The God and the Flightless Messenger

The God and the Flightless Messenger
Author: Hagi
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2020-10-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427868131

A messenger's duty is to care for and protect the god they've been assigned to. In order to complete these tasks, such messengers require wings. Shin, however, can't fly. His tiny, useless wings make him the target of ridicule and scorn among the other messengers and have kept him from being able to serve a god... until now. Determined to prove himself as a capable messenger despite his flightlessness, Shin accepts his assignment to a mysterious being on one of the nearby mountains. At first, it seems an easy task to keep his charge safe and happy — especially when the deity in question is just a cute, fluffy ball of fur. But things aren't always what they seem. Recently, messengers flying over the strange god's mountain have been disappearing. Even as suspicion mounts against his deity, Shin just can't bring himself to think that such a gentle god could have a dark side. It's strange, but for some reason... the mysterious, fluffy being feels so familiar to him.

Every Penguin in the World

Every Penguin in the World
Author: Charles Bergman
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1632172674

A husband and wife travel the globe to see all 18 penguin species in this “celebration of these delightful birds and a call for their conversation” that offers “joy, love, and hope for penguins and the world” (Dr. Jane Goodall). Every Penguin in the World tracks author-photographer Charles Bergman’s forays around the southern hemisphere—from the Galapagos to South Africa to the Antarctic—in his quest to see all 18 species of penguins in the world. The sections of the book are organized around themes of adventure, science and conservation, and pilgrimage—in which stories of each penguin species will be touched upon. This endearing and thought-provoking book beautifully combines narrative and photography to capture the plight and the experience of penguins worldwide. The author and his wife developed a passion after seeing their first penguin species and have since spent years traveling far and wide to see each variety of penguin in its natural habitat. Both a love letter and a call to action, Every Penguin in the World is a joyful ode to adventure, conservation, and the beautiful penguins that capture our hearts. “It's SO good! [...] Chuck Bergman’s writing, photography, and vulnerability is so kick-ass!” —Brené Brown, New York Times–bestselling author of Dare to Lead

BL Fans LOVE My Brother?!

BL Fans LOVE My Brother?!
Author: Mimu Oyamada
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-01-30
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427868697

Kirika Amano is just an unassuming college freshman, but her shut-in big brother, Teruo, is about to turn her life upside down... Even though he's barely left their family home in four years, Teruo has a big secret: he's been living a double life online as the boys love artist sensation Amaterasu! With his popularity online growing more and more, Teruo begs Kirika to pose as Amaterasu in the real world, throwing her right into the deep end of doujinshi conventions, hot and sweaty fan comics, and adoring fans who want to worship Teruo—and now Kirika—as a god! As Kirika begins to crack under the pressure, she relies on Teruo’s knowledge to guide her through this new world of conventions, followers, and her own budding love for her big brother’s OTP, just as Teruo needs his little sister to help him come out of his shell and explore the real world. And as each new event pushes them further into the limelight, can they find a way to keep the secret of Amaterasu’s identity and also have room to be themselves?

Like Two Peas in a Pod

Like Two Peas in a Pod
Author: Gorou Kanbe
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-04-19
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427869367

It began with a mistake. When Tanaka and Nakata are given each other’s papers back, they come to a horrible realization... They have almost identical names. And test results. And body types. And taste in fashion. And sports scores. And hobbies. The list goes on, and as annoying as it is, at least they know they always have each other. And maybe, just maybe, their similarities run even deeper.

The Smoky God; Or, A Voyage to the Inner World

The Smoky God; Or, A Voyage to the Inner World
Author: Willis George Emerson
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

'The Smoky God, or A Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth' is a book presented as a true account written by Willis George Emerson in 1908, which describes the adventures of Olaf Jansen, a Norwegian sailor who sailed with his father through an entrance to the Earth's interior at the North Pole. For two years Jansen lived with the inhabitants of an underground network of colonies who, Emerson writes, were 12 feet tall and whose world was lit by a "smoky" central sun. Their capital city was said to be the original Garden of Eden.

Breaking the Stronghold of Food

Breaking the Stronghold of Food
Author: Michael L. Brown
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2017
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 162999099X

Are you sick and tired of being overweight? Are you fighting a losing battle with your waistline and eating yourself into the grave? Have you had it with feeling drained, discouraged, and run down because of obesity but find yourself enslaved to unhealthy eating habits? Are you convinced that God has a better way, but you simply can't break through? In their first-ever jointly authored book, Michael and Nancy Brown share the inspiring, practical, and humorous story of their own journey from obesity to vibrant health. If you want to break free from the stronghold of food and discover a wonderful new way of life, this book will show you the way.

Canis

Canis
Author: ZAKK
Publisher: DENPA, LLC
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2020-06-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1634421930

Business is tough at men’s haberdashery Dante. A big sale is coming, and they are extremely understaffed. So after getting chewed out by his staff a broken Satoru heads home to find a stray napping in the rain. Ryou isn’t your standard American longhair, though. He is a mysterious nineteen-year-old with charisma, good looks and an air of someone with a past, despite their age. After a meal, a nap and a shower Ryou was ready to model for Satoru. But their contract was for just one day. And the reason why Ryou had to go was he had a meeting with the mafia.

Katakoi Lamp

Katakoi Lamp
Author: Kyohei Azumi
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-01-30
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427868646

Kazuto Muronoi runs a cute little coffee shop, where many people enjoy doing some work or writing papers for school. Among his coffee shop's regulars is a college student named Jun, who often studies there. It was love at first sight for Kazuto! Will Kazuto be able to find the courage to confess his crush before Jun graduates college and stops frequenting the shop? And to make matters even more complicated... it seems Jun has his sights set on another worker at the café!

Makeup is Not (Just) Magic: A Manga Guide to Cosmetics and Skin Care

Makeup is Not (Just) Magic: A Manga Guide to Cosmetics and Skin Care
Author: Ikumi Rotta
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1645054462

An easy-breezy makeup tutorial in manga form! For anyone intimidated by the world of makeup, you’re in luck--a former beauty consultant turned comic artist is here to walk you through it. Join the author as she breaks down the fundamentals of cosmetics and skin care, guided by common questions from her online followers! Learn the basics and develop your own signature style! The perfect illustrated how-to book for fans of makeup tutorials online.

The Cat Proposed

The Cat Proposed
Author: Dento Hayane
Publisher: TOKYOPOP
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2020-12-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1427868557

Matoi Souta is an overworked office worker tired of his life. Then, on his way home from a long day of work one day, he decides to watch a traditional Japanese play. But something strange happens. He could have sworn he saw one of the actors has cat ears. It turns out that the man is actually a bakeneko — a shapeshifting cat from Japanese folklore. And then, the cat speaks: "From now on, you will be my mate."