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In that newsletter I also mentioned this blog, at the beginning, writing as follows:

"...I posted about Asahina the part-time library worker, a private library, and maintaining quiet in the manga series The Blue Library."
https://popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/asahina-the-part-time-library-worker-a-private-library-and-quiet-in-the-blue-library/ (108/?) #manga #libraries #librarians #fiction

Asahina the part-time library worker, a private library, and quiet in “The Blue Library”

In an effort to find more stories with librarians and libraries, I came across The Blue Library, also known as Aoiro Toshokan, on a less-than-legal site. This begins with Asahina being told to be m…

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"...More pertinently I wrote on theft, crimes, and libraries. For the latter, I discussed the theft by anti-hero/anti-villain Doctor Aphra, a character who lost her moral code, with vast adventures and love interests." https://popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/be-gay-do-crime-in-fictional-libraries-from-doctor-aphras-book-theft-to-stacks-counterfeit-books/, https://crypticarchaeologists.substack.com/p/star-wars-and-archaeology-a-recap-2ab (109/?)
“Be gay, do crime” in fictional libraries?: From Doctor Aphra’s book theft to Stacks’ counterfeit books

Happy National Coming Out Day! The slogan “be gay, do crime” is from the communal grab-bag of “anti-assimilationist queer slogans…pulled from the chaotic ether, originated n…

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Aphra, who is nothing more than a lesbian disaster archaeologist, works with her old/new flame Sana Starros to steal a rare book from the university she is attending. She does so despite the librarian telling her to stop, as shown in Sarah Kahn’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra script (which was used for an audio drama). Aphra even says she stole additional books just to impress Sana (110/?) #doctoraphra #starwars #lesbians #lgbtq #librarians #fiction
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In that same posting, I wrote about Amity Blight and Luz Noceda sneaking into the library’s forbidden section in The Owl House. As a result, Amity loses her job. (111/?) #theowlhouse #librarians #lesbians #bisexuals
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Yomiko Readman burns down a library with her powers in R.O.D. the TV after her boss said her beloved Nancy (and the other version of her) was a traitor. #readordie #libraries (112/?)
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Rouge Redstar in Metallic Rouge punches a whole line of people to learn the identity of a devious shapeshifter. (113/?) #metallicrouge
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I also discussed Anne going through a forbidden “archives” in Manaria Friends to help her friend Grea. Then there’s Isabella Alvarado “Stacks” in Craig of the Creek who creates counterfeit books. (114/?) #archives #libraries #fiction #libraries #counterfeiting
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The manhwa (Korean name for comics), which the film, #yourletter, is adapted from, has been published by Yen Press, the same place which published the light novel and manga version of Whoever Steals This Book. https://yenpress.com/titles/9798400901119-your-letter, https://kaist455.com/2025/10/04/your-letter-2025/ (115/?)
Your Letter | Comics | Yen Press

When middle schooler Sori Lee stood up for her friend against their entire class, she never expected to become their new target—but that’s exactly what

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Yen Press publishes all light novels which are part of the Ascendance of a Bookworm series (and another #lightnovel series here), plus all five fanbooks (I have three of them; weirdly only fanbooks 1-3 and 5 can be purchased, but not no. 4) https://yenpress.com/series/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-light-novel, https://yenpress.com/titles/9781718356214-ascendance-of-a-bookworm-royal-academy-stories-first-year-light-novel, https://yenpress.com/series/ascendance-of-bookworm-fanbook (116/?)
Ascendance of a Bookworm (Light Novel) | Novels | Yen Press

Upon completing her large-scale spell, Rozemyne fell unconscious. Now, Ferdinand must bring her back from the brink of death—and, with any luck, restore her

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Yen Press publishes Forbidden Scrollery Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Kosuzuna is a library worker) https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316511896-forbidden-scrollery-vol-1, https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316511902-forbidden-scrollery-vol-2 (117/?)
Forbidden Scrollery, Vol. 1 | Manga | Yen Press

Where else would a girl with the power to translate any tome she sets in her lap reside except a library? Sure, some books may be more dangerous than others,

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Yen Press publishes Book Girl and the Captive Fool (light novel with the description saying ""Hey! There are pages missing in this book!" One day Tohko borrows a book from the library, but there are pages missing--sliced right out of it." https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316076937-book-girl-and-the-captive-fool-light-novel (118/?)
Book Girl and the Captive Fool (light novel) | Novel | Yen Press

