I would like to say there is a system. Something orderly. A method that keeps everything in place — what I am reading, what comes next, what I will eventually get to. There is not. I read on instinct. I … Continue reading Too Many Books [Cartoon] Part 2
There are worse problems to have. In recent years, Korean literature in translation has become more visible, more accessible, and more widely discussed. That shift is not accidental. It reflects the sustained work of translators, editors, and publishers who have … Continue reading Too Many Books [Cartoon] Part 1
There are so many Korean translated literature titles currently available and its quite hard to keep up and also *ahem* control myself in bookstores. This year I will be writing and reviewing morebooks. I remember back in 2007, when I … Continue reading Testing my willpower [Cartoon]
My Korean best friend told me that the best place to get a rice cooker was in Korea. I was so in awe of this little device – especially the cuckoo brand – that I was keen to get it. … Continue reading My Cuckoo rice cooker journey [Cartoon]
This is a true story. My aunt in India, Kolkata is a great fan of Korean dramas. Whenever I call her, she is always updating me about the latest Korean dramas and advising me which ones to watch and which … Continue reading Talking about K-dramas [Cartoon]
Diya on Korea 