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[missbookishmunchkin]

I started this book and omg it’s SO good so far!!!! I think this book is so underrated in the book community honestly, why wasn’t it more popular?? It’s a YA medieval fantasy with Welsh cultural elements and it’s a bit creepy and I just love it!! 🥰 bookstagram at bookishmunchkin

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[thefaeryscribe]

I first came across this book on Amazon. I was probably looking up Studio Ghibli or Hayao Miyazaki stuff—DVDs, graphic novels, merch—and this popped up. I wasn't sure what it was, but I recognized Miyazaki's name and art style, so I added it to my wishlist. (Also, that elk looks just like Yakul from Princess Mononoke).

Fast forward to this past weekend when my boyfriend and I were visiting our local bookstore to pick books for each other in preparation for Jolabokaflod (that's a whole other story; if you're interested in learning more, follow the link).

As we were wandering through the store, I stumbled across the physcial version of the book, so I picked it up to show my boyfriend. He had found a shopping basket at that point, and suggested I put it in the basket.

I finished another book I was reading that evening and thought it was the perfect time to crack this one open. After all, it's a graphic novel, which I can finish much more quickly than a prose novel.

A brief explanation for those who have never seen this book before: it was originally published in 1983—two years before Studio Ghibli was founded—and is based on a Tibetan folktale. The English translation was published in 2022.

What I loved about this story was how there were clear seeds sprinkled throughout that would later come to fruition in some of Miyazaki's other tales. In Shuna's Journey, the elk on the cover is part of a species called yakul, and Shuna himself is a prince in the east who leaves his village to travel to the west in search of a golden grain and the land of the god-folk. (If that doesn't make you think of Princess Mononoke, I don't know what will). There were also early glimpses of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and even a bit of Castle in the Sky.

As expected, I finished the story quickly—maybe in an hour? Two? I had intended to simply start it, maybe read one chapter and then do something else. But once I'd started, I didn't want to stop, and before I knew it I'd reached the last page.

As with all of Miyazaki's tales, it's easy to sink into the world of the story, and once there, it's difficult to make yourself leave.

Every now and then I get an itch to re-watch all of his movies. I'll sometimes re-watch one or two throughout the year, maybe re-visit one I've only seen once or twice. I love the idea of a marathon weekend, watching one movie after another. I can easily picture myself adding this book to the lineup, moving from the screen to the page.

If you're a Studio Ghibli fan or simply like graphic novels, I recommend giving it a try. I was not disappointed.

My Affiliate Link: Bookshop.org

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[faithdlee]

The Fairy’s Tale by F. D. Lee ~ part one in The Pathways Tree series.

"What would happen if Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Emma Newman and K.E. Mills (in her Accidental Sorcerer mode) got together and had a fairy tale themed writathon? This, my friend, is probably what would happen." ~ reader review

Available on Kindle Unlimited, in paperback from Amazon, and in audio from Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play. Discover more - including preview chapters - on my website www[.]fdlee[.]co[.]uk

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[shannoneichorn]

My extremely talented friend published her book without telling me. Please consider enjoying it:

Blood Witch Woods https://a.co/d/1295nOE

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[aherdegen]

My sister (@waffledots) bound me my favorite fanfiction series 🥹 I literally teared y’all. These are so beautiful! 💕💕💕 #amreading #amreadingfantasy #books #bibliophile #bookstagram #avatarthelastdragon #bookbinding #booksbooksbooks #bibliophile #beardeddragons #beardeddragonsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmm4QH7AtTl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[geektasticjustine]

I’m a huge fan of @gagegreenwood. We’ve known each other for years, old writing buddies from way back. He’s written an incredible book, Winter’s Myths, and it’s a clever mix of dystopian survival, oddball comedy, invented mythology, and tear-jerking family connection. It’s so good. You’ve totally got to read it. I even said it on the book jacket. Also, I’ve bought Gage’s merch. There are a ton of other things on his website too. You should totally check him out! Link is in the bio. . . . . . #dystopian #coffeebreak #bookishlove #communityovercompetition #booksandcoffee #writerofinstagram #bookwormlife #instareading #dystopianfiction #dystopianbooks #amreadingfantasy #igwritersclub😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/CjT_sDhLh0G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[fiphillipsauthor]

Last night I finished reading Back From the Dead by Andre Spiteri.

Next, I'm about to dive into Blackbirch The Beginning by K M Allan.

Exciting witchy stuff.

