Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto: A Profound Connection Between Food, Grief, and the Human Spirit

In the realm of contemporary literature, there exists a treasure trove of novels that transcend the ordinary, touching the deepest corners of the human soul. One such gem is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Originally published in 1988, this novella has captivated readers around the world with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and exploration of the profound connection between food, grief, and the human spirit.

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5 Best Japanese Literary Novels to Keep You Hooked

Ever given a thought to why Japanese literature is so popular? Well, I guess since it tends to be more emotional and subjective than intellectual and thus appeals strongly to a more universal audience at large rather than a niche group of people. Hence, today we bring you a slice of this popular form of literature by giving you 5 Best Japanese literary novels to keep you hooked.

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Supernatural, Secrets, and Society: A Review of ‘The London Séance Society’ by Sarah Penner

Do you believe in ghosts and spirits? What if I told you there was a way to connect with them and summon them at will? And yet, be prepared; summoning those who have “moved on” might not be a safe idea, peeps! The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner is a horror thriller fiction which will make you question the norms of reality as well as surreal, altering your thoughts about life and death altogether

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Wayward by Dethan, a Journey Towards the Soul, a Review

Imagine the plane you are traveling in crashes out in the open sea, yet you survive miraculously. Wait, there is another survivor alongside you—a 12-year-old kid? What if I tell you that you have to survive alongside that child out in the open seas and that help is not going to be coming anytime soon? Scared? Read on to find out about such a scenario in Wayward by Dethan, a tale like no other I have read before.

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Meeting the Decoder Himself—a Rendezvous With Piyush Kamra, Author of Age of Investing

Do you know the most important field of education? No, it is not science; it is finance! Want to know the secret of proper financial planning, and that too, in a not-so-overwhelming manner? Well, read on to discover some interesting facts about Piyush Kamra, author of Age of Investing and our author in the spotlight today

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