Just finished a book by another Japanese writer, this one with young people set in the more recent years. I was actually reading another book of speeches, but it was left behind when I moved so I can’t finish it yet. Banana Yoshimoto’s style is contemplative and fresh. If you like Murakami, most likely you’ll like her. Here’s My thoughts on “Kitchen” : Goodreads Next review: … Continue reading I Just Read: “Kitchen” (and “Moonlight Shadow”) by Banana Yoshimoto