First published 2024
Takako and her uncle Satoru face a choice: keep their beloved Morisaki Bookshop open or shut its doors forever. As they navigate this emotional decision, a cast of quirky regulars—from a book-stamping collector to a man in a tattered sweater—enrich their lives and remind them of the power of literature to connect a community. In this poignant follow-up, Yagisawa illuminates the everyday relationships that bloom through a shared love of the written word.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Jimbocho neighborhood--Tokyo--Japan, Tokyo (Japan)
176 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial