CAFETALK BOOK CLUB 2024 Autumn Reading Week Campaign

CAFETALK BOOK CLUB
AUTUMN 2024 Topic ・・・
The first book,
that you ever either received
or gave away as a gift and books still on your mind

An invisible world created by paper and ink, just for you.
Let your next gift be a book!

Cafetalk tutors will offer special lessons again this autumn, using a book chosen by each of the tutors!

Take a lesson during the campaign period for a chance to win a Tosho card!

Win a "Tosho" card!

Campaign duration: Reading Week 10/27/2024 - 11/9/2024

Automatic entry by taking a campaign lesson

During the campaign period, 5 winners will be selected by drawing from among those who took a campaign lesson. The winners will receive a 500 yen "Tosho card"!

Check out the eligible lessons↓

Entry byanswering the survey

Please answer the survey within the campaign period. 5 winners will be drawn and receive a lesson ticket!

Take the survey →

Drawing will be held after reading week and winners will be notified directly.

Please note: Those who have taken eligible lessons will be automatically entered. There is no need to apply.

* Tosho cards can be used at bookstores in Japan (and Japanese online bookstores)

* If you are outside of Japan or have difficulty using the Tosho card, you can exchange it for Cafetalk points.

Special Reading Week Lessons

Campaign duration: Reading Week 10/27/2024 - 11/9/2024

Please note: It is up to the tutors if they want to keep offering the lesson after the Reading Week is over,
so please contact the respective tutors if you would like to take it at a later date.

These page links are based on the region/country of the tutor's residence.

All
Children's Book
Language
Self-Development
Mystery
Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Novel
Short Story
Essay

Novel

E2410

30 mins

1,700 points

Famous Five

This is a series of books about four children and their dog who go on adventures. In Britain, these books are very well-known and popular. They were published from the 1940s to 60s, so they have been a favourite for several generations.

My mother read them when she was young and then introduced them to me, so they are a special memory from my childhood.

Although they were written a long time ago, the English is still mostly clear and suitable for present-day readers. They are children's books, however, I recommend them even to adult readers. The level is good for intermediate students and the stories are fun even for adults. You can also learn a lot about British culture.

Hannah N

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Novel

E2405

25 mins

1,400 points

Cinnamon Beach

I recently received this book as a gift from the author. I really enjoyed this beautifully written story which takes place in South Carolina and follows three points of view — Olivia , Parisa , and Sophie- dealing with the topics like belonging and moving forward.

Olivia is an American living in Japan married to a Japanese man and has two children a son and a daughter Sophie who is representative of the deaf community and Parisa -- Olivia's Indian sister in law who they go to visit in America after the death of Olivia`s brother. This is a slice of life book with some delicate romance mixed in --All the characters are complex and interesting, and give a good look at a multicultural family. I really enjoyed this book and hope to share it with many of you -- It is of Intermediate level of English.

StephanieRiann

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Language

E2403

20 mins

900 points

When The Creepy Things Come Out

I recommend this book because it is a great book for kids. It's an adorable illustrated book about Halloween and not being scared. It teaches kids to find humour in things they think are scary.

Jade R.

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Essay

K2401

20 mins

1,000 points

가장 예쁜 생각을 너에게 주고 싶다

결혼 후 남편이 처음으로 선물해준 책입니다. 아주 예쁘고 다정한 말들로 위로가 필요할 때 시 하나를 감상하면 정말 사랑 받고 있음을 느낄 수 있어요.

Yulia

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Novel

E2402

20 mins

1,100 points

Things Fall Apart

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a powerful exploration of traditional African society and the devastating impact of colonialism. Set in pre-colonial Nigeria, the novel follows the life of Okonkwo, a respected wrestler and warrior.

As European missionaries and colonial powers encroach upon his village, Okonkwo grapples with cultural change, loss of identity, and the erosion of traditional values. The book offers a nuanced portrayal of the clash between Western and African cultures, highlighting the consequences of cultural imperialism and the resilience of the human spirit. I recommend this book for its insightful exploration of colonialism, its vivid portrayal of African culture, and its timeless themes of identity, tradition, and the human condition.

