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Patricia Thang

Patricia Thang is an educator located in Los Angeles. Though a native Angeleno through and through, her heart also belongs to Tokyo, where much of her family is from. Besides books, she is an enthusiastic devourer of many things, including podcasts, television, and J-pop. She realizes there’s not enough time in the world to consume all of that content, but she’s trying anyway. Other endeavors to which she has dedicated herself include cuddling her dogs until they’re annoyed and taste-testing every vegan ice cream she can find. Twitter: @aintnopthang

Catch Up on Your Mid-Year Reading Goals with These 8 New Manga Releases for July 2023

The manga new releases out July 2023 include a sweet high school romance, adventures at magic school, a body swap horror story, and lots more!

8 Excellent LGBTQ+ Nonfiction Manga

As we wrap up Pride Month, celebrate the real lives of queer people in a different part of the world through these LGBTQ+ nonfiction manga!

10 New Manga Releases of June 2023 to Round Out Your Summer Reading List

The new manga releases out June 2023 include isekai, a slice-of-life romance, a new story from the creator of Chainsaw Man, and much more!

15 Excellent 2023 Short Story Collections by Asian Authors

These new short story collections from Asian and Asian diaspora voices — including A New Race of Men from Heaven by Chaitali Sen — are insightful, deeply strange, intense, and profound.

35 Must-Read Books of Nonfiction by AAPI Authors

Nonfiction is where things get really juicy! Get a firsthand look at the truth of AAPI experiences with nonfiction by AAPI authors, starting with Reppin’: Pacific Islander Youth and Native Justice, edited by Keith L. Camacho.

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This month, we’ve got an amazing selection of new manga to choose from, including some great picks for animal lovers!

The Most Influential Manga of All Time

The most influential manga of all time is the culmination of centuries of early Japanese art and emerged from the post-war era.

10 New Manga Adaptations To Look Forward To In 2023

There is absolutely no shortage of new manga adaptations coming to us this year. Check out some of our most anticipated titles.

Get Your Reading on with These 10 New Manga Releases for April 2023

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A Beginner’s Guide to Dōjinshi

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