Now and Zen, Linda Gerber
Now and Zen, Linda Gerber
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Now and Zen

Author: Linda Gerber

Series: S.A.S.S.

Narrator: Jill Apple

Unabridged: 5 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/28/2018

Synopsis

Nori Tanaka is thrilled to be studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, but it isn't exactly what she had imagined. She expected tranquil gardens and swoopy-roofed houses, not concrete and neon. And everyone assumes that, with her traditional Japanese features, she's a native instead of the naïve Japanese-American that she really is. Even Erik, a gorgeous German student, mistakes Nori for Japanese, and treats her like a personal tour guide. Nori is sure that he'll like her for who she is once he gets to know her, so what harm can come of temporarily pretending to be Japanese? It doesn't take long to realize that she has a lot to learn about Japan, and about herself, before she can pass for a native. But after exploring the karaoke clubs in Tokyo, the peaceful temples in Kyoto, and the tranquil heights of Mt. Fuji, Nori knows she has a good chance of finding the hidden Japanese spirit and Zen mindset within herself.

About The Author

Linda Gerber recently returned to life in the Midwest after four years in Japan, where she served as the Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She currently lives and writes in Dublin, OH, blissfully ignoring her husband, four kids, and one very naughty puppy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dayla on May 16, 2020

I will admit that this book wasn’t as bad as the last two I read from this series. There was a frustrating love triangle where the MC was a total jerk and was somehow blind to the creepy words and actions of one of the characters. This was just okay, though to be honest, the ending for one of the ch......more

Goodreads review by Reggie on November 19, 2018

Unexpected book I found in a Little Free Library in San Diego. I only picked this because of the cover art and the title, boy am I so happy I did! This was a cute book and I wish I had this opportunity when I was in school. I do wish there wasn’t a love triangle and that she had more time with her f......more

Goodreads review by Abby on June 09, 2008

Nori Tanaka is getting away from her feuding parents and going to Japan on an exchange program. She didn't particularly want to go to Japan, she just wanted to go SOMEWHERE to get away from her parents. Now that she's in Japan, she wants nothing more than to forget about their impending divorce. And......more

Goodreads review by Emily on April 11, 2011

I never really can find many books based in Japan (that are written in English, that is), which is part of the reason why I jumped at the chance to read this book. I haven't read many of the SASS series (only one or two others at the most, but then again maybe not any...), so I cant really compare t......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on October 02, 2017

3.75 stars, but for my sentimental reasons, I'm bumping it up to a 4. This was my second reread in this series, and I was a little more drawn to this book. I cringed at the recurring scenario of having to get away from the parents, but was able to ignore that for the most part. Loved when Nori stayed......more

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