Warning: Christmas lovers beware. Every child grew up with Dr. Seuss's charming story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Unfortunately, Universal Pictures has stolen most of that charm.
Eleven years since her debut in Japan, Banana Yoshimoto has done it again. The Tokyo resident and contemporary author of such previous works as "Kitchen," "N.P," "Lizard" and "Amrita" has only gotten better over time.
In the corner of Newcomb's third-floor study lounge sit two college students with tousled Saturday-morning hair, blue jeans and button-down shirts.
