Top products from r/LightNovels
We found 93 product mentions on r/LightNovels. We ranked the 247 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 1 - light novel
Sentiment score: 7
Number of reviews: 6
Yen on
2. Another - light novel (Another (1))
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 5
Yen on
3. AlterWorld: Play to Live. A LitRPG Series (Book 1)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
4. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon? Vol. 05 (Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
Sentiment score: 7
Number of reviews: 4
Yen on
6. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 3 - light novel
Sentiment score: 6
Number of reviews: 3
Yen on
7. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 2 - light novel (Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
Sentiment score: 6
Number of reviews: 3
Yen on
8. BAKEMONOGATARI, Part 1: Monster Tale
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Vertical
9. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 4 - light novel (Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (4))
Sentiment score: 6
Number of reviews: 3
WARNER INTERNATIONAL
10. KIZUMONOGATARI: Wound Tale
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
TURNAROUND PUBLISHER SERVICES
11. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 3
12. The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
13. Overlord, Vol. 1 - light novel
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 3
Overlord Vol 1 light novel
14. MONOGATARI Series Box Set Limited Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
15. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 6 (light novel)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
17. Spice and Wolf, Vol. 1 - light novel
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 3
Yen On
Volume 1:
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Volume 2:
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Volume 3:
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Volume 4:
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Volume 5:
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Volume 6:
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Sword Oratoria Volume 1
BookWalker (digital)
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Thanks, I guess I will read them once I finish reading my current collection. Wanted to purchase the box set but they seem to be out of stock for season 1. If you plan on buying the rest, I would recommend the box set, seems like a good deal (well at least here in Canada).
https://www.amazon.ca/Monogatari-Box-Set-Season-2/dp/1949980065/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BIZI7MRHW78E&keywords=monogatari+box+set&qid=1574312952&sprefix=monogata%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-1
It's been licensed for both physical and digital release in English. Keep track of licensed release dates with the subreddit wiki in the sidebar.
Volume 1:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 2:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 3:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 4:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 5 (preorder):
iTunes (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Volume 1:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 2:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 3:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 4:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 5:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Preorder Volume 6:
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Yes, the author has a well defined eccentric style loaded which can at times be hard to translate, but both the quality of writing and translation is excellent.
Vertical is releasing the volumes in English. They are paperbacks with original artwork on the cover and VOFAN's cover is on the page after the cover on a coated page with higher GSM/thickness.
Alterworld is like Zhang Long, except better in every way, shape, and form. It's slow to start, but the cultures and worldbuilding within the virtual world are amazing to read!
I'll suggest picking up All You Need is Kill. It's a standalone, but meets your other criteria. Very exciting read, with an engaging premise.
The Vampire Hunter D series might also be up your alley.
I recommend you start with reading Kizumonogatari as it is the only translated volume that the anime hasn't covered yet(At least the bluray isn't out yet). It has an audiobook on audible as well. Great music and voice-acting.
Loving my first season box set as well!
Just a heads up that Season 2 is available for Pre-order and is coming out December 17th!
For light reads, there are All You Need Is Kill with its take on alien monster invasions and groundhog day-like time loop, and Kino no Tabi which has chapters that explore some interesting sci-fi themes.
There are also Legend of the Galactic Heroes and the original Gundam's novel adaptation, but I wouldn't say that they're fit for light reads.
There are no fan TL after volume 4 so no PDFs after it, however you can get the official English release from the links below.
Volume 5:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Preorder Volume 6:
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Google Play US (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
I picked up Accel World, but haven't had a chance to read much of it. So far, it seems like a quality translation.
Also, the Sword Art Online light novel was released not so recently (April). I haven't read that yet, but I have read some of the Baka-Tsuki translation of it. When I get around to reading it, I'll actually be able to compare the two a little.
I'd say Spice & Wolf because it's a classic and The Irregular at Magic High School because it's fucking awesome.
Nope it's most definitely the light novel kindle version.
What country are you in?
I would definitely recommend WorldEnd, it’s really sad but that’s what makes it good
https://global.bookwalker.jp/search/?word=Is+It+Wrong+to+Try+to+Pick+Up+Girls+in+a+Dungeon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrong-Girls-Dungeon-light-novel-ebook/dp/B01922I13Y/ref=sr_1_16?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510148605&sr=1-16&keywords=is+it+wrong+to+try+to+pick+up+girls+in+a+dungeon
volume 10 is out next month. With bookwalker you can use promo codes to get nice discounts. Sometimes i go for amazon sometimes bookwalker
LN has been translated by One Peace Books and can be bought on Amazon. The manga is based on the LN. If you want to give the WN a try here are the epubs.
At Book Depository the set costs $94 or €84, which includes free shipping worldwide. This is my to-go place for ordering light novels.
https://www.bookdepository.com/Monogatari-Series-Box-Set-Limited-Edition/9781947194397
On Amazon right now it's 59 pounds, which is roughly €69, shipping not included.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monogatari-Box-Set-Limited-NisiOisiN/dp/1947194399/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LRZK7EVSXO8D&keywords=monogatari+series+box+set&qid=1557335837&s=gateway&sprefix=monogatari+s%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1
Hope this helps!
