Books I'm Reading Before My Trip to Japan

A few books I'm reading before my trip to Tokyo next month.

[@ellenmadebookclub]

I would love to go to Japan too, very jealous! I’m not very well read on Japanese literature, and I don’t know what you’ve read before, but the ones I have read are Before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (emotional but calm short stories) and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, which is a 1900s family saga from the perspective of Korean immigrants in Japan, very well written and interesting. I’m sure you’ve heard about those already but in case you haven’t! 😊

[@RicksReads]

I've heard great things about Pachinko (also heard its very sad), but still haven't read it! Adding both of these to my TBR :)

[@ellenmadebookclub]

@ Yes, it’s not a light read by any means, and perhaps not a lot about Japan either, more like another perspective as a complement to the other ones you had :)

[@JackieReadsBooks]

Omg yes! Japan looks so fun and with a beautiful culture 😍😍 I wish I could go too lol

[@turningpageswithdom]

That first book looks hefty lol. I don't believe I have read any Japanese literature I own Before the Coffee Turns Cold and am interested in reading Butter. Japan is my ultimate dream trip! I hope you and your husband have the best time while you're out there. Maybe you can film visiting a Japanese book store and the many cafes since you're a coffee lover. Would love to see that. 😊

[@RicksReads]

@turningpageswithdom I just ordered Butter! Really looking forward to reading that one as well. And that is such a great idea about filming some of the cafes and bookstores! I've never been great about documenting my trips, but I'm gonna try on this one :)

[@pickyreaderkia]

Ah I'll be visiting Japan the month after you!! One of my favorite reads this year was by a Japanese author, "Even if This Love Disappears Tonight" by Misaki Ichijo. I think it's technically middle grade/young adult contemporary but wow its soooo goooood!!!

[@RicksReads]

@@pickyreaderkia oh awesome I hope you have an amazing trip! And thank you for the book recommendation! Adding it to my TBR!

[@SaraCirstoveanu]

'Before the coffee gets cold' series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi are wonderful books that are really centred around people and their emotions and interactions between them. I actually met him this week at a book signing and he's a wonderful, full of joy and wholesome person also!

[@RicksReads]

Oh! That is amazing you met the author! I need to add this series to my list. I think I heard the third book in the series just came out this month? Definitely moving it up on my TBR. Thanks for the tip!

[@SaraCirstoveanu]

@@RicksReads I think actually the 6th just came out in Japanese and the 5th in English! Which is amazing if you love the series hihi the more the better

[@ktbreading]

Would love to see content in Japan if you can! Also “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” had be cryin you should read it!!

[@RicksReads]

Will do my best to post some content! I've got Before the Coffee Gets Cold on my TBR now - hoping to read it soon!

[@JackieReadsBooks]

2:01 ooooh that looks so interesting! 👀👀

[@JackieReadsBooks]

Also, I hope you enjoy your trip! Can’t wait to hear all about it 🥰

[@RicksReads]

@@JackieReadsBooks Thank you, Jackie!