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She lost her fiancé, her sister, and her position as saint in one breath. Is nothing sacred anymore?! "Even Exiled, She's Still the Beloved Saint! St. Evelyn's Weird and Wonderful Friends" Volume 1 starts now with Part 1! bit.ly/471ec3b (2/2)

Let's start off with a brand-new J-Novel Heart title! After a lifetime of faithful service, Saint Evelyn finds herself exiled by her ex-fiancé, the crown prince. Flat broke and with no skills besides healing, Evelyn must navigate the world on her own...and maybe even find love along the way! (1/2)

Please adopt us into your party too! 🥺 "Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! This White Mage Is One Heck of a Healer" is a RPG fantasy adventure ready to party with Part 1 of Volume 1! bit.ly/470GYkz (2/2)

Lloyd is a member of the most illustrious Hero’s party—until he’s kicked to the curb for being weak! So when an S-rank adventurer scoops him up into her party, Lloyd knows it’s now or never. This time, he’ll prove his worth for sure! (1/2)

Hopefully, Lofus hasn't bitten off far more than he can chew! Old habits die hard! "Repeated Vice: I Refuse to Be Important Enough to Die" premieres today with Part 1 of Volume 1 on J-Novel Club! 👍 bit.ly/48kOj0J (2/2)

A dream of death was the wake-up call Lofus Ray Lightless needed to change his villainous ways. With his trusty butler at his side, he sets out to change the wheel of fate! Will he be successful, or is his ultimate demise set in stone? (1/2)

Never underestimate the power of nature and a man with nothing left to lose in "Sowing Vengeance: The Eldest Son’s Disgraceful Green Thumb"! 💢 Now go leaf and read Volume 1, Part 1 on J-Novel Club. 🍃 We promise it's berry good. bit.ly/47lNZxK (2/2)

Disowned, disgraced, and doomed to be a farmer, former noble Chris Sparring must find a way to make it on his own. And his “useless” poison resistance skill may be just what he needs to get his revenge! (1/2)

Sadly, eager readers will have to wait a little longer for "The Canon Fodder’s Ascension from Pawn to World Unifier" as this J-Novel Club series will be launching on October 22! 😢 (2/2)

When you fall asleep in front of the TV and wake up as anime villain canon fodder, giving up is not an option. Zil is ready to defy fate, break canon, and...be worshipped as a god? Wait, how did that happen?! ❓ (1/2)

Her foresight can only take her so far—the game doesn’t start for another seven years. But there's nothing that can stop a six-year-old armed with erudition and cheat-level magic in "The Villainess Speaks Not"! Volume 1 is now live with Part 1! bit.ly/42DhsR8 (2/2)

Liliana knows it’s do or die when she reincarnates as the villainess of an otome game. Without a voice to cast spells, she’s utterly defenseless...or so they all think! Now, all she needs to do is escape the grim destiny that awaits her. (1/2)

It's time for Milly to take advantage of this second chance to carve out a life of her own in the J-Novel Heart title, "Reforming an Icy Final Boss Getting Back at the Self-Proclaimed Villainess with the Power of Friendship"! Enjoy Part 1 of Volume 1 today! bit.ly/4nRfvsQ (2/2)

Milly Asteara’s story should have ended in death by villainess. Instead, she awakens years in the past with all her memories intact. This time, she’ll outwit deadly schemes, a twisted rival, and the gamelike fate set against her! (1/2)

"The Petty Villain Plays by the Rules: Rewriting This Otome Game with Honest Work!" is launching with Part 1 of Volume 1 today on J-Novel Club for your reading enjoyment! bit.ly/4q5jWSp (2/2)

The Valdias are facing a future full of death and condemnation, but that’s all about to change! Their son Reid has woken up with the memories of a gamer determined to rewrite his fate as a villain, and he’s going to do it by playing by the rules! 🎮 (1/2)

We understand Kamiyama, we understand. 😭 At least the paper bag (and she) are cute! The romantic-comedy manga adaptation "What's with the Bag, Kamiyama-san?" (Manga) begins today with Chapter 1! bit.ly/4obAsOP

Namito Kominato wants to make friends in high school, but he gets more than he bargained for when he meets Samidare Kamiyama, a shy girl with severe social anxiety who sweats constantly and doesn’t feel comfortable without a paper bag on her head! (1/2)

Whether you liked the light novel series or you're just looking for something slower, "Fluffy-Eared Realm Restoration: Taking It Slow with My Cool Big Brother" (Manga) is a great series! Read Chapter 1 of Volume 1 today and bask in its healing glow. bit.ly/46OmbC6 (2/2)

When Lune Renard is unjustly executed, the Great Spirit Reineke hears her prayer and sends her back in time. Armed with fox ears that hear the voices of spirits along with her doting brother at her side, Lune's journey to happiness begins! 🐾 (1/2)

J-Novel Knight fans rejoice! We have three new titles for you to read, and the drama-filled "Buying You on the Day You Were to Die" is up first. 😍 Read Part 1 right now on J-Novel Club! bit.ly/48VjHTK (2/2)

Seventeen-year-old Sakata has lost everything. When Nishikawa appears in his life with an offer to buy his friendship, the two boys must confront whether a relationship built on money could ever turn into something more. 💕 (1/2)

The second J-Novel Knight title for today is "So Dearly Reckless"! Eager readers can enjoy Part 1 of this fantasy and adventure-based tale right now with Part 1 of Volume 1! ⚔️ bit.ly/46PHinq (2/2)

After leaving the orphanage, Louis sets out to escape poverty and forms a party with the adventurer Bolt. Their bond deepens into something more, but what will happen when the truth about their identities threatens everything they thought they knew? 👀 (1/2)

Both our final new series and our final new J-Novel Knight title being added to our catalog is "The Azure Dragon’s Devotion: An Offering of Three Centuries to You"! Steeped in mythology, romance, and drama, Part 1 is ready to read today on J-Novel Club! 😍 bit.ly/3IEvj2Y (2/2)

Kohaku, outcast of the White Tiger Clan, has long been estranged from his childhood friend Seiryu, the Dragon Clan’s chieftain. When Kohaku is chosen as Seiryu’s next matchmaking partner, will they rekindle the feelings they once shared? 😔 (1/2)

Let's start off our print announcements with the Grand Prize Winner of the first-ever J-Novel Club Original Light Novel Contest! We are absolutely elated to announce that "ATLAS: Her, the Combatant, and Him, the Hero" by John Rohman, will be heading to print, with Vol. 1 releasing in April 2026! ✨

We're also super stoked to bring you "The Adorable Dungeon Master" by Hunger in print! The @BOOKWALKER_GL Prize winner from our first J-Novel Club Original Light Novel Contest will have Volume 1 arriving in April 2026 at your favorite booksellers! 👍