Michiko Aoyama Libros

***THE FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR ALL BOOK-LOVERS*** A Time Magazine Top 100 Best Book of the Year. 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel' - Daily Mail. 'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted' - 5***** Reader review. 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' - Irish Times. This inspirational tale celebrates the love, comfort, and growth found within the pages of a good book. Tokyo's enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi, has a unique gift for sensing what people seek in life and provides the perfect book recommendations. We follow five visitors to her library, each at a pivotal moment: - A restless retail assistant eager to learn new skills - A mother facing a demotion after maternity leave - A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique store - A gifted young manga artist searching for motivation - A recently retired salaryman seeking newfound purpose Can Sayuri help them find what they’re looking for? This feel-good Japanese novel, perfect for fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, illustrates how a single book recommendation can transform a life. Shortlisted for the Japan Booksellers' Award, it’s described as 'an undeniable page-turner' by the New York Times. Readers express a desire to visit this library and find deeper connections in their lives after reading.

THE BESTSELLING JAPANESE NOVELFor fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this soul-stirring Japanese novel shows how the perfect book recommendation can help us fulfil our dreams. Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian. Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it.In this uplifting book, we meet five of Sayuri's customers, 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 purposeCan she help them find what they are looking for? What You Are Looking For is in the Library is about the magic of community libraries and the discovery of connection. Already loved by thousands of readers all over the world, this inspirational tale shows how, by listening to our hearts, seizing opportunity and reaching out, we too can fulfil our long-held dreams.Which book will you recommend? SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book' 5 Reader review'It made me laugh and cry. It made me feel comforted and warm inside' 5 Reader review'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5 Reader review

Ein besonderer Ort, unerwartete Begegnungen, ein tröstliches Miteinander – ein Roman über die Kraft menschlicher Beziehungen. Normalerweise ist das Café Marble montags geschlossen. An jedem ersten Montag im Monat findet hier jedoch eine Teeverkostung der besonderen Art statt. Versteckt unter Kirschbäumen verwandelt sich diese Oase der Ruhe dann in einen magischen Ort, an dem der bittere Matcha Tee die Bitterkeit des Lebens besänftigen soll. Der umsichtige Besitzer, genannt Master, erwartet seine Besucher, und er hat für jede und jeden ein offenes Ohr. Zu seinen Gästen gehört eine erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau, die seit dem Neujahrsfest vom Pech verfolgt zu sein scheint. Ebenso eine Ladenbesitzerin, die sich unversehens konfrontiert sieht mit ihren bescheidenen beruflichen Anfängen. Sowie eine Großmutter, die mit ihrer Enkelin im Clinch liegt … Alle Gäste des Cafés sind an einem Punkt in ihrem Leben, an dem sie Halt und Trost brauchen. Und so wird das Café zu einem Ort unerwarteter Begegnungen – und zu einem Ausgangspunkt für Neubeginn und zweite Chancen.