mieko kawakami was one of my author focuses of the year, i've slowly been working my way through her oeuvre. i knew kawakami was something special when i read 'breasts and eggs' last summer, and 'all the lovers in the night' has only cemented that impression. although it wasn't as impactful as 'breasts and eggs', it was still a very solid read. i only have 'heaven' left to go, and i'll have read everything she's written :')
you can find my full (and much more coherent) review here, if interested. but to sum, i highly recommend checking her work out if you haven't already!!
My reaction after reading Nona was to scream, “I am not okay! I am unwell!” and then proceed to have an existential crisis. I love this series so freaking much!!!
Alright. As always we're starting with trigger warnings. Child abuse, child pornography (referenced), underage drinking and drug use, homophobia, bullying, and some violence.
When Jonas' childhood bully comes back to his school after (rumor has it) he'd gone to jail for stabbing his stepfather, they're forced to work together on a group project. They stumble across a strange research facility in the middle of the woods and gain superpowers, but with that comes an organization following them. (And maybe some romance too?)
I love this comic so much. I've read it all the way through like three times. Jonas and Mitch have a really adorable relationship (though I guess not really in the beginning, although it is kinda cute with how Mitch is very lovey-dovey) and Mitch's shirts are pretty great. The art is amazing and I loved how it's in all black and white except for Jonas' powers. Would for sure recommend to so many people it's amazing and I love it.
Since this is a webcomic, the link from the cover photo will take you to the Tapas page, but you can also read it on Webtoons and at https://www.longexposurecomic.com. You can also buy it as a print book on the author's shop if you prefer, but I don't think the entire comic is available that way. You can find the author's tumblr page @marsoid.
🙏🏾Publishing my first book at this time in life has been a deeply sentimental and spiritual experience. Thank you to all who have supported. I truly believe these poems and musings will deeply resonate in the hands of whoever it comes in contact with. Words are Life and Art is eternal. 🌹
If anyone wants a real insight into my mind, you can find that in Hopeful Nets. It’s me at my most transparent and vulnerable.
Available now on Amazon at the link below.💫✨👇🏾 📖 Blessings.
My body on yours on a drunken Saturday night. My fingers, long, quick on the typewriter keys. My omniscience fading away, a shattered and impotent illusion. The sound of my own heart speeding up, then slowing down. And behind it all, your voice. Nothing but the tone of it, but full of meaning.
Kevin McGowin, from "A Moving On", pub. Oyster Boy Review (1997)
derramei meu coração nas páginas, depois de três longos anos, de amor, desgosto e cura. Este livro de poemas está completo e pronto para ser compartilhado. do meu coração para o seu, aproveite.💜🐝📖
beach read - emily henry
"When I watch you sleep," he said shakily, "I feel overwhelmed that you exist."
review: 5 ⭐️
I can't believe how perfect this book is! it was my first emily henry read and she 100% is one of my favourite authors now. the main characters' love story is incredible. also, they're both authors. it's funny and emotional and yes, I cried! so, please please please read this wonderful book.