Light novels or ライトノベル (raito noberu) are a type of young adult novel from Japan that primarily target middle and high school students. In contrast to manga, which are graphic novels, light novels …
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Light Novel Recommendations
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Manhwa is quite simply the Korean word for comics, but it is a format that is steadily on the rise. It’s quite easy for outsiders to simply consider…
A Light Novel Taxonomy
About a year ago, our own stardf29 ranked the light novels he’d read. I thought that sounded fun, but felt it would be for kind of lame to…
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Later this month, volume two of Tearmoon Empire will be the subject of our 25th BtT Light Novel Club Meeting. Can you believe we’ve conducted that many sessions?…
I Translated a Light Novel!
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Light Novel First Impressions: Slayers
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Light Novel Club Plans for 2020! Plus, Our Next Light Novel Club Selections!
As the Light Novel Club enters 2020, we have a bit of a conundrum. On the one hand, we have read many wonderful light novel series so far,…
Light Novel Kindling: The Shoujo Light Novels are Omnipresent
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Light Novel Debuts for July 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of July, 2021.
Light Novel Debuts for March 2021
Taking a look at the light novel series making their English debut during the month of March, 2021.
Light Novel Debuts for June 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of June, 2021.
Light Novel Debuts for May 2021
Here are the light novel series that are making their debut during the month of May 2021.
The Spring 2023 Light Novel Guide
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Finding God in a Light Novel!?
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Torture Princess: A Light Novel Masterpiece
The Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen light novels by Keishi Ayasato finished their English run last month, and I’m here to tell you why you need to check them…
Give it a Light Novel Title
Give it a Light Novel Title: Five anime series get the Light Novel Title treatment. Another, Hundred, and three others get the treatment!
The Spring 2023 Light Novel Guide
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Light Novel Debuts For April 2020
Here are the light novels making their debut during the month of April, 2021. New titles coming from Yen On, Seven Seas, Cross Infinite World, and Tentai Books.
Light Novel Debuts for June 2021
Here are the light novel series making their debut during the month of June, 2021.
Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about the 13! light novel licenses that were announced in the past 2 weeks. There are new…
Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
Hello Light Novel Podcast listeners! In this episode, we are talking about the 13! light novel licenses that were announced in the past 2 weeks. There are new…
Episode 37 – October Light Novel Licenses
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Light Novel Debuts for August 2021
Here are the new Light Novel series releasing in August, 2021.
WorldEnd Volume 1 Light Novel Review
While I mostly enjoyed the anime series of WorldEnd my curiosity about whether the story was better in written form (whether the pacing issues and nebulous characterisation was…
The Fall 2023 Light Novel Guide
Whether its isekai or a villainess redemption story, Rebecca Silverman will help you choose your next light novel! The Fall 2023 Light Novel Guide is sponsored by Yen Press!
My Happy Marriage (Light Novel Review)
My Happy Marriage feels like a fun romance of two characters from a complex fantasy saga, and sidelined all unique elements in the process.
Light Novel Debuts for February 2021
Covering all the light novel series making their debut during the month of February 2021.
Episode 46 - April Light Novel Licenses from J-Novel Club
In this episode of the Light Novel Podcast, we look at the light novel series recently licensed by J-Novel Club annonced on their April 2nd Twitch stream. There…
J-Novel Club Announces the JNC Original Light Novel Contest!
J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
J-Novel Club Announces the JNC Original Light Novel Contest!
J-Novel Club has announced an Original Light Novel Contest!
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Gon, Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire
Give It A Light Novel Title Challenge!
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SPY×FAMILY: Family Portrait Light Novel Review
Eden Academy is taking its students on a two-day, one-night camping adventure, and Loid thinks this is the perfect time for Anya to become better friends with Damian.
A Writer’s Reflections: On Light Novel Inserts
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May 2020 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Take a gander at the upcoming May 2020 manga, light novel, and book releases from multiple publishers like Yen Press, Seven Seas, Kodansha, Viz Media, and many more!
August 2022 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The August 2022 manga, light novels, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, & more!
April 2020 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Blooming alongside the cherry blossoms this spring are some great new manga titles -- here’s our list of the April 2020 manga/light novel/book releases!
December 2022 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The December 2022 manga, light novels, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
October 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The October 2023 manga, light novel, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
Give it a Light Novel Title challenge
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December 2020 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
It’s that time again! No, not the holiday season: our list of releases for the month! Here’s our list of the December 2020 manga, light novel, and book…
February 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Here’s our list of the February 2021 manga / light novel / book releases!
April 2024 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
April 2024 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
May 2021 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Why not take a gander at the upcoming May 2021 manga, light novel, and book releases?
March 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The March 2023 manga, light novels, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki,& Irodori Comics!
March 2024 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
March 2024 manga, light novel, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
August 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The August 2023 manga, light novels, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!
October 2022 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The October 2022 manga, light novels, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, & more!
Infinite Dendrogram – Volume 7 [Light Novel Review]
Volume 6 of Infinite Dendrogram is one of my favorite volumes, and not only because it introduces best girl B3. Read on for my Recap and Review.
