Hot Chocolate on Thursday – Book Review

Hot Chocolate on Thursday Check Goodreads for more information about the book Date published:- Translated version published 17th February 2026 Author:- Michiko Aoyama Translated by:- Madison Shimoda No. of pages:- 208 pages Genre:- Japanese fiction Quick Review:- a collection of short stories that deals about emotions and how to overcome them Rating:- 4/5 Michiko AoyamaContinue reading “Hot Chocolate on Thursday – Book Review”

The Menu of Happiness – ARC Book Review

Title:- The Kamogawa Food Detectives Menu of Happiness Author:- Hisashi Kashiwai Translated by Jesse Kirkwood Date published:- will be published on 9th October 2025 No. of pages:- 224 pages Genre:- Japanese Fiction Rating:- Plot:- 4/5 Writing:- 4/5 Overall rating:- 4/5 A beloved Japanese bestseller, The Menu of Happiness is for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and asksContinue reading “The Menu of Happiness – ARC Book Review”

The Chibineko Kitchen – ARC Book Review

Title:- The Chibineko Kitchen Author:- Yuta Takahashi Date published:- 7th November 2024 No. of pages:- 192 pages Genre:- Japanese fiction Rating:- Plot:- 5/5 Writing:- 4/5 Overall rating:- 4.5/5 Welcome to the Japanese seaside café The Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time toContinue reading “The Chibineko Kitchen – ARC Book Review”

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes – ARC Book Review

Title:- The Restaurant of Lost Recipes Author:- Hisahi Kashiwa Translated by:- Jesse Kirkwood Date published:- will be published on 3rd October 2024 Genre:- Japanese fiction Rating:- Plot:- 4/5 Writing:- 4/5 Overall rating:- 4/5 The Restaurant of Lost Recipes is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Kamogawa Food Detectives series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. WeContinue reading “The Restaurant of Lost Recipes – ARC Book Review”

The Broken Hearts Honeymoon–Book Review

Second book review of the week! The Broken Hearts Honeymoon is a romantic novel written by Lucy Dickens and I am so excited to share my thoughts with you all! When disaster strikes, adventure calls… Charlotte had a plan. The perfect country wedding, followed by a month-long honeymoon in Japan – but when her fiancéContinue reading “The Broken Hearts Honeymoon–Book Review”