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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 1

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 1 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
Akiyama and Nakamura-san are polar opposites. As an easily flustered otaku, Akiyama can't even imagine a world where an outgoing, flashy gal like Nakamura wants anything to do with him. But after she saves his life, she demands something unbelievable--to live with him! Proud, bold, and unafraid to show off her body, Nakamura is the perfect image of a gyaru. Except, the moment she's apart from ... Read more

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Akiyama and Nakamura-san are polar opposites. As an easily flustered otaku, Akiyama can't even imagine a world where an outgoing, flashy gal like Nakamura wants anything to do with him. But after she saves his life, she demands something unbelievable--to live with him! Proud, bold, and unafraid to show off her body, Nakamura is the perfect image of a gyaru. Except, the moment she's apart from
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The Village Beyond the Mist

by Sachiko Kashiwaba ...

Illustrated by Miho Satake ...

"Kashiwaba's novel is indeed transporting. . . . Pick up this book and be spirited away." — Gregory Maguire, The New York TimesFrom the bestselling, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film, Spirited Away.Lina’s father had suggested she go "someplace ... Read more

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"Kashiwaba's novel is indeed transporting. . . . Pick up this book and be spirited away." — Gregory Maguire, The New York TimesFrom the bestselling, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film, Spirited Away.Lina’s father had suggested she go "someplace
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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 6

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 6 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
Nakamura doesn't really have a sense of boundaries. She's practically squatting at the apartment of the guy she likes, but barely knows. And if said guy, Akiyama, thinks things can't any more uncomfortable, Nakamura asks him for a massage...on Valentine's Day! Will the ever-dense Akiyama finally get the message? ... Read more

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Nakamura doesn't really have a sense of boundaries. She's practically squatting at the apartment of the guy she likes, but barely knows. And if said guy, Akiyama, thinks things can't any more uncomfortable, Nakamura asks him for a massage...on Valentine's Day! Will the ever-dense Akiyama finally get the message?
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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 2

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 2 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
Introverted otaku Akiyama was perfectly happy living alone, but overly friendly gyaru Nakamura suddenly barged her way into his apartment and his life. Akiyama never imagined finding domestic bliss with a person who is his exact opposite, but now they're cooking for each other, buying furniture together--basically everything a normal couple does. Are they a couple? Before the two can figure it out ... Read more

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Introverted otaku Akiyama was perfectly happy living alone, but overly friendly gyaru Nakamura suddenly barged her way into his apartment and his life. Akiyama never imagined finding domestic bliss with a person who is his exact opposite, but now they're cooking for each other, buying furniture together--basically everything a normal couple does. Are they a couple? Before the two can figure it out
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Temple Alley Summer

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Illustrated by Miho Satake ...

Winner of the 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder AwardA July/August 2021 Kids' Indie Next PickA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionWinner of a 2022 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award****From renowned Japanese children’s author Sachiko Kashiwaba, Temple Alley Summer is a fantastical and mysterious adventure filled with the living dead, a magical pearl, and a suspiciously nosy black cat named ... ... Read more

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Winner of the 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder AwardA July/August 2021 Kids' Indie Next PickA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionWinner of a 2022 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award****From renowned Japanese children’s author Sachiko Kashiwaba, Temple Alley Summer is a fantastical and mysterious adventure filled with the living dead, a magical pearl, and a suspiciously nosy black cat named ...
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The House of the Lost on the Cape

by Sachiko Kashiwaba ...

Illustrated by Yukiko Saito ...

A 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award HonoreeA 2024 USBBY Outstanding International BookOne of Kirkus Reviews’ 10 Essential Middle-Grade Books for Fall 2023 — Starred ReviewOne of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2023A 2023 Cybils Awards Finalist for Speculative Middle Grade FictionFrom the author and translator of the Batchelder Award-winning... ... Read more

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A 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award HonoreeA 2024 USBBY Outstanding International BookOne of Kirkus Reviews’ 10 Essential Middle-Grade Books for Fall 2023 — Starred ReviewOne of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2023A 2023 Cybils Awards Finalist for Speculative Middle Grade FictionFrom the author and translator of the Batchelder Award-winning...
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Bento Lunchbox

Delicious Japanese Box Lunches in 30 Minutes or Less (With Over 125 Recipes)

by Sachiko Horie ...