Billy

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Non-fiction

C2401

25 mins

1,600 points

被出賣的台灣

閱讀難易度：★★★★
個人感受整本書部分章節寫作手法不同，需要稍微熟悉一下寫法才比較容易閱讀

特別之處：先前讀過的書籍多由台灣人撰寫，每次讀到台灣人被欺負的片段總是氣得牙癢癢的，而這本書的視角是一位美國人，同一事件，但看事情的角度不同、觀察到的點也不同。

其他：如果要用三個點總結，我會說讓我印象最深刻的是：美國人觀點、行政長官決策和旁觀蔣家人。全書可以輕易地從各種大小事件中看出當時美國人是怎麼看台灣的、也可以輕易地感受到在各個衝突中，美國的為難角色。閱讀期間，時不時會出現「啊～原來是這樣」、「真的假的」「果然」「難怪」的各種自我內心對話。除此之外，前半部分對於當時行政長官的決策行為有更仔細的描述，與學生共讀時，學生也不時做出「太扯了」的評論，也許整本書讀完後因為瑣碎事件過多無法一一記得，但驚訝參雜著難過感卻會伴隨著你好久、好久一段時間。而書中大約中後段有更多對於蔣家人在這段歷史中的描述，有許多我們未曾從教室中習得的知識，而其中原因，也值得我們好好深思。

Wu

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Short story

S2401

30 mins

1,500 points

Perla, la súper perrita

Este libro cuenta la historia de Perla, una perrita con dos súper poderes: su capacidad para ganarse el cariño de todos y su inusual habilidad para rugir como un león.

La trama se complica cuando Perla descubre que su querido hermano humano, Nico Rico, está siendo acosado en la escuela. Decidida a protegerlo, Perla despliega todas sus habilidades y su corazón para enfrentarse a esta difícil situación y brindar apoyo a su hermano.

Es una historia que resalta valores como la amistad, la valentía y el amor incondicional entre una mascota y su dueño. Los pequeños lectores encontrarán en Perla a una heroína entrañable y cercana con la que pueden identificar sus propias experiencias y sentimientos.

Este libro no solo entretiene sino que también ofrece una valiosa lección sobre cómo enfrentar el acoso escolar, fomentando la empatía y la importancia del apoyo mutuo. Para padres y sus hijos.

Adriana.J

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Short story

E2401

45 mins

10,000 points

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

The narrative is easy for kids to understand. Kids from different backgrounds would easily relate to it. For beginners of English, the sentence structures are simple.

Shuni

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Non-fiction

J2402

50 mins

1,500 points

道拉吉里的風

この本を読んで、まるで不思議な旅をしているかのような気持ちになりました

Unis

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Fantasy

E2406

60 mins

1,700 points

The Hobbit

This book is a classic for its in-depth world building, complex characters, unique and exciting creatures and monsters, as well as landscapes that you can imagine so clearly that you can almost smell the mountain air.

Nicholas W.

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Self-development

E2407

25 mins

1,000 points

How to Win Friends & Influence People

Karim

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Children‘s Book

E2404

30 mins

2,200 points

Stig of the Dump

The language is fairly simple. It is a great portrayal of the imaginative world inhabited by children when they are allowed to be themselves. It teaches tolerance of others who are different from ourselves. It also teaches valuable lessons about resourcefulness and recycling.

Dr Grant

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Novel

J2403

50 mins

1,700 points

星の王子さま

本当の捧げる愛と友情です(^▽^)/

Naoto Umeda

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Language

J2407

50 mins

2,400 points

生録中国語:インタビューでリスニングに挑戦!

