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Not the End: Life Isn't Over Until It Is Over by Odin Dupeyron
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNot The End was first released in 2001 and since that first edition has been read and reread, given, lent and recommended by readers of all ages, of all genders, of different religions, preferences and countries. It has passed from hand to hand and from mouth to mouth, changed publisher, cover, color and presentation... -
![The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll]()
The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlympic-bound 17-year-old Sasha Canaro wakes up from death a superhumanly strong, fast, agile, and tough shapechanger. And she has strange powers. What can feed her challenge-addiction now? Fighting crime? There is plenty of it... -
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![Goblin Queen by D.L. Harrison]()
Goblin Queen by D.L. Harrison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKatrina baker is a super and she was banished just three weeks ago to a world of gods, magic, and evil races. A place without plumbing, electricity, Facebook, and lattes. Things have moved fast, and she’s managed to handle two very serious problems for the goddess, and things slow down enough for her to process everything, including a reunion with her fiancé Gerard... -
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![Little Kingdoms by Steven Millhauser]()
Little Kingdoms by Steven Millhauser
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCartoons that draw their creator into another world; demonic paintings that exert a sinister influence on our own. Fairy tales that express the secret losses and anxieties of their tellers... -
![Extraordinary Tales by Jorge Luis Borges, Adolfo Bioy Casares]()
Extraordinary Tales by Jorge Luis Borges, Adolfo Bioy Casares
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis edition contains a foreward written by Anthony Kerrigan, who translated from the Spanish... -
![The Shadow of Tyr by Glenda Larke]()
The Shadow of Tyr by Glenda Larke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLigea Gayed has been lied to once too often. Now she has turned against her former employer, the secretive Brotherhood of the Tyrans Empire, and must evade Favonius and his Jackals while also recruiting others to fight with her.Yet, despite her best efforts, a rebellion is hard to come by. Except within her own family, of course... -
![So You Think You Know Harry Potter?: Over 1000 Wizard Quiz Questions by Clive Gifford]()
So You Think You Know Harry Potter?: Over 1000 Wizard Quiz Questions by Clive Gifford
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo You Think You Know Harry Potter is a trivia quiz book for fans of this young wizard... -
![The Lego Movie: Calling All Master Builders! (DK Readers L1) by Helen Murray]()
The Lego Movie: Calling All Master Builders! (DK Readers L1) by Helen Murray
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO(R) tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of "The LEGO(R) Movie," assembling in February 2014... -
![The Stand: Hardcases by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King]()
The Stand: Hardcases by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Trashcan Man was spared for a reason. To join the Dark Man Randall Flagg's swelling army and to set the world on fire... -
![The Stand: No Man's Land by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King]()
The Stand: No Man's Land by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Stephen King
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhile Frannie and Stu struggle to find a balance between their personal lives and their public personas, an unholy, unspeakable alliance is born between Harold Lauder and Nadine Cross. It's a date with destiny, orchestrated by the Dark Man, and it could very well mean doom for the Boulder Free Zone... -
![My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![The Boy Wonder (2024) #2 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran]()
The Boy Wonder (2024) #2 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJason Todd is the exile prince of Batman’s kingdom, stalking Gotham’s darkest alleys and eternally turning his face from the light of day—all because he cannot quench the burning flame of anger and retribution that consumes his heart... -
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![Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis]()
Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 2000, Marvel launched the Ultimate Universe, reinventing Spider-Man for a new generation and a new millennium... -
![Magician: Apprentice, Volume 1 (Graphic Novel) by Raymond E. Feist, Michael Avon Oeming]()
Magician: Apprentice, Volume 1 (Graphic Novel) by Raymond E. Feist, Michael Avon Oeming
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsPug and Tomas are two kitchen boys in the castle of Crydee with big dreams of being soldiers. But when choosing day arrives and Pug fails to be chosen by the swordmaster as an apprentice along with Tomas, he finds himself instead under the tutelage of Kulgan, a master magician... -
![Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja]()
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina]()
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects Thor: God of Thunder #1-18. A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Throughout the ages, gods are vanishing — and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods. In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space... -
![Ninjago, Vol. 2: Mask of the Sensei by Greg Farshtey]()
Ninjago, Vol. 2: Mask of the Sensei by Greg Farshtey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack in their home village after the battle with Garmadon, the four ninja are hoping for some R&R... -
![The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition by Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek]()
The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition by Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA true essential for any comic book fan and a vital addition to every DC fan's shelf.Explore the latest earth-shaking developments and titanic clashes in the DC Comics Universe. The iconic Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC Comics characters... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
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![Aces Wild by R.J. Ross]()
Aces Wild by R.J. Ross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Yes, Dad, I slammed his fist in a locker for no reason," I drawl. "For crying out loud, I'm not stupid! I haven't done anything that might inconvenience you and Mom while you're ripping up the family. God forbid I actually step out of line--" "Ace, I swear--" Dad starts out, taking a step forward. Banshee's hand lands lightly on his shoulder... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12: Meru's True Identity by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12: Meru's True Identity by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man, Book 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez]()
Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man, Book 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiles Morales is still getting used to being Spider-Man when Captain America makes him a very special off er... -
![Avengers vs. X-Men #2 by Jason Aaron, John Romita Jr.]()
Avengers vs. X-Men #2 by Jason Aaron, John Romita Jr.
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs the Phoenix draws nearer to Earth, the Avengers storm the beach of... -
![House of M #1 by Brian Michael Bendis]()
House of M #1 by Brian Michael Bendis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands... -
![All-New Wolverine, Volume 5: Orphans of X by Tom Taylor]()
All-New Wolverine, Volume 5: Orphans of X by Tom Taylor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDaken has been kidnapped, and it's up to Wolverine to find him...
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