These two novels are very easy to read in Japanese and can make for a good first novel at N3 level. One is an entertaining mystery and the other one is a love story based on everyday life scenes.
Book review: 『あのころ』by Momoko Sakura
This is a collection of autobiographical episodes about the author’s childhood. Heart-warming, relatable and funny. Highly recommended!
Book review: 『11文字の殺人』 by Keigo Higashino
『11文字の殺人』 is one of Keigo Higashino's first novels. It was first published in 1990 and got a new bunko edition this year (2020) with a new design cover and a bigger font. Review This book is a real page-turner. I found it very easy to read, the kind of books where I am able to read..
Book review: 『アンフィニシュトの書』 by Shinya Asashiro
An engrossing mystery light novel!
Book review: 『おれがあいつであいつがおれで』 by Hisashi Yamanaka
Schoolmates Kazuo and Kazumi wake up in each other’s body and try their best to fit in their new environment while looking for a way to go back to their former self… An engrossing, funny and touching story!
Book review: 『まる子だった』by Momoko Sakura
『まる子だった』is a collection of 17 autobiographical short stories about Momoko Sakura’s childhood. The stories are very nice, sometimes funny, and not difficult to read. Highly recommended!
Book review: 『ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖』by En Mikami
(I don't usually post book reviews on Friday, but I will certainly take some holidays at the end of the month, so if I want to publish all my book reviews before the end of the year, I will have to post twice a week!) I have finished 『ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖』by En MIKAMI (三上延) and I loved..
Book review: 『ちょっと今から仕事やめてくる』by Emi Kitagawa
As the title suggests, the novel is about quitting one's work. The protagonist, Takashi Aoyama is a young salaryman, who has been working for his company for 6 months. He spends most of his time at work, comes home only to sleep, has no friends, no girlfriend, no free time and only waits for the..