book review
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Hey, what’s up? So I picked up another Japanese read recently and ended up finishing it while waiting for my car’s annual service. Truthfully, I bought it on a whim because the cover was so eye catching. I did not even get to read the synopsis since it was tucked behind the front cover, and… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Welcome to my next book review. I recently read a book by a Japanese author, Hot Chocolate on Thursday by Michiko Aoyama, translated by E. Madison Shimoda. Overall, I would rate this book a 7 out of 10. I bought this book when I was in Malaysia, and I remember it being quite expensive. That said,… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Early last year, I went to Belgium for my first solo Europe trip. PS, there is a whole blog about it if you feel like stalking my travels. While I was in Antwerp, I stumbled into a shop called The Other Shop and ended up buying a book together with two card… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Welcome back to another one of my book reviews. Recently, I read a fiction book by a Japanese author titled Days at the Torunka Cafe by Satoshi Yagisawa. This is not actually my first time reading a book by this author. When I was back in England, I read his books Days at the Morisaki… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I recently read a book titled When I Was A Kid 7 by Boey. It feels very much like a diary, but one filled with childish drawings. Each illustration comes with a short description, giving context to the moment or memory being shared. This is the seventh book in the series, though I haven’t read… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I’m back with another book review, something I haven’t done in a long while after getting completely swallowed by the world of Avatar the Last Airbender comics. No regrets there. This time, I’m sharing my two cents on Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. In the simplest terms, the book explores ideas and habits that… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I recently read The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Japanese author Mai Mochizuki, translated into English by Jesse Kirkwood. Since it’s originally written in Japanese, translation was essential — and I must say, it was beautifully done. Today, I’ll be sharing a short review! I’d rate the book 7 out of 10. It’s a unique… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I’ve got another book to share with you all. I’ve been following an Instagram account that regularly posts poetry, and over time, I found myself relating deeply to a lot of the content. The words felt honest and raw, and they stayed with me long after I scrolled past. Eventually, curiosity got… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I visited York for the third time, and once again, I found myself stepping into a bookshop. This time, I noticed how many small, independent bookshops York holds, yet I usually go to Waterstones, lured by the familiar comfort of collecting points with every purchase. But then I saw it—a book titled With… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? One of my seniors from back in university recommended a sci-fi book to me. I had never received a recommendation from her before, so I thought, “Why not give it a whirl?” It turns out to be one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read. I recently found out they… Read more
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