Does anyone else read Japanese light novels?

[Brandon]

Having grown up watching anime and reading manga, I suppose it was only natural that I would get into Japanese light novels at some point, which could be considered the Japanese version of a novella. They seem to be catching on in America, and I've managed to buy several like SAO, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, and a number of others. However, sometimes I feel like I'm one of the few who've become enamored with them. I know some groups here who share my passion, but they're small, no less than 50-200 people in total.

So, here is my question, does anyone out there aside from myself read Japanese light novels?

[Eva]

Hi Brandon! I've read the first three light novels in the Twelve Kingdoms series and I loved them. The anime is one of my favorite and it was never finished, so I turned to the light novels to finish the story; I was lucky enough they were being translated into English. I think light novels will catch on a little more once more titles are translated.

[Brandon]

Eva wrote: "Hi Brandon! I've read the first three light novels in the Twelve Kingdoms series and I loved them. The anime is one of my favorite and it was never finished, so I turned to the light novels to fini..."

I've read that one, too, and really enjoyed it. I'm currently reading To Aru Majutsu no Index, Strike the Blood, Highschool DxD, and I'm re-reading Spice and Wolf (cuz it's awesome). I've got a few more lined up, but most of the ones I want to read aren't translated yet.

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Im mostly a manga reader but Im currently reading a very good japanese light novel! I read it on epub version:)

[Rita]

I'd never heard of Japanese light novels but I'll look out for them now.

[Brandon]

Ana wrote: "Im mostly a manga reader but Im currently reading a very good japanese light novel! I read it on epub version:)"

I've never heard of that one before, but I'll definitely have to look it up now. It sounds like a fun read!

Rita wrote: "I'd never heard of Japanese light novels but I'll look out for them now."

If you'd like to read some, here's one you might want to start off with: Spice and Wolf, Book 1 is probably one of the most well-written light novels currently being released by Yen Press, and they also have the most volumes out. I'd also suggest A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 1, Sword Art Online: Aincrad and Accel World, Vol. 1.

[Rita]

Thanks Brandon

[Brandon]

Rita wrote: "Thanks Brandon"

You're welcome. ^_^

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I don't.. but my husband does! Not that it helps to have someone to share it with since he's not on GoodReads.. but you are definitely not alone. :)

[Azee]

The only light novel I read is Sword Art Online. :)
It was exciting and imaginative.

[E.A.]

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[Brandon]

Azee wrote: "The only light novel I read is Sword Art Online. :)
It was exciting and imaginative."

SAO is a pretty good LN series. If you liked that, you might also enjoy reading Accel World, Vol. 1 and A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 1. One of them is written by the same author as SAO and follows the same gamin-type storyline. The other is a sci-fi/fantasy that combines magic and science.

[Russell]

I've never read a light novel. But, I love Japanese fairy tales. :) I may look into those. They are in english right?

[Brandon]

Russell wrote: "I've never read a light novel. But, I love Japanese fairy tales. :) I may look into those. They are in english right?"

Yes, Yen Press has been translating light novels into English.

[Russell]

That's pretty cool. I'll check those out. Thanks