By moving through life on her own terms, Naruse Akari has struck a chord with readers, helping turn her story into a widely read novel series.The bestselling series featuring Naruse concluded with the release of its third installment on Dec. 1.Written by Mina Miyajima, the series began with "Naruse Sets Out to Conquer the World," published in 2023. The novel won the 2024 Japan Booksellers' Prize, a prestigious award selected by bookstore employees across Japan.Miyajima previously won the 2021 R-18 Literature Award by Women for Women for her short novel "Thank You, Seibu Otsu Branch," which …READ FULL ARTICLE
