MATT TREYVAUD – författare

Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods?

Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods is a supernatural slice-of-life novel that’s perfect for readers looking for a calming read with heartwarming adventures.

A literary guide to Tokyo through its writers, bookshops, cafés and the places where Japan’s greatest stories were imagined. Tokyo is a city of contrasts – where centuries-old haiku echo in temple gardens and manga billboards light up Shibuya Crossing. Through striking photography and practical guidebook entries, explore the places that have inspired, housed and shaped generations of Japanese readers and writers.From historic neighbourhoods to the latest manga hotspots, discover: BOOK-LOVER’S PARADISE: Jimbocho’s maze of second-hand bookshops, packed with hidden treasures.WRITER’S HAUNTS: Museums dedicated to Japan’s greatest writers, from Matsuo Bashō to Natsume Sōseki.AFTER DARK: The cafés and bars where poets and writers once put pen to paper late into the night.BLOSSOMING: Tokyo’s brilliant contemporary bookshops keeping its reading culture alive.MANGA-OBSESSED: Legendary manga cafés and specialist spots where Japan’s reading culture takes on a life of its own.Packed with striking photography and useful insights into the places where stories were written, read and imagined, this is an essential companion for book lovers exploring Tokyo – or dreaming of their next trip.