Novellas in November 2016

November 30, 201634 Comments

Novellas in November is hosted by Laura at Reading in Bed. The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Thériault, translated by Liedewy Hawke This book could just as easily be called The Lonely Life of a Peculiar Postman. Either way, it was the perfect escape from the election results; I curled up by … Continue reading Novellas in November 2016

Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki

July 2, 201523 Comments

When I heard from TJ that there was a Naomi read-along for the Japanese Literature Challenge at Dolce Bellezza, I couldn't resist reading a book with my name on it. Naomi takes place in Japan in the early 1920s. One of the most interesting parts of the book was the Japanese fascination with all things … Continue reading Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki