Coming Attractions:
         Hans Brinckmann           

29 March 2009
Hans Brinckmann  will introduce his book, Showa Japan, the Post-War Golden Age and its Troubled Legacy. To attend his talk, please buy a copy of Showa Japan from Good Day Books.

 
      Past Events
22 February 2009

Mark Schilling  gave  an informed and enthusiastic talk on Nikkatsu Akushon movies to a very knowledgeable audience.

  The question and answer session was very lively.  Thanks to Mark Schreiber who attended the talk and took the photo.  

 
BOOKCLUBS
On 15 March, BookClub  members will discuss Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution by Nikki Keddie.

On 12 April, members of our  Non-Native English Speakers’ BookClub will discuss Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

Conan the Librarian says:

Strangest conversation of the month:

“I’ve come for the book.” 
“We have more than one.” 
“I’ll have the other one then.” 
“We have more than two books.” “Now you’re bragging!” 

Other things we don’t sell include:

Note books for Japanese elementary schools. 
A4 copy paper.

Strange Questions of the Month:

“Do you have a title?” 

Where is the English corner? 

Do you have a Sears catalog?

“I’m looking for two blondes.  Are they here?”

Is Conan your first name? 

I’m tired of  Sumerian fiction, where are the facts?

How do you read everything in the store?

Can I dance for books?

Strangest thing found in  a book this month:

A pair of tweezers.

Strangest book title of the month:

Does My Bum Look Big In This?  by Arabella Weir