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[skatesfullofsunshine]

I just finished The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma, and I have thoughts; specifically about the ending, and like what that signals for Book 2?!

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[suzannerogersonfantasyauthor]

It's time for another Indie Book Sale! 26th to 28th August #fantasy #scifi #horror

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[la-goodman]

The Ash Bennett Series is chock full of lovable characters, lots of drama, cowboys, and aliens. Dive into the first three books of Ash's story today!

LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WRDB2BF

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[missbookishmunchkin]

I found a first edition signed copy of Empire of the Vampire at Half Price Books! Isn’t it beautiful? Can’t wait to read this!

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[thefaeryscribe]

I'm covering a whole series this time rather than a single book. That's because this time I want to talk about Hakumei & Mikochi, a manga series about two tiny friends and their day-to-day lives. Cozy books have been gaining in popularity lately, and to me, there's nothing more cozy than picking up a volume of Hakumei & Mikochi.

It was first published in Japanese in 2013, with an English edition following in 2018 (and I'm so glad it did!) Since then, a volume a year has been published pretty steadily. Volume 12 just released in Japanese in January 2024, while Volume 11 just released in English the same month.

I don't read a lot of manga. Every now and then a story might catch my eye and I'll give it a try, but I still prefer novels overall. The first volume of this series was one such time where I liked the premise and decided to give it a chance.

By the time I finished the first volume, I knew I needed to get the second one, and the third...

Now, about the series itself. It is exactly what it presents itself to be: a cozy, slice-of-life series about the two title characters (and some of their friends). Each chapter can be read as its own short story, though sometimes a single story may run for two chapters. (I'll add the caveat that the stories are in chronological order, so you won't want to skip around as previous stories are sometimes referenced.)

For those unfamiliar with slice-of-life stories, a chapter can follow a character on a typical work day, or helping out a friend with a task, or taking a trip into the city.

Some major defining story elements: Hakumei and Mikochi are part of a race of tiny people—think "Thumbelina" or The Borrowers. There are also several animal characters. The series has a lot of funny moments, some touching moments, and even a few moments that moved me to tears on this latest read-through.

At this point, it is a tradition for me to begin my yearly re-read some time in January, leading up to the release of the newest volume. I consider this series among my favorite books, and always look forward to spending a weekend or two immersed in Hakumei and Mikochi's world.

One final note: for those unfamiliar with manga, the series follows the traditional Japanese format, meaning you read the books from right to left.

Links:

Bookshop.org: Volume 1

Amazon: Volume 2

Amazon: Volume 3

Amazon: Volume 4

Amazon: Volume 5

Amazon: Volume 6

Amazon: Volume 7

Amazon: Volume 8

Bookshop.org: Volume 9

Bookshop.org: Volume 10

Bookshop.org: Volume 11

And for those who read Japanese: Volume 12 (The English edition should release early next year.)

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[cadencewriting]

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[shannoneichorn]

Do you or a friend need a free*, YA zombie dystopia? Donna JW Munro has you covered.**

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[lynnwriting]

Take small moments to just be, to enjoy. #enjoythelittlethings #amreadingfantasy #musings https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpg7_0RNbh4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[thenerdynarrative]

Started the audiobook this morning for THE BITTER TWINS by Jen Williams from her very popular sci-fi/fantasy series, The Winnowing Flame. Jot Davies is doing a fantastic job narrating the series and I found I was easily able to slide right back into the world of Ebora, as though I’d never left! SYNOPSIS: The Ninth Rain has fallen. The Jure'lia are awake. Nothing can be the same again. Tormalin the Oathless and the fell-witch Noon have their work cut out rallying the first war-beasts to be born in Ebora for three centuries. But these are not the great winged warriors of old. Hatched too soon and with no memory of their past incarnations, these onetime defenders of Sarn can barely stop bickering, let alone face an ancient enemy who grow stronger each day. The key to uniting them, according to the scholar Vintage, may lie in a part of Sarn no one really believes exists - a distant island, mysteriously connected to the fate of two legendary Eborans who disappeared long ago. But finding it will mean a perilous journey in a time of war, while new monsters lie in wait for those left behind. #BookSeries #AmReadingFantasy #CurrentlyReading #Audiobook #TheBitterTwins #JenWilliams #TheWinnowingFlame #Fiction #Fantasy #SciFiFantasy #Dragons #HighFantasy #EpicFantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5L8-RLDJd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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