Emiko Watanabe

Emiko is a passionate reader of fiction books. She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan but holds a dual-citizinship in the U.S. After graduating from the prestigious University of Tokyo with a degree in Literature, Emiko decided to pursue her love of writing and moved to New York City. She quickly established herself as a successful independently published novelist (using a pen name), with her works being praised for their unique blend of Asian and Western influences. In addition to writing, Emiko also loves to read. She tries to read at least one book a week and often visits local bookstores to find new gems. She is currently working on her sixth novel and continues to explore the world of literature with her exclusive writing for RT Book Reviews. Emiko believes that books are the key to understanding the human experience and strives to share her love for books with other readers.

Books Like The Alchemist – 11 Fantastic Books To Read

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11 Fantastic Books to Read if You Love The Alchemist

The Alchemist is a philosophical fantasy novel published in 1988, written by the Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. Coelho wrote the book in Portuguese before it was translated, becoming an international bestseller. An allegorical tale, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who goes on a quest to the pyramids of Egypt after … Read more

17 Books Like Ready Player One

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17 Books Like Ready Player One

The popularity of Ernest Cline’s science fiction novel Ready Player One has only increased with the success of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster adaptation.  The cyberpunk subgenre can be categorized as belonging to Ready Player One. Cyberpunk frequently tells stories about urban dystopian civilizations where corruption and Big Business are to blame for the decline.  The genre’s … Read more

Authors Like Brad Thor (15 Thriller Book Recommendations)

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Authors Like Brad Thor (15 Thriller Book Recommendations)

Someone who has served as a member of the department of homeland security, Thor has experienced what future threats could look like in the form of terrorism. This has led to mystery-filled and espionage novels like “The Lions Of Lucerne” and “Path of the Assassin.” As well as being a number one New York Times … Read more

4 Books Like Digital Velocity (By Reily Grant)

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4 Books Like Digital Velocity (By Reily Grant)

Nothing quite beats curling up on the couch after a long working day with the perfect novel. And perhaps no genre of novel quite hits the same as a good crime thriller. Crime has long endured as one of the most popular genres in storytelling as evidenced by the massive success of authors like James … Read more

3 Books Like In Other Lands (By Sarah Rees Brennan)

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3 Books Like In Other Lands (By Sarah Rees Brennan)

Writing a coming-of-age story isn’t easy, especially with how many books centered around this theme have been released, making it hard to tell a unique story that stands out. In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan puts a magical and much more lighthearted spin on this type of story which has seen it earn multiple … Read more