE: This week, I’m all about the DRAMA–specifically, romantic drama. I second Sean’s recommendation of Even Though We’re…
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Pick of the Week: Cinderellas and Akitas
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Pick of the Week: Yona and Others
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Pick of the Week: Rainbows and Boats
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Pick of the Week: Yona and Friends
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MICHELLE: There are several volumes of sports manga coming out this week, which delights me to no end. I will happily read all of them, but my pick…
Pick of the Week: Food and Mystery
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Pick of the Week: Dances and Houses
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Pick of the Week: Samurai and Kings
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