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A lavishly illustrated version of perhaps the most foundational text on Japan’s monsters, myths, and legends.

A deeper look into the human condition – and human weakness – through the eyes of an artificial intelligence.

You’ll want to get bit by this shark book packed with cuteness, kindness, and positivity.

A young boy learns his gift is anything but in Stephen King’s latest – and largely forgettable – supernatural thriller.

A psychological drama about the honest trials and tribulations of motherhood that leads to a family falling apart.

A satirical look at how a person of color can survive, and thrive, in the startup world in New York City.

A spicy and thoughtful memoir about chance encounters and spiritual awakenings.

A dumpster fire of a sequel lacking imagination, with artificial “heightened stakes” that fall flat on its face.

A heartwarming and thought-provoking examination about untaken chances and the futility of regret.

Mixes commentary on Japan’s Idol factory of fake celebrity with body horror and interplanetary licking.