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Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1 Volume 3 (Light Novel)

By Miya Kazuki and You Shiina
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The third and final volume in the first part of the epic tale, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1 Volume 3 continues to follow the journey of an intrepid book lover navigating a world where books are rare and precious. This volume concludes the initial arc of the story, blending fantasy elements with a heartfelt passion for literature.
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The third and final volume in the first part of this epic tale of our intrepid bookworm!

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ISBN: 9781718356023

Publisher: J-Novel Club

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: J-Novel Club

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 416

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Miya Kazuki is a Japanese author best known for the series Ascendance of a Bookworm. You Shiina is a Japanese illustrator best known for the series Ascendance of a Bookworm.

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