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               This month I had the pleasure of reading The Secret Lives of Colour (2016) by Kassia St. Clair. It’s a fascinating read, and I learned so many interesting things about how human perception of colour both affects and is affected by culture, economics, and environment. It’s by no means exhaustive, but I appreciate that St.Continue reading “Colourful Language”

               As an avid enthusiast of Japanese literature, I often think about how much work goes into translation. I’m not fluent enough in Japanese to read works in their original language, so I’m continuously thankful for the people and publishers who take a chance on providing a translation for something that might not succeed internationally. ButContinue reading “Lost in Translation”