This Year in English Light Novels 2016

A new year has arrived, and I should take the time to put together a recap of what happened in 2016 for light novels in English. Which is a lot! There were quite a few light novels released this past year. Accel World — volumes 6-8 Another Episode S/0 Asterisk War — volumes 1-2 Attack… Read More This Year in English Light Novels 2016

Open Forum: Bakemonogatari (Vol 1)

Welcome to the open forum for Bakemonogatari: Monster Tale – Part 1! For all who wish to participate, it's time to pick up a copy of this book. What is Bakemonogatari? Synopsis: There's a girl at their school who is always ill. She routinely arrives late, leaves early, or doesn't show up at all, and skips gym as… Read More Open Forum: Bakemonogatari (Vol 1)

Interview with J-Novel Club Founder Sam Pinansky

If you’ve been following this site, you’re probably already aware of J-Novel Club, the new online distributor of light novels translated into English. J-Novel Club launched only a couple months ago, but already they’ve released several completed volumes. The translations I’ve been reading are high quality, so I strongly recommend everyone go take a look… Read More Interview with J-Novel Club Founder Sam Pinansky

Currently Releasing Light Novel Series

This page is where you can see what series are currently getting English releases, and in what formats they are being made available. ✔ = available ✘ = not available a = audiobook option (at least for some volumes) c = in Japan, the series is completed c* = in Japan, the series is completed–but… Read More Currently Releasing Light Novel Series

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2017

Every year since 2005, a light novel guide book titled Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (This Light Novel is Amazing!) is published in Japan, featuring lists such as top 10 most popular light novels and top 10 favorite light novel characters. To create their final listings, the poll works with multiple categories of voters: the homepage… Read More Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2017