a super short n sentimental read that also happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. i don’t want to say too much about it (to maintain an element of surprise n whimsy), but it contains two different stories, with both touching upon processing grief and finding joy in the mundane. i love the way yoshimoto writes, with such an appreciation for the details in the world around her. if you end up reading this one, i’d love to know what you think <3 happy reading!
an effortless and universal depiction of emotions, this has been my favourite book for a really long time! the translation from japanese is beautiful, and if you get the right edition, there’s a novella included at the end.
deeply moving and meditative. I read this around the time of several difficult anniversaries, and while very short, it helped me view loss, connection and healing through a different lens.
Beautiful (and quick) read - two short stories about loss and all it engenders in our lives. Heartwarming, funny, and magical, this book brought me answers to questions I didn’t know I had and closure I didn’t know I needed - I am attaching one of my favorite passages here, it served as a sweet and gentle reminder to appreciate the past, surrender to the present, and that tomorrow is not promised… #ouroboros #style
the last word i wrote down in my list is maelstrom! i think i have like 100 words written down, some of them repeated without meaning to... i like words a lot and there are many i wish to remember and immortalize. what’s a word you never want to forget?
