Books like A personal matter by Kenzaburō Ōe

Osamu Dazai’s 1956 novel, set in early postwar Japan, follows Kazuko, a young aristocrat who rejects her class to expose the crisis of a nation transforming from feudalism to industrial society.

Kenzaburō Ōe’s acclaimed novella follows Bird, a disillusioned intellectual, whose utopian hopes collapse when his wife bears a child with severe brain damage.

A memoir of a young American woman's wartime experiences in the British Royal Air Force during World War II.

A complete 12‑book set of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid through Hard Luck, perfect for fans and collectors.

A coming‑of‑age tale that follows teenage girls as they form bonds over shared love for books in a library setting, weaving in themes of friendship, English literature, and the lives of widowers.

Nineteen‑year‑old Ma‑Chan must take charge of her family when her father, a celebrated novelist, leaves for a visiting professorship abroad, reconfiguring her role in a complex household.

Two brothers return to their ancestral village in western Japan, each confronting personal crises and family secrets that threaten to unravel their bond against a backdrop of cultural and economic change.

In a Montana town, a veteran coping with PTSD and a newly-divorced woman named Jillian form an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives, exploring friendship, family, self‑confidence, and the complexities of ranch life.

A melancholy coming‑of‑age tale set in Tokyo, seen through the eyes of college student Toru Watanabe as he confronts love, loss, friendship, and mental health.

Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid. With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him. Davy's YouTube channel has everything- awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait what? Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get. Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcu Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors.