After losing her parents at a young age to a monster attack on their village, Alicia is sent to an orphanage, where she spends three miserable years being mistreated—and doing her best to smile through it all. After finally reaching her limit and running away, Alicia is attacked by a strange woman who wants to take the young girl’s place as the protagonist of something called an otome game. During the struggle, Alicia accidentally absorbs part of the woman’s memories and knowledge, transforming her from a scared child to a calculated young woman with a mission: to write her own destiny. Now adrift in an unforgiving world, Alicia vows to grow stronger by any means necessary. She’ll need all the might she can muster if she has any hope of changing her fate and fighting for survival. *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

A young girl can’t let anyone discover who she is, for her eyes and hair could ruin her mother’s honor and upset the people of the kingdom… 15-year-old Ashley’s family history is nothing short of tragic. Her mother, once a noble, was framed and forced to go into exile. Soon after, she was abducted and kept in confinement. Ashley was born from that incident—bearing the same eyes and hair as her mother’s captor. Thus, from a young age, she’s forced to wear a magical headband and glasses that makes her eyes appear tiny. Her classmates mock her appearance, leaving her friendless. However, things slowly change after she meets a mysterious creature, catching the interest of the crown prince for reasons unknown. Follow the story of an unfortunate noble’s daughter and her path to happiness! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

*This volume includes the following chapters:* 1. **Kuro Sailor x Dame Kyoushi** (黒セーラー×ダメ教師) by Tooyama Ema 2. **Dakara, Sensei de Isasete** (だから、先生でいさせて) by Yoshino Kaya 3. **Anata no Aji wa Donna Aji** (あなたの味はどんな味) by Kobato Neneko 4. **Osanai-sensei to Satou-san** (おさない先生とさとうさん) by Noda Nonda 5. **Suki Nan Desu Sensei** (好きなんです先生！) by Chioka Nanae 6. **First Kiss wa Butai no Uede** (ファーストキスは舞台の上で) by Gotou Yuki 7. **First Planetarium Kiss** (ファースト・プラネタリウム・キス) by Nanasaka Nana 8. **Kyori** (距離) by Hiratsuka Shino 9. **Fujun na Mondai.** (不純なもんだい。) by Sawamura Mariko 10. **Chikakute Toukute Itoshikute** (近くて遠くて愛しくて) by Yukio Yuki

Those who love meat more than work or love... they are called "meat woman". Meat…the sole oasis for three unmarried office ladies around 30 who are desperate both in their work and love life. Stuffing your face with food without caring about the calories is the ultimate bliss of life. Neneko Kobato’s delicious gourmet manga follows Kamiya Hanako, Inuzuka Maria, and Kumashiro Natsumi as they eat through all that juicy meat! *Note: Chapter count includes 4 extras.*

A guy who's believed to be all face and a girl that's into gravure magazines. What will happen? (Source: Batoto)

Margaret's life is cut short when she gets into a fatal accident at her workplace, except instead of the afterlife, she finds herself in another world! She's rescued from the brink of death by an elderly retired noblewoman who lets Margaret live at her mansion. What awaits her there is a stark contrast to her previous life: relaxed and laid-back countryside living! Sure, there's the whole fact that she was summoned to this world as a special being known as a Spirit Caller, but she couldn't care less as long as she gets to eat delicious food! She's going to get a fresh start taking life slow in this new world filled with magic and spirits! (Source: Cross Infinite World)

Fiona was born into a noble family, but she eschews a typical noblewoman’s life in favor of working. Unfortunately, the social pressures of her status are not so easily ignored. She learns that talks are underway to arrange a marriage for her…whether she likes it or not. If Fiona gets married, she’ll be expected to quit her job and give up her independent lifestyle. As she tries to figure out how to get out of this situation, she meets Giles, a nobleman who also wants to stay single. Together, they hatch a scheme to achieve their common goal of avoiding marriage: pretend to be destined lovers! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

**“The refined daughter of a Duke strikes back against the bizarre charges put on her…with the help of her Dear Brother, of course!”** Catia has always hid her face under a mask during her days at the academy. Now, right in the middle of the graduation party, her fiancé the First Prince calls off their engagement, accusing her of being as mean-hearted as her ugly appearance. But he should’ve thought twice, because after all, who ever said beneath the mask was an ugly face? *Source: Comikey Media*

Carla is a down-on-her-luck witch whose skills aren’t up to snuff when it comes to both magic and her work. Although her main business is running an apothecary that’s been in decline ever since her master passed away, she also runs a divorce agency on the side (even though all of her clients seem to reconcile, for some reason). One day, Carla receives a request she can’t refuse. The queen herself sends Thane, a knight who makes no effort to hide his distaste for witches, to pass along her message. Carla isn’t a fan of knights herself, leading the pair to fight like cats and dogs...but maybe first impressions aren’t everything! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a rather cynical stray kitten. He finds his way into the home of an English teacher, where his running commentary on the follies and foibles of the people around him has been making readers laugh for more than a century. Beautifully illustrated by Japanese artist Chiroru Kobato, this edition provides a visual, entertaining look at a unique period in Japan's history—filled with cultural and societal changes, rapid modernization and a feeling of limitless possibility—through the eyes of an unlikely narrator. (Source: Tuttle Publishing)

A bittersweet and meditative adaptation of the English language novel The 12th Angel by Og Mandino. After the sudden death of his wife and child, John Harding spirals into despair. Deprived of his motivation to live, his attempt at suicide is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of a friend who wants him to coach the town's Little League team. Can John restore meaning to his life?

The story begins with a scene of regret, chaos, and desperation. Sora lives with his little sister, Ann, and his rather comical father. Ann is the soloist of her school's chorus, and Sora is an awesome cook. Sora prepares his "honki" (serious) bento for his sister's school concert. Once Ann begins her solo, a mysterious force creates a rift in reality, as Ann's existense shatters right before everyone's eyes. Sora runs in to save her, but he too becomes part of this dark ritual. As Sora ends up transported to a fantasy world full of gigantic mushrooms, nothing seems to be certain on what will happen to these two. (Source: MangaHelpers)