Mieko Kawakami is the author of the internationally bestselling novel Breasts and Eggs, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of TIME's Best 10 Books of 2020. Born in Osaka, Kawakami made her literary debut as a poet in 2006, and published her first novella, My Ego, My Teeth, and the World, in 2007. Her writing is known for its poetic qualities and its insights into the female body, ethical questions, and the dilemmas of modern society. Her works have been translated into many languages and are available all over the world. She has received numerous prestigious literary awards in Japan for her work, including the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, and the Murasaki Shikibu Prize. She lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Her most accomplished novel yet . . . A contemporary Japanese master continues her meteoric rise into our literary firmament -- <span>Hamilton Cain</span> * Oprah Daily (A Most Anticipated Book of 2022) * The author dazzles with her exploration of emotions . . . An invigorating and empowering portrait. It's a winner. * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) * Kawakami has created a rich and notable examination of the varied ways women choose to live their lives and the gains and losses that come with the choices they've made. Kawakami writes with the tender and incisive sensibilities of a poet . . . An unforgettable and masterful work. * Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) * Candid and searing, Kawakami's latest is another brilliantly rendered portal into young women's lives. * Booklist (Starred Review) *