Have you read this book? I got it from Singapore (during my visit there in September this year) as a birthday present for my sister Rose. It's a sentimental and heartbreaking story of a couple's second chance at first love--a modern Japanese ghost story. I'm touched by it. Here are some simple but beautiful bits from page 87 of Be With You by Takuji Ichikawa and translated by Terry Gallagher:
In all these simple expressions--"Good morning," "Good night," "Looks delicious," "Are you okay?" "Did you sleep well?"--that's where love lives.
That's what it means to be a couple, I thought.
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Oh my. Ghost story? Second chance at first love? I don't consider myself to be a romantic, but I think I just swooned.
I love the teaser, but the story sounds like a tear-jerker, something I avoid.
Sounds good! I look forward to your review soon!
This book looks delicious. It is now on my wishlist.
Wow, sounds really good. Enjoy.
This is very tempting!
Mine is here:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesdays.html
ohh nice one.
here's mine for this week
Beautiful teaser. Here's mine.
Aw, that is so true. The little things matter a lot. Great teaser!
Here's mine.
Great teaser but no I haven't even heard of this before. Hope you enjoy it!
Here's my teaser:
http://ladytinksblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesday-haunted-bookshop.html
That's very sweet and quite true - love shows itself in all those little, heartfelt courtesies.
Here’s my teaser. It’s about the history of the Triads and it’s posted at my brand new website!
I am very intrigued by the teaser and will be looking this book up. My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2009/12/possibility-teaser-tuesdays.html
I just said, "Aaawwww..." and a Japanese ghost story? Way to get my intrigue going!
Love it!
mine is here:
http://bookblabbing.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesday_08.html
I love this teaser. Makes me want to cuddle with my husband :)
What a great teaser, I want to know more. Look forward to your review.
I really like that teaser. Like Stacy said, it makes me want to cuddle with my husband. LOL
I like that one too. Makes we want to read more about her discoveries of being a couple.
I have not read this book, but it does look really good. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Ooooh, a ghost story. Sounds good. I like the cover. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it.
sounds sweet!
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Thank you all! This book is really sweet and I loved it. The last chapter throws me off a bit; didn't quite like it but overall, it's a sweet story. Have a good day!
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