Can You Ever Have Too Many Books?
Six new books that have joined my bookcases this week: from Japanese crime fiction to race and identity in the American south.
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Japanese authors
The Great Passage by Shiona Miura: a voyage through words
Until I read The Great Passage my understanding of the complexities involved in writing and publishing a dictionary was next
Read moreWorld Literary Tour: Visit Japan in 5 Books
Today is National Foundation Day (Kenkokukinen-no-Hi), in Japan, a day which marks the enthronement of the country’s first Emperor. Although
Read moreReading Horizons For Japanese Literature Challenge
Events like the Japanese Literature Challenge give me a great excuse to have a rummage through the shelves and stacks
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Around the world in 10 books
10 books that introduce you to the culture and history of different countries around the world
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