Patricia Thang

Patricia Thang is an educator located in Los Angeles. Though a native Angeleno through and through, her heart also belongs to Tokyo, where much of her family is from. Besides books, she is an enthusiastic devourer of many things, including podcasts, television, and J-pop. She realizes there’s not enough time in the world to consume all of that content, but she’s trying anyway. Other endeavors to which she has dedicated herself include cuddling her dogs until they’re annoyed and taste-testing every vegan ice cream she can find. Twitter: @aintnopthang

I Read Some Manga With the Weirdest Titles

These manga have some weird titles. Here's what they were like to read (and some history of such titles in manga).

6 Winter and Christmas Manga to Read This Holiday Season

Let’s make Christmas an opportunity to explore some manga as part of that stack you curl up with by checking out these Christmas manga!

9 Iyashikei Manga to Heal Weary Hearts

Are you in need of gentle, cozy content to comfort your soul? There’s a specific sub-genre of manga that fits the bill: iyashikei manga.

14 Great Japanese Historical Fiction Books

Read your way into the best Japanese historical fiction, ranging from novels to manga and historical fiction about Japanese Americans.

10 of the Best Witch Manga to Read This Witchy Season (or Anytime!)

The best witch manga include something for everyone, whether you want gentle and cozy, dark and action-packed, or something in between, like Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka.

Why Is Boys Love Manga So Popular Among Women?

Boys' Love is a subgenera of manga that is particularly popular among women, but why is that? One writer explores.

12 of the Best Shōjo Manga

Find the best shōjo manga available to English-language readers today that reflects part of the wide range of stories in this category.

Do Spoilers Really Ruin a Story? Or Can They Make You Enjoy It More?

Some readers avoid spoilers at all costs, while others read the last page first. What does the research say about the effect of spoilers?

10+ Cat Manga Purrfect for Feline Fanatics

We all know that cats rule the internet. Turns out they rule the world of manga, too! Here are some of the best cat manga around, like Chi’s Sweet Home by Konami Kanata.

9 Breathtaking Books Like Princess Mononoke

These books like Princess Mononoke, including The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi, capture the magic of one of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's most beloved films.