Invictus
by Ryan Graudin
Time flies when you're plundering history.
Time flies when you're plundering history.
Descriptions of some of the Manga series we have available in our library.
Devils & Realist
After the failure of his uncle's business, the brilliant realist
William Twining finds himself penniless. To make matters
worse, demons appear before him, insisting he has the
power to appoint the next King of Hell! The demons offer
to pay his school tuition in exchange for his help. While
His principles as a staunch realist prevent him from
believing in them, how can William resist such a
Generous offer?
Seraph of the End
After the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows
to rule the earth. Yuichiro wants just one thing, to get revenge
by killing each and every vampire.Yuichiro’s dream is near-
impossible, given that vampires are seven times stronger than
humans,& the only way to kill them is by mastering advanced
demon-possessed weaponry. Not to mention that humanity’s
most elite Vampire Extermination Unit wants nothing to do
with him unless he can prove he’s willing to work in a team—
which is the last thing he wants!
Ouran High School Host Club
In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl
at a rich kids’ school, is forced to repay an $80,000
debt by working for the school’s swankiest, all-male
club—as a boy! There she discovers just how wealthy
the six members are and how different the rich are
from everybody else…
Attack on Titan
In this post-apocalytpic sci-fi story, humanity has been
devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the
Titans Little is known about where they came from or why they
are bent on consuming mankind.Seemingly unintelligent, they
have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see.
For the past century, what's left of man has hidden in a giant,
three-walled city. People believe their 100-meter-high walls will
protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of
an immense Titan is about to change everything.
Tokyo Ghoul
In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight
monsters is to become one…The Commission of Counter
Ghoul is the only organization fighting the Ghoul menace, &
they will use every tool at their disposal to protect humanity
from its ultimate predator. Their newest weapon in this hidden
war is an experimental procedure that implants human
investigators with a Ghoul’s Kagune,giving them Ghoul powers
and abilities. But both the procedure and the newly formed Qs
Squad are untested. Will they become heroes…or monsters?!
Gin Tama
It's samurai vs. aliens!
The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens
invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then
they confiscated everyone's swords.So what does a
hotheaded former samurai like Gintoki "Gin" Sakata do
to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his
way, even if it means losing his dignity.
Naruto
Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for
mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is
completely serious about his mission to be the world’s
greatest ninja! No one takes him seriously at Ninja
Academy. Especially not the other students, who all are
competing to be the best ninja ever. Naruto and his
classmates are about to embark on an adventure that takes
them far beyond Ninja Academy, beyond Konoha, beyond
anything they ever imagined. What is Naruto’s true destiny?
Bleach
Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the
chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never
asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift.
When his family is attacked by a Hollow—a malevolent lost
soul—Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to
protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits
themselves find peace.
My Hero Academia
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the
population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”?
Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere!
Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but
where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course!
But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who
were born Quirkless?
Soul Eater
Maka is a weapon meister, determined to turn her partner, a living scythe named Soul Eater, into a powerful death scythe - the ultimate weapon of Death himself! Charged with the task of collecting and devouring the tainted souls of ninety-nine humans and one witch, Maka and her fellow meisters strive to master their weapons as they face off against the bizarre and dangerous minions of the underworld. But the meisters' own personal quirks may prove a bigger obstacle than any sultry enchantress!
One Punch Man
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes
to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head
to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking
guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to
find an opponent strong enough to take on!
Every time a promising villain appears, Saitama beats the
snot out of ’em with one punch! Can he finally find an
opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life
some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered
boredom?
Parasyte
They arrive in silence and darkness & descend from the skies, with a hunger for human flesh. They are everywhere. They are parasites, alien creatures who must invade–and take control of–a human host to survive. And once they have infected their victims, they can assume any deadly form they choose: monsters with giant teeth, winged demons, creatures with blades for hands. But most have chosen to conceal their lethal purpose behind ordinary human faces. So no one knows their secret–except an ordinary high school student. Shin is battling for control of his own body against an alien parasite, but can he find a way to warn humanity of the horrors to come?
The Promised Neverland
Life at Grace Field House Orphanage is good for Emma
and her fellow orphans.. But perhaps not everything is as
it seems Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at
the orphanage. And under the care of the woman they
refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable
life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment
to learn. One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover
the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from
seeing.
The Seven Deadly Sins
When they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. But the first Sin she meets, Meliodas, is a little innkeeper with a talking pig. He doesn't even have a real sword! Have the legends of the Sins' strength been exaggerated...?
Inu Yasha
Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary
life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the
site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's
ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will,
Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what
she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a
powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an
unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a
quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn
more about her link to the past.
Black Butler
Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom and its master, one Ciel Phantomhive. Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant...and a slip of a twelve-year-old boy. Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes. And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there apparently is nothing Sebastian cannot do. In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true...or at least, too good to be human...
The Ancient Magus Bride
Enter the Magician's Apprentice. Her name is Chise Hatori, a
penniless orphan troubled by visions. Sold as a slave to an
inhuman mage, she is about to begin a strange new life, filled
with magic, fairies, and other beings of a fantastical nature.
Vinland Saga
FOR HONOR AND VENGEANCE
As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson
and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his
youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid.
Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn
became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's
leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn
through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams
of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the
and Leif called Vinland.
Death Note 1-13
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's
bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the
Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death
god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies,
and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note
to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping
dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track
down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of
his noble goal...or his life?
Here are some YouTube videos on a few of the titles we have available online. You can check out any of these e-books through the Sora App in your Learner Login.
This was the most recent book read by our High School Book Club. This is their review of this book. We have multiple copies available.