中国語ネイティブをインタビューした内容を基に作成した教科書です。これ以上に自然な中国語を使っている教科書はないと言っても過言ではありません。このインタビューを通じて、中国語の勉強に役立つだけでなく、それぞれの12人のネイティブの人生や価値観についても学べて、とても面白いです。

出身地、年齢、職業などによって、同じ中国語を話しても訛りや言葉遣いは少し異なります。この本は中級者向けです。おすすめの勉強方法は、音読と中国語の先生と一緒にこの本を学びながら、インタビューから興味深い話題を話すことです。

MaRi (Kids-Adults)

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Novel

P2401

40 mins

1,900 points

O alquinista

Angélica C

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Children‘s Book

I2401

25 mins

2,000 points

Il piccolo principe - 星の王子様

イタリア語を勉強し始めた時に、児童書で読みやすいよ！とある方からいただき読みました。当時はイタリア語の本に慣れておらず、辞書を引きながら何度も読んだことを思い出します。星の王子様の不思議な世界観が好きで、今もたまに引っ張り出して読んでいます。

Noritalia

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Children‘s Book

J2406

30 mins

1,500 points

しかけ絵本　あおいにわ

6年前、大人の為の読み聞かせ会のチラシが、マンションに張り出されていて、面白そうだったので参加しました。大人になって、音楽以外で大親友が出来たことにとにかく感動しました。この本は、金沢にある21世紀美術館で購入して、「絵本大好きな大人の友人にいつものお礼にプレゼントしました。」

プレゼントして実際に見せていただいてびっくり！！1ページずつ光を当ててみると、３Dでいろいろな動物たちが浮かび上がってくるのです。かなり奮発した金額でしたが、今も毎日のように、文化を楽しむ大親友として、連絡を取り合っています。

mitsuyochan

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Self-development

J2404

25 mins

1,000 points

12の贈り物

私は50歳でこの本に出会いました。小学校の恩師が私にプレゼントしてくれたのです。美しい絵と文章でつづられた「12の贈り物」は、私に勇気とパワーをくれました。大切な人に贈りたくなる一冊です。ぜひあなたも「12の贈り物」を受け取ってください。

michiyo.n

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Non-fiction

E2409

25 mins

1,300 points

Angela's Ashes: A Memoir

This book, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is beautiful, moving, and very educating about Ireland and the US.

Yara

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Novel

J2401

30 mins

3,300 points

星の王子さま

母が初めて私に買ってくれた本です。

Satomi Uchida

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Self-development

E2411

30 mins

1,300 points

Grandfather's Journey

I highly recommend Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say for several compelling reasons.

First and foremost, the book beautifully explores themes of family, identity, and the immigrant experience.

Through the eyes of a young boy reflecting on his grandfather's journey from Japan to America, readers are invited to consider the complexities of belonging and the pull of one's homeland. Say masterfully captures the emotional weight of nostalgia and the duality of living between two cultures, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced similar feelings of displacement or connection to their roots.

The illustrations are another standout feature. Say’s artwork is both poignant and evocative, complementing the narrative in a way that enhances the overall experience. Each page is filled with detailed images that reflect the beauty of both Japan and America, helping to immerse readers in the grandfather’s journey and emotions.

Additionally, the book is accessible to readers of all ages. Its straightforward yet profound storytelling makes it a great choice for children while also resonating deeply with adults. This timeless quality allows it to be a cherished read for families, promoting meaningful conversations about heritage and the stories that shape us.

Lastly, Grandfather's Journey serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring our family histories. It encourages readers to reflect on their own journeys and the stories passed down through generations, fostering a greater appreciation for the diverse experiences that shape our world.

Overall, Allen Say's Grandfather's Journey is a beautifully crafted book that not only tells a story but also invites introspection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the power of personal narratives and cultural heritage.

Lady Ayame

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Mystery

E2408

45 mins

1,700 points

The Ghost of Marlow House

The book is an interesting blend of cozy mystery with paranormal fiction. The characters' interactions are fun and relatable. It has humor, spooky, and cozy elements, making it a perfect read for this time of year.

Ray Roshdy

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