My young adult children love Asian Lit and Anime. I am sharing some of their favorite books and series.
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Literature and Fiction
Asian Lit is a favorite genre for my young adult child. Here are some of the top books on her list.
My daughter LOVES this author and is excited to read this latest translated book from Sayaka Murata!
Vanishing World
This is one of my adult daughter's favorite books. Great fast paced read.
Earthlings
This author tells a tale that brings you right into the story. Great read from a Japanese author.
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea
Another great Mishima tale.
Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima
My daughter raves about this book; I hope to read it sometime soon. She loves the author too.
Human Acts
A delightful collection of short stories.
Life Ceremony: Stories by Sayaka Murata
I'm always a fan of a good coming of age story; this one draws you in and keeps you turning the page right to the end. Beautiful story.
Heaven: A Novel
Gorgeous book from Nobel Laureate author and very timely, with a focus on an Artificial Friend who looks after a young girl.
Klara and the Sun
Another sweet coming of age tale that paints a picture of escaping into a fantasy world to distract from the difficulties of adolescence.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
One of my teen's favorite books; she's a voracious reader and advanced learner.
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel
My teen reads much more than I do, and loves Japanese authors specifically. This book is a beloved story for my kid.
The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro
Anime
Anime is hot right now; here are some of my teens' favorites.
This is one of my kids' favorite Anime series.
The Summer You Were There Vol. 1
This is one of my daughter's favorite series. Mysteries and herbal healing serve as the focus for the story of a young woman dreaming of a better life.
