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.”
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
I like the sound of these titles. Always fining new thngs to add to my Goodreads after visiting book blogs. I just started The Correspondant as a buddy read.
ReplyDeleteLetters From Japan sounds like a lovely peek into the customs and culture of Japan through her eyes. I'm going to add this to my TBR, thank you! I've just begun The End Of The World As We Know It and am excited to dive back into the world of The Stand, one short story at a time, through the imaginations of authors who were inspired by it.
ReplyDeleteI like that all your books are on a theme. I enjoy paring books sometimes, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bunch of books!
ReplyDeleteI've requested Letters from Japan from my library---as a person who is fascinated and somewhat intimidated by Japan, this sounds like a book I will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI had originally planned to read the whole Poppy War series, but book one was too violent for me to read right now. I am enjoying Katabasis, Kuang's latest book, so far.