Abstract

Popular Book Reviewer Yumi Toyozaki's Hilarious First Essay Collection!

From her elementary school days, where she would stand up in class, to challenging boys to chicken races by riding her bike hands-free down slopes, and getting lost in snowball fights. During her youth, she was deeply immersed in subculture and gambling, writing articles for adult magazines to make ends meet. This collection is filled with anecdotes that will make you burst out laughing.

It also includes heartwarming stories about her mentor Saburo Kawamoto and her beloved aibo. Additionally, she shares her thoughts on her work as a book reviewer and her views on literary awards. Each episode introduces notable books, making this a delightful book guide as well.

Recommended by Kaori Ekuni, Yoko Hiramatsu, and Hideo Furukawa!

Author’s Information

Yumi Toyosaki is a book critic and writer. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1961. She graduated from the Department of Indian Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Toyo University. She writes serial book reviews for many magazines, websites, and newspapers. Her books include "What are you going to do with all that reading? A book guide that is free to read" (Aspect), "The pride of a Gatasta shop" (Book Magazine Company), "You're like a bad guy! 23 masterpieces from the last 100 years to read as a 'Tohoho boy'" (Chikuma Shobo), "Book reviews of Japan" (Kobunsha Shinsho), "Current affairs and book reviews - a book guide without favoritism" (Kyoiku Hyoronsha), and co-authored works include "Literary awards slashed to pieces!" and "A century of misreadings" (both Chikuma Bunko), and "If it's not cool, it's not poetry! An introduction to modern poetry that gets you excited" (Shichosha).