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Philip Gabriel

Philip Gabriel is a highly experienced translator of Japanese and is best known for his translation work with Nobel Prize winner Kenzaburō Ōe, Senji Kuroi, and Haruki Murakami.

Books for Japanese Culture Day

For Japanese Culture Day on November 3rd, we are sharing titles that celebrate the country’s art, history, and culture. From titles about the history of Japan to classic and modern Japanese literature—ranging from women’s voices and sociological, or religious perspectives—this collection provides an array of perspectives about Japanese culture. Find our full collection of titles

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Barack Obama Shares His 2019 Summer Reading List

Summer might be ending soon, but there’s still time to pick up some of Barack Obama’s seasonal reading picks!   Last month, former President Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of sharing his summer reading list on his Facebook Page, and many of his selections are published by Penguin Random House imprints. Mr. Obama begins

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