Nolan Can Read

Asia/Japan/Tokyo

July 28, 2023

The Honjin Murders

By Seishi Yokomizo

I was curious what a classic Japanese murder mystery would be and I think actually it is not entirely my cup of tea. There is a sparsity of prose that I recognize and value in other contexts as somewhat emblematic...

July 03, 2023

I am a Cat

By Natsume Sōseki

I am a cat is a delight! I guess just an old-timey I-can-haz-cheezeburger meme, but written by an author who I adore for the beauty and elegance of his prose and the delicacy of the relationships he portrays…which does feel...