[Book of the Week] We Take Writing Too Seriously and 5 More Books

◆We Take Writing Too Seriously= A book that covers the entire spectrum of writing, from reflections on writing and the act of writing itself, concerns and advice on how to write, the anxious and daunting early days of practice, the life of a writer as a professional making a living from writing, the invisible solidarity among writers, writing trends and the future of books, to the internal and external joys or pains of being an author. (Written by Jeong Ji-woo · Munye Publishing)

◆Science Studying Science= Written by a science and future specialist journalist, this book vividly analyzes cutting-edge science and future technologies through vivid testimonies and in-depth coverage of field scientists, covering topics from the ultimate goals of science such as space and celestial exploration, the truth of life and future changes of humanity, the fate of the Earth suffering from climate crisis, to the dilemma of artificial intelligence that is more human than humans. (Written by Choi Jun-ho · Mustread Book)

◆Little Eyes= Mole, rabbit, crow... ‘Kentucky,’ a companion robot in the form of different animal dolls, infiltrates the lives of users worldwide. The unique feature is that the ‘owner’ who purchases it and the ‘user’ who controls it are different people. Moreover, these two cannot choose each other. The unexpected encounters between owners and users sometimes turn into fortune, sometimes into nightmares, causing great upheaval. (Written by Samanta Schweblin · Changbi)

◆A Book to Read When You’re Thinking of Quitting Drinking= The author, a psychiatrist specializing in mental health who has treated alcohol dependence for 17 years, asserts that alcohol is not a beverage but a ‘legal drug.’ The book introduces ways to prevent the body from being consumed by this “addictive substance more dangerous than illegal drugs.” According to the author, “once you start abstaining from alcohol, the brain learns within 90 days.” (Written by Gakibuchi Yoichi · Korea.com)

◆The Road in the World= An autobiographical novel by the author set in the West Indies, including countries like Trinidad and Venezuela. It is based on autobiographical experiences from childhood and the youth struggling to become a writer. Featuring various ‘narrators’ who have experienced historical sites, the story conveys situations where imperialist revolutions and post-colonialism intersect. (Written by V.S. Naipaul · Minumsa)

◆Welcome to the Cat Restaurant= A story about a restaurant that has been operating successfully for 13 years and has expanded to three branches, becoming a popular spot among rural cats. The author expresses with affection, urgency, and wonder the lives of stray cats?how they eat and survive, endure the cold winter, and the ways humans and stray cats can coexist?through writing and photographs. (Written by Lee Yong-han · Munhakdongne)

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