"Hey! There are pages missing in this book!"One day Tohko borrows a book from the library, but there arepages missing--sliced right out of it. There's no way

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Book Girl and the Captive Fool is part of a series of #novels about "Book Girl" by Mizuki Nomura which was even adapted in an #animated #film released in May 2010, and four OVA episodes, one in 2009 entitled Book Girl Today's Snack: First Love and the three others in 2010 bunched under Book Girl Memoir, an a 16-volume #lightnovel. (119/?)
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Yen Press publishes Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, a light novel, with the description saying: "Bunny girls do not live in #libraries. This is simply common sense. And yet, that’s exactly where Sakuta finds one in the wild." This also comes in #audiobook format and has a #manga. https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975399351-rascal-does-not-dream-of-bunny-girl-senpai-light-novel (120/?) #lightnovels
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (light novel) | Novel | Yen Press

Bunny girls do not live in libraries. This is simply common sense. And yet, that’s exactly where Sakuta finds one in the wild. More bewildering is who the

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Yen Press publishes Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 9 with the description saying "...each has their own story to tell! Where will the librarian wander on his day off?" https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975335526-hakumei-mikochi-tiny-little-life-in-the-woods-vol-9 (121/?)
Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 9 | Manga | Yen Press

Hakumei and Mikochi’s social circle spans the full length and breadth (and height!) of Makinata. From their tiniest insect neighbors to the towering badgers

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Yen Press publishes Magical Explorer, Vol. 6 (light novel): Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim with the description saying "...when the Three Committees launch an investigation into the book, they discover that the school #librarian, Rue Sakura, is actually an archangel!" https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975367558-magical-explorer-vol-6-light-novel (122/?)
Magical Explorer, Vol. 6 (light novel): Reborn as a Side Character in a Fantasy Dating Sim | Yen Press

Iori finds a legendary tome in the depths of a dungeon that could lead to world war if it falls into the wrong hands. But when the Three Committees launch an

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Yen Press publishes The Summer Hikaru Died, with chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 14, and 16 possibly involving library scenes (123/?)
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Trinity Seven, also published by Yen Press, has, in vol. 3, 7, 8, 13, and 28, some chapters which may involve library scenes (124/?)
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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 3, published by Yen Press, is described as: "Nene and Kou want to learn more about their mysterious friend, Hanako-kun—and what better way to do that than by hunting down school mystery number five, “The Four P.M. Bookstacks”?!" https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975311353-toilet-bound-hanako-kun-vol-3 (125/?)
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 3 | Manga | Yen Press

Nene and Kou want to learn more about their mysterious friend, Hanako-kun—and what better way to do that than by hunting down school mystery number five, “

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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 2, a light novel published by Yen Press, is described as: "...The two maids, along with the young #librarian Beatrice, are the sole guardians of the mansion's forbidden #library, but their quiet, peaceful days come to a violent end when another cycle of death begins!" https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316398374-re-starting-life-in-another-world-vol-2-light-novel (126/?)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 2 (light novel) | Novel | Yen Press

Breaking free of his death loop in the royal city, Subaru awakes in an opulent mansion, being tended to by the twin maids Ram and Rem. After sustaining terrible

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The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind! Volume 5, a light novel published by Yen Press is described as "following a clue discovered in the book Felmenia brought to him from Astel’s royal #library, he sets off..." https://yenpress.com/titles/9781718354043-the-magic-in-this-other-world-is-too-far-behind-volume-5-light-novel (127/?)
The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind! Volume 5 (Light Novel) | Yen Press

Suimei and his friends sets off for the Saadias Alliance!After the dramatic events that transpired in the imperial capital, Suimei feels like he’s gotten what

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If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love, Vol. 4, a light novel published by Yen Press, is described as: "As the graduation exam approaches, Brigitte's #library visits, wagers with Yuri, and school days are coming to an end." https://yenpress.com/titles/9798855406528-if-the-villainess-and-villain-met-and-fell-in-love-vol-4-light-novel (128/?)
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love, Vol. 4 (light novel) | Novel | Yen Press

As the graduation exam approaches, Brigitte's library visits, wagers with Yuri, and school days are coming to an end. The exams prove to be tougher than

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, Vol. 5, a light novel published by Yen Press, is describes as: "...As Sariphi searches for a book alone in the #library, Anubis approaches her...but what is the history between the King and his Chancellor, whose family has served the royal line for generations?" https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975304355-sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-vol-5 (129/?)
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, Vol. 5 | Manga | Yen Press

