Jennifer Lee
In Cheon Seon-Ran’s “The Midnight Shift” vampires can smell loneliness as well as blood
(Editor’s note: This article discusses the topic of suicide. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for...
Emphasizing friendship and supporting loved ones, ‘Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop’ is a cozy...
Who doesn’t want to quit their tiresome and unrewarding job to fulfill a lifelong dream? This is the premise Hwang Bo-reum plays with...
Author Bora Chung’s book of ghost stories shows the long-lasting horrors humanity has wrought
“Midnight Timetable was not a deadline or a chore for me but a really fun amusement park of a book to work on. To...
Short story collection ‘The Blanket Cats’ emphasizes kindness and understanding
Imagine reading an advertisement for a business called Blanket Cats—a pet store that also allows people to rent out special cats for two nights...
Get ready to enjoy a cozy trip on the train with Hiro Arikawa’s latest...
Hiro Arikawa’s latest English-translated release is a departure from her last two books—one of them being The Travelling Cat Chronicles. Instead of featuring cats...
‘The Lantern of Lost Memories’ alights on the meaning of life
“You see, once you get here, it doesn’t matter how wealthy or important you were in life. All you’re left with are your memories.”...
Novel about youth suicide uses comedy to remind of strength in unlikely places
Eto Mori, a highly acclaimed children’s author, wrote the novel Colorful in 1998 and was met with much acclaim. Tackling the issue of teen...
Excavations takes inspiration from tragedy, highlights women’s perspectives
A major shopping mall in your district collapses completely. You are frantic because your spouse or partner works in the building. As the...
Q&A: Environmental lawyer Eddie Ahn takes new turn as graphic memoirist
Eddie Ahn is an environmental attorney and the executive director of the nonprofit Brightline Defense. He is a self-taught artist whose graphic memoir Advocate...
‘The Rainfall Market’ is a dash of fantasy and magical realism with Korean flair
Set to be released next year on Jan. 21, The Rainfall Market is a dash of fantasy and magical realism reminiscent of Charlie and...
