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81. Soul Eater, Vol. 6 by Atsushi OhkuboThis manga is getting really good at this point. Crona and Stein fascinate me
books: 40, Manga 41
82. Antique Bakery, Volume 1 by Fumi Yoshinaga83. Fairy Tail 14 by Hiro Mashima
84.Grand Guignol Orchestra, Vol. 3 by kaori yuki
three very different and enjoyable manga. full review at the hyperlink
books: 40 manga: 44
85. The Indian Sign by Les Robertsa private eye mystery that wasn't worth my time
books: 41 manga: 44
86. The Murder Room: The Heirs of Sherlock Holmes Gather to Solve the World's Most Perplexing Cold CasesIt's a decent book about the Vidocq Society but not without some major flaws. see hyperlink for full review
Books - 42, manga- 44
87. Laon, Vol. 2 by Young-Bin Kim & Hyun YouThis is a very strange manga but I enjoy it. full review at hyperlink.
Books - 42, manga- 45
88. Ghost Story by Jim ButcherBetter than I expected since I was very worried I wouldn't like this one. full review at hyperlink.
89. Masques by Patricia BriggsHer first book, reissued from obscurity thanks to the success of her shapeshifter story. It has it's problems but over all it's a decent fantasy read. fully review at the hyperlink.
Books - 44, manga- 45
90. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggsthe vintage photos and the story work so well together in this magic realism tale. full review at the hyperlink
Books - 45, manga- 45
91The Betrayal Knows My Name, Volume 1 by Hotaru Odagiria demon hunter sort of manga, main character is a bit too wussy for me
Books - 45, manga- 46
92. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick RiordanBooks - 46, manga- 46
I'm ages outside the target readership but I still love this series. Full review at the hyperlink
93. The Clocks by Agatha Christiebooks - 47, manga - 46
It's a late-era Hercule Poirot. Not one of the best Poirot mystery but still entertaining. full review at hyperlink
94. Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol 5 by Nozomu Tamakia very interesting (and adult oriented) vampire manga, full review at hyperlink
books - 47, manga - 47
95. Black Bird, Vol. 1 by Kanoko Sakurakouji96. Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol 6 by Nozomu Tamaki
The first manga is a typical shojo romance manga where the girl does nothing but get in trouble and needs rescuing, does nothing for me.
Dance is one of the better vampire/werewolf manga out there and is very adult oriented
books 47- manga - 49
97. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury98. Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol 7 by Nozomu Tamaki
I reread Fahrenheit 451 for banned book week and read it on video (well bits of it). I think everyone should read this classic.
Dance remains a very adult and very good manga.
books 48- manga - 50
99. Blue Exorcist, Volume 1 by Kazue KatoAn enjoyable shonen story of twin brothers, one of whom is carrying demon blood.
books -48, manga- 51
100. A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny101. Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol 8 by Nozomi Tamaki
102. Fairy Tail 15 by Hiro Mashima
Well I've made it to double the goal and finally figured out how to move this into the finish line...
A rule against murder is an interesting mystery the other two are manga series I've really come to enjoy. full reviews at the hyperlinks
books -49, manga- 53
103. Nightschool: The Weirn Books, Vol. 3104. Nightschool: The Weirn Books, Vol. 4 both by svetlana Chmakova
the last two books in this supernatural manga. They're not bad but they have faults. Full reviews at the hyperlinks.
books - 49, manga -55
105. Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol 9 by Nozomu Tamakian action packed volume in this very adult vampire manga. full review at the hyperlink.
books - 49, manga -56
107. Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains by Caitrona McPhersonA decent historical mystery
Books - 50 manga 57
109. Mouse Guard, Volume 1: Fall 1152 by David Petersen110 Kin by Holly Black and Ted Naifeh
Both are graphic novels, and both were a lot of fun. Full reviews at the hyperlink
111.The Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThis is the much lauded Nanowrimo novel done good. I was slightly disappointed. It's not a bad book by any means. It's just not my thing
books 52 manga/graphic novels -59
112. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows Alan BradleyI enjoyed this historical mystery. An 11 y.o. girl mad for chemistry, what's not to love?
books 53 manga -59
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an interesting look at children whisked away by parents believing that the end of the world is coming.
btw does anyone know HOW to move a thread to the 'we've made it to 50' thread?