If you know someone who loves… This list of excellent books that I read (or re-read) this year have these three things in common: They’re compelling but not harrowing.The characters … Continue Reading My Book Gift List for DECEMBER 2020
Entertaining stuff you may have missed because you have a life Guest blog, podcast & video roundup If you’re already suffering from Too Much Jonelle, run! Save yourself! But I … Continue Reading Book News
This month’s destination: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture Gold-leafed soft-serve, a restored samurai neighborhood, and one of the three most gorgeous Japanese gardens in Japan…lit up at night! 🍁 Everybody thinks that … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo NOVEMBER 2020
If you recognize your email, congratulations! You just won a copy of Liza Dalby’s The Tale of Murasaki! If you think this is you, shoot a message to JapanagramJonelle@gmail.com and tell me if … Continue Reading Did you win one of last month’s book giveaways?
Finally, a get-together with friends that’s designed to be fun online! The Last Tea Bowl Thief Book Zoom:Irresistable discussion starters,a diabolical trivia drinking game,and good fortune for all Want to … Continue Reading Pop-Up Book Zoom
The weird, weird world of bonsai chrysanthemums Venerable bonsai pines, move over for…bonsai chrysanthemums! Yes, bonsai chrysanthemums are A Thing. And it happens in Japan every year in November. That’s … Continue Reading Seasonal Secret NOVEMBER 2020
Idoru By William Gibson Setting & details: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authenticity of Japanese characters & dialogue: ⭐⭐⭐⭐Translation quality: N/AEntertainment value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recommendation: This book imagines a Japan that’s mesmerizing in its projections of … Continue Reading Book Review & Giveaway NOVEMBER 2020
Is it your lucky day? In Japan, here’s how to tip the hand of fate! If someone told you they wanted to move a meeting you’d scheduled because the astrology … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? NOVEMBER 2020
All over Japan, these absolutely delicious chicken meatballs are a must-try at yakitori restaurants. Skewered and slathered in a tangy sauce, they never fail to be a crowd pleaser! Chicken … Continue Reading Japanese Home Cooking NOVEMBER 2020
