After dying in a landslide, a young book-loving girl named Urano is reborn in a fantasy world where books are a luxury. Determined to fulfill her dream of reading as many books as possible, Urano becomes Main, a frail and sickly five-year-old girl born into a poor family. With her knowledge of modern culture and a burning passion for books, Main sets out to create her own library in a world where books are scarce.
The Book Group follows the lives of a group of individuals who come together to form a book club in Glasgow, Scotland. Each member is unique and the series explores their personal struggles, relationships, and interactions within the group. As they delve into various books, they also navigate themes of love, loneliness, friendship, and the challenges of living in Glasgow. The show touches on topics like disability, closeted homosexuality, and the importance of literature in their lives.
Biblia Second-hand Bookstore has been quietly open for business in some corner of Kamakura. Its owner is Shinokawa Shioriko, a young, pretty but introverted girl who is extremely shy around strangers and cannot interact well with people she meets for the first time. However, when it comes to knowledge of old books, no one can to compare to her. Talking about books makes Shioriko forget her shyness. In fact, she becomes eloquent and passionate. She unravels the mysteries and secrets associated with many old books with her vast knowledge and keen eye.
Six months ago, Lord Hugh Disward (Huey), lost his eccentric grandfather, Wes. To inherit Wes's estate, Huey must take guardianship over the 'Mystic Archives of Dantalian' that contains forbidden knowledge and a mysterious girl called Dalian. Dalian and Huey begin an unlikely partnership as they solve mysteries caused by Phantom Books. Original Light Novel written by Gakuto Mikumo and illustrated by G-Yuusuke. Adataped to manga first by Chako Abeno, and again by Monaco Sena.
John Green teaches you literature in an exciting, entertaining, and endlessly informative manner.
Enola Holmes, raised by her unconventional mother, discovers her mother is missing on her sixteenth birthday. Determined to find her, she becomes a detective and outsmarts her famous brother Sherlock while uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
In a small town devastated by an apocalypse, Del is the only survivor. He spends his days meticulously cleaning up the aftermath and enjoying the solitude. However, his peaceful routine is disrupted when a mysterious woman named Grace arrives. Del struggles to trust her and slowly uncovers the secrets of their shared past. As they navigate their way through the haunting ghost town, they encounter unexpected challenges and confront their own demons. Will they be able to find solace and redemption, or will the ghosts of the past consume them?
Series combining human stories, expert interviews, book illustrations and historic archive to reveal the beauty of books.
A widowed bookstore owner named A.J. Fikry is struggling both emotionally and financially after his wife's death. His rare edition of Poe poems gets stolen, adding to his troubles. However, a mysterious package arrives at his bookstore, giving him a chance to turn his life around and discover new love and a renewed sense of purpose.
In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right—LGBTQ+ issues, Black History, and women’s empowerment—impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
The members of the Fallen Angels Murder Club must band together again as they search for answers surrounding the death of one of their own. Hollis Morgan finds herself at the center of the investigation when a journalist reporting on the murder also winds up dead. As bodies begin to stack up, and Hollis connects the dots, she must solve the murders before it's too late.
Secret Millionaire follows a secret millionaire who decides to go undercover as an ordinary person to find true love. Along the way, he learns important life lessons about loyalty, love, and the true meaning of happiness.
Touma, Yuri and Mei somehow ended up in the World of Zenkaiger while four Zenkaigers, except Juran, ended up in the World of Saber. The reason for their swap is due to a man who wishes to rid the world of heroes. How does a teenage boy manga artist tie into this? And why are they sent into different stories filled with previous Kamen Riders and Super Sentai Teams?
The National Library of France is the guardian of priceless treasures that tell our history, our illustrious thinkers, writers, scholars and artists. Telling the story of the exceptional treasures of the National Library of France is like opening a great history book rich in many twists and turns. Without the love of the kings of France for books and precious objects, this institution would never have seen the light of day. The story begins in the 14th century under the reign of a passionate writer, Charles V, who set up a library in his apartments in the Louvre. But it was not until the 17th century, and the reign of Louis XIV, a lover of the arts and letters, that the royal library took over its historic quarters in the rue Vivienne in Paris, which it still occupies.
Seeking a fresh start, a young woman finds her sanity on the brink due to unexplained disappearances and chilling nocturnal echoes in her new home.