Having successfully entertained the true Duke Galoa, Sariphi has triumphed in the trials concocted to test her capacity to be Queen. However, her success has

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The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse, Vol. 2, published by Yen Press, is described as: "...a single robot appears before her. The #library it manages may be bereft of visitors, but it devotes itself to its task out of respect for the late librarian’s wishes.") #librarians #fiction https://yenpress.com/titles/9798855406887-the-color-of-the-end-mission-in-the-apocalypse-vol-2 (130/?)
The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse, Vol. 2 | Yen Press

As Saya continues to search for survivors, a single robot appears before her. The library it manages may be bereft of visitors, but it devotes itself to its

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One Fine Day, Vol. 2, published by Yen Press, is described as "Nanai the dog, Guru the cat, and Rang the mouse have cooked up even more fun this timearound: visiting the library..." https://yenpress.com/titles/9780759530577-one-fine-day-vol-2 (131/?)
One Fine Day, Vol. 2 | Manga | Yen Press

With No-Ah's childhood friend/tormenter added to the mix, all sorts ofnew adventures are brewing at the green-roofed house. Nanai the dog,Guru the cat, and Rang

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Spirits & Cat Ears, Vol. 4, published by Yen Press, is described as: "Exams are fast approaching, so Neneko’s looking to get some studying done. She and Shichikage head over to the #library, where they meet a little boy named Sou" https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316470605-spirits-cat-ears-vol-4 (132/?)
Spirits & Cat Ears, Vol. 4 | Manga | Yen Press

Exams are fast approaching, so Neneko’s looking to get some studying done. She and Shichikage head over to the library, where they meet a little boy named Sou

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Glitch Vol. 2, published by Yen Press, is described as "...High fences on all sides make getting into the forest impractical—but the library is always a good place to start...the library doesn’t have much to offer on the provenance of the forest—or why it was fenced off years ago"https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975370299-glitch-vol-2 (133/?)
Glitch, Vol. 2 | Yen Press

After coming across the otherworldly “Hirata,” Kaname Ito makes contact with one of the strange “glitches” occurring in town. Meanwhile, Kei Kinjou-Dias

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Tales of Wedding Rings, Vol. 8, published by Yen Press, is described as "It’s been a week since Satou and his brides found themselves locked in the Great Elven #Library, and short of a serious power boost, their odds of escape are slim" https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975306700-tales-of-wedding-rings-vol-8 (134/?)
Tales of Wedding Rings, Vol. 8 | Manga | Yen Press

It’s been a week since Satou and his brides found themselves locked in the Great Elven Library, and short of a serious power boost, their odds of escape are

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Handa-kun, Vol. 4, described by Yen Press, is described as "This time he's drawn the attention of the school's wannabe #manga creators and a passive aggressive #library rep..." https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316397872-handa-kun-vol-4 (135/?)
Handa-kun, Vol. 4 | Manga | Yen Press

The trials of high school life continue to vex poor Handa-kun. This time he's drawn the attention of the school's wannabe manga creators and a passive

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Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture, Vol. 3: A Tale of Curses and Blessings, a #lightnovel by Yen Press, is described as "...Professor Takatsuki gleefully invites the burden of the chain letter onto himself! Meanwhile, an urban legend about a #library spirit has been making the rounds." https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975353018-associate-professor-akira-takatsuki-s-conjecture-vol-3-light-novel (136/?)
Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture, Vol. 3 (light novel): A Tale of Curses and Blessings | Yen Press

The difference between damnation and celebration is paper-thin. At the same time, Takatsuki and Naoya learn of the urban legend about "Library Marie".

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Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, Vol. 4 is described as "...when Aseo sets foot in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria, he finds that the Queen of the Full Moon isn't quite what he expected." https://yenpress.com/titles/9798855405507-elden-ring-the-road-to-the-erdtree-vol-4 (137/?)
Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, Vol. 4 | Yen Press

Aseo the Tarnished arrives at the Grand Library deep inside the Academy of Raya Lucaria, where Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon and the Carian Knight Moongrum

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Cat Paradise, Vol. 2 was described as "...And when Yumi's investigation leads her to the heart of those secrets-the old library-she and two student council members find themselves trapped in Rachi the sickle spider's web" https://yenpress.com/titles/9780759529243-cat-paradise-vol-2 (138/?)
Cat Paradise, Vol. 2 | Manga | Yen Press

