Do we use the word "pimping" on this side of comic book fandom? For me that word indicates the action of postingabout a specific title (be it book, manga, television show or film) as to entice all your friends to jump on the love-bandwagon for whatever mediayou happen to be crazy about at this particular moment.

Melinda has written a beautiful post explaining why we should all be reading xxxholic here. She has plot breakdown, character descriptions, relationship configurations and oh yes. Lots and lots of pretty art.

xxxholic is hands down CLAMP'smostmature and moving workthey've created in their twenty-year-or-so-long career. Go let Melinda tell you why.

After you've read all 12 volumes released by Del Rey in the states, come back and giveme a 5,000 word essay explainingDoumeki and Watanuki's relationship. I'll be waiting.