Days at the Morisaki Bookshop

A quirky delight. Beautifully written, slow paced (truth be told, not a lot actually happens) but a wonderful comfort read. We learn of Takako and her failed engagement taking refuge in her uncle’s dusty bookshop, the characters she meets and the slow recovery from her trauma. The bookstore district of Tokyo almost becomes another character here and makes you long to visit! Worth a re-read whenever you are feeling a bit low.

Update

Indeed, I’ve re-read this even though I wasn’t feelign low and still enjoyed it. It is a quick and easy read but still moving. Also check out the sequel