Introducing Saturday Nite Reader’s weekly meme: Saturday Spotlight! Each Saturday I will spotlight a book I have read or am currently reading; and, of course what I think is special about it. I invite you to participate as well! Just link back to my weekly post and don’t forget to add your spotlight link in the comment section for all to see. Happy Sharing! XO, Nikki
This Week:
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Published: August 3, 2017 by Apollo (first published February 7, 2017 by Grand Central Publishing)
Category: Historical Fiction, Cultural
National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2017); Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2017); Reading Women Award for Fiction (2017); Litsy Award for Historical Fiction (2017)
While in Paris, I had to visit the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. There were so many books to choose from and I wasn’t sure which one I was going to buy: I wish I could have purchased more than one but I already overpacked my suitcase. Being in Europe and seeing the different book covers was burning a hole in my pocket; that darn suitcase saved my bank account.
While browsing I picked up this version of Pachinko and thought it was absolutely stunning. After that, the choice was easy. I mean just look at it and that inside cover, woah.
Goodreads Stats:
4.27 average rating * 60,661 Ratings * 7,360 Reviews
Goodreads Synopsis:
Pachinko follows one Korean family through the generations, beginning in early 1900s Korea with Sunja, the prized daughter of a poor yet proud family, whose unplanned pregnancy threatens to shame them all. Deserted by her lover, Sunja is saved when a young tubercular minister offers to marry and bring her to Japan.
So begins a sweeping saga of an exceptional family in exile from its homeland and caught in the indifferent arc of history. Through desperate struggles and hard-won triumphs, its members are bound together by deep roots as they face enduring questions of faith, family, and identity.
Have you read this book? Did you hear that the TV options were purchased?! I need to read this one stat. Have a book to spotlight: remember to share your links in the comments below.
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Saturday Nite Reader 
I had no idea it was planned for the small screen
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That is a gorgeous book! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a colored inside cover before. But then again, I pretty much only read ebooks so maybe I’m just out of the loop.
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If I am ever in Paris, that is one bookstore I can’t miss! I haven’t read this one yet but it sounds intriguing 🙂 Hope you had a great vacation!
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Welcome back, if I haven’t said so already.
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thank you 😉
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This sounds amazing. I’ve added it to my TBR.
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I’m so jealous! ☺
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I have not read it nor known that it was optioned for TV. I agree with you the inside cover it beautiful. It’s almost gives me that feeling of looking under a dust jacket and seeing a beautiful design. I hope that more authors take note of this and this trend continues.
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I’ve heard great things about this book! Will have to read it before the TV adaptation comes out!
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I thought I commented on this the other day but I can’t see my comment. I’ve not read the book but it looks good. I also love the look of that bookshop.
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thank you for stopping by to make sure! ☺️
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That book looks gorgeous! Also, I need to be at that bookstore – like, now.
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I’ve really wanted to read this one. Oh and go to Paris. That too! Thanks for sharing!
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The cover is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it! Hope you had a blast on your trip!
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