While moving is never fun, it's always a treat to discover the local library in my new home. The library has been an invaluable to resource over the years to me, and I am constantly surprised by the unique and enjoyable resources it often holds. This week, I found the book K is for Kabuki:... Continue Reading →
Review: Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers
I've mentioned it before, but libraries are one of my favorite places. So of course, one of the first places I went in southern California was the library closest to my house. Sticking out at the end of one o the shelves was a title I had never actually come across before - Yuki and the... Continue Reading →
Review: Sherlock Holmes, The Missing Years: Japan
Several years ago, when I was sequestered on Okinawa with a brand new baby, I took to visiting the local library with increasing frequency. Inspired by the recent Sherlock Holmes movies and the BBC television series Sherlock, I took it upon myself to read the entire canon of works featuring the good detective. While I... Continue Reading →
Review: My Awesome Japanese Adventure
If you have teens or tweens who are curious about Japan, I suggest attempting to snag a copy of My Awesome Japan Adventure by Rebecca Otowa. There are admittedly tons of books ABOUT Japan out there and more than a few fictional young adult stories set in Japan, but this title is more of an autobiographical... Continue Reading →