Patricia Thang
Patricia Thang is an educator located in Los Angeles. Though a native Angeleno through and through, her heart also belongs to Tokyo, where much of her family is from. Besides books, she is an enthusiastic devourer of many things, including podcasts, television, and J-pop. She realizes there’s not enough time in the world to consume all of that content, but she’s trying anyway. Other endeavors to which she has dedicated herself include cuddling her dogs until they’re annoyed and taste-testing every vegan ice cream she can find. Twitter: @aintnopthang
Japanese Picture Books That Defined My Childhood
September 5, 2016A reader on two Japanese picture book series she grew up with, which have been translated to English.
How Not To Fall Asleep While Reading
August 17, 2016Practical strategies to help you stay awake when you settle down to read.
Secret Benefits of Being Raised By a Non-Reader
August 9, 2016How being raised by a mom who didn't like to read helped one book lover.
3 Fiction Podcasts to Satisfy Your Love of Stories
July 24, 2016Sink into some excellent fictional podcasts with these 3 recommendations.
How a Japanese Boy Band Got Me Out of My Worst Reading Slump
May 11, 2016How a Japanese boy band helped one reader find her way back to books.
Translators Deserve More Recognition
May 2, 2016Why translators of literature deserve more recognition from the book world.