Can a catnap really be the key to victory?!While looking for her cat, Kansuke, Yumi lands smack-dab in the middle of a mystery! Cats all over Matabi Academy

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Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 3, published by Yen Press, was described as "...Soon their quest for the Philosopher's Stone takes them to the great central #library, where the Stone's formula may be hidden...if the mysterious figure named Lust doesn't get there first!" https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316285582-fullmetal-alchemist-vol-3 (139/?)
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 3 | Manga | Yen Press

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with

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Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, Vol. 6 was described as "In search of a way to undo Rei’s frog transformation before escaping the Mysidia Royal Library’s labyrinthian halls, Shogo realizes he’ll have to trick Byblos..." #libraries #fiction https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975335755-final-fantasy-lost-stranger-vol-6 (140/?)
Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, Vol. 6 | Manga | Yen Press

In search of a way to undo Rei’s frog transformation before escaping the Mysidia Royal Library’s labyrinthian halls, Shogo realizes he’ll have to trick

Show threadBurkely HermannNov 3
I also saw a posting on the Anime Trends newsletter with a subheading entitled "Library Romance Blooms in “Saishinwa” Anime Music Video," saying "Japanese singer-songwriter Wanuka has released an anime #musicvideo for the song “Saishinwa” (“Latest Episode”), the ending theme for the A Star Brighter Than the Sun TV anime adaptation." https://anitrendz.substack.com/p/anime-of-the-summer-my-dress-up-darling (141/?)
Anime of the Summer: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

My Dress-Up Darling S2, DAN DA DAN S2, and The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity are the Summer 2025 favorites

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The latter links to another article, on the Anime Trends website, saying the following:

"Japanese singer-songwriter Wanuka has released an anime music video for the song “Saishinwa” (“Latest Episode”), the ending theme for the A Star Brighter Than the Sun TV anime adaptation."

https://anitrendz.net/news/2025/10/08/library-romance-blooms-in-saishinwa-anime-music-video/

(142/?)

Library Romance Blooms in "Saishinwa" Anime Music Video

A Star Brighter Than the Sun's ending theme song gets a cozy anime music video.

Anime Trending | Your Voice in Anime!
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"The video follows two young people, incl. a boy with a little resemblance to Makeine‘s Kazuhiko Nukumizu, whose relationship develops across the time spent together in a #library. The cozy short anime features warm, nostalgic colors and...manga-inspired imagery, whether it’s simply the lyrics appearing in panels or moments that are depicted as manga. Mariyasu (“Sayonara End Doll,” “Ghost Avenue”) led the video’s production and did the animation, while KEKE has background art credits." (143/?)
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Here's the music video itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PnmtBEXRHw (144/?)
最新話／和ぬか【Music Video】

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This isn't the first time that someone has put out a music video set in a library. Tears for Fears did that many years ago. (145/?)
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I mentioned it in my newsletter back in July 2020, writing

"I had so many things to do, I felt like Roland Orzabal carrying an absurd number of books (shown above) at the beginning of that 1985 Tears for Fears music video, for “Head over Heels,” where they visit a library and he tries to get the attention of, ha." https://historieshermann.wordpress.com/2020/07/04/head-over-heels-about-archives-libraries-covid-black-lives-matter-and-much-more/ (146/?) #libraries #archives #covid19 #blacklivesmatter #newsletters

Head over heels about…archives, libraries, COVID, Black Lives Matter, and much more!

This week’s newsletter will focus on many topics, ranging from news about the archives & library fields, Black Lives Matter, COVID, and so on. Originally published on Substack. Hello ever…

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"There are all sorts of librarian #stereotypes there, but I just thought of this off the top of my head, after watching it on some TV channel recently." (147/?)
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Here's the link to the #tearsforfears music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsHiG-43Fzg (148/?)
Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels

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Perhaps this is a topic for a future post. It's something I haven't really covered on here at all, which seems a bit odd, but I'll remedy that. I did once include a video a "90s library rap," on here, as well: https://popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2020/10/10/libraries-librarians-and-pop-culture-reviews/ (149/?)
Libraries, librarians, and pop culture reviews

Hey everyone! I just thought I’d write a post to update you about reviews on this site and such. Also, enjoy this funny library rap I found from the 1990s. I don’t remember where I foun…

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That's all for this thread. Until next time! (150/150)