The group of friends playing out a mixer was such ridiculous chaos; I love how even though the characters are exaggerated, the way they act and heckle each other is so much like my friends'. Trying to give a gift to somebody you like but not being able to isn't something that happened to anyone I know, but it was still fun to see Sakura struggle to get Nozaki's attention because he was so busy enjoying the romance.

Interesting account of what it is like for women in prison. Infuriating at times, it will leave you wanting to know where these women are now, and if they were able to recover from the trauma inflicted on them by our unfair prison system.

This book was hauntingly sad and yet uplifting. A slim, beautiful novel that will surely stay with you for a long time.

In this volume Akiko graduates from art college and struggles to find a job. Eventually she realizes that she is a good teacher and works as Sensi's assistant. In the end she writes her first manga one shot and is inspired to write more.

In this volume Nana gets swept up in love for the first time. We also learn that something happened between Yamamoto and Yano. "I wonder if there's a limit to love."

This is a very sweet start to a good series. I like how Futaba makes friends with the girls that no one likes. Also, Shuko is me.

I love Erik Larson and his ability to turn historical facts into a novel. This book was so good, especially for an Anglophile, and Winnie fan, such as myself.

An interesting glimpse at the complications of friendship from two authors who never disappoint.

The second book in the series focuses on the journey to find Nick’s father and understand their destiny.

Quick Read! Real insight into historical and cultural events I remember hearing about on the news when I was younger