What You Are Looking for Is in the Library

Name: What You Are Looking for Is in the Library
ISBN: 9781804994139

Michiko Aoyama

2020·250 pages

Fantasy Literary Fiction

art and creativity coming of age cozy dreamy ensemble cast friendship

“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

“I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel”
— Daily Mail

“An undeniable page-turner”
— New York Times

An inspirational tale of the love, comfort and growth you can find in the pages of a good book. _________________ 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? _________________ For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good Japanese book shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life.

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