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The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

Discover Sanaka Hiiragi's debut novel "The Lantern of Lost Memories," a captivating exploration of memory, mortality, and resilience. This magical realism tale follows three lives revisiting their most cherished moments at the cusp of death, offering readers a poignant meditation on the meaning of life and the power of small, everyday acts of heroism.

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

"Sweet Bean Paste" by Durian Sukegawa is a poignant tale of unlikely friendship, culinary magic, and the deep scars of societal prejudice. Discover why this novel is a must-read for fans of emotional and thought-provoking literature.

More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

"More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is like a warm hug for book lovers. It's a gentle, introspective story that celebrates the power of literature to connect us, heal us, and help us make sense of the world. Yagisawa has created a cast of characters that feel like old friends, and a setting so vivid you can almost smell the pages.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Satoshi Yagisawa's "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is a delightful little novel that will warm the hearts of bibliophiles everywhere. Set in Tokyo's famous...

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

My impressions of the book varied over the course of reading it. Of the four parts, I found the first part the least engaging and the central character rather bland. Especially the beginning, where too many characters were introduced, building of the backdrop simultaneously and establishing relationships between the characters, made it a little exhausting and confusing to read.

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The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger

The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger is a sharp Amazon Original Christmas thriller—an assassin, a child witness, and a conscience that refuses to stay buried.

How to Keep Readers Hooked: Lessons from Soft2Bet’s Engagement Playbook

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