Idol, Burning U.S. State & Local History One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit

One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos

He sees unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to transform it into a bigger success

the girls have become women

the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case

he turns out to be very different from the Prince Charming she expected

Idol, Burning U.S. State & Local History One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visitThe novel that lit the Japanese publishing world on fire: From a breathtaking up and coming writer, a twenty first century Catcher in the Rye that brilliantly explores toxic fandom, social media, and alienated adolescence. Haunting and sincere, Idol, Burning subverts and astonishes. Rin Usami balances humor, obsession, heartbreak, and sacrifice in her debut, crafting a story that's both enveloping and expansive. Usami's writing is thrilling and deft,