Sunday Salon: New Book Titles - Memoir, Sci-Fi, Romance

 

New book finds

Letter from Japan by Marie Kondo: Not yet published expected Oct. 21, 2025; Crown Publishing, NetGalley

Genre: Memoirs, multicultural, travel

Book description: Marie reflects on the myriad questions she received about her inspirations by examining the Japanese customs that she grew up with—minute details of tea ceremonies, the art of taking care of gardens, and the power of passing seasons. 

“This book represents guiding principles by which I lead my life every day. They also define, at least for me, the values that flow through the customs, traditions, arts and sensibilities of Japan.”

All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu, Not yet published Oct. 14, 2025; Saga Press, NetGalley.

I don't normally read sci-fi, or speculative fiction, but the description of this book caught my attention. 

Julia Z must use her AI-whispering skills to unravel a virtual reality mystery and rescue the kidnapped Elli, who is an oneirofex, a dream artist who can weave the dreams of an audience together through a shared virtual landscape, live, in a concert-like experience by tapping into attendees 'memories. 

The Making of Us by Diane Hawley Nagatomo. Published Sept. 4, 2025; Black Rose Writing.

Genre: women's fiction, romance, travel

Description: After being dumped by her fiance just before her wedding, Rose Millstone travels to teach English in Japan, where she finds romance again and has to decide on a commitment, not just to a person, but to Japan and a new way of life.  

What are you reading, watching, or listening to this week? 

Memes:  The Sunday Post, It's Monday: What Are You Reading, Sunday Salon, and Stacking the Shelves, Mailbox Monday, Book Blogger Hop