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My Favourite Books Rec
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Sections
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Echoes from the Japanese Pages
Fiction
Thrills and Chills
Remarkably Real Reads
Echoes from the Japanese Pages
This collection celebrates the enduring artistry and global influence of Japanese writing!
From timeless works by literary masters to modern voices redefining story telling, each book reflects a unique facet of Japanese life- its harmony with nature,...
Sweet Bean Paste is a tender story about how small kindnesses and human connections can transform lives.
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
A unique look into life and social norms
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A beautiful story of love and grief
Kitchen
A wonderful story about time travel and regrets
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The novel blends surreal humor, rapid-fire narration, and philosophical reflection to show that the “perfect life” doesn’t exist. Happiness lies in accepting imperfection, taking risks, and making the most of the present.
The Tatami Galaxy (Tatami Series, #1) by Tomihiko Morimi
A sequel to The Tatami Galaxy, the story reflects on choices, consequences, and the strange beauty of ordinary moments. It uses sharp humor to show how small events can spiral into philosophical realizations about time, friendship, and living in the ...
The Tatami Time Machine Blues: A Novel
The novel celebrates the soothing power of books, the beauty of simple living, and how time, kindness, and stories can mend a wounded heart.
Days At The Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel Book By Satoshi Yagisawa, ('tp')
A sequel to Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, it highlights how ordinary days, meaningful conversations, and the comfort of literature can help people grow, reconnect, and find peace.
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
This coming-of-age novel is known for its emotional depth, reality and exploration of love, loss and memory. The story is quiet, reflective and melancholic
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
This book follows Shimamura, a wealthy, detached man who travels to a remote hot-spring town in Japan. There he forms a complex emotional connection with Komako. Their relationship unfolds revealing themes of loneliness, longing, beauty and impossibi...
Snow Country (Vintage International) by Yasunari Kawabata
This book follows Kiyoaki Matsugae, a young sensitive aristocrat who falls in love with Satoko Ayakura. Their intense but fragile romance unfolds revealing themes of youthful passion, jealousy, class boundaries and the fleeting nature of beauty.
Spring Snow (The Sea of Fertility, #1) by Yukio Mishima
The book follows Isao Linuma, a young and passionate nationalist in 1930s Japan who is obsessed with restoring the country’s traditional values. The novel explores fanaticism, honour, youth and the deadly consequences of idealism, set within Japan’s ...
Runaway Horses (The Sea of Fertility, #2) by Yukio Mishima
The novel blends philosophy, desire and destiny, showing Honda’s (a middle aged lawyer who is obsessed with a young Thai princess who he believes is a reincarnation of his lost friend) increasing fixation and the spiritual mystery surrounding the pri...
The Temple of Dawn ebook by Yukio Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
This books follows Shigekuni Honda, now elderly, as he becomes convinced that an orphan named Toru is the latest incarnation of his long lost friend Kiyoki. Their intense story explores aging, disillusionment, spiritual decline and collapse of ideals...
The Decay of the Angel ebook by Yukio Mishima - Rakuten Kobo
Fiction
Perfect for those who love getting lost in a good story, these titles invite you to explore new perspectives, escape into new adventures and experience the limitless power of creativity
The story follows the lives of Lou and Will and explores the themes of choice, dignity, caregiving, emotional growth and the power of connection. It is both heart warming and heartbreaking
Me Before You
This books follows Lou as she learns that grief doesn’t disappear- it transforms! It highlights her journey as she tries to rebuild her life and find a sense of direction and purpose
After You (Me Before You, #2) by Jojo Moyes
This book follows Lou as she embarks on a new chapter of her life, determined to honour Will’s wish to ‘live boldly’. It follows her new adventures through the streets of New York City!
Still Me (Me Before You, #3) by Jojo Moyes
This book follows Alice Wright, an Englishwoman from rural Kentucky. She joins a group of courageous women who run a packhorse library. Through friendship, bravery, power of literacy, they fight for independence transforming, their own lives and thei...
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
A teen, Nadia, faces painful choices after a secret relationship with Luke, affecting her future and her friendship with Aubrey. Years later, the truth resurfaces, revealing how one decision can shape many lives. The story explores motherhood, loss, ...
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
The story follows Tova, an elderly woman grieving her missing son. She works nights at an aquarium. There, she befriends Marcellus, a highly intelligent Pacific octopus who understands humans more than they realize. As Tova searches for answers, Marc...
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Thrills and Chills
This psychological thriller is about Millie, a formerly incarcerated woman who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy family who harbour sinister secrets. Full of plot twists it’s a must-read!
The Housemaid #1 - Freida McFadden
The sequel to The Housemaid, the story follows Millie who takes a new job, working for the Garricks in Manhattan. Fast-paced, full of plot twists and unreliable characters, this book is a must read!
The Housemaid's Secret (The Housemaid, #2) by Freida McFadden
Millie is now married to Enzo and is hoping for a fresh start. The neighbours are unnervingly watchful and overly interested. After a shocking act of violence, Millie becomes the prime suspect and must uncover who is watching her and why before her e...
The Housemaid is Watching (The Housemaid, #3) by Freida McFadden
Remarkably Real Reads
This book is Wayne Johnston’s memoir about a difficult but often humorous year of his childhood in 1966-67. He grew up sickly poor and constantly moving homes in rural Newfoundland. Despite poverty, illness and chaos, the story highlights family love...
Jennie's Boy: A Newfoundland Childhood
This memoir reflects on a year marked by profound, devastating loss and personal transformation. It becomes a testament to survival, sisterhood and painful yet illuminating journey of rebuilding after trauma.
The Flower Bearers ebook by Rachel Eliza Griffiths - Rakuten Kobo
In this Memoir, Renner recounts his near-fatal snowplow accident on January 1st, 2023 and his long and painful journey toward recovery. Through detailed reflections, he explores the themes of survival, resilience, family support and the power of cons...
My Next Breath