Kawakami’s HEAVEN and Mishima’s STAR

I recently read an article that outlined a few modern Japanese masters for fans of Murakami, and I was delighted … More

These are strange times: Liberation Day by George Saunders

I am always a fan of George Saunders, and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of his newest … More

Twist by Colum McCann

“So much of our courage stems from a sense of shame.” We live in interesting times — times far removed … More

To try and control is to go mad… Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. 

“This is the key, you have learned – to relinquish control, to relinquish the desire for control… to try and … More

A Year’s Comedy Romp, 2024

I had the pleasure of making my way through a collection of books I found on a March 14, 2024 … More

“The world spins. We stumble on. It is enough.” Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin is easily my favorite read of the year. This was one of those … More

The Graphic World of Junji Ito

Over the past year, I have read most of the available Junji Ito in translation, and boy, is it a … More

In Cold Blood, Capote’s Invention of A Genre

This is one of those classics that I never read but had to pick up and learn quickly because it … More

Seeing the Impossible through The Eyes of Dave Eggers’ Johannes

This was easily my favorite book of my 2024 year of reading, and coming from one of my favorite writers … More

Enjoying the Grateful Life: Rea’s Death Wins A Goldfish and Miyakoshi’s Little Shrew

I don’t often review children’s books unless some striking, unusual, or cutting-edge elements to it blow me away. While that … More