Tag Archives: Japan

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

Posted on June 17, 2013 by TBM

For five months I did my best not to enter any bookshops to buy books. My goal was to read more books that I already owned instead of buying new ones that would sit around for years before I opened … Continue reading →

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A Golden Opportunity

Posted on August 10, 2012 by TBM

Yesterday, we had an adventure. I left my flat around two in the afternoon and headed to Earl’s Court Tube station. The better half was still at work, so I stopped at the Blackfriar Pub to wait. I enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of a Geisha

Posted on May 20, 2011 by TBM

It has been quite some time since I’ve read a novel that was so hard to put down.  Not only is the story captivating with many twists and turns but the writing and character development is wonderful.  All I can … Continue reading →

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Captivating Beginning

Posted on May 11, 2011 by TBM

I haven’t read much of the novel, Memoirs of a Geisha yet, but so far I am very intrigued by the writing style.  Arthur Golden has done a superb job of creating such a likable narrator who can hook the reader right … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of a Geisha

Posted on May 9, 2011 by TBM

After reading I, Robot and watching Blade Runner I am taking a break from science fiction.  The next novel on the list that I plan on tackling is Memoirs of a Geisha, written by Arthur Golden, an American author.  The … Continue reading →

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