March 1, 2026 Good morning Pa! How are you? I’m already awake, clapping my hands to let you know I’m ready for my ‘sallabay’. Sallabay is when…… Read more “My Dearest Papa…♡”
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop #2
Aaaahhhh! It’s been months since I last wrote a book review! The moment I finished reading the first book, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, I was actually anxious…… Read more “More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop #2”
Almond | By Sohn Won-Pyung
“I turned off the light and breathed in the book smell that still lingered. It was as familiar as the background surrounding me. But I noticed something…… Read more “Almond | By Sohn Won-Pyung”
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop | By Satoshi Yagisawa
Title: Days at the Morisaki BookshopAuthor: Satoshi YagisawaTranslator: Eric Ozawa After enjoying “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop,” I’m keen to look into another story centered around a…… Read more “Days at the Morisaki Bookshop | By Satoshi Yagisawa”
A Man Called Ove | By Fredrik Backman
Have you watched the Netflix adaptation of “A Man Called Ove?” Ever since I watched “A Man Called Otto,” I have been wanting to read this since…… Read more “A Man Called Ove | By Fredrik Backman”
The Guest Cat | By Takashi Hiraide
Title: The Guest CatAuthor: Takashi HiraideTranslator: Eric Selland Another Japanese cat-related book checked off my reading list! The story is precise and beautifully constructed. It is simple…… Read more “The Guest Cat | By Takashi Hiraide”
Frozen Tears | By Lina Aziz
Title: Frozen TearsAuthor: Lina Aziz The book tells a powerful story of struggle, and personal growth and pulls the reader into the resolution and her comeback. Lina…… Read more “Frozen Tears | By Lina Aziz”
If Cats Disappeared from the World | By Genki Kawamura
Title: If Cats Disappeared from the WorldAuthor: Genki KawamuraTranslator: Eric Selland The title “If Cats Disappeared from the World” and the black cat cover instantly grabbed my…… Read more “If Cats Disappeared from the World | By Genki Kawamura”
The Shibuya Crossing | Tokyo, Japan
Also known as “The Scramble,” it is located in Shibuya, one of Tokyo, Japan’s unique spots. Shibuya Crossing! Yeeey! I finally crossed the busiest intersection in the…… Read more “The Shibuya Crossing | Tokyo, Japan”
Hindi Hugis Puso | Billy Jake Cortez
(In celebration of Buwan ng Wika, we appreciate and salute all of our Filipino authors! 🇵🇭 #hindihugispuso – my book read from our recent ‘silent reading session’. Para sa…… Read more “Hindi Hugis Puso | Billy Jake Cortez”
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