There's no doubt about it: summer is here. Raise your hand if you've been taking your reading outside πββοΈ
Our June pick is Tokyo Ueno Station by Miri Yu, translated by Morgan Giles... and originally intended to coincide with the Games.
Fukushima-born Kazu moves to Tokyo ahead of the 1964 Olympics to find work as a laborer and remains there β in various guises β until after the 2020 games are announced.
Multi-award-winning author Yu uses vivid narrative to create a haunting and deeply sensitive exploration of Japan's post-war income disparity.
Our June pick is Tokyo Ueno Station by Miri Yu, translated by Morgan Giles... and originally intended to coincide with the Games.
Fukushima-born Kazu moves to Tokyo ahead of the 1964 Olympics to find work as a laborer and remains there β in various guises β until after the 2020 games are announced.
Multi-award-winning author Yu uses vivid narrative to create a haunting and deeply sensitive exploration of Japan's post-war income disparity.