writers of color

Book review : Things they lost by Okwiri Oduor
Review : Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor

I love books with houses, and fictional towns with a close sense of community. In…

Review : How to kidnap the rich by Rahul Raina
Review : How to Kidnap the Rich by Rahul Raina

Reading How to Kidnap the Rich by Rahul Raina was like being put in a…

Books set in Japan 2020
6 Books from Japan to read in 2020

Here is a round up six favourite books from Japan to read in 2020. Read…

Interview with Anukrti Upadhyay
Worded : Anukrti Upadhyay loves first drafts, and thinks in many languages

When I think of the word ‘rustic’ I am reminded of Anukrti Upadhyay’s novels. In…

Interview with Clarissa Goenawan
Worded: Clarissa Goenawan loves manga, and writes everywhere

Clarissa Goenawan’s books are quiet, melancholic and explore grief, loneliness and friendship. Born in Indonesia,…

black authors
40 Books by Black Authors in 2020
We are half way through 2020 and the world is burning. An introduction seems unnecessary…
Short stories from Asia where wild ladies are
5 Asian Short Story Books to Read Right Now

If you are severely lacking the time to sit down and read a whole book,…

Seishi Yokomizo Honjin Murders
Japanese Golden, Cosy Mysteries by Seishi Yokomizo for Bloody murders
I discovered Seishi Yokomizo right when I was craving a good old mystery. I had…
Women in translation 2019
14 Books by Women in Translation 2019 (Novels & Short Stories)

It is August! Which means time to celebrate women in translation…