I binge-read Classmates because how could I not?

January 9, 2020January 8, 2020 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)Leave a comment

Classmates Vol.1-3 Author: Asumiko Nakamura Publisher: Digital Manga Guild Genre/Themes/Demo: Romance, LGBT, Teen Release Date: May 12th 2014 Page Count: N/A Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781613134092 Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis Rihito Sajou, a hyperventilating overachiever, winds up attending a high school where the only requirement for graduation is knowing how to write your name. Due to some extenuating circumstances,… Continue reading I binge-read Classmates because how could I not?

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Indigo Spring YA Preview: Upcoming 2019 Titles That I Am DYING To Read!

March 11, 2019 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)Leave a comment

First of all, I would just like to quickly thank Indigo Books & Music and Indigo Teen for having me at their recent Spring YA Preview this past Thursday! I am so extremely privileged to be able to attend these events and I cannot express how thankful I am! As you’ll see below, there were… Continue reading Indigo Spring YA Preview: Upcoming 2019 Titles That I Am DYING To Read!

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Manga Madness Read-A-Thon: TBR!

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

I recently started to seriously get into reading manga and I’m so happy that I have discovered a new form of reading to enjoy! It was brought to my attention by the lovely Patty over at Simply Patty, that there was a manga read-a-thon coming up! Of course I decided to join and that’s how… Continue reading Manga Madness Read-A-Thon: TBR!

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Monthly Book Haul: July 2018!

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

Guess what! I was actually successful with my book buying ban for once. The only book I purchased, was a pre-order that I placed months ago so I don’t even think that technically counts! The rest were all ARCs sent to me via publishers! Three cheers for success! Without further ado, here are the books… Continue reading Monthly Book Haul: July 2018!

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Monthly Book Haul: May 2018!

May 30, 2018May 28, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

Hello friends! I’m here today to talk to you about the books that I purchased throughout the month of May! I didn’t think that I picked up that much this month, but I did attend two events (TCAF & Anime North) where I did pick up some titles that I almost forgot about! Without further… Continue reading Monthly Book Haul: May 2018!

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Quick Thoughts: Orange: Future by Ichigo Takano!

May 3, 2018April 24, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)2 Comments

Orange: Future Author: Ichigo Takano Publisher: Seven Seas Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics Release Date: January 23rd 2018 (first published May 31st 2017) Page Count: 180 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781626927797 Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis In this long-awaited sequel to the critical and commercial hit, orange: future contains two stories that continue from where the series ended. Quick Thoughts first of all, how did I not… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Orange: Future by Ichigo Takano!

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Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.6 by Ichigo Takano

April 23, 2018April 22, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)1 Comment

Dreamin’ Sun Vol. 6 Author: Ichigo Takano Publisher: Seven Seas Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics Release Date: April 3rd 2018 Page Count: 194 Format: Paperback ISBN: N/A Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis When the landlord reconnects with his old flame, Shimana’s anxiety about their relationship skyrockets. It’s not long before their relationship is on the line and she’s thinking about moving out of the… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.6 by Ichigo Takano

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Quick Thoughts: Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 by Sui Ishida

April 19, 2018April 15, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)4 Comments

Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 Author: Sui Ishida Publisher: Viz Media LLC Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Horror Release Date: August 18th 2015 Page Count: 208 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781421580371 Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads | Kobo Synopsis Unable to discard his humanity but equally unable to suppress his Ghoul hunger, Ken finds salvation in the kindness of friendly Ghouls who teach… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Tokyo Ghoul Vol.2 by Sui Ishida

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Quick Thoughts: Goodnight PunPun, Vol.1 by Inio Asano

April 17, 2018April 12, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)5 Comments

Goodnight Punpun Vol.1 Author: Inio Asano Publisher: VIZ Media LLC Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics, Dark Release Date: March 15th 2016 Page Count: 448 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781421586205 Author Website | Goodreads | Chapters/Indigo | Amazon | Kobo | Book Depository Synopsis Meet Punpun Punyama. He’s an average kid in an average town. He wants to win a Nobel Prize and save the… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Goodnight PunPun, Vol.1 by Inio Asano

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Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.5 by Ichigo Takano

March 20, 2018March 1, 2018 Maria Casacalenda (Big City Bookworm)Leave a comment

Dreamin’ Sun Vol. 5 Author: Ichigo Takano Publisher: Seven Seas Genre/Themes/Demo: Manga, Comics Release Date: January 2nd 2018 Page Count: 208 Format: Paperback ISBN: N/A Author Website | Book Depository | Amazon | Chapters/Indigo | Goodreads Synopsis Things are heating up between Shimana and the landlord. First a confession and then an invitation to the school’s Founders’ Day… Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Dreamin’ Sun Vol.5 by Ichigo Takano