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, thereβs a novella included at the end.
a super short n sentimental read that also happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. i donβt 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, iβd love to know what you think <3 happy reading!
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.
one of my favorite reads this year, also got me out of my years long reading slump. a good mix of sad and happy and a very good read over a cup of coffee or tea.
