Hooked: A Novel of Obsession by Asako Yuzuki– A lonely young woman pushes her way into the life of a popular blogger, forming a friendship.
Hot Chocolate on Thursday by Michiko Aoyama– A collection of short stories about the customers who frequent the same cafe on Thursdays.
Sakura by Kanako Nishi– A broken family is brought back together by the patriarch’s visit to Osaka and the happy energy of the family dog.