ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dear Friend,

Thank you for choosing The Last Tea Bowl Thief—as a reader, I know how precious those stolen moments of relaxation are, and I’m honored you chose to spend them in Japan with me. If you know someone else who might enjoy The Last Tea Bowl Thief, I’d be forever grateful if you’d pass it on. I’ve always thought that a recommendation from a friend is the finest way to discover new books, and sharing a good read is one of life’s great pleasures.

With warmest regards,

Jonelle

JONELLE PATRICK is the author of five novels set in Japan, and has been writing about Japanese culture and travel since she first moved to Tokyo in 2003. She writes and produces the monthly newsletter Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and on her travel site, The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had. She teaches at writing workshops, appears as a panelist at Thrillerfest, and was the keynote speaker at the Arrow Rock Writing Workshop.

A graduate of Stanford University and the Sendagaya Japanese Language Institute, she’s also a member of the Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime. She divides her time between Tokyo and San Francisco.