What You Are Looking for Is in the Library

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***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.