Dear Friends,
I should not have hosted the Japanese Literature Challenge 18.
I have been horrific at visiting, and commenting, on blogs for a long time.
I thought that Japanese literature would give me the boost I needed to rekindle my fire for blogging. For reviewing. For commenting.
But, I am finding that I feel completely overwhelmed in my life with the obligations to which I am committed. So much so, that I have even declined participation in the Shadow Panel for the International Booker Prize 2025, for the first time in ten years.
My comfort is that by now many of you have become quite familiar with Japanese literature; in fact, I hope, with translated literature in general. And, there is this site with reviews of so many great books for you to peruse.
I hope you understand my position, and I hope to return with greater competence than I have shown this Winter.
(You may see a series of posts I’ve written for Reading Austen 25 which will appear on the Classics Club this March. I read Pride and Prejudice earlier this year to fulfill my commitment to Brona as a host. Perhaps you will like what various hosts have prepared in reading Jane Austen throughout this year.)
Please accept my apologies for this decline,
Meredith
This is Silvia typing. It’s understood. Take care of all that you need to take care first. I am grateful for your challenge reminder and encouragement to read Japanese literature, even if you have not been super active. We’re always here, looking forward to hearing from you when possible. Take care!
ReplyDeleteIt's fine - life comes first. You've pointed us in a good direction with translated books. I am reading more of them. Hope things go well for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, do what you gotta do!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about it, and we appreciate all that you've done for the reading community. (Sharlene @ RealLifeReading)
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