Translated by Makiko Itoh ...

Create delicious lunchboxes for the entire family in 30 minutes or less!This book provides easy, step-by-step instructions showing how to create six basic box lunches with many variations, and over 125 different recipes in a rainbow of colors — the key to making your lunchbox look great.Learn how to make fun and easy bento lunch boxes with a variety of basic preparations, such as:Steamed rice with ... Read more

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Create delicious lunchboxes for the entire family in 30 minutes or less!This book provides easy, step-by-step instructions showing how to create six basic box lunches with many variations, and over 125 different recipes in a rainbow of colors — the key to making your lunchbox look great.Learn how to make fun and easy bento lunch boxes with a variety of basic preparations, such as:Steamed rice with
... Read more
Vision of Islam

by William C. Chittick, Sachiko Murata ...

Something is lost when Western thinkers approach Islam. They seem to see the religion in historical and cultural terms, obscuring Islam's own internal logic and its true beauty and spirituality. This clearly written introduction to Islam changes that, vividly explaining the Islamic perspectives that have rung true for Muslims for nearly 1400 years.The book covers the four dimensions of Islam as ... Read more

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Something is lost when Western thinkers approach Islam. They seem to see the religion in historical and cultural terms, obscuring Islam's own internal logic and its true beauty and spirituality. This clearly written introduction to Islam changes that, vividly explaining the Islamic perspectives that have rung true for Muslims for nearly 1400 years.The book covers the four dimensions of Islam as
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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 5

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 5 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
Shy otaku Akiyama still isn't used to living with a girl, especially if the girl in question is the extroverted gyaru Nakamura-san. Expressive and touchy-feely by nature, Nakamura just isn't aware of how sexy she is. Or is she? Donning a school uniform, she seductively crawls into Akiyama's futon...but will he mistake her for someone else?How will Akiyama survive this one? Find out in the latest ... Read more

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Shy otaku Akiyama still isn't used to living with a girl, especially if the girl in question is the extroverted gyaru Nakamura-san. Expressive and touchy-feely by nature, Nakamura just isn't aware of how sexy she is. Or is she? Donning a school uniform, she seductively crawls into Akiyama's futon...but will he mistake her for someone else?How will Akiyama survive this one? Find out in the latest
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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 4

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 4 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
It's been six months since brash gyaru Nakamura invited herself into the apartment--and life--of timid otaku Akiyama. Things get even more exciting when after a tiring day of hunting for aliens, Akiyama finds himself with an unexpected surprise--sharing a hot bath with a naked Nakamura! Cohabitation is never easy when polar opposites are involved, but it gets even harder when Nakamura's mom shows ... Read more

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It's been six months since brash gyaru Nakamura invited herself into the apartment--and life--of timid otaku Akiyama. Things get even more exciting when after a tiring day of hunting for aliens, Akiyama finds himself with an unexpected surprise--sharing a hot bath with a naked Nakamura! Cohabitation is never easy when polar opposites are involved, but it gets even harder when Nakamura's mom shows
... Read more
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by Sachiko Murakami ...

Sachiko Murakami is the author of three previous poetry collections, including The Invisibility Exhibit (shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award). As a literary worker, she has edited poetry, worked for trade organizations, hosted reading series, organized conferences, sat on juries, and judged prizes. ... Read more

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Sachiko Murakami is the author of three previous poetry collections, including The Invisibility Exhibit (shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award). As a literary worker, she has edited poetry, worked for trade organizations, hosted reading series, organized conferences, sat on juries, and judged prizes.
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Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 3

by Sachiko Orihara ...

Series Book 3 - Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru
An introverted otaku's quiet lifestyle gets disrupted when a super-extroverted gyaru demands that he shares his apartment with her. Despite the shocking start to their relationship, Akiyama is getting used to Nakamura-san's ways, even her newfound interest in dressing up...as a seductive succubus! But the most outrageous act is yet to come: can they survive pretending to be lovers?! Find out in ... Read more

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An introverted otaku's quiet lifestyle gets disrupted when a super-extroverted gyaru demands that he shares his apartment with her. Despite the shocking start to their relationship, Akiyama is getting used to Nakamura-san's ways, even her newfound interest in dressing up...as a seductive succubus! But the most outrageous act is yet to come: can they survive pretending to be lovers?! Find out in
... Read more

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