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What You Are Looking for is in the Library

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DISCOVER THE TWO-MILLION-COPY UPLIFTING WORD-OF-MOUTH HIT
A top ten Times bestseller

The NEXT read for lovers of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good story shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life.

'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily Mail
'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday
'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish Times
'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times
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What are you looking for?

So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi.

But she is no ordinary librarian.

Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it.

We meet five visitors to the library, each at a different crossroads:

- The restless retail assistant eager to pick up new skills
- The mother faced with a demotion at work after maternity leave
- The conscientious accountant who yearns to open an antique store
- The gifted young manga artist in search of motivation
- The recently retired salaryman on a quest for newfound purpose

Can she help them find what they are looking for? Which book will you recommend?
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READERS ADORE THIS BOOK:
'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book' 5***** Reader review
'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted' 5***** Reader review
'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5***** Reader review

BOOKSELLERS ADORE THIS BOOK:
'Perfect for anyone who's obsessed with Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Definitely a must-read' *****
'I can wholeheartedly recommend this!' *****

Times bestseller, August 2023. Cover may vary.

Write a Review
  • 5
    Charming book

    Posted by V.Appleton on 19th Apr 2025

    This is a lovely, thought provoking read. Interesting and gentle- we could all benefit from reading this.

  • 4
    Simple and uplifting

    Posted by Jocelyne Fildes on 13th Mar 2025

    A very easy read. Enjoyed it

Authors:
Aoyama, Michiko
Year Published:
2024
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781804994139
Number of Pages:
272
Publication Date:
20/06/2024
Publisher:
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Language:
English
SKU:
9781804994139

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