I Am a Cat | 
pickI enjoyed this, but I do think the audiobook may not have been the best way to read it. The bulk of the book is conversations between the characters with very little action in between, so it‘s easy to let your mind wander and miss parts of it. Some people may struggle with the pace or the fact that ‘nothing happens‘, but it is very much worth the effort and I still recommend it. I hope to one day return to I Am A Cat and read a physical copy.
#FallFinds #Felines I was always hopeful I would find a nice copy of Volume 1 of the Tuttle editions, but I think I will hold on to these , so cute! I found the 3 in 1 edition at a church sale awhile back.This has been on my TBR for YEARS.The little zen kitty was purchased at Vromans bookstore years ago.
I really enjoyed the first volume of this book but by the time we got to the third volume I found that, for me, the cutting satire that was so enjoying and humourous was now lacking. 2.5/5 stars.
Tonight I paired Nongshim‘s lobster noodles with a bit more of I AM A CAT. Sōseki reminds me of Wodehouse.
A couple years back, I passed on a copy of I AM A CAT at the thrift store because I assumed my library owned such a seminal work of Japanese literature.
They don‘t, and the book was gone when I went back to the store. Sigh.
This morning I thought to search Scribd, and they have it! Now I‘ve got a new project book.
(Unless the first chapter‘s incomprehensible. Sōseki satirizes a period I know little about.)
TYSM!!! You guys spoiled me too much 😭😭😭 @lele1432 I didn't understand the post it until I opened the gift, but the book is printed in the original Japanese way, they read from right to left so that's how their books are printed too 🙂 Ahhh I've been meaning to pick this one up!! @Rissa1 omg thank you for all the trinkets!!! Love the necklace and ornament and bkmark 😭😍🙏😭
*gobbles all the twix* #tmskellington #wintergames
#7days7covers #7covers7days 🐱
I know I missed half of the week, but it's being a very busy one. 😖
Maybe this book is a little strange for some people, but it's actually one of the modern classics of japanese literature🌸. Give it a go, because it will surprise you 😉
“Leave me alone, I‘m reading!”
- #Coale
#catsofLitsy 😸
This is the “I‘m ready to r&r” look (relax & read). Oh, #Coale. 😻😻😻 #catsofLitsy
#Coale wants to know where his snacks are for #LitsyPartyOfOne. 😂👏🏻😻 Oh, #Coale. #catsofLitsy
See, told you #Coale loves books! 😻 Right now he‘s literally snuggling with them😸as I‘m doing some late-night book unpacking and shelving. ❤️ #catsofLitsy
#Coale's second favorite room is the library after @BookBabe 's #artstudio 😻😻😻. She has a very unique book case section that is his castle. You should nudge her to share it sometime. 😉
#catsofLitsy #LitsyLovesLibraries
I have a ton of work standing between me and vacation, so I made this instead, because squirrel. 🐾📚
Random #catsoflitsy since I don't seem to be reading much lately.
#Coale's enjoying his first night at our new house. He's waiting for @BookBabe to get back with a tea refill so they can continue reading together. 😻 #catsofLitsy
My #lasagnahoggiveaway word is Gigil which is a Filipino word used to describe when something is so cute you want to squeeze it... 😄 @jmofo
This month I'm mainly gonna focus on this book. It's gonna be a busy month, so I probably won't be reading all that much. But I'm excited to get more into this one.
After a 14-hour workday (hence so few posts today like yesterday), #Coale's snuggling with me since all I want to do is read, eat cookies and drink tea, and listen to the rolling thunder overhead. Love this little guy. 😻😻😻
#catsofLitsy
#Coale has been watching me while I read. I think he wants a book too. He doesn't have a book club to go to tomorrow though. 😆 #catsofLitsy
#Coale hasn't made an appearance in awhile, but that's not a problem since he likes to hang around us during reading time in bed 😻😻😻. #catsofLitsy
My plans for the evening. This book is extraordinary. I have missed reading pure fiction, especially Japanese fiction, and even more so of Sōseki. 💜💜
#diversebooks #japaneselit #natsumesoseki #iamacat #foodie
Yesterday was shitty as I learned my cousin & best friend passed away. Not much I can do as most of the preparations & funeral things will be done in Japan where he lived. So, I‘m gonna escape for a while in books & anime.
Also, someone in the neighbourhood tried to burn their house down since they‘re getting evicted, which ignited a fire to another friendly neighbour‘s house. 🙈🙈🙈
Hoping y‘all are having a much better week on your sides.
SUPER excited to read this! It‘s for my Japanese Novel & Light Novel GR group read. We‘re going to start it on Sunday! I‘ve read the first volume of it before, & I absolutely loved it. Looking forward to finishing it this time. Sōseki is one of my favourite authors of all-time.
Also! New #HarryPotter bookmark & fun dinos in space sockies! 💙
#japaneselit #diversebooks #ownvoices #natsumesoseki
Someone decided to spend some time with me while I listen to my latest audiobook, "Gilead". Oh, #Coale. ???? #catsofLitsy
WE HAVE A SNUGGLE TRIFECTA. REPEAT: A SNUGGLE TRIFECTA.
Seriously, this never happens. Feli and Fran (the Siamese twins) barely tolerate Monster, let alone allowing him to cuddle up to them. Truly a magical moment.
#catsoflitsy
Someone is impeding my wrapping progress. 😹
#Coale #CatsofLitsy
1. Winter by Marissa Meyer
2. I Am A Cat by Natsume Soseki
3. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
4. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
5. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
6. Any Human Heart by William Boyd
#playingfavorites
@thequeerspiderwoman This Morrigan, pretending to be elegant before she gets all her kitten energy and causes terror and mayhem around the apartment. 😼
I‘m fighting off a cold, so sorry this is late. Happy #nationalcatday !! Here‘s #Stormy wondering why I am taking pics of her at 1am. 😻😻❤️❤️
This is what #Coale has been doing most of the time to celebrate #NationalCatDay 😸😹😻😻😻, napping. #catsofLitsy
I felt observed; someone watching me. But who? Where? Two glowing golden eyes peering from the sheened darkness. Oh, #Coale! 😆😸😹 #catsofLitsy
#Coale didn't want us to leave the house this morning. He insisted that I don't have to go to another library when we have one at our place. 😆😹😻 #catsofLitsy
No, #Coale, I don't see you! Where are you? Has anyone seen Coale?
It can be very distracting to read when someone around you is this cute! 😸
He loves the wrappings my #bookmail comes in!
#catsofLitsy
I often ask #Coale why he's so cute. He just gives me an aloof look and says "I can't help it, Mommy." ?
#catsofLitsy
He was reaching out for his book 😆😹. Oh, #Coale 😻😻😻! Yes, those are his scratch-marks on the furniture. *sighs* #catsofLitsy
Someone's enjoying the quiet induced by the #24in48 #readathon! Oh, #Coale! 😻😻😻😻😻 #catsofLitsy
@lemonlime799 I hope your day gets better. I have 5 cats and they aggravate me a lot because they are as moody as I am, but I could not imagine life without them 😻😻Here are Stormy and Ozzie at the end of my bed. You cat see Ozzie's 6th toes on his front paws in this pic. #catsoflitsy
Coale's rule of thumb is that as long as he is in physical contact with a book, it's his until he says otherwise. Even if he's doing his yoga routine 😆👏🏻. Oh, #Coale! 😻😻😻 #catsofLitsy
