Description
After a devastating breakup and the loss of her job, Takako is adrift until her uncle offers her a lifeline: managing his tiny, cluttered bookshop in the quiet neighborhood of Jimbocho. Surrounded by stacks of well-loved books and the gentle hum of the city, Takako finds solace and purpose among the shelves. Through her interactions with quirky customers and the wisdom gleaned from the pages she handles, she begins to rediscover herself and the quiet joys of everyday life. This heartwarming novel explores themes of healing, connection, and the profound comfort found in literature.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2023
160 pages
ISBN: 9780063278677
paperback
Cengage Gale
Published Jan 1, 2024
212 pages
ISBN: 9798885797917
Reviews
1 rating
Community Reviews(1)
i really wish i liked this more but i honestly just didn’t enjoy anything after takako leaves the bookshop. also there’s no cat in this book despite the cover having a cat, in case that’s something you need to know.
Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
No content warnings identified.