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WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023 PICK WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH iPaper TOP FICTION PICK’An absolutely charming novel that all bookworms will adore’ Red’A balm for the soul and a glorious love letter to books and reading’ iPaperThere was only one thing on her mind. ‘I must start a bookshop.’ Yeongju did everything she was supposed to, go to university, marry a decent man, get a respectable job. Then it all fell out, Yeongju abandons her old life, quits her high-flying career, and follows her dream. She opens a bookshop. In a quaint neighbourhood in Seoul, surrounded by books, Yeongju and her customers take the lonely barista to the unhappily married coffee roaster, and the writer who sees something special in Yeongju – they all have disappointments in their past. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop becomes the place where they all learn how to truly live. A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance in your life – and the healing power of books.’Delightful, reflective and heart-warming’ Woman’s Weekly‘Profound and healing … a beautiful story at its heart’ Woman & Home ‘An incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it’ Sarah Crossan, author of Here is the Beehive Reader Reviews:’Love love love this book! Cosy, heart warming, be recommending this to makes me smile when I think about it!’ ‘Such a beautiful book, I adored the story and characters, The writing style was gorgeous. 100% recommend.»A love letter to books, bookshops and all who love them»Such a warm and cosy read! Was completely here for the appreciation for books was magical»A heart-warming cosy read that makes you think about how important it is to be happy, and that we can all find a place to call ‘home’.’
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