March Reads!

Coin Locker Babies by Ryu Murakami.
Also known as the other Murakami.
This book is about two babies who are left in a coin locker in Tokyo.
A concept in Japan, where babies are kept in lockers until they are adopted.
This story is set in the early ’90s in Japan and it’s about two babies, One is a bisexual rockstar in search of his mother, and the other is an athlete looking for revenge from the woman who left him behind.
A dark thrilling read on Japan and Japanese culture.

Around the World in 80 Trains:

A Book, that takes you on a journey around Asia, Europe, the U.S.A. and the U.K. through some beautiful & adventurous train journeys.

Dopamine Nation: Anna Lambke

A study on how certain activities result in Dopamine levels shifting to higher or lower levels.
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that works in the brain that makes you feel good, A happy hormone that is released from the body.
This book makes you question your habits and how we humans have changed behaviours when our dopamine levels shift.

Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Is a story Set in Africa about a child stolen from his parents by German troops. After Years, He returns to his village to find his parents gone.
This book is an emotional ride through the lives of the characters.

Forgotten Foods by Tarana Hussain Khan, Claire Chambers, Siobhan Hurley

A Book on Food Recipes, Food as a Culture for Bonding and the Ingredients that Make Food Taste Authentic and More importantly how they originate. Today it’s only a few who follow the recipes with authenticity.

Some of the recipes mentioned are

Soybean Biryani, Qiwami Seviyan, Custard Apple Kheer, Nabi Bux’s Jelly Roll, Qeema Fry, and Kaleji fry.