Dolce Bellezza is hosting a second Japanese literature challenge from July 30, 2008 through January 30, 2009. I enjoyed the first challenge immensely as all three of the books I read were excellent! Bellezza gives some great ideas for books to read at her site. Just click on the icon for more information.
I’m not sure what I’m reading yet, but I know I’ll be participating. The most likely authors will be Shusaku Endo, Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, or Nobel prize winners Kawabata or Oe. If you’re participating also, check out my reviews from the first challenge. I read some great books!
Books I’ve completed:
- X-Kai by Asami Tohjoh
- Vampire Hunter D by Hideyuki Kikuchi
- The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
- Thousand Cranes by Kawabata
- X-Kai- Vol. 2 by Asami Tohjoh
Of interest:
- Fear and Trembling by Amelie Nothomb
I really want to read Endo’s Silence this time around. I read Wonderful Fool by him last time, and it moved me deeply. I still keep thinking about it. I love looking at Christianity, or its themes, from different perspectives. Your list looks wonderful, and I’m so glad you joined. (Both times!)
I’m not sure what I’ll read this time around either. I can’t seem to narrow down a list! I’ll probably end up reading something else by Murakami and I’d love to read more by Kawabata. Hmmm, I read one by Kawabata for the first Book Awards challenge, can I read another and count him again for round 2? Or is that cheating?
Thanks again for hosting, Bellezza! I’ll probably read another Endo for sure.
Tanabata, no prob if it’s a different book!
Oh, heck, I wanted to join this one. I’ll just have to satisfy myself with reading the reviews! Have fun!
All these challenges sound so fantastic, but I just can’t seem to read based on a single theme for an extended period of time when there is so much other stuff out there, too! Good luck!
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i am disappointed i missed this! i look forward to reading about your reviews.
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