Distillatoria (Over The Garden Wall Original #1)

by Jonathan Case Illustrated by Jim Campbell 4 stars Follow Greg and Wirt on a brand-new full-length adventure. The brothers find themselves back home, but all is not as it seems. Beatrice is still with them and a talking bird is sure to gain some attention. Now they must figure out how to get her…

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The Trouble with Teachers (Angela Anaconda #1) by Barbara Calamari

3 stars I absolutely loved this show as a kid. I had no idea there were novelizations. This book adapts the episodes “You’re So Vain” and “The Substitute”. In the first, Angela Anaconda gets some unexpected attention after her poetry assignment is misinterpreted. Then Angela finds inspiration for her rainforest project with a substitute teacher…

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My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined―The Unicorn of Odd

by Jeremy Whitley Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub 4 stars A hilarious retelling of the Wizard of Oz featuring the Mane 6 and other Equestria favorites complete with fourth wall breaks, colorful artwork, and references to both the original movie and the novel. Follow the My Little Pony cast as they reenact the Wizard of Oz…

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Bear in a Bathrobe by Maddie Frost

5 stars An absolutely adorable story about anxiety, bravery, friendship, and doing hard things. Bear would much rather stay home in his bathrobe than spend time outside with his friends. After all, anything can happen to a bear on the ice. But after his friends share what makes them feel safe and brave, Bear just…

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My Little Pony/Transformers: The Magic of Cybertron

by James Asmus, Ian Flynn, Sam Maggs, and Tony Fleecs Illustrated by  Jack Lawrence, Casey W. Coller, Priscilla Tramontano, Trish Forstner, and Lauren Perry 5 stars Absolutely hilarious. I love this mashup! More adventures with the Mane Six, the Autobots, and the Decepticons along with the Young Six and more pony friends. This time King…

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Yokai Cats Vol. 3 by Pandania

Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars More adventures in the world of yokai cats. A nice mix of new and old friends. It was fun to meet new characters like the ceiling hanging Tenjo-sagari, the sandy Sunakake Baba, and the echoing Yamabiko. Always love to see what Shiro the Nopperabo, Tama the Rokurokubi, and Mita…

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The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1

by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars I absolutely loved this book! Hilarious, entertaining, and gorgeous. Before a woman’s untimely death, she accepts an odd offer for a life insurance package. When she finds herself transmigrated into a time-loop novel, she must figure out how to survive with the help of…

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My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise

by James Asmus, Ian Flynn, and Sam Maggs Illustrated by Tony Fleecs, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Casey W. Coller, and Priscilla Tramontano 5 stars I was intrigued by this mashup, but honestly wasn’t expecting to like it. I was pleasantly surprised. Humor and adventure collide as the Transformers find themselves in Equestria. Follow the Autobots…

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I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura

Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars Absolute perfection. This is such a wonderful, wholesome series. This volume focuses on friendships growing apart, stereotypical assumptions and society’s conditions on acceptance, body image, and gender norms. I love how much Tomoko has developed and learned through her interactions with Hiroki as well as her coworkers. We also…

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