Alter World is probably one of the highest quality ones out there since it has an actual physical print in Russia also available on Amazon digitally in English with a high quality translation. You can read a synopsis here. The translation speeds not to bad about 1 to 2 full books a year as well.
My bad, I was thinking of "Necromancer Awakening"
Have you looked into the "Play to Live" series? Its quite a bit darker than LMS but its one of my favorites. http://www.amazon.com/AlterWorld-Play-Live-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00LYJOII6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421864024&sr=8-3&keywords=play+to+live&pebp=1421864028692&peasin=B00LYJOII6
Most people who start it end up finishing the entire translated series in several days.
It's an official one. Thank you for your recommendation! Any links? Is it BAKEMONOGATARI?
There are some that have physical release and have only one or two volumes: Another, Your Name, The Boy and The Beast, and Your Lie in April
These are the ones that I have on top of my head right now.
Because they are being released in the West you would have to buy them:
http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-1-Aincrad/dp/0316371246
You can also acquire them easily on the pirate bay torrent site. I don't think the author has a planned number of books yet.
As for the last thing, just read the novel. Yes and no. That's not exactly right but the idea of time passing differently in the game is.
A special box set with 7 books included released today.
Got mine yesterday too \(#\^-\^)/
And for those who are interested - second box is to be released later this year, looking forward to it
Yes, here's the link https://www.amazon.com/MONOGATARI-Box-Set-Limited-NISIOISIN/dp/1947194399
The novel has been officially released in English by YenPress which is why it's been removed everywhere. Here are links for where to buy volume 1.
iTunes (digital)
Google Play (digital)
Amazon (physical and digital)
Book Depository (physical)
Rightstuf (physical)
Volume 2 will be out in April (Look at side bar) and so forth every 4 months.
All You Need Is Kill is nice.
Ame no Hi no Iris has robots, so that's probably sci-fi. Really good, anyway.
Volume 11 is coming out in June. You can also find all the above on other stores like Kobo, iBooks, etc.
I meant the light novel of another
https://www.amazon.com/Another-light-novel-Yukito-Ayatsuji/dp/0316339105
I cant seem to find a 2nd hardcover book of it
The Haruhi Series is really good. The anime ran from 1-4 with one chapter of 5. Here is the order
If you have seen Death Note then I would highly recommend Death Note: Another Note by NisiOisiN. It follows a case earlier in L's career. Its only one volume and I love it but you can only read it after you have watched Death Note since it uses some of the same characters.
If you enjoyed the anime you could check out Sword Art Online.
Since you already have Spice and Wolf I can't really recommend any other officially translated ones. You can try this blog for a list of the officially translated light novels.
Amazon.de has the english version of Shield Hero.
https://www.amazon.de/Rising-Shield-Hero-1/dp/1935548727/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550045691&sr=8-1&keywords=9781935548720
If you are having trouble finding them what i would suggest you do is to go to Amazon.com website , find the book and search the ISBN-13 code in Amazon.de website. It will find you the english book.
Here. As far as i know amazon ships to holland
D. Rus' Play to Live series has pretty epic battles centered around capturing and protecting player guild castles starting from book 3 on.
If you can ignore the occasional typos, the World at War series contains nice large scale virtual reality battles, but with guns instead of magic. The MC's company/guild does try to earn the top spot from an underdog position though.
The Spineward Sectors series isn't really virtual reality or fantasy, but sci-fi, and the battles are with starships, but from what I recall I would call them large scale where the MC has to try and hold his spot as Admiral.
https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Shield-Hero-01/dp/1935548727/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468954394&sr=8-3&keywords=rising+of+the+shield+hero
Kizumonogatari and this Attack on Titan thing
Here is a few links for volume 6:
https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Girls-Dungeon-light-novel-ebook/dp/B01922I13Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=danmachi+6&qid=1571699891&sr=8-1
https://global.bookwalker.jp/de3d3ac3af-877f-46dd-a9ba-48d6380b7976/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-vol-6/
https://www.kobo.com/dk/en/ebook/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-vol-6-light-novel-2
You can of course find the further volumes on the same sites.
Here
You can preorder on Amazon right now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316553379/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316339156/
You can get it off Amazon.
i think for overlord it has both options (paperback and hardcover)
http://www.amazon.com/Overlord-Vol-1-Undead-King/dp/0316272248/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457450355&sr=1-1&keywords=overlord+light+novel
While Isolator only has Hardcover
Wait really? I bought this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316339105/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=)
and seeing this (https://www.amazon.com/Another-Vol-2-light-novel-ebook/dp/B00AA18Z9C/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494903607&sr=1-10&keywords=another+light+novel) makes me think that there's a volume 2 somewhere. (sorry if those URLs are messed up)
Spice & Wolf - Love story between a merchant and a wolf deity in a medieval setting.
DanMachi - Hodgepodge of gods from various mythologies acting as catalysts for adventures in a fantasy world.
Goblin Slayer - Edgy but unconventional story of a man who simply kills goblins.
>I'm not even loocking for german translations since they usually suck.
Stop buying Tokyopop shit. Egmont Manga and Planet Manga translations are usually excellent in my opinion. Also, you said "our" amazon only has two volumes of Spice and Wolf. That's not true. Number 1, Number 2, Number 3 I also ordered Index via Amazon. I never needed to use Book Depository.