Asian Literature on the Rise at the São Paulo Biennial
In a recent edition of "Literatura com Luana Bernardes" the spotlight is on the rising popularity of Asian literature in Brazil, highlighted by the recent Bienal de São Paulo. The pavilion of the Record publishing group at the fair was inspired by the cover of the book "Meus Dias na Livraria Amor" by Japanese author Satoshi EAG Salvar, published by Bertrand Brasil. This story follows a young man named Takako who, after losing everything, finds solace in a bookstore. Another notable title is "Bem-vindos à Livraria" by South Korean author Huang Bo Hyun, published by Editora Intrínseca, which explores the transformative impact of a bookstore on people's lives. Additionally, the Asian literature segment at the Bienal included a successful book, "Receitar um Gato," which offers therapeutic insights through the journey of five people seeing a psychiatrist, published by Rocco. South Korean author Wang Yi’s works also gained traction, including "Amêndoas," about a boy who struggles to identify and express emotions, and "O Impulso de Champion," which tells the story of a character obsessed with improving his posture. The Bienal de São Paulo has concluded, with the next book fair scheduled for Rio de Janeiro from June 13 to 22. Luana Bernardes encourages readers to follow her column and connect on social media for more literary insights.