EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 1H 7M
113. Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami
from Literature & Libations · host Taylor Made
In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Mieko Kawakami’s 2026 novel Sisters in Yellow. Topics include Mieko’s aesthetic, problems and difficulties with Japanese to English translation, immersion in time and place and expanding our conception of Japan, Hana’s (and other’s) dependence upon and obsession with money, the enigma of Kimiko, and the importance of yellow. This week’s drink: Lemon WaterINGREDIENTS Water (still or sparkling)IceLemonINSTRUCTIONS:Pour water into a tall glass with iceCut lemon to slices or wedges and add to glassCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:Interview with Mieko Kawakami and her translatorsLinea Nigra: An Essay on Pregnancy & Earthquakes by Jazmina BarreraOn the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej BalleFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
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In this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Mieko Kawakami’s 2026 novel Sisters in Yellow. Topics include Mieko’s aesthetic, problems and difficulties with Japanese to English translation, immersion in time and place and expanding our conception of Japan, Hana’s (and other’s) dependence upon and obsession with money, the enigma of Kimiko, and the importance of yellow. This week’s drink: Lemon Water INGREDIENTS Water (still or sparkling)IceLemonINSTRUCTIONS: Pour water into ...
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